1. Students requiring two or more years of Chemistry should take CHEM 201 and 202. 2. Students requiring only one year of Chemistry or Forensic Science minor should take
CHEM 101 and 102.
3. Students without one year of Chemistry in high school are required to take CHEM 100 before taking CHEM 101 or 201.
Chemistry
Course Descriptions
CHEMISTRY (CHEM)
Illinois law requires that safety goggles must be worn in all laboratory classes (Senate Bill 1190). Students enrolled in Chemistry laboratory courses are required to purchase safety goggles.
100 Introduction to Chemistry. (3) For those students who have completed less than the equivalent of one year of high school Chemistry. Introduces the fundamental concepts of Chemistry including matter, atomic structure and periodicity, stoichiometry, some descriptive Chemistry. Prerequisites: one year high school algebra or MATH 099N. 3 hrs. lect.
101 General Chemistry I. (4) (General Education/ Natural Sciences) A survey for students who do not plan to take Chemistry beyond the 100 level. Application of the general principles of inorganic and organic chemistry to biological, environmental, and applied sciences. Prerequisites: one year of high school algebra or MATH 099N, and either one year of high school Chemistry or CHEM 100. 3 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.
IAI: P1 902L.
102 General Chemistry II. (4) (General Education/ Natural Sciences) A continuation of CHEM 101.
Prerequisite: CHEM 101. 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
150 Contemporary Chemistry. (4) (General Education/Natural Sciences) A course intended to inform the student of the role of science in modern society. Lectures treat the fundamentals of chemical composition, the impact of industrial products on the environment, energy, and drugs; and the importance of consumer information. 3 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.
IAI: P1 903L.
201 Inorganic Chemistry I. (4) (General Education/ Natural Sciences) Designed for science and pre- engineering majors. Fundamental physicochemical principles and quantitative relationships including the mole concept, periodic properties of the elements, atomic structure, chemical bonding, and thermochemistry. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: MATH 100 and either one year of high school Chemistry or CHEM 100. Corequisite: either MATH 101, 102, 106, 123, or 128, or math course requiring one of these as a prerequisite. 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
IAI: CHM 911.
202 Inorganic Chemistry II. (4) (General Education/Natural Sciences) A continuation of CHEM 201. Includes a study of solutions, acids and bases, equilibria, electrochemistry, and chemistry of the main group elements and the transition elements. Laboratory emphasizes qualitative analysis, quantitative measurements, and syntheses. Prerequisite: CHEM 201. 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
IAI: CHM 912.
221 Elementary Biochemistry. (4) An elementary course intended to teach the structure, properties, function, and metabolism of biological molecules with emphasis on macromolecules. Intended for Biology and Family and Consumer Sciences majors. Prerequisite: CHEM 102. 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
263 Introduction to Pharmacology. (3) This course introduces the students to the basic concepts of pharmacology and the major categories of
pharmacologic agents, and explores the myths and facts about vitamins, nutritional supplements, and common herbal medicines. Prerequisites: either BIOL 101or ZOOL 200 or ZOOL 330; and either CHEM 102 or CHEM 330.
264 Pharmacy Methods. (3) This course is designed as an aid for students who plan a career in Pharmacy. The course describes methods used in Pharmacy, including receiving and processing prescriptions, drug calculations, dosage and formulations, Pharmacy law, and inventory control. Prerequisite: CHEM 263 or permission of the instructor.
330 Elements of Organic Chemistry. (5) A one- semester introduction to organic chemistry. Coverage includes nomenclature of compounds, study of selected reactions and mechanisms, spectroscopy and study of biologically relevant molecules such as carbohydrates, amino acids, and proteins. Does not count toward Chemistry major. Prerequisite: CHEM 202 (C grade or better). 4 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
331 Organic Chemistry I. (5) A study of nomenclature, preparations, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of the functional groups of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 202 (C grade or better). 4 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
IAI: CHM 913.
332 Organic Chemistry II. (4) Further study of organic chemistry including spectroscopic methods. Laboratory includes synthetic methods, mechanistic studies, chromatography, and an introduction to qualitative analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 331 or CHEM 330 (C grade or better). 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
IAI: CHM 914.
