Catalog 2021-2022

CHE - Chemistry

CHE 126 Chemistry and Society

Designed for non-science majors. Introduces the basic concepts of chemistry and examines them in terms of real-world examples. Satisfies general distribution requirements. Requires proficiency in mathematics skills developed in MAT 150. Lecture only.

Credit Hours: 3
(NS)

CHE 128 Introductory Chemistry

This course deals with the fundamental principles of chemical science and basic calculations in science. Topics include scientific measurement, states of matter, solution chemistry, acid-base theory, chemical equilibrium, and oxidation-reduction reactions. This course is intended for science majors as preparation for taking CHE 150/152/153L. Satisfies general curriculum distribution requirements. Lecture only. For CNHS majors only.

Credit Hours: 3
(NS)

CHE 150 Chemistry for Health Care Professions

Investigates the fundamental principles of general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. Topics include chemical bonding, nomenclature, gases, states of matter, solutions, acid and base theory, equilibrium and oxidation-reduction, organic functional groups, stereochemistry, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Lecture only.

Credit Hours: 4
(NS)

Prerequisites

MAT 150 or equivalent

CHE 152 General Chemistry I

Expands on the basic concepts of chemistry. Topics include chemical nomenclature, stoichiometric relationships, the chemistry of gases, atomic structure, chemical bonding and molecular geometry.  Permission to retake the course during the fall or spring semester after having earned a letter grade in or having officially withdrawn from the course can only be granted by the department chair.

Credit Hours: 3
(NS)

Prerequisites

MAT 160 or equivalent. Students failing to meet the MAT 160 prerequisite are strongly recommended to take CHE 128 concurrently with MAT 160. Pre- or corequisite: CHE 153L (with a grade of "C" or better). High school or college preparatory chemistry strongly recommended.

CHE 153L General Chemistry I Laboratory

Laboratory experiments supplement lecture material presented in CHE 152.  Permission to retake the course during the fall or spring semester after having earned a letter grade in or having officially withdrawn from the course can only be granted by the department chair.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 152 (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 154 General Chemistry II

A continuation of General Chemistry I. Topics include solution chemistry, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry.

Credit Hours: 3
(NS)

Prerequisites

CHE 152 and CHE 153L (both with a grade of "C" or better). Pre- or corequisites: CHE 155L (with a grade of "C" or better) and MAT 170.

CHE 155L General Chemistry II Laboratory

Laboratory experiments supplement lecture material presented in CHE 154.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

CHE 152 and CHE 153L (both with a grade of "C" or better). Pre- or corequisite: CHE 154 (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 165 Chemistry and Art

A science course designed to teach concepts of chemistry using works of art as the context. The course may include the study of materials used in creation of objects of art, art preservation, art restoration, forgery detection and nondestructive testing. The course will also explore the effect of environmental pollution, primarily air, on the stability and longevity of objects of art. The influence of materials on aesthetics will also be included. Lecture only.

Credit Hours: 2-4
(A) (NS)

CHE 165A Chemistry and Art: Travel

Required travel portion for CHE 165. As they travel through the country of Italy, students will be able to experience works of art while making important connections to chemistry concepts discussed in lecture. These topics include: glass and tile mosaics; paintings on canvas and wood; frescos; marble and metal sculptures; protection, restoration, and preservation of art; and the chemistry of color and pigments.
Credit Hours: 2
(A) (NS)

CHE 180 Environmental Chemistry

Provides an introduction to the chemistry of the processes involved in air, water and soil pollution, and covers techniques and methods used by state and federal regulatory agencies. Does not apply toward a major or a minor in chemistry. Lecture only.

Credit Hours: 3
(NS)

Prerequisites

CHE 154 and CHE 155L (both with a grade of "C" or better)

CHE 232 Organic Chemistry I

A study of the chemical properties and reactions of carbon and its derivatives. Topics include bonding, nomenclature, stereo chemistry, substitution, elimination and free radical reactions, organometallic compounds, infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and the chemistry of alkyl halides, alcohols, epoxides, glycols, alkenes and alkynes.

Credit Hours: 3
(NS)

Prerequisites

CHE 154 and CHE 155L (both with a grade of "C" or better). Pre- or corequisite: CHE 233L (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 233L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

Experiments focus on organic techniques used in the purification of liquids and solids and in structural elucidation. Emphasis is on the acquisition of basic organic laboratory skills, including communication of the results of scientific work. Over the course of the academic term, between nine and twelve experiments are conducted and students are required to keep a detailed laboratory notebook and submit discipline-specific formal laboratory reports on selected experiments. To effectively emulate the experience of professional science communication, training in report writing as well as peer review and iterative revision are incorporated in the report assignments.

