101 General Chemistry
5 crs (3-4). F, Sp, Su.
P: High school chemistry completed. Adequate performance
in high school mathematics. Does not count for
chemistry credits towards a chemistry major or minor.
GE-IIB
Special course fee required.
Introduction to principles of chemistry, periodic properties
of elements, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, molecular
structure, stoichiometry, organic chemistry, environmental
chemistry.
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104 General Chemistry
5 crs (3-4). F, Sp.
P: CHEM 101
GE-IIB
No credit if taken after CHEM 115
Special course fee required.
Continuation of Chem 101. Equilibrium, thermodynamic and
kinetic aspects of chemical reactions; acid-base,
precipitation and redox reactions; transition metal
compounds; organic compounds; nuclear reactions.
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115 Chemical Principles
5 crs (3-6). F, Sp.
P: Good performance in high school chemistry and
mathematics.
GE-IIB
No credit if taken after or concurrently with
CHEM 101 or CHEM 104
Special course fee required.
Principles of chemistry, including chemical properties and
the periodic table, atomic structure, chemical bonding,
equilibria, thermodynamics, acid-base reactions, oxidation-
reduction reactions and complexation reactions.
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121 Elementary Chemical Education
1 cr (1-0). Sp.
P: CHEM 101
Not for GE
Limited to elementary education/science majors
Elementary education majors will review chemical principles
learned in Chemistry 101. They will then work on developing
methods to teach those and related chemical principles to K-
8 students.
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150 Survey of Biochemistry
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: CHEM 101 or CHEM 115
GE-IIB
No credit if taken after CHEM 152, IDIS 250, CHEM 321,
CHEM 452 or CHEM 191 (Fall 1999-2000)
No credit toward chemistry major or minor
Introductory organic chemistry along with a survey of the
structure, chemical reactivity, and biological activity of
molecules derived from living systems. Emphasis will be
placed on tying the course content to a greater
understanding of human health and disease.
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180 Chemistry: Issues and Answers
3 crs (2-2). F, Sp.
GE-IIB
No credit if taken after CHEM 101 or CHEM 115
Special course fee required.
No credit toward chemistry major or minor
An exploration into the world of atoms and molecules,
designed to develop an understanding of the behavior of
matter and how chemistry has both solved and created
problems in our developing society.
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191 Current Topics in Chemistry
1-3 crs. Sp.
GE-IIB
No credit toward chemistry major or minor. Not applicable
toward laboratory course requirement for natural sciences
for B.A. and B.S. degrees in the College of Arts and
Sciences.
Chemistry topics of current interest investigated at a level
suitable for first and second year undergraduates.
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213 Quantitative Analysis
5 crs (3-6). F, Sp.
P: C or better in CHEM 101 & CHEM 104; or CHEM 115 or
consent of instructor
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Theory, applications, and calculations involved in methods
of chemical analysis.
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218 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
5 crs (3-4). Sp.
P: CHEM 104 or 115
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Introduction to inorganic compounds and reactions, with
emphasis upon their applications in the environment, in
commerce, and in life. Principles of molecular structure,
acid-base and redox reactions and coordination chemistry are
applied.
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274 Chemical Industry Seminar
1 cr (1-0). Sp.
P: CHEM 104 or 115 or concurrent registration
Not for GE
A series of lectures by faculty and industrial speakers
introduce students to the scope of chemical and related
industries and to the career opportunities and occupational
qualifications for careers in chemistry and related fields
of employment.
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304 Environmental Chemistry
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: CHEM 115 or 104
GE-IIB
A study of the chemistry of the environment, including the
atmosphere, natural waters, and soils. Students will refine
chemical knowledge by examining specific problems related to
environmental issues.
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321 Organic Chemistry
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: C- or better in CHEM 104 or 115 or equivalent
Not for GE
Introduction to organic chemical nomenclature, molecular
bonding and structure theory, acid-base theory of organic
compounds, resonance theory, molecular reactivity and
orientation, synthesis, and preparation for more extensive
study of organic functional group chemistry.
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322 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry
2 crs (0-6). F, Sp.
P: CHEM 104 or 115; completion of or concurrent
registration in CHEM 321 is strongly recommended.
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Microscale techniques in the preparation, isolation,
purification, and characterization of organic compounds.
Some physical-organic techniques.
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323 Organic Chemistry
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: Grade of C- or higher in CHEM 321, and CHEM 322 or
concurrent registration.
Not for GE
A continuation of Chem 321. Major emphasis on modern
spectroscopic techniques in structure elucidation of organic
molecules, mechanistic functional group chemistry,
stereochemistry of reaction processes, and selected topics
of bioorganic interest.
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324 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry
2 crs (0-6). Sp.
P: CHEM 322; and CHEM 323 or concurrent registration in
CHEM 323
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
A continuation of Chem 322. Major emphasis on the format of
communication in the organic chemistry literature. Extension
of physical-organic techniques via modern instrumentation.
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352 Fundamentals of Biochemistry
4 crs (4-0). Sp.
P: Chem 323 or concurrent enrollment
Not for GE
No credit if taken after CHEM 452/652
No more than six credits from a combination of CHEM 352 and
CHEM 454 for chemistry minors, chemistry majors, or
biochemistry/molecular biology majors.
