Chemistry

B.S. Degree — Chemistry Major

In addition to the general education requirements, majors in Chemistry must complete the following:

CHEM1430 Principles of Chemistry I 3 s.h.
CHEM1431 Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 s.h.
CHEM1440 Principles of Chemistry II 3 s.h.
CHEM1441 Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1 s.h.
CHEM3110 Chemistry Seminar I 1 s.h.
CHEM3300 Analytical Chemistry 4 s.h.
CHEM3410 Organic Chemistry I 3 s.h.
CHEM3411 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 s.h.
CHEM3420 Organic Chemistry II 3 s.h.
CHEM3421 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 s.h.
CHEM3610 Physical Chemistry I 4 s.h.
CHEM3620 Physical Chemistry II 4 s.h.
CHEM4110 Chemistry Seminar II 1 s.h.
BIOL/CHEM4310 Biochemistry 4 s.h.
CHEM4330 Instrumental Analysis 4 s.h.
BIOL/CHEM4120 Research I 1 s.h.
BIOL/CHEM4130 Research II 1 s.h.

In addition to the Chemistry course requirements, the following courses are also required for majors in Chemistry:
PHYS1410 Elements of Physics I 4 s.h.
PHYS1420 Elements of Physics II 4 s.h.
MATH1510 Calculus I 3 s.h.
MATH1520 Calculus II 3 s.h.

It is strongly recommended that majors in Chemistry also take the following courses, which are required for acceptance into many graduate schools and professional programs:
BIOL1400 Fundamentals of Biological Science 3 s.h.
CSIT1010 Microcomputer Business Applications 3 s.h.
or all of the following:
CSIT1020 Microsoft Word & Powerpoint 1 s.h.
CSIT1030 Microsoft Excel 1 s.h.
CSIT1050 Computer-based Academic Research 1 s.h.

(A math minor is highly recommended.)

Chemistry Minor

A minor in Chemistry consists of 17 semester hours or more of course work in Chemistry and includes the following courses:

CHEM1430 Principles of Chemistry I 3 s.h.

CHEM1431 Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 s.h.

CHEM1440 Principles of Chemistry II 3 s.h.

CHEM1441 Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1 s.h.

CHEM3110 Chemistry Seminar I 1 s.h.

CHEM3410 Organic Chemistry I 3 s.h.

CHEM3411 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 s.h.

CHEM3420 Organic Chemistry II 3 s.h.

CHEM3421 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 s.h.

Teacher Certification in Chemistry

1. FOR CHEMISTRY MAJORS WHO WANT A SECONDARY ENDORSEMENT (5-12): Students majoring in Chemistry who desire Iowa Teacher Certification with a Chemistry secondary endorsement must complete the major requirements above and the Secondary Education Program (with SCIE3360 Methods of Teaching Science and Mathematics as the appropriate methods course).
2. FOR NON-CHEMISTRY MAJORS WHO WANT A SECONDARY CHEMISTRY ENDORSEMENT (5-12): Non-Chemistry majors desiring a secondary Chemistry endorsement (5-12) in Iowa must complete the Secondary Education Program (with SCIE3360 Methods of Teaching Science and Mathematics as the appropriate methods course), a major in a secondary teaching field, and 24 semester hours in chemistry including the following courses:
   CHEM1430 Principles of Chemistry I 3 s.h.
   CHEM1431 Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 s.h.
   CHEM1440 Principles of Chemistry II 3 s.h.
   CHEM1441 Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1 s.h.
   CHEM3110 Chemistry Seminar I 1 s.h.
   CHEM3300 Analytical Chemistry 5 s.h.
   CHEM3410 Organic Chemistry I 3 s.h.
   CHEM3411 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 s.h.
   CHEM3420 Organic Chemistry II 3 s.h.
   CHEM3421 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 s.h.

Courses in Chemistry

The number of lecture hours and lab hours are noted next to the titles of courses which have labs (lecture hours-lab hours).

33015

33018

33019

33020

33021

33022

33023

33024

33025

33026

33027

33028

33029

33030

33031

33032

33033

33034

33035

51277

51284

33036

33037

Courses in Chemistry

The number of lecture hours and lab hours are noted next to the titles of courses which have labs (lecture hours-lab hours).

33015

33018

33019

33020

33021

33022

33023

33024

33025

33026

33027

33028

33029

33030

33031

33032

33033

33034

33035

51277

51284

33036

33037

CHEM1310 Introduction to Chemistry 3 s.h.
An introduction to the principles and theories of inorganic chemistry, including a study of atomic structure, chemical bonding, states of matter, gas laws, solutions, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, nuclear chemistry, and acids and bases. Intended for students desiring a general education in chemistry, and those majoring in allied health fields. Will not count for credit in the Chemistry major or minor. Prerequisite: MATH1280 or one year of high school algebra. Goal 2a, 4ab, 4c1 (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+)