Credit Hours: 1
(W)

Prerequisites

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 232 (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 234 Organic Chemistry II

A continuation of Organic Chemistry I. Topics include the chemistry of benzene, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, polycyclic and heterocyclic compounds, condensation reactions and special topics such as carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins or pericyclic reactions.

Credit Hours: 3
(NS)

Prerequisites

CHE 232 and CHE 233L (both with a grade of "C" or better). Pre- or corequisite: CHE 235L (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 235L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

Experiments involve organic synthesis and physical methods in organic chemistry including IR and NMR spectroscopy. Emphasis is on the acquisition of advancing organic laboratory skills, including communication of the results of scientific work. Over the course of the academic term, between nine and twelve experiments are conducted and students are required to keep a detailed laboratory notebook and submit discipline-specific formal laboratory reports on selected experiments. To effectively emulate the experience of professional science communication, training in report writing as well as peer review and iterative revision are incorporated in the report assignments.

Credit Hours: 1
(W)

Prerequisites

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 234 (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 242 Medicinal Chemistry I

This course offers an introduction of the chemical and biological properties and reactions of medicinal compounds and their metabolites. Topics include: the chemistry of bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, geometry and pharmacology. Students will be given the opportunity to present on disease-related topics and their respective treatments.
Credit Hours: 1
(NS)

Prerequisites

CHE 154 and CHE 155L (both with a grade of "C" or better). Pre- or corequisite: CHE 232

CHE 244 Medicinal Chemistry II

This course offers an introduction of the synthesis, chemical and biological properties and reactions of medicinal compounds and their metabolites. Topics include: the chemistry of bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, geometry and pharmacology. Students will be given the opportunity to present on disease-related topics and their respective treatments.

Credit Hours: 1
(NS)

Prerequisites

CHE 232 and CHE 233L (both with a grade of "C" or better). Pre- or corequisite: CHE 234.

CHE 245 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry

An introduction to the basic principles of bonding with an introduction to molecular orbital theory. An extensive survey of the periodic properties of the elements supplemented with representative reactions for the main group elements. Additional topics include acid and base theory and crystal field theory for the first row transition elements. Lecture and laboratory.

Credit Hours: 4
(NS)

Prerequisites

CHE 154 and CHE 155L (both with a grade of "C" or better). Concurrent: CHE 245L

CHE 245L Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

Laboratory component of CHE 245.

Credit Hours: 0

Prerequisites

Concurrent: CHE 245

CHE 305 Applied Physical Chemistry

An introduction to principles and applications of physical chemistry. Topics include states and properties of matter, thermodynamics and its application to chemical and biochemical systems, phase and chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Lecture only.

Credit Hours: 3
(NS)

Prerequisites

MAT 260 (with a grade of "C" or better) and either PHY 200 or PHY 205. Pre- or corequisite: CHE 310 (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 310 Analytical Chemistry

An advanced treatment of chemical equilibrium and its application to the quantitative analysis of materials. Emphasizes gravimetric, volumetric, spectrophotometric and potentiometric methods of analysis. Lecture and laboratory.

Credit Hours: 4
(NS)

Prerequisites

CHE 154 and CHE 155L (both with a grade of "C" or better). Concurrent: CHE 310L

CHE 310L Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

Laboratory component of CHE 310.
Credit Hours: 0

Prerequisites

Concurrent: CHE 310

CHE 315 Chemical Oceanography

The ocean is the largest aqueous mixture on the planet, and this course is an introduction to the chemistry of the seas. Chemical oceanography is one of the four major fields of oceanography and requires an interdisciplinary approach to understand the biological, chemical, geological and  physical processes that affect seawater constituents. The composition of seawater and its spatial and temporal variations will be the primary focus of the course. Interactions at the boundaries of the ocean with the atmosphere, sediments and seafloor that affect seawater chemistry will be explored.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

BIO 198, BIO 198L, CHE 234, CHE 235L, MAR 200, and MAT 260 (each with a grade of “C” or better).

