CHM - Chemistry
An introduction to the science of chemistry, using equivalent portions of laboratory experiments and directed discussions. No credit toward chemistry or biochemistry major or minor. Satisfies University Program laboratory requirement.(University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)
Credits
3(2-2)
The impact of chemistry on our environment. Emphasis on water, air, and environmental pollution. Recommended for elementary school teachers. No credit toward chemistry or biochemistry major or minor. No previous chemistry required.
Credits
3(3-0)
Elementary laboratory experiments which parallel
CHM 111 and 120 lectures and investigate the impact of chemistry on our environment. Recommended for elementary/middle school education majors. No credit toward chemistry or biochemistry major or minor. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Pre/Co-requisite:
CHM 111 or
CHM 120. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Science)
Credits
1(0-3)
Elementary concepts in chemistry. For students on curricula needing minimal chemical background or students who need additional preparation for
CHM 131. This course provides suitable preparation for the successful completion of the laboratory courses,
CHM 112 or
CHM 127. Cannot be counted on a Chemistry/Biochemistry major or Chemistry minor. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Recommended: High school Algebra II or
MTH 105. (University Program II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Science)
Credits
4(4-0)
Elementary laboratory experiments which parallel the syllabus for
CHM 120. Recommended for students in dietetics, sports medicine, health education, and elementary/middle school education. No credit toward chemistry or biochemistry major or minor. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. Pre/Co-requisite:
CHM 120. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Science)
Credits
1(0-2)
Fundamental concepts of chemistry including stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, and molecular structure.
CHM 131 is a first course for science majors. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. Recommended: High school algebra or
MTH 107; high school chemistry or
CHM 120. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)
Credits
4(3-3)
Continuation of
CHM 131 including solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, weak acids and bases, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite:
CHM 131. Recommended: a grade of C or better in
CHM 131.
Credits
4(3-3)
Intensive introduction to chemical principles for the well-prepared, motivated student. Recommended: High school Algebra II or
MTH 107 (preferably with a B or better); high school chemistry or
CHM 120.
Credits
5(4-4)
Selected topics in chemistry for the nonscientist. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits when the content is not a duplication of previous topics. No credit toward major or minor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Introduction to laboratory techniques used in research for beginning students in chemistry and for participants in other summer research programs at the beginning level.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Analysis and interpretation of quantitative chemical information from volumetric, electrochemical, spectroscopic, and chromatographic techniques. This course may be offered in an online/hybrid format. Prerequisite:
CHM 132 or 161. Recommended:
MTH 107. Quantitative Reasoning.
Credits
4(3-5)
Problems of water access, water-borne pathogens, water treatment, and power relationships in global cultures from anthropology, biology, and chemistry perspectives, via lecture and seminar. Identical to ANT 250 and BIO 250. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May not be applied to any Biology major or the Biology minor. May not be applied to Chemistry or Biochemistry major or minor. Writing Intensive. Recommended:
ANT 171 or 170;
BIO 101 or 110 or 111;
CHM 111 or 120 or 131. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(2-2)
Cross Listed Courses
ANT 250/BIO 250
Physical science with an emphasis on chemical concepts for elementary teachers. Chemical reactivity and atomic structure principles are explored in a contextual format. May not be applied to Chemistry or Biochemistry majors or minor. Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisite:
MTH 152 with C- or better.
Credits
2(1-3 )
Descriptive chemistry of selected main group and transition elements, coordination complexes, structures and properties of solids. Synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds. Prerequisites:
CHM 132 or
CHM 161.
Credits
3(2-4)
Introduction to the function of metals and inorganic ions in living systems. Metal ion transport, storage, biomineralization, and processes of metalloproteins are examined. Prerequisite:
CHM 132 or 161. Recommended:
CHM 346.
Credits
3(3-0)
Elementary course covering the field of organic chemistry. Course meets the needs for entrance to some professional schools. No credit toward chemistry major or minor. Prerequisites: One of:
CHM 120, 127, or
CHM 132 or
CHM 161.
Credits
4(3-3)
Foundational course in organic chemistry. Designed to support in-depth coursework in both organic chemistry and bioorganic/biochemistry. Prerequisite:
CHM 132.
Credits
4(4-0)
Overview of common organic reactions. Reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and alkyl halides, Ultraviolet/Visible, Infrared, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, mass spectrometry. Prerequisite:
CHM 132 or 161.
