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Chemistry Course Descriptions
CHEM 1111 General Chemistry Laboratory I
(1 semester hour) Introduction to the chemistry laboratory. Experiments
are designed to demonstrate concepts covered in CHEM 1311; including
properties and reactions of inorganic substances and elementary qualitative
and quantitative analysis. (0 3) S
CHEM 1112 General Chemistry Laboratory II
(1 semester hour) A continuation of CHEM 1111 demonstrating the concepts
covered in CHEM 1312, including acid base chemistry, reaction kinetics,
electrochemistry, polymers, and organic synthesis. Prerequisite: CHEM
1111 or 1215. (0 3) S
CHEM 1215 Honors Freshman Chemistry Laboratory
I (2 semester hours) This course and its follow on (CHEM 1216)
reinforce the concepts of Freshman Chemistry via experiments of a quantitative
analysis nature. Students are offered the opportunity to acquire basic
laboratory skills and an appreciation for the presence of chemistry
in daily living through a combination of laboratory and computer experiments
and applied research modules. Corequisite: CHEM 1315. (0 6) Y
CHEM 1216 Honors Freshman Chemistry Laboratory
II (2 semester hours) A continuation of CHEM 1215. This course
reinforces concepts presented in CHEM 1316. Prerequisite: CHEM 1215;
corequisite: CHEM 1316. (0 6) Y
CHEM 1311 General Chemistry I (3
semester hours) Introduction to elementary concepts of chemistry theory.
The course emphasizes chemical reactions, the mole concept and its applications,
and molecular structure and bonding. (3-0) S
CHEM 1312 General Chemistry II (3
semester hours) A continuation of CHEM 1311 treating metals; solids,
liquids, and intermolecular forces; chemical equilibrium; electrochemistry;
organic chemistry; rates of reactions; and environmental, polymer, nuclear,
and biochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 1311 or 1315. (3-0) S
CHEM 1315 Honors Freshman Chemistry I
(3 semester hours) An advanced course dealing with the principles of
structure and bonding and the physical laws that govern the interactions
of molecules. The course is intended for students who have a solid background
in chemistry at the secondary level and the desire to explore general
chemistry concepts more deeply. Both the lecture and its laboratory,
CHEM 1215, incorporate significant content of quantitative analysis;
students successfully completing the 10 semester credit hour Honors
Freshman Chemistry sequence are not required to take CHEM 2401(Introductory
Quantitative Methods in Chemistry) in partial satisfaction of a chemistry
baccalaureate. Corequisite: CHEM 1215. (3-0) Y
CHEM 1316 Honors Freshman Chemistry II
(3 semester hours) A continuation of the presentation of concepts begun
in CHEM 1315. This course will present advanced topics including those
in organic, biochemistry, and environmental chemistry. Prerequisite:
CHEM 1315; corequisite: CHEM 1216. (3-0) Y
CHEM 2123 Introductory Organic Chemistry
Laboratory I (1 semester hour) The experimental skills associated
with organic functional group reactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 2323 (may
be taken concurrently). (0 4) S
CHEM 2125 Introductory Organic Chemistry
Laboratory II (1 semester hours) Continuation of Organic Chemistry
Laboratory I. Prerequisites: CHEM 2323 and 2123; corequisite: CHEM 2325.
(0 8) S
CHEM 2323 Introductory Organic Chemistry
I (3 semester hours) The covalent bond. Organic chemistry:
aliphatic and aromatic compounds; covalent inorganic and organometallic
compounds; a survey of the organic functional groups and their typical
reactions; stereochemistry. The first course in organic chemistry. Satisfies
the basic organic chemistry lecture requirements for pre health profession
students. Prerequisite: CHEM 1312 or 1316. (3-0) S
CHEM 2325 Introductory Organic Chemistry
II (3 semester hours) Continuation of CHEM 2323. Methods of
structure determination. Synthesis, degradation, spectroscopy. Naturally
occurring compounds: carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins, lipids,
alkaloids. Prerequisite: CHEM 2323. (3-0) S
CHEM 2V01 Topics in Chemistry (1
3 semester hours) Subject matter will vary from semester to semester.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor ([1 3] 0) R
CHEM 2401 Introductory Quantitative Methods
in Chemistry (4 semester hours) A study of the theory, applications,
and calculations involved in the methods of analysis. Theory and practice
of volumetric, gravimetric, and spectrophotometric methods. CHEM 2401
may not be taken for credit by students who have completed successfully
CHEM 1316. Prerequisites: CHEM 1312 and 1112. (2 6) Y
CHEM 2V95 Individual Instruction in Chemistry
(1 3 semester hours) Individual study under a faculty member’s
direction. May be repeated for credit. Consent of instructor required.
([1 3] 0) R
CHEM 3312 Physical Chemistry A (3
semester hours) Fundamental microscopic properties of matter and radiation
are discussed. A core of topics including quantum chemistry, atomic
and molecular structure and spectroscopy, and computational chemistry
is supplemented with topics germane to students taking physical chemistry.