CHE 320 Biochemistry

A study of the chemical properties and biological functions of the atoms, molecules, macromolecules and macromolecular complexes that contribute to living systems. Topics include pH; structure and function of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids; enzyme kinetics; and the major metabolic cycles and their cellular control processes. Lecture only.

Credit Hours: 3
(NS)

Prerequisites

CHE 234 and CHE 235L (both with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 320L Biochemistry Laboratory

This laboratory course is designed to supplement lecture material discussed in CHE 320 (Biochemistry). Topics to be discussed and experiments performed by students include buffer composition and analysis; protein purification and quantitation; enzyme kinetics and inhibition; nucleic acid purification and quantification; and ligand binding and equilibrium analysis.
CHE 320L is only required for Biochemistry and Forensic Science majors. Other students enrolled in or who have previously completed CHE 320 (lecture) with a grade of at least a C may register for the lab, but it is not required.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 320 (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 325 Biochemistry of Metabolism

This course extends the basic biochemistry (CHE 320) curriculum and provides a more comprehensive foundation. Topics covered in the lecture component include: glycolysis and gluconeogenesis, the citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis, the Calvin cycle and pentose phosphate pathway, glycogen and fatty acid metabolism, biosynthesis and catabolism of amino acids, nucleotide biosynthesis, biosynthesis of lipids, metabolism integration, metabolism of nucleic acids, and biochemical regulation of gene expression.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

CHE 320 (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 331 Forensic DNA Analysis

A hands-on training experience in modern methods for obtaining and interpreting DNA profiles in forensic applications. All aspects of the process are taught, including: sampling extraction, quantification, amplification, and acquisition of a DNA profile. The interpretation of results, including multiple-source mixed DNA samples, will be discussed. Students operate instrumentation relevant to modern forensic laboratories, including extraction robots, quantification instruments, thermal cyclers, and genetic analyzers. This course is conducted in collaboration with the National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) in Largo, FL. Periodic travel to the NFSTC facility is required.
Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

BIO 200

CHE 352 Physical Chemistry I

Topics include gases and kinetic molecular theory, the laws of thermodynamics, phase equilibrium, ideal and non-ideal solutions, electrochemistry and surface phenomena. Lecture only.

Credit Hours: 3
(NS)

Prerequisites

CHE 310 (with a grade of "C" or better), MAT 261 (with a grade of "C" or better), and PHY 206.

CHE 353L Physical Chemistry I Laboratory

Introduction to advanced chemical laboratory techniques.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 352

CHE 354 Physical Chemistry II

A continuation of Physical Chemistry I. Topics include kinetics, photochemistry, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Lecture only.

Credit Hours: 3
(NS)

Prerequisites

CHE 352 and CHE 353L (both with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 355L Physical Chemistry II Laboratory

Continuation of physical chemistry laboratory.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 354.

CHE 360 Chemical Inquiry

This course is designed for students to explore research in chemistry, biochemistry, forensic science or marine chemistry. Specifically this course is for students who are not yet eligible to take 400 level research courses and for students of any year whose major is outside the department. Students choose a project requiring experimental or computational research in consultation with a faculty member. An electronic or written record of the student's progress must be submitted to the faculty mentor who may set additional requirements. This class may be repeated for a total of 8 credit hours. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Credit Hours: 1-8
(NS)

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor is required.

CHE 370 Chemistry or Forensic Science Internship (Lower-Level)

Provides practical experience in chemistry-related programs in an organization under the supervision of faculty and external representatives. May be taken by students who do not satisfy the prerequisites for CHE 453 Chemistry Internship or CHE 463 Forensic Science Internship or by students engaged in experiences that relate to scientific activities but that do not directly build scientific knowledge. May be accomplished on a part-time basis and may be repeated for a total of 4 credit hours. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Credit Hours: 1-4

Prerequisites

consent of instructor and approval of department chair is required.

CHE 410 Senior Seminar

An in-depth, independent, literature-based study of a current topic in chemistry or biochemistry. A written report and an oral presentation of the topic must be presented to and reviewed by the chemistry faculty. 

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

CHE 234, CHE 235L, CHE 310 (all with a grade of "C" or better) and at least one of the following (with a grade of "C" or better): CHE 245, CHE 320, or (CHE 352 and CHE 353L).