Credits
3(3-0)
Continuation of
CHM 345. Overview of common organic reactions of aromatic compounds, alcohols, carbonyl compounds, and amines. Prerequisite:
CHM 345.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course applies and expands upon the foundational concepts of organic chemistry, emphasizing reaction mechanisms and synthesis of organic molecules. For chemistry and other physical sciences majors. Prerequisite:
CHM 343.
Credits
2(2-0)
This course applies and expands upon the foundational concepts of organic chemistry in a biological context. For biochemistry, pharmacy, pre-health professional, and biology students. Prerequisites:
CHM 343.
Credits
2(2-0)
Laboratory techniques in organic chemistry; methods of synthesis, separation, purification, structure determination - spectroscopic methods; utilization of electronic database (Scifinder) searching techniques. Prerequisite:
CHM 345. Pre/Co-requisite:
CHM 346.
Credits
2(0-6)
Fundamental principles of chemistry based on a quantitative approach. Classical thermodynamics of gases and solutions, chemical equilibria, and electrochemistry. Prerequisites: CHM 211;
PHY 146; Pre/Co-requisite:
MTH 233.
Credits
3(3-0)
Fundamental principles of chemistry based on a quantitative approach. Quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and kinetics. Prerequisite:
CHM 351.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course provides theoretical foundation in thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical kinetics. Prerequisites: CHM 211;
MTH 133;
PHY 146.
Credits
5(5-0)
Application of physical theories to the understanding of energetics, kinetics, and spectra of biochemically relevant structures and reactions. Prerequisites: CHM 211;
MTH 133; Pre/Co-Requisite:
PHY 131 or 146.
Credits
3(3-0)
Laboratory techniques with advanced data analysis and error propagation in thermochemistry, phase equilibria, kinetics, spectroscopy, surface effects and computational chemistry. Pre/Co-Requisite:
CHM 352.
Credits
2(0-4)
Special topics in chemistry presented at an undergraduate level. Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as course content is not duplicated; total credit not to exceed six hours. Prerequisites:
CHM 132 or 161.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Introductory one-semester Biochemistry course. Intended for students in allied health fields, dietetics, and some biology programs. No credit toward Chemistry/Biochemistry major, Biology/Biomedical Sciences major or Chemistry minor. Prerequisites:
CHM 342 or 346.
Credits
3(3-0)
Structure, function, and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Prerequisites:
CHM 346.
Credits
3(3-0)
Culminating experience for chemistry/biochemistry majors: Research; capstone thesis. Development of critical thinking, laboratory skills, instrumentation competence, scientific reasoning and communication skills. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: 8 credits of chemistry courses and permission of instructor.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Exposes pre-service secondary chemistry and physics teachers to theory and practice of teaching in secondary schools, design of instructional units, and safety practices. Must be completed prior to student teaching. Identical to
PHY 505. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites:
CHM 132 or 161;
PHY 131 or 146; Tier Two - Admission of Candidacy to Teacher Education; signed major or minor in chemistry, physics or chemistry-physics (secondary education); Junior standing. Graduate students must be enrolled in a teaching master's program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
PHY 505
Supervised experience in high school chemistry and/or physics classes. Experience will include observation, participation in instruction, and critical analysis of the experience. Identical to
PHY 507. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Tier Two - Admission of Candidacy to Teacher Education; junior or senior standing. Graduate students must be enrolled in a teaching master's program. Pre/Co-requisite:
CHM 505 or
PHY 505.
Credits
1(Spec)
Cross Listed Courses
PHY 507
For science teachers and prospective teachers of grades 4-12. Emphasis on environmental chemistry concepts and laboratory/field activity development for use in middle and high school. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: 8 credit hours of college level Chemistry; 6 credit hours of education coursework; Senior or Graduate standing; admission to Teacher Education Program or valid teaching certificate. Recommended: College level Organic Chemistry and a Teaching Methods course.
Credits
4(3-3)
Spectroscopic, electrochemical, and other techniques as applied to analytical chemistry. Prerequisites: CHM 211. Recommended:
CHM 352 or 355.
Credits
4(2-4)
Fundamentals of laboratory and field analysis of water and their application to environmental studies. Prerequisites: CHM 211.
Credits
3(1-6)
This course applies analytical chemistry to understand the fate of chemicals in the environment and green chemistry processes. Prerequisites: CHM 211;
CHM 343 or 346. Pre/Co-requisites:
CHM 351 or 353 or 355.
Credits
3(3-0)
This hands-on field and laboratory course applies analytical chemistry to analyze air, water, and soil samples collected from Michigan freshwater ecosystems. Prerequisites: CHM 211;
CHM 514 or
ENS 223 or
BIO 213; or graduate standing.
