Dr. Suely Black
Department Head
(757) 823-2285
The Department of Chemistry provides the knowledge, skills and training necessary for chemistry students seeking the B.S. degree with a major in Chemistry and supports undergraduate programs in other disciplines. The Chemistry Department also provides innovative research opportunities for students wishing to explore the fascinating world of chemistry.
The Chemistry Department offers several chemistry based curricula choices leading to a B.S. degree in Chemistry: Chemistry, Chemistry with an emphasis in Pre-Medicine (not a degree in Pre-Medicine), and the dual degree B.S. in Chemistry-M.S. in Materials Science curriculum.
Students wishing to teach chemistry in secondary schools must earn a B.S. degree in the Chemistry curriculum and fulfill the requirements for the Teacher Licensure Endorsement offered by the School of Education. The various curricula prepare graduates to continue their education in graduate or professional schools, or to obtain entry-level positions in industry, government, or education.
The objectives of the Department are:
- To develop in students an appreciation of the scientific method and its use in the solution of chemical problems.
- To develop the basic training in chemistry designed to meet the needs of students in pre-professional fields and professional fields.
- To develop in students those qualities and abilities necessary for success in industry and in advanced degree institutions.
- To offer sufficient specialized training beyond the generally recognized basic courses to enable a graduate with a bachelor’s degree to enter directly into a professional career.
The Chemistry and the Chemistry Pre-Medicine curricula are approved by the American Chemical Society.
Chemistry Tracks
The Chemistry Department offers several chemistry based tracks leading to a B. S. degree in Cemistry: Chemistry with an emphasis in Pre-Medicine (not a degree in Pre-Medicine), and the dual degree B.S. in Chemistry - M.S. in Materials Science curriculum.
All B.S. Chemistry tracks provide you with a strong background in chemical knowledge, analytical and laboratory skills, oral and written communication proficiency, and experiences working independently or in a team.
- Chemistry
The B.S. Chemistry degree prepares you for a career in industry and graduate school in chemistry or related disciplines. - Chemistry Minor Core
The American Chemical Society (ACS) requires that a minor in chemistry consist of a minimum of 20 credit hours and 200 laboratory contact hours in two different areas of chemistry beyond the first year general chemistry. - DNIMAS (BS.CHM.DNIMAS)
The Dozoretz National Institute for Mathematics and Applied Sciences (DNIMAS) offers a rigorous and demanding program to to qualifying students. Successful completion of the DNIMAS program results in a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. - Pre-Medicine (BS.CHM.PM) B.S. Chemistry with an emphasis in Pre-Medicine prepares you for medical, dental, veterinary and other bio-related professional schools. Please be aware, this is not a degree in Pre-Medicine.
- Pre-Medicine DNIMAS (B.S.CHM.PM.DNIMAS)
Pre-Med DNIMAS offers a rigorous and demanding B.S. Chemistry/Pre-Med program to students who qualify. - Teacher Licensure Teacher Licensure combines chemistry and pedagogy, preparing students to work in K-12 education.
- M.S. Materials Science (B.S. Chemistry/M.S. Materials Science)
M.S. Materials Science is a 5 year program that further prepares students to assume positions of leadership in materials-related jobs.
Chemistry Tracks
Chemistry Courses
CHM 100 Man/Environment (3 Credits)
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CHM 100L Chemistry: Man & Environment Laboratory (1 Credits)
Introduction to Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry.
CHM 110 Basic Chemistry (3 Credits)
Introduction to the basic concepts necessary for an understanding of chemistry. These fundamental concepts are the foundation for this course and are more fully developed in later chemistry courses. Designed for students with no chemistry background.
CHM 119 General Chemistry I (3 Credits)
Development of the principles of chemistry in, such a way that delivers the important role of , chemistry in daily living. Must be taken in, sequence. (For non-science majors).
CHM 119L General Chemistry Laboratory (1 Credits)
Study of the basic laboratory methodology, in the form of experiments which relate to , technology and daily experiences. Must be taken , in sequence.
CHM 120 Gen Chemistry II (3 Credits)
Development of the principles of chemistry in such, a way that delivers the important role of , chemistry in daily living. Must be taken in, sequence. (For non-science majors).
