Department of Chemistry

An introductory course in forensic chemistry, biology, and physics for the general student. This course will explore the science related to forensics such as data collection, DNA analysis, entomology, drugs, explosives, and ballistics. No prior knowledge of chemistry is assumed.

An application and exploration of the principles and techniques described in CHEM1040. Fee: Additional fee required.

This course will prepare a student for entry into CHEM1210 or CHEM2210. A grounding in major principles of general chemistry including atoms, nomenclature, molecular structure, bonding and stoichiometry. No prior knowledge of chemistry is assumed.

An application and exploration of the principle techniques described in CHEM1200. Fee: Additional fee required.

An application and exploration of the principles and techniques described in CHEM1210. Fee: Additional fee required.

An application and exploration of the principles and techniques described in CHEM2210, including physical properties, stoichiometry, gas laws and thermochemistry. An emphasis is placed on basic laboratory techniques and sensor-based data acquisition. Fee: Additional fee required.

An application and exploration of the principles and techniques described in CHEM2220, including equilibrium, acids, bases, kinetics, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Emphasis is placed on safety and report writing. Includes qualitative analysis. Fee: Additional fee required.

Introduction to important concepts and principles of chemistry in the laboratory, emphasis on areas considered most relevant in an engineering context, practical applications of chemical principles in engineering and technology. Fee: Additional fee required.

A laboratory exploration to complement the topics and techniques in CHEM2610. Includes sampling, statistics, chemical, titration, and electrochemical methods, with an emphasis on using spreadsheets to simulate and analyze. Fee: Additional fee required.

A laboratory application of the principles and techniques described in CHEM3210. An emphasis is placed on laboratory technique, keeping a laboratory notebook, synthesis schemes, and identification. Incorporates advanced laboratory techniques such as HPLC, GCMS, FT-IR, and NMR. Fee: Additional fee required.

A continuation of CHEM3210 Organic Chemistry I. Fee: Additional fee required.

A continuation of CHEM3210L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory. Fee: Additional fee required.

An advanced laboratory course incorporating work from the major chemistry subdisciplines: organic, inorganic, physical and instrumental. Emphasis will be placed on integrating aspects of chemical synthesis, spectroscopic characterization and determination of physical properties. Fee: Additional fee required.

An advanced laboratory course incorporating work from the major chemistry subdisciplines: organic, inorganic, physical, and instrumental. Emphasis will be placed on integrating aspects of chemical synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, and determination of physical properties. Fee: Additional fee required.

A capstone experience consisting of a faculty supervised independent investigative project. Fee: Additional fee required.