CHE 420 Advanced Biochemistry

Advanced Biochemistry CHE420 is a writing-intensive, laboratory-based course that expands on the basics introduced in Biochemistry CHE 320 and Biochemistry Laboratory CHE 320L. This course emphasizes both biochemical theory and methodology, including enzymology, purification and characterization of biological molecules, immunobiochemistry and the structure/function relationship of biological molecules. Students perform a semester-long laboratory project, culminating in formal laboratory report. Students are also assessed through scientific presentation, in-class examinations and take-home examinations designed to measure students’ mastering of the concepts presented during the lecture and laboratory portions of the course.

Credit Hours: 4
(W) (NS)

Prerequisites

CHE 320 and CHE 320L (both with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 425 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Studies atomic and molecular structure, types of chemical bonding, periodic relationships, typical reactions of inorganic substances, and the modern experimental methods used in inorganic chemistry. Lecture only.

Credit Hours: 3
(NS)

Prerequisites

CHE 245, CHE 310 (both with a grade of "C" or better), MAT 261, and PHY 206.

CHE 426 Advanced Organic Chemistry

This course is designed to cover many of the topics discussed in Organic Chemistry I and II in more depth. Topics may include the general study of organic reaction mechanisms including Eyring plots, Hammond's postulate, Curtin-Hammett principle, isotope effects and acid-base catalysis; conformational control; stereoelectronics; Hückel molecular orbital theory; pericyclic reactions; aromaticity; free-radical species and reactions; nucleophilic substitutions; eliminations; additions; multi-step synthetic strategies; retrosynthetic strategies; and natural product synthesis. In addition, the student may be expected to develop literature research skills by preparing and presenting a project involving the total synthesis of a naturally occurring compound or a topic of current interest. Lecture only.

Credit Hours: 3
(NS)

Prerequisites

CHE 234 and CHE 235L (both with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 430 Advanced Instrumental Chemistry

Studies the theory and practice of modern instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Methodology includes spectrophotometric, chromatographic, electroanalytical and nuclear techniques. Additionally, students are required to retrieve scientific information from primary, secondary and tertiary literature sources. Lecture and laboratory.

Credit Hours: 4
(NS)

Prerequisites

CHE 234, CHE 235L, CHE 245 and CHE 310 (all with a grade of "C" or better).

Corequisites

Concurrent: CHE 430L

CHE 430L Advanced Instrumental Chemistry Laboratory

Laboratory component of CHE 430.
Credit Hours: 0

Prerequisites

Concurrent: CHE 430

CHE 432 Forensic Chemistry

This course provides a comprehensive overview of chemical methods and techniques commonly used in the analysis of forensic evidence. Topics include 1) drugs of abuse, explosives, and ignitable liquids, 2) sample preparation and extractions, 3) separations theory, 4) gas chromatography, 5) high performance liquid chromatography, 6) absorbance methods and color tests, and 7) mass spectrometry. The course is focused on forensic analytical methods, with particular emphasis on analysis of drugs of abuse, as well as interpretation of data. Lecture.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

CHE 310, CHE 234 and CHE 235L (all with a grade of "C" or better). Pre- or corequisite: CHE 433L (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 433L Forensic Chemistry Laboratory

Laboratory experiments supplement lecture material presented in CHE 432.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 432 (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 434 Forensic Toxicology

Focuses on the application of methods discussed in Forensic Chemistry to biological samples such as blood, urine, ocular fluid and tissue samples, to identify and quantitate drugs and toxins. Topics covered include 1) immunoassay, 2) forensic toxicology analyses of urine, blood, and alternative matrices, 3) pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, 3) blood-alcohol analyses, and 4) subdisciplines and related topics such as postmortem forensic toxicology, human performance forensic toxicology, forensic urine drug testing, and performance-enhancing drug testing. Lecture.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

CHE 432 and CHE 433L (both with a grade of "C" or better). Pre- or corequisite:CHE 435L (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 435L Forensic Toxicology Laboratory

Laboratory experiments supplement lecture material presented in CHE 434.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 434 (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 440 Professional Practice in Forensic Science

This course is designed to help students transition the knowledge and skills gained in their laboratory and coursework into employment in working forensic laboratories. The following topics, in the context of forensic science, are covered: quality assurance, courtroom testimony, ethics, data integrity, and employment practices.

Credit Hours: 3
(NS)

Prerequisites

CHE 432 and CHE 433L (both with a grade of “C” or better), senior standing or permission of the instructor.

