College of Science and Mathematics

Department of Chemistry

202 Oelman Hall
(937) 775-2855
chemistry@wright.edu

Department of Chemistry semester Course Descriptions

2013 Fall Chemistry Class Schedules:   First Year   Second - Fourth Year Graduate

2013 Summer Chemistry Class Schedules:   First Year   Second - Fourth Year Graduate

2013 Spring Chemistry Class Schedules:   First Year   Second - Fourth Year Graduate

2012 Fall Chemistry Class Schedules:      First Year   Second - Fourth Year Graduate

Undergraduate Chemistry Programs with Degree Requirements

Graduate Chemistry Program Degree Requirements

 

Semester Course Descriptions

Courses

 Credit
Hours		 Fall
Spring
Summer

Title

Description
CHM 1010 3
x
x
x
 Introduction to Chemistry Examination of the fundamentals of chemistry: composition and structure, properties and transformations of matter.
CHM 1020 4
x
x
x
 Elementary Organic Chemistry with Applications An elementary discussion of the structure of hydrocarbons, organic functional groups, and a few selected reactions. Prerequisite: high school chemistry or CHM 1010
CHM 1050 4
x
Chemistry of Our World: Living Things Examination of the principles of covalent bonding, structures, and reactions of molecules important to living things, with attention to the technological, regulatory, and social complexities of problems related to them.
CHM 1070 4  
x
Chemistry of Our World: Energy and the Environment Examines gaseous and liquid states and thermochemistry as a basis for understanding air and water quality and fossil and nuclear fuels. Attention to the chemistry of the solar system. Integrated Writing course.
CHM 1210 3
x
x
x
 General Chemistry 1 Examination of chemical principles such as atomic structure, bonding models, chemical structures, basic reactions, stoichiometry, and basic concepts in organic chemistry. Prerequisite: high school chemistry or CHM 1010 and Math Placement Level 4 or MTH 1260
CHM 1210L 2
x
x
x
 General Chemistry Lab 1 Examination of the principles of General Chemistry I through experimentation. Corequisite: CHM 1210
CHM 1220 3
x
x
x
 General Chemistry 2 Continuation of CHM 1210. Topics include properties of liquids, solids and solutions, phase changes, chemical kinetics and equilibrium, acid/base chemistry and its applications, thermodynamics and electrochemistry.
CHM 1220L 2
x
x
x
 General Chemistry Lab 2 A laboratory course to reinforce lecture topics in CHM 1220 and to provide an introduction to quantitative analytical chemistry. Corequisite: CHM 1220
CHM 2110 3
x
x
x
 Organic Chemistry I Principles, theories, and applications of the chemistry of carbon compounds. Prerequisite: CHM 1220, 1220L
CHM 2110L 2
x
x
x
 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Laboratory illustrations of CHM 2110 lecture material and techniques of preparative organic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHM 1220, 1220L. Corequisite: CHM 2110
CHM 2120 3  
x
x
 Organic Chemistry II Principles, theories, and applications of the chemistry of carbon compounds.
CHM 2120L 2  
x
x
 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Laboratory illustrations of CHM 2120 lecture material and techniques of preparative organic chemistry.
CHM 2450 3.5
x
x
Concepts in Chemistry I for Early and Middle Childhood Education An accelerated treatment of fundamental concepts and applications of chemistry for elementary education majors. Those concrete observable topics most appropriate for presentation to elementary and middle school students will be emphasized. Demonstrations and activities are used extensively. For elementary education majors.
CHM 3120 2
x
x
 Quantitative Analysis Introduction to chemical methods of analysis covering traditional as well as modern techniques and equipment; emphasis on calculations and the interpretation of analytical data. Prerequisite: CHM 1220, 1220L. Corequisite: CHM 3120L
CHM 3120L 3
x
x
 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Experimental methods of analysis. Practical applications of lecture material presented in CHM 3120. Prerequisite: CHM 1220, 1220L. Corequisite: CHM 3120
CHM 3460 4
x
x
Concepts in Chemistry II for Middle Childhood Education Based on National Science Education Standards. Topics include: periodic table, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, organic and nuclear chemistry with everyday examples. Inquiry-based activities including historical and societal perspectives. For Middle Childhood Majors pursuing science concentration.
CHM 3510 3
x
Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics and Kinetics A theoretical study of thermodynamics applied to chemical systems:  solids, liquids, gases and mixtures thereof and of the kinetic rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions in the gas phase and in solutions. Prerequisite: CHM 1220, MTH 2310, PHY 2401 Corequisites: CHM 3510L
CHM 3510L 2
x
Physical Chemistry Laboratory I Examination of the physical properties of matter and theoretical ramifications there in. Prerequisite: CHM 1220L, MTH 2310, PHY 2401 Corequisites: CHM 3510
CHM 3520 3  
x
Physical Chemistry II Theoretical aspects of chemistry including quantum chemistry, spectroscopy and statistical mechanics
CHM 3520L 2  
x
