Chem 100 (F, S) 5 hrs. cr.

Introductory Chemistry

Basic principles and practical applications of inorganic, organic and biochemistry which satisfies the needs of students in certain healthrelated programs. Four lectures, one 3-hr. lab per week. Prerequisite: Math 30 or satisfactory score on the Mathematics Placement Test.

Chem 101 (F, S, SS) 5 hrs. cr.

General Chemistry I

Introduction to theories of chemistry with emphasis on the relationship of structure to properties of matter and the quantitative aspect of these changes. Four lectures, one 3-hr. lab per week. Prerequisite or corequisite: Math 140 or higher level math course.

Chem 102 (F, S, SS) 5 hrs. cr.

General Chemistry II

Continuation of Chem 101. Emphasis on the dynamics and thermodynamics of chemical processes and on the properties and reactions of analogous groups of cations and anions. Four lectures, one lab per week. Prerequisites: Chem 101 with a minimum grade of “C” or permission of instructor and Math 140 or higher level math course.

Chem 190 (Demand) 1-2 hrs. cr.

Laboratory in Chemistry

A lower division laboratory course to be used by students who are transferring chemistry courses without a laboratory to MSSC. This will make the transferred course equivalent to the MSSC course. Class may be repeated for credit as needed.

Chem 201 (F) 5 hrs. cr.

Analytical Chemistry I

Standard first course in quantitative chemical analysis. The lecture and lab include the theory and practice of methods of analysis. While the primary emphasis in the first semester is on the interpretation of the experimental results, other aspects of the analytical process are introduced. Three lectures, two 3-hr. labs per week. Prerequisite: Chem 102.

Chem 297 (F, S) 1-3 hrs. cr.

Introduction to Research in Chemistry (Writing Intensive)

Introduction to research techniques; laboratory work and literature search under the supervision of an instructor on a chemical research project. Involves laboratory experimentation as well as a written report on a project from any area of chemistry. Open to students having 1) a minimum of 15 hours of chemistry, 2) freshman or sophomore standing, 3) the ability to undertake independent work and 4) permission of the instructor. Enrollment must be approved by the adviser and the department head.

Chem 298 (F, S) 1-3 hrs. cr.

Selected Topics in Chemistry

Special topics in chemistry not normally included in other courses. Prerequisite: Chem 201 or permission of instructor.

Chem 300 (F, S) 5 hrs. cr.

Introduction to Modern Organic Chemistry (Writing Intensive)

Principles of organic chemistry—nomenclature, structure, properties, stereochemistry, reactions —will be studied by the functional group approach. Designed for students who require a general knowledge of organic chemistry in their chosen career or as background for other courses in technical or professional training programs. Four lectures, one 3-hr. lab per week. Prerequisite: Chem 102.

Chem 301 (F) 5 hrs. cr.

Organic Chemistry I

Primary emphasis is on the properties, nomenclature, and reactions of aliphatic compounds. The functional group approach is used. A brief introduction to organic reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy is included. Four lectures, one 3-hr lab per week. Prerequisite: Chem 102

Chem 302 (S) 5 hrs. cr.

Organic Chemistry II (Writing Intensive)

A continuation of Chem 301. The functional group approach is continued with the study of aromatic and aliphatic compounds. Emphasis is placed on the properties, nomenclature, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of these compounds. Organic spectroscopy is discussed in detail as related to the identification of functional groups and molecular structures. Four lectures, one 3- hr lab per week. Prerequisite: Chem 301 with a grade of “C” or better.

Chem 320 (S) 2 hrs. cr.

Computer Applications in Chemistry

An introduction to computer applications and software commonly used for scientific study (and in upper-division courses). Students will become proficient in using the operating system, the localarea network, and spreadsheets and graphing applications, and will be introduced to computer data acquisition and interfacing, internet information sources, and presentation software. This course satisfies the computer literacy requirement for chemistry, biochemistry, biology, and environmental health majors. One lecture, one 3- hr lab per week. Prerequisite: Math 130 (or higher) and Chem 101.

Chem 351 (F) 5 hrs. cr.

Biochemistry (Writing Intensive)

Fundamental concepts of the chemistry of lipids, carbohydrates and proteins with emphasis on the physiological aspects of these compounds. The interrelationship of these compounds in living systems will be presented through bioenergetics, and chemical mechanisms reaction pathways. Four lectures and one 3-hr. lab per week. Prerequisite: Chem 300 or 302.

Chem 390 (Demand) 1-2 hrs. cr.

