Chemistry Course Descriptions:

1400 Introductory Chemistry (3-3) No prerequisites. Designed as a course for McMurry general education credit for students who do not major or minor in science or engineering. Students who have not had chemistry courses prior to enrollment in the University should take this course before taking any other chemistry course. Emphasis is on the fundamental concepts of chemistry and their application to the environment, pollution, energy resources, and other chemical topics of interest to the citizen. (Fall, Spring)

1405 Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry I (3-3) No prerequisites, but a full year of high school chemistry with laboratory or CHEM 1400 is strongly recommended. Designed for students whose intended career is in one of the allied health fields. This course, or CHEM 1410, is required for NURS majors. This course does not satisfy the requirements for other science majors or minors. This course counts for McMurry general education requirements. A study of the fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry, including atomic structure, molecular bonding, chemical reactions and stoichiomtry, states of matter, solution chemistry (including acids, bases and buffers) and reaction energetics and kinetics. Topics emphasize biological chemistry. (Fall)

1406 Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry II (3-3) Prerequisite: CHEM 1405 or 1420. A continuation of CHEM 1405. This course, or CHEM 1420, is required for NURS majors. This course does not meet the requirements for other science majors or minors. A study of the structure and reactivity of organic functional groups and the biochemistry of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. (Spring)

1410 General Chemistry I (3-3) No prerequisites, but a High School course or CHEM 1400 is strongly recommended. Concurrent enrollment in, or successful completion of, Math 1311 or higher required. Designed for students whose major or minor is in a field of natural science, mathematics, preprofessional health fields, or pre-engineering. Required for BIOL, CHEM, BIOCHEM, ENVR, and PHYS majors, CHEM and BIOCHEM minor. This course counts for McMurry general education requirements. A study of fundamental concepts, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical reactions, chemical bonding, molecular structure, gases, liquids, and solids. Emphasis is placed on mathematical relationships and problem solving. (Fall)

1420 General Chemistry II (3-3) Prerequisite: CHEM 1410. A continuation of CHEM 1410. Required for BIOL, CHEM, BIOCHEM, ENVR, and PHYS majors, CHEM and BIOCHEM minors. A study of solutions, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. (Spring)

2430 Quantitative Analysis (3-3) Prerequisite: CHEM 1420. Chemistry and Biochemistry majors are strongly encouraged to take CHEM 2430 concurrently with CHEM 3410. A required course for CHEM and BIOCHEM majors, and CHEM minor. The course is an introduction to the quantitative analysis of various materials. Emphasis is placed on sample acquisition, error analysis, and the basic quantitative methods of titrimetry, gravimetry and visible spectroscopy. Laboratory work includes the analysis of materials encountered in everyday life. (Fall)

3350 Organic Structure Analysis (2-4) Prerequisite: CHEM 3420. An optional course for the CHEM and BIOCHEM majors. An advanced study of techniques used in structure determination. Topics include infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance and ultraviolet spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and optical rotation. Laboratory work explores methods of separation and purification of organic compounds, as well as multistep synthesis and the systematic analysis of isolated products. Selected methods of computational chemistry are also examined. This is an experience-enriched course. (Fall even years)

3360 Biophysical Chemistry (3-0) Prerequisites: CHEM 3441, MATH 2421. Recommended for students with an interest in the health sciences. An optional course for BA CHEM and BIOCHEM majors. The course begins with the study of thermodynamics as it relates to biochemistry and continues with the study of various techniques used to determine the structure and chemical behavior of biological macromolecules. Current innovations in biochemical research may be covered as well. (Spring odd years)

3410 Organic Chemistry I (3-3) Prerequisite: CHEM 1420. Chemistry and Biochemistry majors are strongly encouraged to take CHEM 3410 concurrently with CHEM 2430. A required course for BIOL, CHEM, and BIOCHEM majors, BIOCHEM minors, and those interested in the health sciences. Optional for CHEM minor. An introduction to the study of carbon-containing compounds. Emphasis is placed 55 on the simpler aliphatic and aromatic compounds, and functional groups. The course examines the underlying chemical principles and the mechanistic nature of organic reactions. Associated laboratory work is devoted to chemical and physical properties, as well as synthetic techniques. This is an experience-enriched course. (Fall)

3420 Organic Chemistry II (3-3) Prerequisite: CHEM 3410. A required course for BIOL, CHEM, and BIOCHEM majors, BIOCHEM minors, and those interested in the health sciences. Optional for CHEM minor. A continuation of CHEM 3410. Major emphasis is placed upon carbonyl chemistry with an introduction to spectroscopic techniques. The latter part of the course is devoted to the study of the chemistry of biologically active materials, polymers, and modern synthetic strategies. Laboratory work consists of synthetic techniques and chromatography. This is an experience-enriched course. (Spring)

