Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
Chemistry Faculty Chair:
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 301. Corequisite(s): CHEM 312. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. CHEM 311 - Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I Basic laboratory techniques for the synthesis, isolation, purification and analysis of organic compounds including the major chromatographic methods, TLC, GC, LC. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours laboratory weekly. Corequisite(s): CHEM 301. Fee: $130. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. CHEM 312 - Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II Continuation of the laboratory methods in organic chemistry including the major structural determination and analysis tools of NMR, IR, HPLC, UV/ Vis. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours laboratory weekly. Corequisite(s): CHEM 302. Fee: $130. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. CHEM 321 - Basic Organic and Biochemistry Covers the basic nomenclature, structure, properties and reactivity of organic compounds and biomolecules such as carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids. Includes radical reactions and other topics essential to environmental and biochemical studies. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture weekly. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 106 with a grade of “C-” or better. Corequisite(s): CHEM 322. Note(s): This is a one semester terminal course and thus does not serve as a prerequisite for CHEM 302 or BIOS/CHEM 411. May not fulfill the requirement for medical school or other related health professions. Fulfills the requirement for environmental science and human biology majors. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. CHEM 322 - Basic Organic and Biochemistry Lab Lab techniques and experiments related to the Basic Organic and Biochemistry lecture course. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 106 with a grade of “C-” or better. Corequisite(s): CHEM 321. Fee: $100. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. CHEM 332 - Environmental Chemistry Quantitative introduction to the chemistry of the atmosphere and air pollution, energy and climate, toxic organic compounds, water pollution and purification, soil chemistry and waste disposal. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory, weekly. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302 or 320; or 321 and 322. Fee: $110. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. CHEM 350 - Analytical Chemistry Covers classical chemical methods of analysis such as titrimetry and gravimetry along with various instrumental methods including electrochemistry, spectroscopy and chromatography. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture; six hours laboratory, weekly. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 301. Fee: $110. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 5. CHEM 352 - Fundamentals of Material Science Introduction to the structure-property relationships of engineering and natural materials including metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. Examines the strength of materials, strengthening mechanisms, diffusion, phase transformations, heat treatment and microstructure control. Considers how materials are selected for design of a product. Cross-listed: PHSC 352. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 112 or 233; CHEM 105 and MATH 105. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. CHEM 360 - Inorganic Chemistry Covering the chemistry of the entire periodic table, the course begins with atomic theory and then introduces symmetry and group theory before looking in depth at chemical bonding and acid-base chemistry, the chemistry and properties of solids, coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and nanomaterials. When Offered: Spring. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302 with a grade of “C-” or better; MATH 105. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. CHEM 380 - Introduction to Physical Chemistry Course introduces thermodynamics, kinetic and quantum mechanic principles underlying molecular properties and chemical reactivity with specific application to biological systems. Macromolecular behavior and spectroscopic tools are included. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 106, MATH 105; PHSC 112 or 233. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. CHEM 402 - Physical Chemistry I Molecular energetics: the thermodynamic principles underlying energy changes in chemical systems and governing chemical reactions. Energetics of solutions, electrochemical cells, phase changes, and chemical equilibria are discussed. Quantum mechanics is introduced, including solutions to the time-independent Schrodinger equation, multi-electron systems, and polyatomic molecules. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 106, MATH 106; PHSC 112 or 233. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. CHEM 405 - Physical Chemistry II Building upon the thermodynamic and quantum mechanical foundation of Physical Chemistry I, this course applies quantum mechanics to Hartree- Fock theory and electronic, vibrational, and nuclear spectroscopies. Quantum effects are used to explain the origins of bulk material
John Bloom, Ph.D.
Professor(s):
Bloom, Silzel
Associate Professor(s):
Chen, Yee
Assistant Professor(s):
Johnson, Pichaj
Instructor(s):
Baggett
Courses CHEM 100 - The Chemistry of Everyday Life
The basic principles of chemistry for the non-science major. Uses the materials of modern society as a theme for exploring the properties and structure of matter as well as the methods and consequences of transforming natural resources to consumer products. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I Principles and theories of the structure and properties of matter including stoichiometry, atomic theory, the periodic table, chemical bonding, molecular structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions, states of matter, gas laws and solutions. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory; one hour recitation, weekly. Prerequisite(s): Passing score on Chemistry Placement Exam; or CHEM 092, 104, or 107 with at least a “B-”. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Fee: $100. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. CHEM 106 - General Chemistry II Continuation of General Chemistry I. Subjects include chemical kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, solubility, acidity, electrochemistry, coordination complexes and various special topics. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory; one hour recitation, weekly. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 105. Note(s): A minimum grade of a “C-” is required to subsequently register in CHEM 301 or 320. Fee: $100. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. CHEM 107 - Introduction to Chemistry This is an introductory course which provides an overview of chemistry and prepares students for their required chemistry courses in majors like nursing, kinesiology, biology, physics, chemistry, and engineering. Topics include scientific units and measurements, the nature and states of matter, atomic theory, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, and chemical interactions. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, weekly. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. This course does not count towards the degree requirements in majors which need additional chemistry courses. Required for students who did not pass the Chemistry Placement Exam, optional for all others. A minimum of a “B-” is required to subsequently register in CHEM 105 or CHEM 120. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. CHEM 110 - Chemistry Topics Various topics in introductory chemistry. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–4. CHEM 120 - Principles of Organic and Biochemistry Chemical bonding, structure, properties and reactivity applied to organic and biochemical compounds. Includes basic metabolic processes with application to medicine and health. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture; one hour recitation; three hours laboratory, weekly. Prerequisite(s): Passing score on Chemistry Placement Exam; or CHEM 104, 105, or 107 with at least a “B-.” Note(s): Meets the Nursing requirement in Chemistry. This course is also required for some Kinesiology and Physical Education programs. Approved for General Education Science credit. Fee: $70. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. CHEM 301 - Organic Chemistry I The first semester of the traditional yearlong course in organic chemistry. Structure, properties and reactivity of carbon-containing compounds with emphasis on reaction mechanisms. An introduction to the major functional groups and the instrumental methods for structure determination: IR, NMR, and MS. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 106 with a grade of “C-” or better. Corequisite(s): CHEM 311. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. CHEM 302 - Organic Chemistry II Continuation of Organic Chemistry I. Continued work with more complicated reactions and mechanisms. An introduction to computer- based drawing and searching tools. The last third of the course is devoted to the structure and properties of major biochemical substances.
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