2007-2008 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

CHEM - Chemistry

100 Chemistry: Issues and Answers
3 crs (2-2). F, Sp.
(Formerly CHEM 180)
GE-IIB; LS
No credit if taken after CHEM 101, CHEM 103, or CHEM 115
Special course fee required
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.

103 General Chemistry I
5 crs (3-4). F, Sp.
GE-IIB; LS
P: MATH 020, or two years of college-preparatory algebra;
P: or a suitable mathematics placement test score. High
school chemistry completed.
No credit if taken after or concurrently with CHEM 101 or
CHEM 115
Special course fee required
Introduction to principles of chemistry, including atomic structure, periodic properties of elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure, physical properties of compounds, chemical reactions, and stoichiometry.

104 General Chemistry II
5 crs (3-4). F, Sp.
GE-IIB; LS
P: Grade of C or above in CHEM 101 or 103
No credit if taken after CHEM 115
Special course fee required
Continuation of Chemistry 103. Equilibrium, thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of chemical reactions; acid-base, precipitation and redox reactions; transition metal compounds; organic compounds; nuclear reactions.

115 Chemical Principles
6 crs (3-6). F, Sp.
GE-IIB; LS
P: MATH 109, or three years of above-average work in
college-prep MATH and a suitable mathematics placement
test score. Strong performance in high school
chemistry, 1.5 to 2 years recommended.
No credit if taken after or concurrently with
CHEM 101, CHEM 103, 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.

121 Elementary Chemical Education
1 cr (1-0). Sp.
Not for GE
P: CHEM 101 or CHEM 103
P: Limited to ELED/science majors
No credit toward chemistry major or minor
Elementary education majors will review chemical principles learned in Chemistry 101 or 103. They will then work on developing methods to teach those and related chemical principles to K-8 students.

127 Chemistry and Climate
3 crs (3-0). Wi.
GE-IIB
No credit toward chemistry major or minor
An inquiry into the magnitude and causes of global climate change, and an introduction to the physical and chemical principles that drive the climate system. Assumes no prior experience with chemistry, physics, or Earth science.

150 Survey of Biochemistry
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIB
P: Grade of C or above in CHEM 101, CHEM 103, or CHEM 115
No credit if taken after CHEM 152, IDIS 250, CHEM 325,
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.

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.

213 Quantitative Analysis
4 crs (2-6). F, Sp.
Not for GE
P: Grade of C or above in CHEM 104; or CHEM 115, or
consent of instructor
Special course fee required
Theory, applications, and calculations involved in methods of chemical analysis.

218 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
Not for GE
P: CHEM 104 or 115
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.

274 Chemical Industry Seminar
1 cr (1-0). Sp.
Not for GE
P: CHEM 104 or 115 or concurrent registration
A series of lectures by faculty and industrial speakers introduce students to various chemical and related industries and to the career opportunities and occupational qualifications for careers in chemistry and related fields.

304 Environmental Chemistry
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IIB
P: CHEM 115 or 104
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.

318 Bioinorganic Chemistry
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
Not for GE
P: CHEM 218, 321, or 325
This course will explore the biological chemistry of the transition metals, including metalloprotein structure and function, small-molecule synthetic modeling systems, metal ion trafficking in biological systems, bioorganometallic chemistry, and the uses of metals in medicine.

325 Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory
4 crs (3-3). F, Sp.
(Formerly CHEM 321)
GE-IIB; LS
P: CHEM 104 or 115 with a grade of C or above
No credit if taken after CHEM 321 or CHEM 322
Special course fee required
Introduces molecular structure and bonding, organic nomenclature, acid/base properties of organic compounds, stereochemistry, resonance, mechanisms, and synthetic reactions illustrating functional group interconversion. Microscale laboratory techniques for the preparation, isolation, purification, and characterization of organic compounds.

326 Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory
4 crs (3-3). F, Sp.
(Formerly CHEM 323)
Not for GE
P: CHEM 325 with a grade of C or above
Special course fee required
Provides a deeper analysis or organic synthesis and mechanisms, including substitution, elimination, aromatic, carbonyl and enolate chemistry. An emphasis on multistep synthesis and detailed mechanisms. The laboratory component involves advanced purification and synthetic techniques.

352 Fundamentals of Biochemistry
4 crs (4-0). Sp.
Not for GE
P: Chem 326 or concurrent enrollment
Credit may not be earned in both CHEM 352 and 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.

380 Introduction to Materials Science
4 crs (4-0). F, odd-numbered years.
Not for GE
Cross-listed with PHYS 380
P: MATH 215 and one of the following: PHYS 332, CHEM 104,
or CHEM 115
Credit may not be earned in both CHEM 380 and PHYS 380
Basic atomic and electronic structure of solids including metals, polymers, ceramics, and semiconductors are studied. Defects, imperfections, X-ray diffraction, and phase diagrams are used as a basis for understanding mechanical/electrical properties.

399 Independent Study - Juniors
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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Individual research projects under the direction of a faculty member.

401 /601 Inorganic Chemistry
3 crs (3-0). Sp, odd-numbered years.
Not for GE
P: CHEM 218; and CHEM 433/633 or concurrent registration
Structure, bonding, and reactivity of inorganic compounds. Symmetry and group theory, vibrational analysis, and molecular orbital theory. Arrhenius and Lewis acid/base concepts. Organometallic and bioinorganic compounds, reactions, and mechanisms.

