Missouri State University

Office of the Registrar

2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog

Preliminary Edition
published April 2013

Department of Chemistry

Temple Hall, Room 423, Phone: (417) 836-5506, Fax: (417) 836-5507
Email: Chemistry@missouristate.edu
Website: http://chemistry.missouristate.edu/
Department Head: Professor G. Alan Schick, Ph.D.

Faculty (as of July 12, 2012)

Professors: Richard N. Biagioni, Ph.D.; Eric Bosch, Ph.D.; Nikolay N. Gerasimchuk, Ph.D.; Annette W. Gordon, Ph.D.; M. Reza Sedaghat-Herati, Ph.D.; Tamera S. Jahnke, Ph.D.; Mark M. Richter, Ph.D.; Shujun Su, Ph.D.; Anthony P. Toste, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: Bryan E. Breyfogle, Ph.D.; Dean A. Cuebas, Ph.D.; Gary Meints, Ph.D.; Erich D. Steinle, Ph.D.; Adam Wanekaya, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: Katye M. Fichter, Ph.D.; Matthew R. Siebert, Ph.D.

Senior Instructors: Kathryn A. Shade, M.S.; Diann M. Thomas, Ph.D.

Instructor: Brian D. High, M.S.

Emeritus Professors: Robert L. Ernst, Ph.D.; Wyman K. Grindstaff, Ph.D.; Doris C. Lorz, M.S.; James F. O’Brien, Ph.D.; Ralph W. Sheets, Ph.D.; Vernon J. Thielmann, Ph.D.; Clifton C. Thompson, Ph.D.; Paul M. Toom, Ph.D.; James M. Wilbur, Jr., Ph.D.

Accreditation

  • American Chemical Society – Chemistry/Graduate School, and Chemistry/Industrial (B.S.)
  • Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education – Chemistry Education (B.S.Ed.), and Secondary Education/Chemistry (M.S.Ed.)
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education – Chemistry Education (B.S.Ed.), and Secondary Education/Chemistry (M.S.Ed.)

Credit by Examination

Credit by Examination is available. Refer to the Credit by Examination policy in the Academic Regulations section of the catalog.

Program Requirements and Restrictions

  • CHM 197 and CHM 106 do not count toward a major or minor in any physical science program.
  • For major and minor programs, courses taken more than 10 years before graduation are subject to review and possible rejection by the chemistry staff.
  • Recommended schedules for a chemistry major listing the courses to be taken each semester are available in the departmental office.

Graduate Programs

The following graduate program(s) are available. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more information.

Accelerated Masters Degree in Chemistry

Eligible Missouri State undergraduate students majoring in Chemistry may apply for preliminary acceptance into the Chemistry program after admission requirements for the accelerated masters option have been satisfied. If accepted, a maximum of 12 credit hours of approved graduate-level courses chosen from CHM 602, 607, 642, 652 and 675 may be counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees (Mixed Credit). This option offers an opportunity for chemistry majors with undergraduate laboratory research experience to complete the requirements for the M.S. degree in Chemistry in two semesters and a summer following the completion of the undergraduate degree, rather than the typical four semesters and a summer. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more information.

Accelerated Master of Natural and Applied Science Degree

Eligible Missouri State undergraduate students in a major in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences may apply for preliminary acceptance into the Master of Natural and Applied Science program after admission requirements for the accelerated masters option have been satisfied. If accepted, a maximum of 12 credit hours from approved graduate-level courses may be counted toward both the graduate and undergraduate degrees (Mixed Credit). This option offers an opportunity for CNAS majors whose goals, academic capabilities, and career planning include graduate work, to complete the requirements for the masters degree in less time than would otherwise be possible. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more information.

Accelerated Masters Degree in Plant Science

Eligible Missouri State undergraduate students majoring in Agriculture, Biology, and Chemistry may apply for preliminary acceptance into the Plant Science program after admission requirements for the accelerated masters option have been satisfied. If accepted, a maximum of 12 credit hours from approved graduate- level courses may be counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees (Mixed Credit). The courses must be in the area of economic botany, plant physiology, plant genetics, crop management systems, plant nutrition, soils, chemistry, ecology, fruit production, viticulture, enology, or ornamental plants and landscaping.

This option is tailored to those undergraduates who have acquired considerable plant science-related research experience in a laboratory through the departments of Agriculture, Biology or Chemistry at Missouri State. Courses to be counted toward both degrees must be identified jointly in agreement with the undergraduate advisor, the student’s research mentor, and the Plant Science Program Director. This option will enable Agriculture, Biology or Chemistry majors to potentially meet the requirements for the M.S. in Plant Science within two semesters following the completion of the undergraduate degree. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more information.