Physical Chemistry Laboratory II Experimental methods of physical chemistry. Integrated Writing course.
CHM 4020 3
x
Environmental Chemistry and Analysis This course will provide a general understanding of what happens to chemicals in the environment and how xenobiotics (chemical foreign to living systems) react and interact with natural systems to create environmental problems. Students will develop an understanding of the chemical nature of air, water, and soil; select appropriate methods for sampling and analysis of environmental samples; interpret the physical and chemical properties of a substance to predict its fate; and predict how chemical degrade and move in the environment.
CHM 4170 2  
x
Applied Chemical Spectroscopy Practical applications of various spectrophotometral techniques (mass spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance) to the study of the structure of organic molecules.
CHM 4200 3
x
Inorganic Chemistry 1 Principles and concepts of inorganic chemistry including the periodic table, atomic structure, chemical bonding, coordination compounds, and an introduction to group theory. Prerequisites:  CHM 3520
CHM 4210 2  
x
Inorganic Chemistry II Principles and concepts of inorganic chemistry including coordination chemistry, reactions of coordination compounds and organometallic chemistry.
CHM 4210L 2  
x
Advanced Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory Advanced synthesis and characterization of representative inorganic compounds.
CHM4350 2  
x
Instrumental Analysis Theory and practice of modern chemical instrumentation. Elementary electronics, spectrophotometry, atomic absorption, electro-chemical techniques, chromatography, and other instrumental techniques.
CHM 4350L 3  
x
Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Instrumental techniques and analysis giving practical experience in the operation of chemical instrumentation.
CHM 4370 2  
x
Electroanalytical Chemistry Fundamental principles of electrochemistry and the application of electrochemical methods to chemistry and chemical analysis.
CHM 4610 2
x
Synthetic Polymer Chemistry Step-growth and chain-growth polymerization in homogeneous and heterogeneous media; properties of commercial polymers. Prerequisite: CHM 2120 or permission of instructor.
CHM 4650    
x
Physical Polymer Chemistry Structural and physical aspects of macromolecules. Emphasizes the relationship of polymer structure to physical and mechanical properties.
CHM 4680 3
x
Experimental Nanomaterials and Nanoscience Laboratory experiments include fabrication of nanomaterials such as metal nanoparticles and graphene nanoplatelets; characterization of physical and chemical properties by using techniques such as Raman spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, terahertz spectroscopy, electrochemical analyses and computational modeling of nanoscale physical phenomena
CHM 4880 1-4
x
x
x
 Independent Reading Selected readings in Chemistry.
CHM 4900 1
x
x
x
 Critical Literature Analysis Development of critical thinking skills that will allow a thorough analysis of current chemical and general scientific literature.
CHM 4990 1-5
x
x
x
 Special Problems in Chemistry Examination of specific problems or issues in chemistry.
CHM 5120 2
x
x
 Quantitative Analysis Introduction to chemical methods of analysis covering traditional as well as modern techniques and equipment; emphasis on calculations and the interpretation of analytical data. Prerequisite: CHM 1220, 1220L. Corequisite: CHM 5120L
CHM 5120L 3
x
x
 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Experimental methods of analysis. Practical applications of lecture material presented in CHM 5120. Prerequisite: CHM 1220, 1220L. Corequisite: CHM 5120.
CHM 5200 3
x
Inorganic Chemistry l Principles and concepts of inorganic chemistry including the periodic table, atomic structure, chemical bonding, coordination compounds, and an introduction to group theory. Prerequisites:  CHM 3520 or 5520
CHM 5210 2  
x
Inorganic Chemistry ll A thorough examination of the chemistry of the metals stressing the transition elements, ligand field theory and mechanisms of inorganic reactions.
CHM 5210L 2  
x
Advanced Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory Advanced synthesis and characterization of representative inorganic compounds.
CHM 5350 3  
x
Instrumental Analysis Introduction to the theory and practice of modern chemical instrumentation. Topics include elementary electronics, spectrophotometry, atomic absorption, electrochemical techniques, chromatography, and other instrumental techniques.
CHM 5350L 3  
x
Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Introduction to experimental instrumental analysis. Practical experience in the operation of chemical instrumentation; emphasizes applications of the material presented in CHM 535
CHM 5510 3
x
Physical Chemistry 1: Thermodynamics and Kinetics A theoretical study of thermodynamics applied to chemical systems: solids, liquids, gases and mixtures thereof and of the kinetic rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions in the gas phase and in solutions.
CHM 5510L 2
x
Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1 Examination of the physical properties of matter and theoretical ramifications there in.
CHM 5520 3  
x