3431 Physical Chemistry I (3-3) Prerequisites: CHEM 2430, PHYS 1420 or 2520, MATH 2322 and 3351, or concurrent enrollment in MATH 3351, or permission of instructor and junior standing. This course is required for BS CHEM majors, optional for BIOCHEM majors and CHEM minors. The course is the first in a two semester sequence which explores the theoretical principles underlying chemical and physical transformations of matter. Emphasis is placed on the thermodynamics of chemical systems. The laboratory emphasizes the measurement of physical properties, chemical changes, record keeping, data analysis, and report writing. This is an experience-enriched course. (Fall even years)

3432 Physical Chemistry II (3-3) Prerequisite: CHEM 3431. This course is required for the BS CHEM major and optional for the BIOCHEM major and CHEM minor. The course is a continuation of CHEM 3431, with emphasis on chemical kinetics and quantum mechanics. This is an experienceenriched course. (Spring odd years)

3441 Biochemistry I (3-3) Prerequisite: CHEM 3420. Recommended for students with an interest in health sciences. Required for BIOCHEM major and minor, optional for the BS and BA CHEM majors. The course investigates the properties of buffers and the related chemistry of amino acids; the structure and function of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. The laboratory serves to strengthen the understanding of these topics and includes the preparation of buffers and the purification and characterization of several classes of biomolecules. This is an experience-enriched course. (Fall)

3442 Biochemistry II (3-3) Prerequisite: CHEM 3441. Recommended for students with an interest in health sciences. Required for the BIOCHEM major and minor. The course focuses on the investigation of the kinetics, thermodynamics, and mechanisms of enzymatic reactions. Additional topics include metabolism, oxidative phosphorylation, and photosynthesis. Laboratory work focuses on the investigation of enzymatic reactions, metabolism, and photosynthesis. This is an experienceenriched course. (Spring)

4101 Literature Seminar (1-0) Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. A required course for BS CHEM and BIOCHEM majors. This course is designed to develop written and oral communication skills. Students select a current topic in the field of chemistry, conduct a literature search, submit a paper written in scientific review format, and give an oral presentation to their peers. Work is carried out under the guidance of a faculty member. This is the capstone course for Chemistry and Biochemistry. (Spring)

4X20 Introduction to Research (variable credit) (0-3) Prerequisites: CHEM 1420 and consent of the instructor. Elective for students who wish to do chemical research. A laboratory project is selected by the student in consultation with a member of the faculty who will direct the research. Students will submit a paper incorporating their research work, written in the format of published journal articles. The course may be repeated for credit to continue the same research project or to start a new one. This is an experience-enriched course. (by arrangement)

4440 Instrumental Methods of Analysis (3-3) Prerequisite: CHEM 2430. Upper level elective for CHEM and BIOCHEM majors. The course is a survey of the instruments and associated methods used in chemical analysis. The theory and application of chromatographic, spectroscopic, and electroanalytical methods are examined. Laboratory work provides an opportunity to gain familiarity in the use of several instruments. This is an experience-enriched course. (Spring even years)

4480 Inorganic Chemistry (3-3) Prerequisite: CHEM 3420. Required for the BS CHEM major, optional for BIOCHEM and BA CHEM majors. A systematic study of modern inorganic chemistry with major emphasis on atomic and molecular structure, symmetry, chemical bonding, crystal field theory, acids and bases, and nonaqueous solvents. The laboratory work emphasizes the microscale synthesis of a variety of inorganic compounds and their characterization by modern experimental methods. This is an experienceenriched course. (Fall odd years)

4X95 Independent Studies (variable credit) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Elective for advanced students. A study program arranged between a student and an instructor to provide intensive study in a particular area of interest. The course includes a definition of goals appropriate for the advanced student, methods of attaining these goals, a schedule for frequent consultation, and a means of measuring progress. This is an experience-enriched course. (by arrangement)

4X96 Honors Tutorial. (variable credit) Prerequisites: permission of instructor. Designed for Chemistry or Biochemistry Honors participants. This course provides opportunities for investigations related to an approved upper level course (with concurrent enrollment) or as a separate independent study. This course may be repeated. This is an experienceenriched course. (as needed)

4X97 Honors Research. (variable credit) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Designed for Chemistry and Biochemistry Honors participants. Students pursue a research topic under the direction of a departmental faculty member, resulting in a final paper and oral presentation to an appropriate audience. (as needed)

XX99 Special Topics (variable credit) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Elective for advanced students. A course of study offered occasionally to groups course of study offered occasionally to groups of students to broaden the departmental curriculum, to meet student demand, or to observe special events. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (by arrangement)