For courses to be designated as Mixed Credit, the graduate advisor, undergraduate department head, and Graduate College dean must approve by signing the Permission for Mixed Credit form.  This form must be provided to the Office of the Registrar in Carrington Hall 320 no later than the end of the Change of Schedule Period for the semester.

General Information

American Chemical Society Certification

The Chemistry Department has been approved to offer a certified program of professional training. The comprehensive major meets all requirements for certification. In addition to the required degree program, approved departments may offer up to six degree options and we have approval for two options. The comprehensive major with the biochemistry emphasis is now approved by ACS as a Biochemistry option and the chemical education degree (if students take CHM 342 and CHM 343 or CHM 342 and CHM 344 but not if they take CHM 200) is now approved by ACS as a Chemical Education option.  All students who have met the curricular guidelines of the approved programs will receive certification from the ACS. These options are recommended for students who plan graduate work in chemistry, teaching in a secondary school district, or employment in the chemical industry after graduation.

Majors

Chemistry (Non-Comprehensive)

Bachelor of Science

  1. General Education Requirements - see General Education Program and Requirements section of catalog

  2. Major Requirements

    1. CHM 160(4)*, 161(1)*, 170(3), 171(1), 302(5), 342(5), 343(5), 375(3), 398(1); CHM 505(4) or 506(3) and CHM 507(3) and 508(2); 492(0), 498(1), 502(4); and one hour from CHM 397, 399 or 499

    2. Chemistry electives (8-10 hours) from one of the following categories:

      1. For a basic chemistry program without a specific area of emphasis, at least eight hours from CHM 352(3), 376(2), 399 or 499(2-3), 460(3), 509(2)

      2. For students with a strong interest in environmental chemistry: CHM 460(3), 461(3), 462(2)

      3. For students with a strong interest in biochemistry or pre-medicine: CHM 452(3), 453(2), 552(3), 553(2)

      4. For a specific area of interest not included in categories a, b, or c: at least nine hours of chemistry courses numbered 300 or above selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor and approved by the department head.

    3. Related science and mathematics requirements: MTH 261* and 280(10) or MTH 261* and 288(8) or MTH 287* and 288(6); PHY 123* and 124(8) or PHY 203* and 204(10)

      *Will also count toward General Education Requirements

  3. Minor Required (or second major)

  4. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section of catalog

Chemistry (Comprehensive)

Bachelor of Science
  1. General Education Requirements - see General Education Program and Requirements section of catalog
  2. Major Requirements
    1. CHM 160(4)*, 161(1)*, 170(3), 171(1), 302(5), 342(5), 343(5), 375(3), 398(1), 452(3), 492(0), 498(1), 502(4), 506(3), 507(3), 508(2), 575(3)
    2. Related science and mathematics requirements: MTH 287* and 288(6) or MTH 261* and 280(10) or MTH 261* and 288(8); PHY 123* and 124(8) or PHY 203* and 204(10); Recommended CSC 111(3)*
    3. Complete requirements in one of the following options:
      1. Biochemistry: This program is designed for students preparing for a career in medicine or graduate study in biochemistry. Required courses: CHM 399(1-3) or 499(1-3), 453(2), 552(3), 553(2); BIO 121(4)*, 235(4), 320(4) Suggested electives: BIO 310(5). Premedical students should also take courses in anatomy and physiology.
      2. Graduate School: This program is designed for students preparing for graduate study in chemistry. Required courses: CHM 376(2), 499(1-3), 509(2); Select one: CHM 514(3), 542(3), 552(3). Suggested electives: one year foreign language
      3. Industrial: This program is designed for students preparing for industrial positions upon completion of the B.S. degree, but who wish to be prepared for future entry into graduate school. Required courses: CHM 376(2), 509(2), 514 or 542(3), four hours selected from 397(2), 399(1-3), 499(1-3)

        *Will also count toward General Education Requirements
  3. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section of catalog