CHEM1430 Principles of Chemistry I (3-0) 3 s.h.
An in-depth study of the general principles, theories, and methods of chemistry. Stress is placed on the solving of mathematical problems. Intended for natural science majors and others who require a strong background in chemistry. Prerequisite: Two years of high school mathematics or MATH1280, and one year of high school chemistry or CHEM1310. Corequisite: CHEM1431 Principles of Chemistry I Lab. Goal 2a, 4ab, 4c1 (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+)

CHEM1431 Principles of Chemistry I Lab (0-3) 1 s.h.
Corequisite: CHEM1430 Principles of Chemistry I. Goal 2a, 4ab, 4c1 (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+)

CHEM1440 Principles of Chemistry II (3-0) 3 s.h.
A continuation of CHEM1430. Includes semimicro methods of qualitative analysis and common gravimetric and volumetric methods of quantitative analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM1430/1431. Corequisite: CHEM1441 Principles of Chemistry II Lab. Goal 2a, 4ab, 4c1 (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+)

CHEM1441 Principles of Chemistry II Lab (0-3) 1 s.h.
Corequisite: CHEM1440 Principles of Chemistry II. Goal 2a, 4ab, 4c1 (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+)

CHEM2000 Individual Study Goal 2a (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+) 1-3 s.h.

CHEM3000 Individual Study Goal 2a (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+) 1-3 s.h.

CHEM3110 Chemistry Seminar I 1 s.h.
Presentation and discussion of current topics from the chemical literature and chemical world. Prerequisite: 16 s.h. of chemistry. Goal 2a (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+)

CHEM3120 Internship in Chemistry 1-3 s.h.
Developed in conjunction with and approved by an appropriate faculty member in Chemistry. This internship will be with professionals who are in career areas relating to majors in the department and may be pursued abroad. The student is responsible for arranging their internship. (Graded on a Pass/Fail basis.) Prerequisite: Instructor's consent. Goal 2a (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+)

CHEM3300 Analytical Chemistry (3-3) 4 s.h.
Study of theory and practice of modern separation and analytical techniques. Includes use of electrochemical, spectrometric and chromatographic instruments. Prerequisite: CHEM1440/1441. Goal 2a, 4ab, 4c1 (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+)

CHEM3410 Organic Chemistry I (0-3) 3 s.h.
An in-depth study of modern organic chemistry including nomenclature, structure and bonding, synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and important functional groups and families of both aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM1440/1441. Corequisite: CHEM3411 Organic Chemistry I Lab. Goal 2a, 4ab, 4c1 (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+)

CHEM3411 Organic Chemistry I Lab (0-3) 1 s.h.
Corequisite: CHEM3410 Organic Chemistry I. Goal 2a, 4ab, 4c1 (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+)

CHEM3420 Organic Chemistry II (3-0) 3 s.h.
A continuation of CHEM3410 which is a prerequisite. Corequisite: CHEM3421 Organic Chemistry II Lab. Goal 2a, 4ab, 4c1 (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+)

CHEM3421 Organic Chemistry II Lab (0-3) 1 s.h.
Corequisite: CHEM3420 Organic Chemistry II. Goal 2a, 4ab, 4c1 (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+)

+ CHEM3610 Physical Chemistry I (3-3) 4 s.h.
A study of thermodynamics, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, atomic and molecular structure, electrochemistry, and quantum chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM1440/1441, PHYS1420 or PHYS2560, and MATH1520. Goal 2a, 4ab, 4c1 (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+)

+ CHEM3620 Physical Chemistry II (3-3) 4 s.h.
Continuation of CHEM3610, which is a prerequisite. Goal 2a, 4ab, 4c1 (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+)

CHEM3900 Special Topics in Chemistry 1-3 s.h.
A study of special topics in chemistry not available to the student in the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent. Goal 2a (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+)

CHEM4000 Individual Study Goal 2a (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+) 1-3 s.h.

CHEM4110 Chemistry Seminar II 1 s.h.
Continuation of CHEM3110. Prerequisite: 17 s.h. of chemistry including CHEM3110. Goal 2a (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+)

CHEM4120 Research 1 (also BIOL4120) 1 s.h.
Covers the basic elements of scientific research. Brief lectures on research methodologies and design will be provided. The student will develop a research schedule and write a research proposal in cooperation with a faculty mentor. The student will be expected to begin any initial research indicated in the research schedule. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor. (Goal 2A Catalog 0809)(Goal 1A Catalog 0910+)

CHEM4130 Research II (also BIOL4130) 1 s.h.
The student completes the research that was started in BIOL/CHEM4120. Highlights of the research will be presented orally and through a poster presentation. A final thesis manuscript is required for submission. Prerequisite: BIOL/CHEM4120. (Goal 2A Catalog 0809)(Goal 1A Catalog 0910+)

+ CHEM4330 Instrumental Analysis (3-3) 4 s.h.
A study of the analysis and identification of organic compounds and mixtures by modern instrumental techniques and traditional wet chemical methods. Prerequisite: CHEM3420/3421. Goal 2a, 4ab, 4c1 (Goal 2A Catalog 0809+)