Course Code : CH 111

Course Description :

Introduces fundamental concepts of stoichiometry and thermochemistry; ionic and covalent bonding are discussed as functions of electronic structure; properties of gases, liquids, solids and solutions are explored. Students dropping CH 111 should automatically be dropped from CH 011.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

MA130

Course Code : CH 111L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 111. Incorporates experiments in substance separation, identification, and synthesis, and for determination of physical and thermodynamic constants. Introduces research literature format.

Credit : 1

Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours

Co requisites :

CH111

Course Code : CH 112

Course Description :

Continues CH 111. Introduction to principles of chemical kinetics, equilibrium reactions with emphasis on acids and bases, and electrochemistry; thermochemistry is examined in greater detail.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

 CH 111

Co requisites :

MA 131

Course Code : CH 112L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 112. Incorporates experiments to determine kinetic rates, equilibrium constants, and ionic, acidic, and basic properties of substances. Introduces qualitative analysis.

Credit : 1

Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours

Co requisites :

CH112

Course Code : CH 203

Course Description :

Introduces the theoretical aspects of organic chemistry stressing mechanisms, energy considerations and stereochemical implications of substitution, elimination and addition reactions. Physical and chemical properties of some organic compounds are discussed through functional group analysis.

Credit : 4

Prerequisites :

CH112

Course Code : CH 203L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 203. Laboratory procedures include recrystallization, distillation, extraction, and chromatography. Typical reactions include free radical halogenation, nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic aromatic substitution and elimination. Introduction to chemical literature and selected analytical instrumentation is also stressed.

Credit : 1

Instruction methods : lab: 4 Hours

Co requisites :

CH203

Course Code : CH 204

Course Description :

Functional group properties, synthesis and reactions are continued with greater emphasis on structural determination and retrosynthetic techniques.

Credit : 4

Prerequisites :

CH203

Course Code : CH 204L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 204. Typical experiments include: Grignard, aldol, Cannizzaro, oxidation, reduction, and amide formation. Several unknown compounds are identified and literature searches are required.

Credit : 1

Instruction methods : lab: 4 Hours

Co requisites :

CH204

Course Code : CH 306

Course Description :

Studies theory and calculations of volumetric, electrochemical, chromatographic, and spectrophotometric manual and semi-automated analysis, chemical equilibria, and the treatment of experimental statistics.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

CH 112, and BI 216 or MA 207 or MA 220

Course Code : CH 306L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 306. Experimental procedures include direct application of statistical theory, titrimetric analysis, use of visual, UV, IR and fluorescent spectroscopy. Incorporates computer generated analysis of data.

Credit : 1

Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours

Co requisites :

CH306

Course Code : PY 320

Course Description :

Discusses the fundamental laws, theories and concepts of thermodynamics, equilibrium and electrochemistry interpreted through the use of mathematical and physical principles. Introduces quantum mechanics.

Credit : 3

Course Code : PY 321

Course Description :

Continues PY 320. A text-based seminar format is used to examine atomic and molecular structure from the quantum mechanical perspective, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, statistical thermodynamics and topics of students interest, and to introduce theories of reactions at solids surfaces.

Credit : 3

Course Code : CH 401

Course Description :

Investigates the chemistry of proteins, enzymes and enzyme systems, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids; studies glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, basic membrane structure, transcription of DNA and biotechnology techniques.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

CH204

Course Code : CH 401L

Course Description :

Laboratory correlating with CH 401.

Credit : 1

Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours

Co requisites :

CH401

Course Code : BI 101

Course Description :

The first course in a two-semester introductory biology sequence. Covers molecules, cells, genetics, and evolution.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

MA130

Co requisites :

MA 113 or higher.

Course Code : BI 101L

Course Description :

Laboratory explorations on topics covered in BI 101.

Credit : 1

Prerequisites :

MA130

Co requisites :

BI 101.

Course Code : BI 102

Course Description :

The second course in a two-semester introductory biology sequence. Covers diversity of organisms, form and function in plants and animals, and ecology.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

BI101

Course Code : BI 102L

Course Description :

Change description to: Laboratory explorations on topics covered in BI 102.

Credit : 1

Prerequisites :

BI101

Co requisites :

BI 102.