CHM 120L General Chemistry II Laboratory (1 Credits)
Study of the basic laboratory methodology in the , form of experiments which relate to technology, and daily experiences. Must be taken in sequence.
CHM 210 General Chemistry for Engineers (3 Credits)
General Chemistry for Engineering Majors, emphasizing theoretical principles necessary for an understanding of the nature of matter and the physical and chemical changes which it undergoes. A good understanding of algebra is needed becauseof the problem solving nature of much of the work.
CHM 215 Chemistry I (3 Credits)
Study of the main concepts of general, organic, and biological chemistry. Designed for health science students whose curricula require only one year of chemistry.
CHM 215L Chemistry I Laboratory (1 Credits)
Introduction to laboratory techniques in chemistry. For the Health Science/Exercise Science Majors.
CHM 216 Chemistry II (3 Credits)
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CHM 216L Chemistry II Lab (1 Credits)
Introduction to laboratory techniques in chemistry, For the Health Science/Exercise Science Majors.
CHM 221 General Chemistry I (3 Credits)
Emphasis on theoretical principles necessaryfor an understanding of the nature of matter and the physical and chemical changes which it undergoes. High school chemistry not required but desirable. Good understanding of algebra desirable. Must be taken in sequence.
CHM 221L General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 Credits)
Experimental chemistry utilizing methods of separation, identification, and purification of mixtures. Emphasis on thermochemical and chemical equilibrium concepts through analysis of experimental data. Must be taken in sequence.
CHM 222 General Chemistry II (3 Credits)
Emphasis on theoretical principles necessary for an understanding of the nature of matter and the physical and chemical changes which it undergoes. High school chemistry not required but desirable. Good understanding of algebra desirable. Must be taken in sequence.
CHM 222L General Chemistry II Laboratory (1 Credits)
Experimental chemistry utilizing methods of separation, identification, and purification of mixtures. Emphasis on thermochemical and chemical equilibrium concepts through analysis of experimental data. Must be taken in sequence.
CHM 223A General Chemistry I (4 Credits)
General Chemistry for chemistry majors, emphasizing theoretical principles necessary for understanding the nature of matter and the changes it undergoes. High school chemistry or its equivalent is desirable. Good algebra skills are required because of the quantitative nature of much of the work. Includes problem-solving practice and inclusion of special chemistry topics.
CHM 224 General Chemistry II (4 Credits)
General Chemistry for chemistry majors,, emphasizing theoretical principles necessary, for understanding the nature of matter and the , changes it undergoes. High school chemistry, or its equivalent is desirable. Good algebra , skills are required because of the quantitative, nature of much of the work. Includes, problem-solving practice and inclusion of special , chemistry topics.
CHM 224A General Chemistry II (4 Credits)
General Chemistry for chemistry majors, emphasizing theoretical principles necessary for understanding the nature of matter and the changes it undergoes. High school chemistry or its equivalent is desirable. Good algebra skills are required because of the quantitative nature of much of the work. Includes problem-solving practice and inclusion of special chemistry topics.
CHM 231 General Chemistry I (3 Credits)
General Chemistry for chemistry majors,, emphasizing theoretical principles necessary for, understanding the nature of matter and the changes, it undergoes. Good algebra skills are required, because of the quantitative nature of much of the, work.
CHM 231R General Chemistry Applications I (1 Credits)
General Chemistry Applications is a two-semester, course sequence for chemistry majors. It aims to, develop in students the critical thinking skills, necessary for success in all their major courses. , Students work in facilitated learning teams,, solving problems related to General Chemistry, content.
CHM 232 General Chemistry II (3 Credits)
General Chemistry for chemistry majors,, emphasizing theoretical principles necessary for, understanding the nature of matter and the changes, it undergoes. Good algebra skills are required, because of the quantitative nature of much of the, work.
CHM 232R General Chemistry Applications II (1 Credits)
General Chemistry Applications is a two-semester, course sequence for chemistry majors. It aims to, develop in students the critical thinking skills, necessary for success in all their major courses. , Students work in facilitated learning teams,, solving problems related to General Chemistry, content.
CHM 312 Organic Chemistry I (3 Credits)
Study of organic nomenclature, structure of, organic compounds, the classes of organic , compounds, and the reactions of organic molecules., A one semester organic chemistry for Health , Science Majors.
