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  CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT

Division of Natural Sciences

Associate Professor Kerry A. Bruns, PhD, Chair

Professor Frank S. Guziec, Jr., PhD

Professor Fred R. Hilgeman, PhD

Associate Professor Gulnar H. Rawji, PhD

Assistant Professor Emily D. Niemeyer, PhD

Assistant Professor Maha Zewail-Foote, PhD

Visiting Assistant Professor Willis Weigand, PhD

Assistant Professor Richard Dominguez, PhD (part-time)

Assistant Professor Lynn Guziec, PhD (part-time)

The Chemistry Department seeks to provide a variety of educational experiences for students who desire a better understanding of the biological and physical world around them. In Chemistry Appreciation, a student can learn how soap or gasoline are made in uncomplicated terms. Advanced topics to challenge specialists can be found in the courses dealing with Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Advanced Organic, Inorganic, or Analytical Chemistry. The courses are offered in a flexible program designed to provide a strong understanding and knowledge of chemistry for a wide variety of students. Laboratory research projects are available to students interested in working with faculty in their areas of expertise.

The Chemistry Department is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS). For students who wish to enter graduate school in chemistry upon completion of their BS degree, the ACS Certified degree is most appropriate. The student will be properly prepared to work toward an advanced degree, MS or PhD, in either chemistry or biochemistry.

A Chemistry major is generally sought under the Bachelor of Science degree; however, there are many who take this major for the Bachelor of Arts degree. The basic difference is the science distribution requirement for the BS degree. The Chemistry major can help prepare students who are going into various professions. When combined with Biology, the Chemistry major is appropriate for study in any of the health care professions. When combined with Computer Science, the area of computational chemistry is a stimulating field of study. When combined with preparation for law school, opportunities for professional training as a patent attorney are available. In combination with almost any field, a graduate can enter industry as either a bench chemist or a sales/marketing person. When coupled with an MBA, the Chemistry major is well prepared to enter the business community.

A Chemistry minor complements any major offered at Southwestern. It is usually obtained by Biology, Mathematics, or Physics majors; however, a background in Chemistry would be highly desirable for those who wish to enter the fields of business, law, psychology, education, or art. A BA in any of these areas with a minor in Chemistry would be useful.

The capstone experience for this major consists of a research project, successful completion of the Advanced Integrated Laboratory, or an Honors project. Consult with the Department Chair for details.

The BS or BA chemistry major is required to take the introductory level courses 51-153, 51-151, 51-163, and 51-161. Of the remaining 22 hours, 18 semester hours must be at the advanced level with at least one course from four of the following five areas: Analytical 51-213 and 51-211, 51-614, 51-633 or 51-643 and 51-641; Organic 51-553, 51-551, 51-563, and 51-561; Biochemistry 51-573 and 51-571 or 51-583 and 51-581; Inorganic 51-624; and Physical 51-713 and 51-711. Many of the advanced level courses have specific prerequisites or require consent of the instructor for admission. At least one of the courses in each area must be taken at Southwestern University.

In addition to the regular course work, majors are strongly encouraged to develop a project of independent study during their junior and/or senior years. Members of the Chemistry Department faculty are available for consultation on a variety of research topics that would be of interest to Chemistry students. The BS or BA Chemistry minor is required to take the introductory level courses 51-153, 51-151, 51-163, and 51-161 or 51-173, 51-171, 51-213, and 51-211. In addition, 12 advanced semester hours with at least one course from three of the above listed areas of Chemistry are required. At least one of the courses in each area must be taken at Southwestern University.

For students seeking an ACS certified BS degree, all general degree requirements must be met. In addition, these chemistry courses must be taken in the following order: First Year Chemistry (51-153, 51-151, 51-163, and 51-161 or 51-173, 51-171, 51-213, and 512-211) and Organic Chemistry (51-553, 51-551, 51-563, and 51-561) must be taken the first two years. Physical Chemistry (51-713, 71-711, 51-723, and 51-721) must be taken during the junior year. To take this course, one year of Physics (53-154 and 53-164), and at least two semesters of Calculus (52-154 and 52-253 [52-353 recommended]) are required. Also required are the following advanced courses: 51-573 and 51-571, 51-624, 51-643 and 51-641, and two advanced course electives approved by the department chair. The capstone course, 51-911, must be a laboratory research project done on campus with a Chemistry faculty member.