333 Advanced Organic Laboratory. (1) Designed to supplement the laboratory portion of CHEM 332.
Prerequisite: concurrent registration or credit in CHEM 332. 3 hrs. lab.
341 Analytical Techniques. (3) An extension of the fundamental techniques used in CHEM 201 and 202 with emphasis on the analytical process, methods of separation, and methods of measurement. Prerequisite: CHEM 202. 2 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
342 Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry. (4) (Global Issues) An examination of the chemistry of the geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere with emphasis on the interactions between them and the impact of technology upon the natural environment. Prerequisite: CHEM 102 or 202. 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
363 Rational Drug Design. (3) The course emphasizes the process of drug development, identification of drug targets, and their introduction into clinical practice. Basic principles of target identification and validation, chemical libraries and screening, receptor mechanisms and receptor targeting, ligand-based drug design are discussed. Prerequisite: CHEM 332.
370 Elementary Physical Chemistry. (4) Designed primarily for students who wish an introduction to physical chemistry and its biological applications.
374 Physical Chemistry—Thermodynamics and Kinetics. (4) A rigorous treatment of physical chemistry useful for chemists, biologists, engineers, Earth scientists, and medical scientists. The topics include thermodynamics and kinetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 202, one year of Physics, and one year of calculus. 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
375 Physical Chemistry—Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy. (4) A rigorous treatment of physical chemistry useful for chemists, biologists, engineers, Earth scientists, and medical scientists. The topics include quantum mechanics and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: CHEM 202, one year of Physics, and one year of calculus. 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
390 Junior Project Laboratory. (1–2, repeatable for different projects to 2)Enrollment only with permission of department.
401 Inorganic Chemistry III. (4) Chemistry of transition elements and nontransition elements and their compounds; nomenclature, stereochemistry, symmetry, bonding, solids, and acid-base theories. Laboratory involves synthesis and physicochemical measurements of selected compounds. Writing Instruction in the Disciplines (WID) course. Prerequisites: CHEM 332 and CHEM 370 or 374. 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
416 Chemical Literature. (1) An introduction to searching chemical research literature. Prerequisite: 18 s.h. of Chemistry. 1 hr. lect.
421 Biochemistry. (4) The chemistry of major cellular constituents and their metabolism. Prerequisite: CHEM 330 or 332. 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
422 Advanced Biochemistry. (4) A continuation of CHEM 421 emphasizing the regulation of biosynthetic pathways and gene expression. Laboratory includes analysis of biological molecules by GC, HPLC, UV spectroscopy, and electrophoresis. Writing Instruction in the Disciplines (WID) course. Prerequisite: CHEM 421. 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
429 Biochemistry Topics. (3) Topics include current research including protein chemistry, enzyme kinetics and mechanisms; and methods used in biochemistry and molecular biological research. Students will apply the techniques to team research projects. Current techniques and state-of-the-art instruments are used.
Writing Instruction in the Disciplines (WID) course. Prerequisite: CHEM 421. 1 hr. lect.; 6 hrs. lab.
440 Elementary Forensic Techniques. (4)
Applications of chemical principles to analysis of crime scene physical evidence including serology, drugs, explosive residues, arson debris, papers and inks, paint, and DNA fingerprinting. State-of-the-art techniques and instrumentation are used. Prerequisite: CHEM 221 or 330 or permission of instructor. 3 hrs.; lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
442 Analytical Chemistry. (4) Theory and practice of analytical chemistry with emphasis on selected instrumental techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 341 and one semester of Physical Chemistry. 3 hrs. lect.; 6 hrs. lab.