CHM 313 Biochemistry (3 Credits)
Introduction to the structure of molecules in, biochemical systems and the reactions involved in , in their metabolism.. For Health Science Majors.
CHM 313L Biochemistry Lab (1 Credits)
Introduction to biochemical techniques, including, spectroscopic analysis, study of enzyme activity,, and isolation and characterization of classes of , biomolecules.
CHM 321 Organic Chemistry I (3 Credits)
Introduction to the chemistry of carbon-containing compounds, with emphasis on the relationship between the structure of organic molecules and their chemical reactions. Designed for science majors, including pre-medicine. Must be taken in sequence.
CHM 321L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (2 Credits)
CHM 322 Organic Chemistry II (3 Credits)
Introduction to the chemistry of carbon-containing compounds, with emphasis on the relationship between the structure of organic molecules and their chemical reactions. Designed for science majors, including pre-medicine. Must be taken in sequence.
CHM 322L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (2 Credits)
CHM 323L Synthesis and Analysis in Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2 Credits)
Study of techniques of modern organic synthesis and the analysis of reactions and reaction products with emphasis on modern laboratory techniques, including chromatography and spectroscopic analysis. For chemistry majors (others by permission of the instructor).
CHM 331 Analytical Chemistry I (3 Credits)
Study of volumetric and gravimetric methods ofanalysis with emphasis on chemical equilibrium, including acid-base, precipitation, oxidation-reduction, and complex metric methods of analysis.
CHM 331L Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory (2 Credits)
Practice of volumetric and gravimetric methods of analysis, including the use of instruments such as pH meters and electroanalyzers.
CHM 332 Analytical Chemistry II (3 Credits)
Study of instrumental methods of analysis, including electrochemical, spectroscopic, chromatographic, thermal, and kinetic methods.
CHM 332L Analytical Chemistry II Laboratory (2 Credits)
Methods of analysis employing electrochemical techniques, spectrophotometer, chromatograph, microprocessor analyzers, and thermal analyzers.
CHM 345 Mathematical Methods & Logic for the Physical Sciences (3 Credits)
Application of differential equations, vector analysis, determinants and functions to problems encountered in the physical sciences. Emphasis on practical problem-solving skills.
CHM 351 Chemistry Seminar (1 Credits)
Presentation and discussion of current topics in all areas of chemistry. Required of junior chemistry majors.
CHM 352 Chemistry Seminar (1 Credits)
Presentation and discussion of current topics in all areas of chemistry. Required of junior chemistry majors.
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry I (3 Credits)
Quantitative study of the structure and physical properties of matter including study of the laws governing chemical interaction and the foundations upon which these laws rests. Covers energy change accompanying physical and chemical changes. Must be taken in sequence.
CHM 362 Physical Chemistry II (3 Credits)
Quantitative study of the structure and physical properties of matter including study of the laws governing chemical interaction and the foundations upon which these laws rests. Covers energy change accompanying physical and chemical changes. Must be taken in sequence.
CHM 363L Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 Credits)
Typical physicochemical measurements which seek to refine computational skills and experimental techniques. Instrumentation associated with spectroscopy, kinetics, and macromolecular characterization regularly employed.
CHM 370 Industrial Chmstry (3 Credits)
Seminars supervised by visiting industrial , chemists as well as the departmental faculty,, including internship for cooperative training at , an industrial chemical company with co-op , assignment opportunities.
CHM 397 Introduction to Research (1 Credits)
Investigation of current problems in chemistry, supervised by one of the members of the Chemistry Department. (5 hours lab per week required for one semester credit hour.)
CHM 398 Introduction to Research (1 Credits)
Investigation of current problems in chemistry, supervised by one of the members of the ChemistryDepartment. (5 hours lab per week required for one semester credit hour.)
CHM 431 Biochemistry I (3 Credits)
In-depth study of the reactions occurring in living systems, designed for science majors(especially students intending advanced study in the health sciences). Topics include molecular architecture, molecular energetics, interactions of biomolecules, intermediary metabolism, mass transport in biological systems, and molecular genetics.
CHM 431L Biochemistry I Laboratory (2 Credits)
Emphasis on the procedures and operations of modern instrumentation used for isolation, purification, and study of biomolecules including modern chromatography techniques, gel and paper electrophoreses, ultra centrifugation, spectroscopic techniques, etc.