Credits
2(1-3)
Structure, function, and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Prerequisites:
CHM 346.
Credits
3(3-0)
Continuation of
CHM 521. Material covered will include in-depth exploration of metabolism of biomacromolecules and biochemical processes requiring their use. Prerequisites:
CHM 521.
Credits
3(3-0)
Isolation, characterization, and analysis of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, and nucleic acids using chromatographic, electrophoretic, and spectroscopic techniques. Prerequisite: CHM 211,
CHM 349. Pre/Co-Requisite:
CHM 425 or
CHM 521.
Credits
1(0-4)
Laboratory analysis of biochemical materials using volumetric, electroanalytical, spectroscopic, and chromatographic techniques. Prerequisites: CHM 211 or graduate standing; Pre/Co-requisite:
CHM 425 or 521.
Credits
2(1-3)
Molecular structure and symmetry, acid-base and oxidation-reduction chemistry, reactivity of inorganic compounds from a thermodynamical basis, catalysis, solid state and organometallic compounds. Prerequisites:
CHM 331. Recommended:
CHM 352.
Credits
3(3-0)
Mechanisms of organic reactions, emphasizing methods by which these are determined, including kinetics, principles of bonding, stereochemistry, and nuclear magnetic resonance in depth. Prerequisites:
CHM 346. Recommended:
CHM 351 or 355.
Credits
3(3-0)
Utilization of spectroscopic and related methods (UV, IR, MS, NMR, other) for the determination of molecular structure. Prerequisites:
CHM 345 or graduate standing.
Credits
2(2-0)
Advanced synthesis, separation, and structure determination of organic and inorganic compounds. Prerequisite:
CHM 349, 331.
Credits
2(1-3)
This course will provide a detailed survey of metals, semiconductors, ceramics, and nanomaterials, with a special emphasis on structure-property relationships. Students cannot receive credit for both
SAM 700 and
CHM 551. Prerequisites:
CHM 331 or graduate status. Recommended:
CHM 346.
Credits
3(3-0)
Advanced development and application of physical theories using a statistical mechanic approach to understanding of molecular energetics and kinetics. Prerequisites:
CHM 352 or 355;
MTH 233.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course provides in-depth quantum theory and its applications to understanding the properties of atoms and molecules. Prerequisites:
CHM 353 or graduate standing in Chemistry.
Credits
3(3-0)
An introductory course on polymer synthesis, polymer theory, and basic characterization techniques. Prerequisites:
CHM 346, 352.
Credits
3(3-0)
Treatment of the following three primary areas: 1) actual chemistry of industry, 2) the technology of industry, and 3) the industrial chemical environment. Prerequisite:
CHM 346.
Credits
3(3-0)
A consideration of the major groups of technologically important polymers, including raw material base, the important methods of manufacture, properties, processing, compounding, uses and testing. Prerequisite:
CHM 561.
Credits
3(3-0)
Introduction to biomaterials science, including materials properties, interactions between materials and living tissues, and materials and biological testing. Prerequisite:
CHM 346 or graduate standing. Recommended:
CHM 352 or 355,
CHM 425 or 521,
CHM 561,
BIO 110.
Credits
3(3-0)
Treatment of laboratory techniques common to polymer science: synthesis of polymers and the characterization of these materials by spectroscopic, thermal, and mechanical methods. Prerequisites:
CHM 349. Co-requisite:
CHM 561.
Credits
2(1-3)
Interdisciplinary introduction to the science of drug formulation, delivery and efficacy. Prerequisites:
CHM 346 or 342 or graduate standing. Recommended:
CHM 425 or 521,
CHM 355,
BIO 392.
Credits
3(3-0)
Introduction to materials characterization; Characterization methods for polymeric, inorganic, and nanomaterials. Prerequisites:
CHM 331;
CHM 346 or 347 or 348; or graduate standing.
Credits
2(1-3)
Special topics in chemistry presented at an advanced undergraduate - beginning graduate level. Course may be taken for credit more than once; total credit not to exceed nine hours. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Special topics in chemistry, presented in short course or workshop format. Course may be taken for credit more than once; total credit not to exceed nine hours. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Senior level undergraduate or graduate standing in chemistry or biochemistry programs.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Presentation of technical material and training in the use of chemical literature. Prerequisites: 25 credit hours of chemistry courses or graduate standing.
Credits
1-2(Spec)