Laboratory in Chemistry

A upper division laboratory course to be used by students who are transferring chemistry courses without a laboratory to MSSC. This will make the transferred course equivalent to the MSSC course. Class may be repeated for credit as needed.

Chem 400 (F) 4 hrs. cr.

Elementary Physical Chemistry

A one semester course, designed particularly for biochemical, biological, and pre-professional students, which surveys the fundamentals of physical chemistry. Principles of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics, and their application to aqueous solutions, will be emphasized. Solution equilibria, spectroscopy, and transport processes will also be examined. Three lectures, one 3 hr. lab per week. Note: This course does not meet the requirements for the B.S. in Chemistry. Prerequisite: Chem 102 with a C or better.

Chem 401 (F, Odd) 4 hrs. cr.

Physical Chemistry I

For the first section of the class, a microscopic approach to the understanding of chemical and physical properties of chemical systems is taken. The focus is on quantum theory and molecular spectroscopy. In the last part of the class, a macroscopic approach to the understanding of chemical and physical properties of chemical systems is used. Topics include the laws of thermodynamics and the relationships between the properties of chemical systems at equilibrium. Three lectures, one 3-hr. lab per week. Prerequisites: Math 250 and Phys 280.

Chem 402 (S, Odd) 4 hrs. cr.

Physical Chemistry II

Continuation of Chem 401. A microscopic approach (quantum theory) and the macroscopic approach (thermodynamics) to understanding chemical systems are linked using statistical mechanics. Chemical kinetics is also studied. Three lectures, one 3-hr. lab per week. Prerequisite: Chem 401.

Chem 421 (S, Odd) 5 hrs. cr.

Analytical Chemistry II

Continuation of Chemistry 201. A study of the overall analytical process. Lecture and lab deal mainly with electrochemical and spectrophotometric methods of analysis and their application in chemical analysis, but also include other physiochemical and separatory techniques used in modern analytical processes. Three lectures, two 3-hr. labs per week. Prerequisite: Chem 201.

Chem 422 (S, Even) 4 hrs. cr.

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Contemporary state of the several bond models in chemistry, a review of the energetics of reactions and coordination theory, followed by the chemistry of the families of the elements in the periodic table. Three lectures, one 3-hr. lab per week. Prerequisites: Chem 102 and Math 250.

Chem 427 (S, Odd) 5 hrs. cr.

Organic Instrumental Analysis (Writing Intensive)

Designed to familiarize the student with current instrumentation. The approach is through (1) lectures devoted to a particular type of instrumentation and (2) laboratories designed to give handson experience in the working of the instrument. Two 1-hour lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: 15 hours of chemistry with a grade of “C” or better.

Chem 472 (S, Odd) 4 hrs. cr.

Organic Qualitative Analysis

Systematic identification of organic compounds and mixtures; organic spectroscopy is emphasized. Two lectures, two 3-hr. labs per week. Prerequisite: Chem 302.

Chem 496 (F, S) 2 hrs. cr.

Problems in Chemistry (Writing Intensive)

A practical research class especially designed for students seeking a bachelor of science in education with a major in chemistry. The class involves laboratory work and a literature search under the supervision of an instructor on a chemical research project. Involves lab experimentation as well as written report on a project from any area of chemistry. Open to students needing a problems course in chemistry to satisfy Missouri Certification Standards for Secondary Teachers in Chemistry. Students must have a minimum of 20 hours of chemistry and permission of the instructor. Enrollment must be approved by the adviser and the department head.

Chem 497 (F, S) 1-3 hrs. cr.

Research in Chemistry (Writing Intensive)

Independent research techniques; lab work and literature search under the supervision of an instructor on a chemical research project. Involves lab experimentation as well as a written report on a project from any area of chemistry. Open to students having 1) a minimum of 20 hours of chemistry, 2) junior or senior standing, 3) the ability to undertake independent work and 4) permission of the instructor. Enrollment must be approved by the adviser and the department head.

Chem 498 (F, S) 1-3 hrs. cr.

Seminar

For upper division chemistry majors. Content varies, depending on the student’s needs, from library research to special topics in chemistry. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of department head.

Chem 499 (F, S) 1-3 hrs. cr.

Independent Study

Independent investigation techniques; includes a paper on a selected topic with both a critical survey of the chemical literature and results from advanced lab experimentation. Open to students having (1) minimum of 25 hrs. of chemistry, (2) ability to undertake independent work and (3) permission of instructor. Enrollment must be approved by adviser, department head and school dean.