CHE 445 Advanced Organic Spectroscopy

Covers current spectroscopic methods for organic structure determination. Topics include mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance, X-ray diffraction, and other techniques and their use in organic structure determination. Students are expected to develop literature research skills by preparing and presenting a project involving the determination of the molecular structure of a naturally occurring compound. Lecture only.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

CHE 234 and CHE 235L (both with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 451 Capstone Chemical Research

Qualified students choose a project in consultation with a chemistry faculty member. Requires laboratory or computational research. The project should be performed during the student’s junior and/or senior years. This capstone research experience may be repeated for up to a total of 4 credit hours. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

Credit Hours: 1-2

Prerequisites

consent of instructor.

CHE 453 Chemistry Internship

Provides practical experience in chemistry-related programs in a firm or agency under the supervision of faculty and firm representatives. May be accomplished on a part-time basis and may be repeated for a total of 4 credit hours. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

 

Credit Hours: 1-4

Prerequisites

CHE 234, CHE 235L and CHE 310 (all with a grade of "C" or better), and at least one of the following (with a grade of "C" or better): CHE 245, CHE 305, CHE 320 or CHE 352 and CHE 353L. Must have 56 credit hours earned, minimum GPA of 2.5 in the major or approval of department chairperson.

CHE 454 Capstone Chemical Communication

Students completing several degrees in the department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics (including those certified by the ACS) are required to successfully complete CHE 454. This is the final step of the research experience, in which students immerse themselves in the effective communication of the results of their work. Students will be required to compose a peer-reviewed journal style manuscript communicating their findings and present their work in a public symposium.
Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

completion of at least two hours of CHE 451.

CHE 460 Introduction to Forensic Research

Qualified students in junior year choose project subject in consultation with chemistry faculty member. Requires laboratory research related to forensic science.  A written report and an oral presentation of the research must be presented to and reviewed by the chemistry faculty. The project should be performed during the student’s last three semesters. This capstone experience may be repeated for a total of 4 credit hours. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

Credit Hours: 1-4
(NS)

Prerequisites

CHE 230, CHE 234, CHE 235L and CHE 310 (all with a grade of "C" or better)

CHE 463 Forensic Science Internship

Provides practical experience in forensic science-related programs in a firm or agency under the supervision of faculty and agency representatives. Students must apply for this internship at least one semester in advance. May be accomplished on a part-time basis and may be repeated for a total of 4 credit hours. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

Credit Hours: 1-4

Prerequisites

CHE 230, CHE 234, CHE 235L and CHE 310 (all with a grade of "C" or better), 56 credit hours earned, minimum GPA of 2.5 in the major, or approval of department chair

CHE 470 Tissue Culture

This course is an introduction to biochemical principles of and techniques utilized in the science of cultivating, manipulating and assaying animal cells in vitro. This course provides the basic science knowledge and laboratory skills required for carrying out diverse research projects in biomedical science, clinical research and biotechnology. This laboratory-intensive course provides extensive hands-on experience in animal cell propagation, sub-culturing, transfection with transgenes, clonal cell isolation, cryopreservation, inducible transgene expression, and a variety of biochemical assays. Lecture and laboratory.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

CHE 320 and CHE 320L (both with a grade of "C" or better) and BIO 198

CHE 490 Molecular Basis of Cancer

Molecular Basis of Cancer (MBoC) is a laboratory-intensive course that provides extensive hands-on experience in chemically treating human cancer cell lines and performing a variety of biochemical assays and molecular analysis techniques of the biological molecules isolated from these cells. MBoC is intended to serve as an undergraduate classroom research experience (CURE). This CURE course includes lectures on the molecular techniques utilized and background on molecular oncology topics including oncogenes, signal transduction, DNA replication and repair, cell growth metabolism, apoptosis, as well as cancer of breast, colon, lung and prostate organ sites.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

CHE 320 and CHE 320L (each with a grade of “C” or better); CHE 470 is also preferred.

CHE 498 Special Topics in Forensic Science

A lecture course in an applied forensic science discipline offered at the discretion of the forensic science faculty. Subject may be chosen from across forensic science but will typically involve forensic DNA analysis or forensic microscopy.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

consent of instructor.

CHE 499 Special Topics in Chemistry

A lecture and/or laboratory course offered at the discretion of the chemistry faculty. Subject may be chosen from theoretical and/or practical applications in biochemistry, analytical, inorganic, physical or organic chemistry.

Credit Hours: 1-4
(NS)

Prerequisites

consent of instructor