| 100 Chemistry in Society |
This course introduces students to the methods of science, basic chemistry, and the
role of chemistry in our modern world. The course includes a one-and-one-half hour
laboratory period each week. Note: Designed to meet the physical science general
education requirement for non-science majors, this course does not count toward the
completion of a chemistry major or minor. Credit Hours: 3
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| 101 General Chemistry |
This introductory course presents the fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry,
emphasizing applications relevant to health sciences. Basic treatment of stoichiometry,
atomic structure, bonding, states of matter, solutions, and chemical reactions is given.
One three-hour laboratory period per week is included. Chemistry 101 does not count
toward a chemistry major or minor. Credit Hours: 4
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| 102 Principles of Organic and Biochemistry |
An elementary treatment of organic and biochemistry studying the fundamental
classes of organic compounds and their syntheses and reactions, followed by a survey
of the chemistry involved in living systems. One three-hour laboratory per week is
included. The course emphasizes applications relevant to health sciences. Chemistry
102 does not count toward a chemistry major or minor. Prerequisites: CHEM 101. Credit Hours: 4
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| 103 Fundamentals of Chemistry |
An introduction to the basic laws and theories of modern chemistry (including atomic
and molecular structure, bonding, solids, liquids, gases, and solutions); stoichiometry,
and thermodynamics. The laboratory work stresses quantitative experiments designed
to illustrate basic laws. The course includes three lectures and one three-hour
laboratory period per week. Credit Hours: 4
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| 104 Fundamentals of Chemistry |
A continuation of 103 includes equilibrium, electrochemistry, kinetics, and the
descriptive chemistry of the elements. The laboratory work stresses equilibrium and
the solution chemistry of the elements as illustrated by the techniques of qualitative
inorganic analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 103. Credit Hours: 4
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| 202 Quantitative Analysis |
This course consists of two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. Approximately equal emphasis is placed on (1) a study of the theory underlying
various analytical methods including equilibrium manipulation, electrochemistry, and
optical methods of analysis, and (2) the mastery of the laboratory techniques needed
for the routine analyses of unknowns, using classical methods as well as instrumental
methods. Prerequisites: CHEM 104. Credit Hours: 4
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| 205 Organic Chemistry |
This concentrated introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds emphasizes the
integration of descriptive chemistry with basic principles: bonding theory, reaction
mechanisms, stereochemistry, acid-base relationships, and others. For the most part,
aliphatic compounds are treated. The laboratory work, consisting of one four-hour
laboratory period per week, introduces the student to various techniques and stresses
preparative procedures of typical organic compounds. Prerequisites: CHEM 104. Credit Hours: 4
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| 206 Organic Chemistry |
This continuation of 205 increases emphasis on the chemistry of aromatics,
heterocycles, and “natural” products. The laboratory work is more quantitative and
introduces the use and theory of various spectral methods. Prerequisites: CHEM 205. Credit Hours: 4
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| 303 Biochemistry |
This study combines the intermediary metabolic pathways and corresponding chemical
structure with an overview of enzyme mechanism and kinetics, bioenergetics, and
macromolecular biosynthetic pathways. Students participate in a four-hour lab period
each week. Prerequisites: CHEM 206, or biology 306 or approval of instructor. Credit Hours: 4
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| 305 Advanced Organic Chemistry |
These lectures consist of a study of selected topics in advanced organic chemistry
with considerable time spent on the use of spectral methods of analysis (infrared,
ultraviolet, mass spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy) in the
qualitative identification of organic compounds. Laboratory work consists of classical
separations, qualitative organic analysis, and use of spectral techniques to identify
organic unknowns. Use of the chemical literature, including complete literature
searches to aid in syntheses and subsequent reports, is emphasized. Prerequisites: CHEM 206. Credit Hours: 4
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| 324 Individual Research |
Must be arranged with a member of the chemistry department prior to registration. Credit Hours: 2
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| 331 Physical Chemistry I |
A study of gas laws, chemical and physical equilibria, thermodynamics, and kinetic
molecular theory. Students participate in a four-hour lab period each week. Prerequisites: CHEM 202, PHYS 212, or concurrent registration, MATH 112, or permission of the instructor. Credit Hours: 4
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| 332 Physical Chemistry II |
This continuation of Chemistry I covers studies in kinetics with increased focus on
mechanisms. It also discusses quantum theory with application to atomic and
molecular structure, statistical mechanics/kinetic theory, and electronic,
rotation/vibration, and magnetic resonance spectroscopies. Students participate in a
four-hour lab period each week. Prerequisites: CHEM 331. Credit Hours: 4
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| 333 Environmental Chemistry |
Principles and analysis of chemical movement and distribution in natural environments.
Sampling and analytical methods are included for water, soil, and air. Students work in
natural habitats and in the laboratory. Prerequisites: one year of General Chemistry and
one semester of Organic Chemistry. This course is offered through Trinity’s affiliation
with AuSable Institute of Environmental Studies at Mancelona, Michigan. See
description of the program under the Biology listings. Credit Hours: 4
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| 340 Instrumental Methods of Analysis |
This course introduces the principles of spectroscopic, electrometric, and
chromatographic methods of analysis and the types of instruments currently available.
Several Argonne staff members describe the instruments they use, including strengths
and weaknesses, and guide the student through basic uses of the instruments. Prerequisites: CHEM 202. Credit Hours: 4
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| 380 Teaching Chemistry in Grades 6-12 |
Students obtain experience in preparing and teaching laboratories and in facilities
management. Prerequisites: EDUC 203, junior standing and at least eight hours in chemistry. Credit Hours: 2
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| 391 Science Majors Seminar |
This seminar for junior science majors meets weekly during spring semester. It will
cover the nature of scientific research, scientific publications, careers in chemistry, and ethical issues. Prerequisites: CHEM 391, junior standing. Credit Hours: 1
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| 392 Science Majors Seminar |
This seminar for senior science majors meets weekly during the spring semester.
Similar in format to Chemistry 391, this seminar will include scientific writing and
preparing a paper for publication. Prerequisites: CHEM 392, senior standing. Credit Hours: 1
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| 395 Special Topics in Chemistry |
Each fall, the chemistry division of the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area
(ACCA) offers a special course given in a seminar format by experts in that field. The
class meets one evening per week at Argonne National Laboratory. The topic for fall
2007 Chemistry of Cosmetics. Credit Hours: 2
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| 399 Independent Study |
Topics selected from student’s major interests. Prerequisites: CHEM 399, permission of the department. Credit Hours: 2
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| 400 Field Education |
Must be approved by a member of the department prior to registration. Credit Hours: 2
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