405 Applied Physical Chemistry
3 crs (3-0). Sp, odd-numbered years.
Not for GE
P: CHEM 213, 326; MATH 111 or 114; PHYS 211, 212
No credit if taken after CHEM 433/633 or 434/634
See Note under All Chemistry Majors and Minors.
Includes the following topics, with an emphasis on applications: thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, phase equilibria, properties of solutions, spectroscopy, and quantum theory.

406 Biophysical Chemistry
4 crs (3-2). F.
Not for GE
P: CHEM 352 or 452; PHYS 212 or 232; MATH 111 or 114
No credit if taken after CHEM 433/633 or 434/634
See Note under All Chemistry Majors and Minors.
Instructor approval required
An introduction to the physical chemical approaches to studying biological macromolecules. Emphasis will be placed on thermodynamics, and the methods for determining and analyzing the structures and functions of biological macromolecules.

411 /611 Survey of Industrial Chemistry
3 crs (3-0). F.
Not for GE; CP
P: CHEM 326
Capstone experience for Chemistry with Business Emphasis majors. Field trip(s) required.
Survey of manufacturing processes, applications, and economics of major inorganic and organic chemicals and polymers, including those involved in the production of plastics, fibers, elastomers, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, detergents, electronics, and pollution control technologies.

412 Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Seminar
1 cr (1-0). Sp.
Not for GE; CP
Credit cannot be earned in both BIOL 412 and CHEM 412
Capstone experience for Biochemistry/Molecular Biology majors.
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.

420 Advanced Synthesis Laboratory
2 crs (0-6). F.
Not for GE
P: CHEM 218 and CHEM 326 or 323
No credit if taken after CHEM 324
Special course fee required
An advanced, interdisciplinary laboratory experience with emphasis on the synthesis, purification, and spectroscopic characterization of inorganic and organic compounds.

426 /626 Modern Organic Chemistry
3 crs (3-0). F, even-numbered years.
Not for GE
P: CHEM 326
Selected advanced topics in organic chemistry, including reaction mechanisms and synthesis, with emphasis on recent developments in the field.

433 /633 Physical Chemistry I
4 crs (4-0). F.
(Formerly CHEM 431)
Not for GE
P: CHEM 213; MATH 215; PHYS 232 or concurrent enrollment
See Note under All Chemistry Majors and Minors.
A quantitative study of the physical properties of matter emphasizing the macroscopic perspective. Topics include: gas behavior, chemical thermodynamics, phase equilibrium, mixtures and solutions, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics.

434 /634 Physical Chemistry II
4 crs (4-0). Sp.
Not for GE
P: CHEM 433
Continuation of Chemistry 433/633. The quantitative study of the physical properties of matter emphasizing the microscopic perspective. Topics include: quantum theory, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, molecular symmetry, spectroscopy, resonance techniques, and statistical mechanics.

438 /638 Physical Analysis Laboratory
2 crs (0-6). Sp.
Not for GE; CP
P: CHEM 434 or concurrent registration
Special course fee required
An advanced, project-oriented laboratory course in physical and analytical chemistry. Beyond reinforcing the fundamental concepts in these sub-fields, particular emphasis will be placed on technical writing, and the development of hands-on laboratory skills.

442 /642 Instrumental Analysis
3 crs (4-0). Sp, even-numbered years.
(Formerly CHEM 462)
Not for GE
P: CHEM 434 or concurrent enrollment and CHEM 438 or
concurrent enrollment
The theory, operation, and analytical applications of chemical instrumentation, including areas such as spectroscopy, separation science, and electrochemistry.

452 /652 Biochemistry I
3 crs (3-0). F.
Not for GE
P: CHEM 326 or CHEM 323
Credit may not be earned in both CHEM 352 and CHEM 452/652
Chemistry of important constituents of living matter. Topics include proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Also included are bioenergetics and basic enzyme kinetics and mechanism.

453 /653 Biochemistry Laboratory I
2 crs (0-4). F.
Not for GE
P: CHEM 213; CHEM 452/652 or concurrent registration
Special course fee required
Instructor approval required
Study of experimental methods of analysis in biochemistry and their use in determination of structure and function.

454 /654 Biochemistry II
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
Not for GE
P: CHEM 452
Study of advanced concepts in biochemistry, especially those involving metabolism and their regulatory mechanism of action.

455 /655 Biochemistry Laboratory II
2 crs (0-4). Sp.
Not for GE
P: CHEM 453
Special course fee required
Instructor approval required
A project-based laboratory that explores experimental techniques for the isolation, purification, and characterization of biological materials. Emphasis will be placed on state-of-the-art methodology and/or instrumentation.

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.

495 Directed Studies
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
P: 15 credits in college CHEM courses
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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Course projects will be structured to fit the needs, interests, and goals of the students.

497 Independent Study (ACS)
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
6 credits
College of Arts and Sciences rules governing independent study apply.
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Individual research projects under the direction of a faculty member. A comprehensive written report describing the work completed, including an appropriate bibliography, is required.

499 Independent Study - Seniors
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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Individual research projects under the direction of a faculty member.

796 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. Su.
Course may be taken 2 times
Summer workshop for teachers.

797 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office