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 Group II laboratory requirement. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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. Pre/Co-requisite: CHM 111 or CHM 120. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)
Credits
1(0-3)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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. Recommended: MTH 105 or placement. (University Program II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Science)
Credits
4(4-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Elementary laboratory experiments which parallel the syllabus in
CHM 120. Recommended for students in dietetics, sports medicine, health education, and elementary/middle school education. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. No credit toward chemistry or biochemistry major or minor. Pre/Corequisite:
CHM 120. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)
Credits
1(0-2)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Introductory course covering fundamental concepts of chemistry including atoms, properties of matter, reactions and stoichiometry, electronic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, thermochemistry, gas laws. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. Recommended:
MTH 107 or placement; high school chemistry or
CHM 120. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)
Credits
4(3-3)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
CHM 131.
Corequisites
None.
Advanced introductory course covering fundamental concepts of chemistry including stoichiometry, equilibrium, and kinetics. At least one year of high school chemistry is expected. Recommended: MTH 107 or placement; high school chemistry or CHM 120.
Credits
4(4-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Fundamental concepts of chemistry including stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and molecular structures, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, weak acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Pre/Co- requisites:
CHM 141. Recommended: High school algebra or
MTH 107; high school chemistry or
CHM 120.
Credits
1(0-3)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Analysis and interpretation of quantitative chemical information from volumetric, electrochemical, spectroscopic, and chromatographic techniques. Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisite: CHM 132. Recommended: MTH 107.
Credits
4(2-6)
Prerequisites
CHM 132
Corequisites
None.
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 or
MTH 150 with C- or better.
Credits
2(1-3)
Prerequisites
MTH 152 or MTH 150 with C- or better.
Corequisites
None.
Descriptive chemistry of selected main group and transition elements, coordination complexes, structures and properties of solids. Synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds. Prerequisite:
CHM 132.
Credits
3(2-4)
Prerequisites
CHM 132.
Corequisites
None.
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. Recommended:
CHM 346 or
CHM 347 or
CHM 348.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 132.
Corequisites
None.
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, CHM 127, or CHM 132.
Credits
4(3-3)
Prerequisites
One of: CHM 120, CHM 127, or CHM 132.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
CHM 132.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 132.
Corequisites
None.
Continuation of
CHM 345. Overview of reactions of aromatic compounds, alcohols/thiols, ethers/sulfides, amines, and carbonyl compounds applied to synthetic chemistry and biological chemistry. Prerequisite:
CHM 345.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 345
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
CHM 343.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
CHM 343.
Corequisites
None.
Laboratory techniques in organic chemistry; methods of synthesis, separation, purification, structure determination - spectroscopic methods; utilization of electronic database (Scifinder) searching techniques. Prerequisite:
CHM 343; or
CHM 345 and Pre/Co-requisite:
CHM 346.
Credits
2(0-6)
Prerequisites
CHM 343; or CHM 345.
Corequisites
None.
Problems of water access, water-borne pathogens, water treatment, and power relationships in global cultures from anthropology, biology, and chemistry perspectives. Identical to ANT 350WI, BIO 350WI, and ENV 351WI. 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. Prerequisites: Completion of 56 hours. Recommended: ANT 171 or ANT 170; BIO 101 or BIO 110 or BIO 111; CHM 111 or CHM 120 or CHM 131; or ENV 101 or ENV 300. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Completion of 56 hours.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
ANT 350, BIO 350, ENV 351
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)
Prerequisites
CHM 211; PHY 146.
Corequisites
None.
Fundamental principles of chemistry based on a quantitative approach. Quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and kinetics. Prerequisite: CHM 351; MTH 233.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 351; MTH 233.
Corequisites
None.
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 PHY 146.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 211; MTH 133.
Corequisites
None.
This course provides advanced knowledge of Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Spectroscopy, as well as an introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics. Prerequisites: CHM 355, MTH 133.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 355, MTH 133
Corequisites
None
Laboratory techniques with advanced data analysis and error propagation in thermochemistry, phase equilibria, kinetics, spectroscopy, surface effects and computational chemistry. Prerequisite: PHY 176 and CHM 355.
Credits
2(0-4)
Prerequisites
PHY 176 and CHM 355
Corequisites
None.
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 6 hours. Prerequisites:
CHM 132.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
CHM 132.
Corequisites
None.
Preparation for chemistry and biochemistry research activities. The importance of chemical safety and sustainability are emphasized in student research training. Writing intensive. Recommended: ENG 201 with a C or better. Prerequisites: At least two of the following Chemistry Foundation Courses: CHM 211QR, CHM 345, CHM 355, CHM 331.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
At least two of the following Chemistry Foundation Courses: CHM 211QR, CHM 345, CHM 355, CHM 331
Corequisites
None
Introductory one-semester Biochemistry course with a focus on the human body. No credit toward Chemistry/Biochemistry major or Chemistry minor. Prerequisites:
CHM 342 or
CHM 346 or
CHM 343. Recommended:
BIO 151 or
HSC 211.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 342 or CHM 346 or CHM 343.
Corequisites
None.
A full-time or part-time work experience for one or more semesters dealing with aspects of Chemistry or Biochemistry. Prerequisites: Permission of department chairperson or major advisor; 56 semester hours completed; a signed Chemistry or Biochemistry major.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of department chairperson or major advisor; 56 semester hours completed; a signed Chemistry or Biochemistry major.
Corequisites
None.
