Chemistry Courses
CHEM 1151 Survey of Chemistry I (3-0-3)
First course in a two-semester sequence covering elementary principles of general, organic and biochemistry designed for allied health science majors (this course is also open to non-science majors). Topics to be covered include elements and compounds, chemical equations, nomenclature, and molecular geometry.
Prerequisite:
Exemption of exit from Learning Support Math
Corequisite: CHEM 1151L
CHEM 1151L Survey of Chemistry Laboratory I (0-2-1)
Laboratory accompanying CHEM 1151.
Corequisite: CHEM 1151
CHEM 1152 Survey of Chemistry II (3-0-3)
Second course in a two-semester sequence covering elementary principles of general, organic and biochemistry designed for allied health science majors (this course is also open to non-science majors).
Prerequisites:
CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L
Corequisite for selected Health Science majors only:
CHEM 1152L
CHEM 1152L Survey of Chemistry Laboratory II (0-2-1)
Laboratory accompanying CHEM 1152 for selected Health Science majors only.
Corequisite: CHEM 1152
CHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry I (3-0-3)
First course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Topics to be covered include composition of matter, stoichiometry, periodic relations, and nomenclature.
High School Chemistry is required for this course. Students who have not taken Chemistry in High School, and who desire to take CHEM 1211, must first take and pass CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L.
Prerequisite:
MATH 1112A with a minimum US
grade of D (can be taken concurrently), or
MATH 1113 with a minimum US grade of D
(can be taken concurrently), or MATH 1501 with a minimum US
grade of D (can be taken concurrently).
Corequisites: CHEM 1211L
CHEM 1211L Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I (0-3-1)
Laboratory accompanying CHEM 1211.
Corequisite: CHEM 1211
CHEM 1212 Principles of Chemistry II (3-0-3)
Second course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors.
Prerequisites:
CHEM 1211 with a grade of C or higher and 1211L
Corequisite: CHEM 1212L
CHEM 1212L Principles of Chemistry Laboratory II (0-3-1)
Laboratory accompanying CHEM 1212.
Corequisite: CHEM 1212
CHEM 2411 Organic Chemistry I (3-0-3)
A study of the common classes of carbon compounds, including their physical and chemical properties, methods of preparation, and reactions utilizing modern theories of electronic structure and reaction mechanisms.
Prerequisites:
CHEM 1212 with a grade of C or higher and
1212L
Corequisite: CHEM 2411L
CHEM 2411L Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (0-3-1)
Laboratory accompanying CHEM 2411.
Corequisite: CHEM 2411.
CHEM 2412 Organic Chemistry II (3-0-3)
A continuation of CHEM 2411 which focuses on functional groups and their reactions.
Prerequisites:
CHEM 2411 with a grade of C or higher and 2411L
Corequisite: CHEM 2412L
CHEM 2412L Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (0-3-1)
Laboratory accompanying CHEM 2412.
Corequisite: CHEM 2412.
CHEM 3222 Off-Campus Internship (3-0-3)
Internship program for selected students who perform supervised chemical work in conjunction with professionals at local government, academic or private institutions. . Employers coordinate with the University to evaluate student performance in the workplace. Students will be assigned a grade of Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory after completion of the internship.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1212 with a grade of C or higher and CHEM 1212L with a grade of D or higher
CHEM 3223 On-Campus Internship (3-0-3)
This is an internship program for selected students who will perform supervised work related to chemistry and/or pedagogy in conjunction with chemistry faculty at Clayton State University. Students will be assigned a grade for this course based on an evaluation by the faculty supervisor.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L with a grade of C or higher
CHEM 3224 Introductory Research (3-0-3)
This course is a supervised introductory research experience with Chemistry faculty at Clayton State University. Students must articulate clear project goals and objectives. Students will learn to demonstrate use of scientific literature, and document their progress using a research notebook. The project will be summarized in a written research paper and an oral presentation to the department faculty. Students will be assigned a grade for this course based on evaluation by the supervisor and other CSU faculty.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L with a grade of C or higher
CHEM 4110 Environmental Chemistry (3-0-3)
A study of the chemistry of our environment. Topics typically include air and water pollution, pharmaceuticals, plastics, bioenergetics, thermodynamics of life, and nuclear power.
Prerequisites: CHEM 2412 and 2412L
CHEM 4202 Biochemistry I (3-0-3)
A study of the chemistry of biological systems. Topics typically include proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids and metabolism pathways.
Prerequisites: CHEM 2412 and 2412L
CHEM 4203 Biochemistry II (3-0-3)
A continuation of Biochemistry I. An extended study of metabolic pathways involving carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides. Nucleic acids and hormonal regulation will also be addressed.
Prerequisite: CHEM 4202 with a grade of C or higher
CHEM 4204 Forensic Chemistry (3-0-3)
The study of the chemistry and laboratory techniques used in forensic chemistry. Topics typically include the legal aspects of physical evidence collection and analysis, statistical analysis of data, drug analysis, forensic toxicology, explosives and arson residue analysis, glass analysis, fiber and paper analysis, paint and ink analysis, and gunpowder residue analysis. Various laboratory instruments and procedures will also be covered including mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, UV-VIS spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, atomic absorption, immunoassay, chromatography, microspectrophotometry, and microscopy (light, polarized light, comparison, stereoscopic, scanning electron).
Prerequisites: CHEM 2412 and 2412L
CHEM 4205 Medicinal Chemistry (3-0-3)
A study of medicinal chemistry and the underlying principles of organic chemistry. Topics will include drug delivery, anesthetics, structure/function relationships, receptor theory, neurotransmitters, synthesis of various tranquilizer classes, synthesis of antidepressants, enzyme inhibition, antibiotics, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Prerequisite: CHEM 2412 with a grade of C or higher
CHEM 4222 Chemistry Research Practicum (3-0-3)
Research experience for students in Chemistry. Practicum assignments must be approved by the student's major advisor and the Chemistry faculty. Course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2412 and CHEM 2412L with a grade of D or higher
CHEM 4300 Survey of Physical Chemistry (3-0-3)
A study of elementary physical chemistry introducing general concepts such as atomic structure, chemical bonding, spectroscopy, thermodynamics (ideal and real gases, chemical equilibria), and chemical kinetics (rates of reactions and transport properties of materials). This is a non-calculus based physical chemistry course.
Prerequisites: CHEM 2412 with a grade of C or higher, CHEM 2412L, PHYS 1112 with a grade of C or higher.
CHEM 4301 Inorganic Chemistry (3-0-3)
A study of inorganic chemistry. Topics typically include atomic structure, ionic bonding, lattice energy, valence bond theory, molecular orbital theory, coordination chemistry, nomenclature, reaction mechanisms, and an introduction to group theory.
Prerequisite: CHEM 4300 with a grade of C or higher
CHEM 4900 Biocomputing (3-0-3)
The human genome project and the web revolution present new challenges and opportunities for biologists and biochemists. The only way to deal effectively with the information explosion in biology and related disciplines is to use computers. Students in this course will use computer applications to search databases, perform calculations, and develop models concerning biological problems. A student may not receive credit for both BIOL 4900 and CHEM 4900.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3250, BIOL 3250L, BIOL 4201, and MATH 1231 with a grade of D or higher
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