Chemistry and Biochemistry

Chair:
    A.Graham Lappin, Ph.D.
Associate Chair:
    Gregory V. Hartland, Ph.D.
Assistant Chair:
    William C. Boggess Jr., Ph.D.
    Dept. Tel.: (574) 631-7058

Course Descriptions. The following course descriptions give the number and title of each course. Lecture hours per week, laboratory and/or tutorial hours per week, and semester credit hours are in parentheses. The University reserves the right to withdraw any course without sufficient registration.
CRNs for independent study courses may be obtained from the department office, from the Summer Session office, or from insideND.
 
CHEM 10172. Organic Structure and Reactivity
3 credits, Alonso (10-0-4)  
10:20–12:15 MTWRF, 5/27–6/27
CRN 3730; ID # CHEM 10172 01
Last “add” date:  5/30
“Drop” dates: refund:  6/2;  last: 6/12
Prerequisite: One year of general (freshman) chemistry or CHEM 10171 or CHEM 10121.
Exam Day: 8:30–10:00 F, 5/27–6/27
This class is the first semester of a two-semester organic chemistry sequence intended for students in biological sciences, chemical engineering, and preprofessional studies. It is accompanied by laboratory and tutorial work. The course provides a solid foundation in organic structure and bonding, spectroscopy, and Lewis acid/base reactions. These concepts are then applied to understand substitution and elimination reactions with a focus on mechanism and factors governing selectivity.
 
CHEM 11172. Structure and Reactivity Laboratory
0 credits, Alonso, Peterson (0–6–0)
1:30–5:00 MW, 5/27–6/27
CRN 3731; ID # CHEM 11172-01
Last “add” date:  5/30
“Drop” dates: refund, 6/2; last,:6/12
Experimental work to accompany CHEM 10172.
In addition to tuition, this course requires payment of a $50 laboratory fee.
 
CHEM 12172. Structure and Reactivity Tutorial   CANCELLED
0 Credits, Alonso (0–0–0)
Time and Day to be Determined; 5/27–6/27.
CRN 3732; ID # CHEM 12172-01
Last "add" dates:  5/30
"Drop" dates:  refund, 6/2; last, 6/12)_
Corequisite: CHEM 10172
Tutorial that accompanies CHEM 10172. Focuses on problem solving in small groups.
 
CHEM 20273. Organic Reactions and Applications
3 credits, Alonso (10-0-3)
10:20–12:15 MTWRF, 6/30–8/1
Also taught:  8:30a.m.-10:00 a.m. F
CRN 3733; ID # CHEM 20273-01
Last “add” date:  7/3
“Drop” dates: refund:  7/7; last:  7/17
Prerequisite: CHEM 10172 or CHEM 10182
A second semester covering the basic principles of organic chemistry, including structures, bonding, physical and chemical properties, reactive intermediates, and reaction mechanisms. Additional emphasis on applications of reactions in synthesis and relationships to biochemical systems and other associated areas of current interest. Intended primarily for biological sciences, chemical engineering, and preprofessional majors.
 
CHEM 21273. Reactions and Applications Lab
1 credit, Alonso and Goodenough-Lashua (0–6–1)
1:30–5:00 MW, 6/30–8/1
CRN 3734; ID # CHEM 21273-01
Last “add” date:  7/3
“Drop” dates: refund:  7/7; last:  7/17
Experiments to accompany CHEM 20273
In addition to tuition, this course requires payment of a $50 laboratory fee.
 
CHEM 46497. Directed Readings
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN varies with instructor
ID # CHEM 46497
 
CHEM 48498. Undergraduate Research
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN varies with instructor
ID # CHEM 48498
 
CHEM 78599. Thesis Direction
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN varies with instructor
ID # CHEM 78599
 
CHEM 90697. Directed Readings
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN varies with instructor
ID # CHEM 90697
 
CHEM 98698. Research and Dissertation
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN varies with instructor
ID # CHEM 98698
 
CHEM 98700. Nonresident Dissertation Research
1 credit, Staff (0-0-1)
CRN varies with instructor
ID # CHEM 98700