Culminating experience for chemistry/biochemistry majors: independent 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)
Prerequisites
8 credits of chemistry courses and permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
This course 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;
PHY 131 or 146; admission into the Teacher Education Program; signed major or minor in chemistry or physics (secondary education); Junior or Senior standing. Graduate students must be enrolled in a teaching master’s program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 132; PHY 131 or PHY 146; admission into the Teacher Education Program; signed major or minor in chemistry or physics (secondary education); Junior or Senior standingGraduate students must be enrolled in a teaching master’s program.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
PHY 505
Supervised experience in high school chemistry and/or physics classes. Identical to
PHY 507. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission into the Teacher Education Program; 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)
Prerequisites
Admission into the Teacher Education Program; Junior or Senior standingGraduate students must be enrolled in a teaching master’s program.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
PHY 507
Qualitative and quantitative analysis using analytical sampling, method development, separation, instrumentation, and statistics to solve chemical problems and communicate the results. Prerequisite: CHM 211; or graduate standing. Recommended:
CHM 352 or 353 or 355.
Credits
4(1-6)
Prerequisites
CHM 211; or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
CHM 211; CHM 343 or CHM 346.
Corequisites
None.
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 323 or
BIO 213; or graduate standing.
Credits
2(1-3)
Prerequisites
CHM 211; CHM 514 or ENS 223 or BIO 213; or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
Structure, function, and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Prerequisite:
CHM 346 or 343 or admission to Chemistry MS or BCMB program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 346 or CHM 343 or admission to Chemistry MS or BCMB program.
Corequisites
None.
Structure and function of nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and membranes, and carbohydrates; enzyme kinetics and catalysis; glucose metabolism. Prerequisites:
CHM 346 or 347 or 348.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 346 or CHM 347 or CHM 348.
Corequisites
None.
Continuation of
CHM 521. Metabolism of fatty acids, amino acids, and nucleotides. Biochemical mechanisms of DNA replication, transcription, translation, gene regulation, and cell signaling. Prerequisite:
CHM 521.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 521.
Corequisites
None.
Isolation, characterization, and analysis of proteins and other biomolecules using chromatographic, electrophoretic, spectroscopic, and advanced analytical techniques. Prerequisites: CHM 211, CHM 349; or graduate standing. Pre-/Co-requisites: CHM 520 or CHM 521 or graduate standing.
Credits
2(1-3)
Prerequisites
CHM 211, CHM 349; or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
Practical and theoretical aspects associated with the laboratory analysis of macromolecules (proteins and nanomolecules). Prerequisites: CHM 211 or graduate standing. Pre/Co-requisites:
CHM 520 or 521.
Credits
2(1-3)
Prerequisites
CHM 211 or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
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 or graduate standing. Recommended:
CHM 352 or 353.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 331 or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
Mechanisms of organic reactions, emphasizing methods by which these are determined including kinetics, principles of bonding and stereochemistry in depth. Prerequisites: CHM 345 and CHM 346; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 345 and CHM 346; or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
Utilization of spectroscopic and related methods (UV, IR, MS, 1D and 2D NMR, other) for the determination of molecular structure. Prerequisite:
CHM 343 or 345 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 343 or CHM 345 or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
Advanced synthesis, separation, and structure determination of organic and inorganic compounds. Prerequisite:
CHM 349, 331.
Credits
2(1-3)
Prerequisites
CHM 349, CHM 331
Corequisites
None.
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. Prerequisite:
CHM 331 or graduate status. Recommended:
CHM 346 or 347 or 348.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 331 or graduate status
Corequisites
None.
Advanced development and application of physical theories using a statistical mechanics approach to understanding of molecular energetics and kinetics. Prerequisites:
CHM 352 or 353 or 355;
MTH 133; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 352 or CHM 353 or CHM 355; MTH 133; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
CHM 353 or graduate standing in Chemistry
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to biomimetic nanotechnology. Biological molecules responsible for a human sense or movement are presented and their application in artificial systems is discussed. Prerequisites: CHM 343 or 346 or graduate standing in a CSE program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 343 or CHM 346 or graduate standing in a CSE program
Corequisites
None.
An introductory course on polymer synthesis, polymer theory, and basic characterization techniques. Prerequisites:
CHM 346 or 347 or 348;
CHM 352 or 353.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 346 or CHM 347 or CHM 348; CHM 352 or CHM 354
Corequisites
None.
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 or 347 or 348 or acceptance into the Chemistry MS program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 346 or CHM 347 or CHM 348 or acceptance into the Chemistry MS program
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to biomaterials science, including materials properties, interactions between materials and living tissues, and materials and biological testing. Prerequisites:
CHM 346 or 343 or graduate standing. Recommended:
CHM 352 or 353 or 355;
CHM 520 or 521;
CHM 561;
BIO 105QR.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 346 or CHM 343 or graduate standing
Corequisites
CHM 561
Interdisciplinary introduction to the science of drug formulation, delivery and efficacy. Prerequisite:
CHM 346 or 343 or 342 or graduate standing. Recommended:
CHM 520 or 521;
CHM 355 or 353;
BIO 392.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
CHM 346 or CHM 343 or CHM 342 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
See Course Search and Registration
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Senior level undergraduate or graduate standing in chemistry or biochemistry programs
Corequisites
None.
A full-time or part-time work experience for one or more semesters dealing with aspects of Chemistry or Biochemistry. Prerequisites: Permission of department chairperson or major advisor; undergraduates must have 56 semester hours completed; a signed Chemistry or Biochemistry major. Graduate students must declare a graduate program.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: Permission of department chairperson or major advisor; undergraduates must have 56 semester hours completed; a signed Chemistry or Biochemistry major. Graduate students must declare a graduate program.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
25 credit hours of chemistry courses or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.