451 Applications of Forensic Chemistry. (3)
Designed primarily for forensic majors. In-depth applications of physico-chemical principles to analysis of physical evidence from criminal investigations, including explosive residues, arson debris, hairs, fibers, glass, paint, papers, inks, and soil. State-of-the-art techniques and instrumentation are used. Cannot be applied toward the Chemistry minor. Prerequisites: CHEM 332, 341, 370, or 374, or consent of instructor. 2 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
452 Forensic Toxicology and DNA Analysis. (4)
Designed primarily for forensic majors. A continuation of CHEM 451. Applications of pharmacological, toxicological, and molecular biological principles to
analysis. State-of-the-art techniques and instrumentation are used. Cannot be applied toward the Chemistry minor. Prerequisite: CHEM 451. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 421. 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
463 Advanced Pharmacology. (3) This course introduces the students to the chemical aspects of drug-receptor interactions, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of major categories of pharmacologic agents. Not open to students who have credit for PSY 444. Prerequisites: CHEM 421 and either ZOOL 331 or ZOOL 430; or NURS 310 and permission of the instructor.
485 Internship in Chemistry. (3–8, repeatable to maximum of 8) An on-the-job experience in a government or industrial laboratory. To familiarize students with working environments—laboratory procedures and instrumentation they will encounter in a job situation. A formal written report is required.
Prerequisites: CHEM 332, 370 or 375, 442, junior or senior standing in Chemistry, or permission of department chairperson. Graded S/U only.
490 Senior Project Laboratory. (1–4, repeatable to 4) Laboratory research under the direction of a Chemistry faculty member. The work will include the use of the chemical literature in independent research programs. A formal written report of the investigation undertaken is required. Corequisite or Prerequisite: CHEM 492. Prerequisite: one semester of Physical Chemistry or permission of the department.
491 Honors Thesis in Chemistry. (1–2, repeatable to 2) A thesis prepared under the direction of one or more faculty members.
492 Safety Practices in Chemistry Research. (1) The course is designed to train students in safety techniques and practices commonly used in laboratory research. A combination of lecture and demonstrations are used to describe MSDS, PPE, federal regulations, safe handling of hazardous reagents, and isotopes. Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or 201 or permission of instructor.
(Education)
239 Pre-Teacher Education Program Admittance. (0, repeatable with no maximum) Students pursuing teacher licensure are required to take this course in the semester they plan to be fully accepted in the Teacher Education Program (TEP). Students must meet established departmental criteria for admittance to TEP.
Graded S/U.
339 Pre-Student Teaching Clearance. (0) Students pursuing teacher licensure are required to take this course prior to their student teaching semester. Students must meet established criteria for departmental clearance to student teach. Prerequisites: Full admittance to the Teacher Education Program (TEP). Graded S/U.
439 Methods of Teaching Secondary Science. (3) Study of secondary teaching methods (Grades 6–12) from the standpoints of theory and practice, curriculum objectives and standard implementation, materials, and evaluation and assessment. Included are demonstrations, discussions, lectures, classroom participation, and field observations. Prerequisites: major in Science/Chemistry—Teacher Education option and EIS 301. Corequisite: EIS 303.
469 Pre-Licensure Clearance. (1) Students pursuing teacher licensure are required to take this course in the semester they student teach. Students must meet criteria established by the department in order to be recommended for licensure. Prerequisite: departmental clearance to student teach. Corequisite: Student Teaching (STCH). Graded S/U.
480 Student Teaching. See STCH 480.
482 (Cross-listed with BIOL 482 and PHYS 482)
Science in Context. (3) Interdisciplinary course designed for science majors pursuing secondary teacher licensure. Students will explore science as inquiry, the unifying principles of science, and the role of social contexts and ethics in science. Writing Instruction in the Disciplines (WID) course. Not open to students with credit in BIOL 482 or PHYS 482. Prerequisites: senior standing in Science/Chemistry—Teacher Education option, or permission of instructor; ENG 280.
Chairperson: Dr. Peter Jorgensen Office: Memorial Hall 302 Telephone: (309) 298-1507 E-mail: [email protected] Website: wiu.edu/comm
Faculty: Averbeck, Bailey, Carpenter, Hawkinson, Hill, Hogg, Jorgensen, Lauer, Macchi, Mathison, McEwan, Menken, L. Miczo, N. Miczo, Miller, Ridle, Young, Zanolla.
Academic Advisors: Grimm (Macomb), Wheeler (Quad Cities).