Chemistry (CHE)

†51-053CHEMISTRY APPRECIATION (2-2). A presentation of historic and modern theories and concepts of the nature of matter and bonding. Current problems dealing with synthetic and natural products and their pollutants will be discussed in light of their impact on society. Individual experiments and group demonstrations will be conducted in the laboratory. (POK-Natural World: Physical Science)
†51-153CHEMICAL CONCEPTS AND PROPERTIES I (3-0). General chemistry. Correlation of physical laws with the structure of matter and chemical properties. (POK-Natural World: Physical Science if taken concurrently with 51-151)
†51-151CHEMICAL CONCEPTS AND PROPERTIES I LAB (0-4). The laboratory consists of quantitative analysis. To be taken concurrently with 51-153.
51-163 CHEMICAL CONCEPTS AND PROPERTIES II (3-0). Continuation of Chemistry 51-153. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-153 and 51-151.
51-161 CHEMICAL CONCEPTS AND PROPERTIES II LAB (0-4), concurrent with 51-163.
†51-173 ACCELERATED CHEMICAL CONCEPTS & PROPERTIES (3-0). For the highly prepared student, this course reviews and reinforces the essential concepts covered in Chemical Concepts and Properties I & II. Enrollment is by invitation after the student has demonstrated a basic knowledge of concepts as shown by an adequate score on a standardized ACS exam. Prerequisite: By invitation as determined by a successful score on an ACS examination. (POK-Natural World: Physical Science if taken concurrently
with 51-171.)
†51-171 ACCELERATED GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (0-4). Experiments will be done that reinforce concepts covered in 51-173. To be taken concurrently with
51-173.
51-213 QUANTITATIVE METHODS OF ANALYSIS (3-0). A continuation of 51-173 with an emphasis on chemical equilibrium, as it applies to quantitative analysis. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in 51-173 or its equivalent. To be taken concurrently with 51-211.
51-211 QUANTITATIVE METHODS OF ANALYSIS LABORATORY (0-4). Classical quantitative analysis and an introduction to instrumental methods of analysis. To be taken concurrently with 51-213.

NOTE: Students must have completed Chemistry 51-153, 151, 163, and 161 or 51-213 and 51-211 with a grade of at least C- before enrolling in any above-introductory level Chemistry course.