Physical Chemistry II Theoretical aspects of chemistry including thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, molecular structure and spectra, and the structure of solids and liquids
CHM 5520L 2  
x
Physical Chemistry Laboratory II Experimental methods of physical chemistry
CHM 5880 1-5
x
x
x
 Independent Reading Selected readings in Chemistry.
CHM 5990 1-5
x
x
x
 Special Problems in Chemistry Examination of specific problems or issues in chemistry.
CHM 6020 3
x
Advanced Environmental Chemistry and Analysis This course will provide a general understanding of what happens to chemicals in the environment and how xenobiotics (chemical foreign to living systems) react and interact with natural systems to create environmental problems. Students will develop an understanding of the chemical nature of air, water, and soil; select appropriate methods for sampling and analysis of environmental samples; interpret the physical and chemical properties of a substance to predict its fate; and predict how chemical degrade and move in the environment.
CHM 6170 2  
x
Applied Chemical Spectroscopy Practical applications of various spectrophotometral techniques (mass spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance) are integrated for the explanation of the structure of organic molecules. A problem-solving approach is used.
CHM 6370 2  
x
Electroanalytical Chemistry Fundamental principles of electrochemistry and the application of electrochemical methods to chemistry and chemical analysis.
CHM 6500 4
x
x
Concepts in Chemistry II for Middle Childhood Education Concepts in chemistry II is for graduate students in middle childhood science education (MST Program). Course includes detailed study of chemical reactions, kinetics, environmental issues, acids/bases, and nuclear chemistry. Portfolio development will be utilized for students to learn the development of inquiry activities for the classroom.
CHM 6550 2
x
Chemical Microscopy with Applications Examination of microscopy instrumentation and its applications to the study of surface and interface chemistry. The course will cover fundamentals of instrumentation design and methods. Topics will focus on scanning probe microscopy and its applications, particularly to solid-fluid interfaces.
CHM 6610 2
x
Synthetic Polymer Chemistry Step-growth and chain-growth polymerization in homogeneous and heterogeneous media; properties of commercial polymers.
CHM 6650 2  
x
Physical Polymer Chemistry Introduction to the structural and physical aspects of macromolecules; emphasis on the relationship of polymer structure to physical and mechanical properties.
CHM 6680 3
x
Experimental Nanomaterials and Nanoscience Laboratory experiments include fabrication of nanomaterials such as metal nanoparticles and graphene nanoplatelets; characterization of physical and chemical properties by using techniques such as Raman spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, terahertz spectroscopy, electrochemical analyses and computational modeling of nanoscale physical phenomena
CHM 6880 1-4
x
x
x
 Independent Reading in Chemistry Selected Readings in Chemistry
CHM 6900 1
x
x
x
 Critical Literature Analysis For the development of a set of critical thinking skills that will allow
for a thorough analysis of current chemical and general scientific literature.
CHM 7000 1
x
x
 Principles of Instruction in Chemistry Survey of available instructional materials and discussion of educational theory and techniques leading to more effective instruction. For chemistry majors only.
CHM 7010 1
x
x
x
 Turning Research into a Thesis The collection, organization and description of chemical data for the process of writing a thesis.
CHM 7020 1
x
Research Perspectives in Chemistry Lecture/reading course to acquaint new graduate students with the research being carried out by the faculty in the Department of Chemistry.
CHM 7200 2
x
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 1 Advanced concepts of inorganic chemistry including atomic structure, models for chemical bonding, and application of group theory to chemical bonding.
CHM 7350 3 x
x
x
 Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry A selected topic in the field of analytical chemistry such as chromatography, electroanalytical chemistry such as trace analysis, bioanalytical chemistry, advanced instrumental analysis, analytical spectroscopy, or separation methodology.
CHM 7440 2
x
Structural Concepts in Organic Chemistry Study of molecular orbital theory, reactive species, theories of acids and bases, and an introduction to stereochemistry.
CHM 7460 2  
x
Elements of Organic Reactions Discussion of the more important organic reactions including their scope, limitations, and mechanisms.
CHM 7520 2  
x
Thermodynamics Fundamentals of chemical thermodynamics; first, second, and third laws; applications to solutions.
CHM 7890 1
x
Continuing Registration  
CHM 8000 1
x
x
Seminar Departmental Seminar
CHM 8970 1-10
x
x
x
 Chemistry Research Original research in a CHM faculty laboratory.
CHM 8980 1-4
x
x
x
 Thesis Research Progress and completion of a research project which is suitable for publication.
CHM 8990 2
x
x
x
 Thesis Defense Research for the thesis

 

 

 

 

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