Course Code : PY 201

Course Description :

Focuses on the fundamental principles and phenomena of physics; motion, Newton's Laws, work and energy, momentum, rotational dynamics and machines. Course is quantitative and closely allied with mathematics.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

MA131, MA221, MA220

Course Code : PY 201L

Course Description :

Tests the laws derived in PY 201 through experimentation.

Credit : 1

Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours

Co requisites :

PY201

Course Code : PY 202

Course Description :

Continues PY 201. Topics discussed are heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

Any 100-level math course; PY101 or  PY201, MA120, MA112, MA131

Course Code : PY 202L

Course Description :

Tests the laws derived in PY 202 through experimentation.

Credit : 1

Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours

Co requisites :

PY202

Course Code : MA 220

Course Description :

Develops the basic theorems of calculus; develops the concepts of limit and continuity; studies techniques for finding the limit and the derivative of algebraic and trigonometric functions; applies the techniques of calculus to curve sketching, the study of motion and other fields of application; introduction to integral calculus.

Credit : 4

Prerequisites :

MA131 or placement test

Course Code : MA 221

Course Description :

Continues the development of the basic theorems of calculus; applications of the integral; differentiation and integration of exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; and some techniques of integration.

Credit : 4

Prerequisites :

MA220 or placement test

Course Code : CH 310

Course Description :

This course will provide an introduction to forensic chemistry. This will include chemical test, microscope, spectroscopy, chromatography, inorganic poisons, and contaminates, controlled substances, toxicology, trace evidence, impression and documents evidence, latent prints firearms, arson and explosive, CBRNE and environmental.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

CH 204 (Encouraged to have taken CH 306 and/or CH 413)

Course Code : CH 402

Course Description :

Investigates the metabolic systems of cells and organelles stressing enzyme and cofactor participation, energy production and interdependence of metabolic processes.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

CH401

Course Code : CH 407

Course Description :

This course will explore how drugs are designed. Structive-activity relationships (SAR), and bulk properties of drugs (partitioning, solubility) will be studied as a function of the chemical classification of medication. Receptor site topography will be correlated with drug structure and drug design. Pharmacokinetcs of drugs.

Credit : 3

Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours

Prerequisites :

CH204

Course Code : CH 412

Course Description :

Important organic synthetic techniques will be investigated. Students will be able to understand and semisynthetic and total synthetic mythologies that lead to the manufacturing of medicines.

Credit : 3

Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours

Prerequisites :

CH204, CH204L

Course Code : CH 413

Course Description :

Examines the theory and usage of common spectroscopic methods such as ultraviolet/visible and infrared spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, and proton and carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance. Supplies a working knowledge of structural determination and sources in the field.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

CH204

Course Code : CH 414

Course Description : This course will provide an introduction to polymer chemistry. This will include: polymer nomenclature, history, environmental impact, structure, solubility, molar mass determination, natural polymers, polymer synthesis (condensation, addition, free radical, and copolymers), reaction of polymers, polymer characterization and physical properties.

Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours

Prerequisites : CH204

Course Code : CH 420

Course Description :

Students will be expected to understand the biochemical underpinnings of the mode of action of various pharmacologic agents (pharmacodynamics).

Credit : 3

Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours

Prerequisites :

CH 401

Course Code : CH 487

Credit : 3

Course Code : CH 489

Course Description :

Students apply concepts learned in the classroom and gain practical knowledge and experience working under supervision in a professional setting. In consultation with a faculty advisor and the Career Planning and Development Office, the student secures an appropriate internship site. The student develops learning objectives and goals, works 120 hours at the internship site, and completes related academic assignments. Requires departmental approval.

Credit : 3

Course Code : CH 499

Course Description :

Offers qualified students the opportunity to pursue independent study in selected areas under the guidance of individual teachers.

Credit : 3

Course Code : MA 324

Course Description :

Extends the study of the techniques of integration; studies series, parametric equations, conic sections and vectors in a plane; includes applications.

Credit : 4

Prerequisites :

MA221

Course Code : MA 340

Course Description :

Presents methods for solving first- and second-order ordinary differential equations; systems of ordinary differential equations; applications are included.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

MA221