CHM 432 Biochemistry II (3 Credits)
In-depth study of the reactions occurring in living systems, designed for science majors (especially students intending advanced study in the health sciences). Topics include molecular architecture, molecular energetics, interactions of biomolecules, intermediary metabolism, mass transport in biological systems, and molecular genetics.
CHM 432L Biochemistry II Laboratory (2 Credits)
Emphasis on the procedures and operations of modern instrumentation used for isolation, purification, and study of biomolecules including modern chromatography techniques, gel and paper electrophoreses, ultra centrifugation, spectroscopic techniques, etc.
CHM 440 Survey of Analytical & Physical Chem (3 Credits)
A study of Analytical and physical chemical , principles to give the student a working, knowledge of these topics.
CHM 451 Chemistry Seminar I (1 Credits)
Presentation and discussion of current topics in all areas of chemistry. Required of all senior chemistry majors.
CHM 452 Chemistry Seminar II (1 Credits)
Presentation and discussion of current topics in all areas of chemistry. Required of all senior chemistry majors.
CHM 473 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 Credits)
Study of chemical bonding, molecular structure coordination compounds, and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
CHM 473H Honors Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 Credits)
Study of chemical bonding, molecular structure coordination compounds, and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
CHM 473L Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab (2 Credits)
Techniques for synthesis and characterization of transition metal coordination complexes. Utilize methods such as ion exchange chromatography, molar conductivity, electronic absorption, infrared, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The format is that of a unified project rather than a series of separate, unrelated experiments.
CHM 475 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3 Credits)
In-depth study of organic reaction mechanisms with emphasis on physical measurements as a means of determining structure and mechanisms. The course is designed for students planning advanced study in chemistry, biology, or medical sciences.
CHM 477 Scientific Communication (3 Credits)
Comprehensive survey of scientific literature with, emphasis on personal record-keeping, writing, strategies, and appropriate writing styles for, scientific writing. This class is open to all , seniors interested in improving their writing , skills.
CHM 478 Int Inogr Spectr'y (3 Credits)
Introduction to the basic theories of , structural methods (spectroscopy) in, Inorganic Chemistry. Topics include , Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy;, Electron Spin and Nuclear Quadrapole Resonance, Spectroscopy; Mossbauer Spectroscopy; Mass , Spectroscopy; and Diffraction Methods.
CHM 481 Special Topics in Chemistry (3 Credits)
Emphasis on modular topics including modern chemical bonding, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, ionization equilibrium, macromolecule, acid-basechemistry, organic and inorganic nomenclature, kinetics, advanced analytical techniques, etc.
CHM 481A Special Topics (3 Credits)
Emphasis on modular topics including modern , chemical bonding, stereochemistry, spectroscopy,, ionization equilibrium, macromolecule, acid-base, chemistry, organic and inorganic nomenclature, , kinetics, advanced analytical techniques, etc.
CHM 481B Special Topics: Atomic/Molecular Spectroscopy (3 Credits)
Emphasis on modular topics including modern chemical bonding, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, ionization equilibrium, macromolecule, acid-base chemistry, organic and inorganic nomenclature, kinetics, advanced analytical techniques, etc
CHM 481C Special Topics: Organic Optoelectronic Mat (3 Credits)
Emphasis on modular topics including modern chemical bonding, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, ionization equilibrium, macromolecule, acid-base chemistry, organic and inorganic nomenclature, kinetics, advanced analytical techniques, etc
CHM 482 Special Topics in Chemistry (3 Credits)
Emphasis on modular topics including modern chemical bonding, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, ionization equilibrium, macromolecule, acid-base chemistry, organic and inorganic nomenclature, kinetics, advanced analytical techniques, etc.
CHM 482A Special Topics: Molecular Dynamics (3 Credits)
Emphasis on modular topics including modern chemical bonding, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, ionization equilibrium, macromolecule, acid-base chemistry, organic and inorganic nomenclature, kinetics, advanced analytical techniques, etc
CHM 497 Introduction to Research (1 Credits)
Investigation of current problems in chemistry supervised by one of the Chemistry Department instructors. (5 hours per week).
CHM 498 Introduction to Research (1 Credits)
Investigation of current problems in chemistry supervised by one of the Chemistry Department instructors. (5 hours per week).