This course is designed for nonbiochemistry/molecular
biology science majors who require a one semester course in
biochemistry. The fundamental chemical, structural, and
metabolic aspects of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and
nucleic acids are covered.
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399 Independent Study - Juniors
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Individual research projects under the direction of a
faculty member.
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401 /601 Inorganic Chemistry
3 crs (3-0). Sp, odd-numbered years.
P: CHEM 218; and CHEM 431/631 or concurrent registration
Not for GE
Atomic structure, chemical bonding, and periodic properties
of the elements. Structures and reactions of the
representative elements, compounds, transition metal
complexes and organometallic compounds, including
bioinorganic applications.
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405 Applied Physical Chemistry
3 crs (3-0).
P: CHEM 213, 323; MATH 111 or 114; PHYS 211, 212
Not for GE
No credit if taken after CHEM 431/631
See Note 2 under All Chemistry Majors and Minors.
Includes the following topics, with emphasis upon industrial
and commercial applications: thermodynamics, chemical
kinetics, electrochemistry, phase equilibria, properties of
solutions, colloids, viscosity, surface tension,
macromolecules, and spectroscopy.
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406 Biophysical Chemistry
4 crs (3-2). F.
P: CHEM 323, 452; PHYS 212 or 232; MATH 111 or 114
Not for GE
No credit if taken after CHEM 431/631
See Note 2 under All Chemistry Majors and Minors.
Instructor approval required
An introduction to the physical chemical and computational
approach to studying biological molecules and understanding
biophysical information. Emphasis will be placed on
understanding of fundamental thermodynamics and the use of
computer simulations and molecular visualization.
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411 /611 Survey of Industrial Chemistry
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: CHEM 323
Not for GE
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Field trip(s) required
Manufacturing process, applications, and economics of
important industrial inorganic and organic chemicals and
polymers. Survey of selected specific technologies including
those involved in plastics, fibers, elastomers, coatings,
fertilizers, pesticides, paper, detergents, pharmaceuticals,
and pollution control.
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412 Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Seminar
1 cr (1-0). Sp.
Not for GE
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Credit cannot be earned in both BIOL 412 and CHEM 412
A weekly seminar series in biochemistry/molecular biology.
Presentations by UW-Eau Claire students and faculty and
invited speakers are based on original research or recently
published papers. All enrolled students give one talk.
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426 /626 Modern Organic Chemistry
4 crs (3-2). F, even-numbered years.
P: CHEM 323
Not for GE
Selected advanced topics in reaction mechanisms and new
developments of the past five years. Laboratory problem
sessions on spectroscopic determination of organic molecular
structures.
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431 /631 Physical Chemistry
5 crs (4-3). F.
P: CHEM 213, 218; MATH 216; PHYS 231
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
See Note 2 under All Chemistry Majors and Minors.
A theoretical and experimental study of the structure and
properties of matter, including the gaseous state, chemical
thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, liquids and simple
phase equilibria, and solutions of nonelectrolytes.
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432 /632 Physical Chemistry
5 crs (4-3). Sp.
P: C or better in CHEM 431/631; PHYS 232
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Continuation of Chem 431/631, including quantum theory,
atomic spectra, molecular structure, molecular symmetry,
molecular spectroscopy, electronic spectroscopy, resonance
techniques, statistical thermodynamics, electrochemistry,
kinetics, ion transport and diffusion, kinetic theory, solid
state, polymers.
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452 /652 Biochemistry
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: CHEM 323
Not for GE
Chemistry of important constituents of living matter. Topics
include proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Also included are bioenergetics, metabolism, and information
transfer in the cell.
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453 /653 Biochemical Methods
2 crs (0-4). F.
P: CHEM 213; CHEM 452/652 or concurrent registration
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Study of experimental methods of analysis in biochemistry
and their use in determination of structure and function.
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454 /654 Reg Mechanisms in Biochemistry
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: CHEM 452
Not for GE
Study of advanced concepts in biochemistry, especially those
involving regulatory materials and their mechanism of
action.
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455 /655 Applications of Biochemical Instrumentation
2 crs (0-4). Sp.
P: CHEM 453
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Study of the newer experimental techniques for isolation,
purification, and characterization of biological materials
with emphasis on state-of-the-art methodology and/or
instrumentation.
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462 /662 Instrumental Analysis
4 crs (3-3). Sp, even-numbered years.
P: CHEM 432/632 or concurrent registration
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
The theory, operation, and analytical applications of
chemical instrumentation, including areas such as
spectroscopy, separation science, and electrochemistry.
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491 Special Topics
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
Consent of instructor
Lectures with possible laboratory work covering specific
areas not normally discussed in regular classes, and of
special interest to students or faculty. Possible topics
include medicinal chemistry, wastewater chemistry and
applied spectroscopy.
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495 Directed Studies
1-3 crs.
P: 15 credits in college CHEM courses
Not for GE
Capstone experience for majors in this department
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Course projects will be structured to fit the needs,
interests, and goals of the students.
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499 Independent Study - Seniors
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Individual research projects under the direction of a
faculty member.
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796 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. Su.
Course may be taken 2 times
Summer workshop for teachers.
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797 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
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