51-544 BRIEF SURVEY OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3-4). A one semester lecture and laboratory course designed for students who require a brief coverage of important classes of organic compounds, their naming, properties, and reactions. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-163 and 51-161 or 51-173 and 51-171.
51-553 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (3-0). A study of the preparation and
reactions of aliphatic and aromatic compounds with an introduction to heterocyclic and organometallic compounds. Reaction mechanisms and instruments used in the determination of molecular structure are integrated into the lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-163 and 51-161 or 51-213 and 51-211. Also Environmental Studies 49-553.
51-551 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB (0-4). A study of laboratory techniques employed in the preparation, separation, and identification of organic compounds. Students are introduced to techniques used to perform experiments on the macroscale as well as the microscale level. Concurrent: Chemistry 51-553. Also Environmental Studies 49-551.
51-563 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (3-0). Continuation of Chemistry 51-553. Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in 51-553 and 51-551. Also Environmental Studies 49-563.
51-561 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LAB (0-4). Continuation of Chemistry 51-551. Students are also introduced to accessing the chemistry literature through the library and on-line databases. Concurrent: Chemistry 51-563. Also Environmental Studies 49-561.
51-573 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY I (3-0). A survey of structures and functional interrelations of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids in life processes. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-563 and 51-561. Also Biology 50-573 and Environmental Studies 49-573.
51-571 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY I LAB (0-4). Separations and measurements of biological molecules. Concurrent: Chemistry 51-573. Also Biology 50-571 and Environmental Studies 49-571.
51-583 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY II (3-0). Bioenergetics and metabolism. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-571 and 51-573. Also Biology 50-583 and Environmental Studies 49-583.
51-581 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY II LAB (0-4). Co-requisite: 51-583. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-571 and 51-573. Also Biology 50-581 and Environmental Studies 49-581.
51-593 MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY (3-0). This course provides an introduction to medicinal chemistry, in particular, the relationship between molecular structure and therapeutic activity, and the biochemical basis for this activity. Topics to be discussed include a historical perspective on drug development, receptors, and current approaches to rational drug design. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-563 and 51-561.
51-614ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (3-4). This course discusses how microscopic properties of atoms and molecules can affect changes within the environment. Coursework places heavy emphasis on current environmental problems and concerns. The laboratory component introduces students to techniques commonly used in environmental water, air, and soil analysis. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-553 and 51-551. Also Environmental Studies 49-614.
51-621, 622 ADVANCED TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (1-0 or 2-0) Discussions on selected topics in advanced organic chemistry concentrating on modern methods for the synthesis of biologically important molecules. This course is primarily designed for chemistry majors who are interested in obtaining postgraduate degrees in chemistry or biochemistry. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-563 and 51-561.
51-624 INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3-4). An introduction to the structure and reactivity of inorganic compounds. Topics to be examined include bonding, molecular and solid state structures, thermodynamic and redox properties, acid-base theories using periodic trends and theoretical models, and biological aspects of inorganic chemistry. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-563 and 51-561.
51-633SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS OF STRUCTURE DETERMINATION (1-8). Introduction to determination of molecular structures using spectroscopic methods including infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. Special attention will be given to hands-on use of these techniques in experimental structure determinations. An advanced project involving state of the art methods in nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy will be an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-563 and 51-561 completed with grades of C- or better.
51-641 INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS LABORATORY (0-4). Students will be introduced to the operation of spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electrochemical instrumentation. In addition to learning the basic principles, experiments have been designed to give students an understanding of “real world” applications of chemical instrumentation. Concurrent enrollment: Chemistry 51-643. Also Environmental Studies 49-641.
51-643 INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS (3-0). The basic goal of this course is for the student to develop a fundamental understanding of the principles of operation for a wide variety of chemical instrumentation. In addition, this course is designed for the student to learn the use of such chemical instrumentation in solving many common analytical problems. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-561 and Chemistry 51-563. Concurrent enrollment: 51-641. Also Environmental Studies 49-643.
51-653 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3-0). A further study of the structure of inorganic compounds including applications of symmetry to bonding and spectroscopy, and of synthesis and reactions of coordination, organometallic and bioinorganic complexes. Prerequisite: Chemistry 51-624, 51-713 (may be concurrent). Concurrent enrollment in 51-671 required.
51-661, 662SPECIAL TOPICS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (1-0 or 2-0). Selected topics from bioinorganic or organometallic chemistry. Prerequisite: 51-653. May be repeated with changed content.
51-671 LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (0-4). A variety of procedures for synthesis, purification, and characterization of inorganic compounds will be used to demonstrate the diversity of techniques used in the field. Some experiments will involve the use of original papers to better acquaint the student with the available literature. Prerequisites: 51-563 and 51-561, or consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in 51-653 is required.
51-681, 682ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY (1-0 or 2-0). Selected topics from the areas of biophysical chemistry, enzymology and protein chemistry, nucleic acids chemistry, cellular regulation, and recombinant DNA technology will be presented and discussed. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-583 and 51-581 or consent of instructor.
51-713 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I (3-0). A quantitative study of the states of matter, the laws of thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, the theory of solutions, and electrochemistry. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-161 and 163 or 51-213 or 51-211, Physics 53-154, and Mathematics 52-253. Mathematics 52-753 or 353 is recommended.
51-723 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II (3-0). Kinetics, quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, symmetry, and statistical thermodynamics. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-711 and 713.
51-711 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I LAB (0-4).
51-721 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II LAB (0-4).
51-731, 732 ADVANCED PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (1-0 or 2-0). Selected topics from atomic and molecular structure, thermodynamics, and kinetics. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-723, Mathematics 52-753, or consent of instructor.
51-911 CHEMISTRY CAPSTONE–LABORATORY RESEARCH. A laboratory project designed by the student in consultation with a faculty member.
51-921ADVANCED INTEGRATED LABORATORY (0-4). This laboratory course is designed to cross traditional disciplinary boundaries in chemistry. The course includes a number of projects which use a variety of advanced chemical techniques that might not be covered in other courses. This course provides an opportunity for students to carry out work in areas where they have had little formal coursework, and also to carry out an advanced project in an area of particular interest to them.

51-001, 002, 003, 004SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
51-301, 302, 303, 304SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
51-951, 952, 953, 954INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with changed
content. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
51-971, 972, 973 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH. May be repeated with
changed content.
51-983 HONORS. By invitation only.
51-990, 991, 992 ADVANCED RESEARCH for Postgraduate Research Scholars.