Such additional topics might include nuclear magnetic resonance, symmetry,
photochemistry, crystals, or macromolecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 2323
and 2325, and MATH 2451, or consent of instructor. (3-0) Y
CHEM 3341 Inorganic Chemistry I
(3 semester hours) Survey of inorganic chemistry with emphasis on the
modern concepts and theories of inorganic chemistry including electronic
and geometric structure of inorganic compounds. Topics address contemporary
physical and descriptive inorganic chemistry. (3-0) Y
CHEM 3361 Biochemistry I (3 semester
hours) Structures and chemical properties of amino acids; protein purification
and characterization; protein structure and thermodynamics of polypeptide
chain folding; catalytic mechanisms, kinetics, and regulation of enzymes;
energetics of biochemical reactions; carbohydrate structure and metabolism;
the citric acid cycle, electron transport mechanisms and oxidative phosphorylation.
Prerequisites: CHEM 2323 and 2325, or equivalent. (Same as BIOL 3361)
(3-0) Y
CHEM 3362 Biochemistry II (3 semester
hours) Membrane structure and function; glycogen metabolism, gluconeogenesis,
and pentose pathway; lipid structure and metabolism; amino acid metabolism;
photosynthesis; nucleic acid structure and metabolism; sequencing and
genetic engineering; replication, transcription, and translation; chromosome
structure. Prerequisite: BIOL/CHEM 3361, or consent of instructor. (Same
as BIOL 3362) (3-0) Y
CHEM 3411 Physical Chemistry B (4
semester hours) Fundamental properties of macroscopic physical and chemical
systems are introduced and described in quantitative terms. A core of
topics in statistical mechanics and thermodynamics (first, second, third
law; chemical and phase equilibria) and chemical kinetics is supplemented
with topics germane to students taking physical chemistry. Prerequisites:
CHEM 2323 and 2325, and MATH 2451, or consent of instructor. (4 0) Y
CHEM 3471 Advanced Chemical Synthesis Laboratory
(4 semester hours) Careful handling practices and controlled variation
of reaction parameters to obtain high yield syntheses. Use of standard
separation techniques and spectrophotometric methods to identify reaction
products and assess their purity. Prerequisite: CHEM 2125 or consent
of instructor. (1 7) Y
CHEM 3472 Instrumental Analysis
(4 semester hours) Basic processes, instrumentation and applications
of ultraviolet, visible, fluorescence, atomic and mass spectroscopy,
electrochemistry, surface and microanalysis, and separations. Emphasis
will be placed upon acquisition, treatment, and interpretation of data
and report writing. Prerequisite: CHEM 2401. (2 6) Y
CHEM 3V92 Undergraduate Research in Biochemistry
(2 6 semester hours) Students will pursue an independent project under
the supervision of a member of the Chemistry, Biology or U. T. Southwestern
faculty. Prerequisites: Consent of supervising faculty and filing a
research plan approved by supervising faculty and the Undergraduate
Advisor in Biochemistry prior to the 12th class day. This course satisfies
the university advanced writing requirement. (Same as BIOL 3V92) ([2
6] 0) S
CHEM 4335 Polymer Chemistry (3 semester
hours) Macromolecules. Synthesis, structure, and properties of polymers.
Polymer polymer and polymer solvent interactions. Applications in industry
and biochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 3411 or consent of instructor (CHEM
3312 recommended). (3-0) Y
CHEM 4381 Environmental Chemistry
(3 semester hours) This course encompasses the study of the sources,
reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in water,
soil, and air environments and the effects of technology thereon. Prerequisite:
CHEM 2325 or consent of instructor. (3-0) T
CHEM 4399 Senior Honors in Chemistry
(3 semester hours) For students conducting independent research for
honors theses. Prerequisites: Consent of supervising faculty and filing
a research plan approved by supervising faculty and the Undergraduate
Committee in Chemistry prior to the 12th class day. This course satisfies
the university advanced writing requirement. (0 9) R
CHEM 4461 Biophysical Chemistry
(4 semester hours) For students interested in the interface between
biochemistry and structural biology. Provides an advanced treatment
of the physical principles underlying modern molecular biology techniques.
Topics include classical and statistical thermodynamics, biochemical
kinetics, transport processes (e.g. diffusion, sedimentation, viscosity),
chemical bonding, and spectroscopy. Prerequisites: MATH 2417 and 2419;
PHYS 2325 and 2326 or equivalent; BIOL/CHEM 3361, CHEM 3312, or consent
of instructor. (Same as BIOL 4461) (4-0) Y
CHEM 4473 Physical Measurements Laboratory
(3 semester hours) Thermodynamics, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and
physical properties of matter, kinetics, basic operations in electronics,
literature skills, statistics, and basic computer-instrument interfaces.
Prerequisites: CHEM 3472 and CHEM 3312, or consent of instructor. (1
7) Y
CHEM 4V01 Topics in Chemistry (1
9 semester hours) Subject matter will vary from semester to semester.
Examples would include, as required, bioorganic chemistry, industrial
processes, applied spectroscopy, drugs and people, practical analysis,
or other topics that span several subdisciplines. Prerequisites: CHEM
2325 and 3411, or consent of instructor. ([1 9] 0) R
CHEM 4V91 Research in Chemistry
(2 6 semester hours) Students will pursue an independent project under
the supervision of a member of the Chemistry faculty. Prerequisites:
Consent of supervising faculty and filing a research plan approved by
supervising faculty and the Undergraduate Committee in Chemistry prior
to the 12th class day. This course satisfies the university advanced
writing requirement. ([2 6] 0) S
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