Chemistry Education

Bachelor of Science in Education
(Certifiable grades 9-12)
  1. General Education Requirements - see General Education Program and Requirements section of catalog
    The following required courses can be used to meet both General Education and Major Requirements: BIO 121(4); CHM 160(4) and 161(1) or PHY 123(4) or GLG 110(4) or GLG 171(4); MTH 287(3)
  2. Major Requirements:
    1. Core (31-36 hours): CHM 160(4), 161(1), 170(3), 171(1); CHM 200(5), or CHM 342(5) and CHM 343(5), or CHM 342(5) and CHM 344(3); CHM 302(5), 352(3), 435(2), 460(3), 505(4)
      Note: Students seeking American Chemical Society certification must take either CHM 342 and 343, or CHM 342 and 344.
    2. Related Requirements (22 hours): PHY 123(4), 124(4); SCI 505(3); BIO 121(4); GLG 110(4) or GLG 171(4); MTH 287(3)
    3. Complete the requirements in one of the following grades 9-12 certification areas:
      1. Categorical Science (3 hours): CHM 375(3)
      2. Unified Science (13 hours): CHM 463(1); BIO 122(4); GLG 110(4); GRY 135(4)
  3. Professional Education courses (37 hours)
    1. SCI 214(1), 314(3), 414(3), 493(6), 494(6)
    2. Professional Education Required Core and Competencies - see Teacher Certification, Teacher Education Program and Secondary Education Requirements section of catalog 
  4. This program also requires compliance with the Teacher Education Program requirements for eligibility to enroll in Professional Education courses; admission to and continuance in the Teacher Education Program; approval for supervised teaching; and recommendation for certification; as well as the requirements for Secondary Education. Refer to the Teacher Education Program section of the catalog for requirements.
  5. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section of catalog
  6. In order to meet Missouri state teacher certification requirements, candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree are required to meet the following grade point average requirements: at least a 2.50 GPA on all course work attempted at all colleges attended; at least a 2.50 GPA in the certificate subject area (major field of study) which includes all courses listed under B; at least a 2.50 GPA in any additional certificate subject area; at least a 2.50 GPA in the professional education courses; and no grade lower than a "C" in all professional education courses. All GPA requirements include both Missouri State and transfer grades.

Minors

Chemistry

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
  1. CHM 160(4), 161(1), 170(3), 171(1); CHM 200(5) or CHM 342(5)
  2. Select an emphasis area from the options below:
    1. Analytical: CHM 302(5)
    2. Biochemistry: CHM 352(3) and 353(2); or CHM 452(3) and 453(2)
    3. Environmental: CHM 460(3) and 461(3)
    4. Inorganic: CHM 375(3) and 376(2)
    5. Organic: CHM 343(5) or 344(3); and CHM 514(3) or CHM 542(3)
    6. Physical: CHM 506(3); and CHM 507(3) or 508(2)
    7. Student Option: Select at least 8 hours in CHM courses numbered 302 or higher.

Chemistry Courses

CHM 105 Fundamentals of Chemistry

Prerequisite: eligibility for MTH 103 or have completed MTH 103, or be concurrently enrolled in MTH 102. General Education Course (Natural World). Emphasis on chemical fundamentals and applications. Recommended for students needing only one semester of general chemistry. (CHM 105 will not count toward a chemistry major or minor.) Course does satisfy prerequisite for CHM 200. A grade of "C-" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 200. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. Supplemental course fee. 5(4-2) F,S

CHM 106 Fundamentals of Chemistry

Prerequisite: eligibility for MTH 103 or have completed MTH 103, or be concurrently enrolled in MTH 102. General Education Course (Natural World). Same course as CHM 105 except it does not include a laboratory component. Emphasis on chemical fundamentals and applications. Recommended for students needing only one semester of introductory chemistry. (CHM 106 will not count toward a chemistry major or minor.) May not receive credit for both CHM 105 and 106. Students should be aware that CHM 106 may not satisfy the chemistry requirement for other majors. 4(4-0) F,S

CHM 107 Chemistry for the Citizen

General Education Course (Natural World). A one semester course for the non-science major. Principal concepts and applications of chemistry are presented. The course looks at both the beneficial side of chemical usage and the problems associated with chemical production and usage. The course provides information needed for a better understanding of environmental concerns, the chemical industry, consumer products and our alternate sources and storage of energy. Supplemental course fee. 4(3-2) F,S

CHM 160 General Chemistry I

Prerequisite: eligibility for MTH 135 or higher. General Education Course (Natural World). Emphasis on fundamental and theoretical concepts of chemistry. Recommended for all science majors, chemistry majors and minors, and most preprofessional students. Concurrent enrollment in CHM 161 is highly recommended. A grade of "C-" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 170, CHM 171, or CHM 200. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. 4(4-0) F,S

CHM 161 General Chemistry I Laboratory

Prerequisite: CHM 160 or concurrent enrollment. General Education Course (Natural World). An introduction to laboratory chemistry employing principles and techniques that reflect material presented in CHM 160, e.g., synthesis, stoichiometry, physical studies, and data manipulation and interpretation. A grade of "C-" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 171. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. Supplemental course fee. 1(0-2) F,S

CHM 170 General Chemistry II

Prerequisite: "C-" grade or better in CHM 160. Emphasis on reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium, precipitation reactions, acid-base theory and oxidation-reduction reactions. Concurrent registration in CHM 171 is highly recommended. A grade of "C-" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 342, 352, or 506. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. 3(3-0) F,S

CHM 171 General Chemistry II Laboratory

Prerequisite: CHM 170 or concurrent enrollment; and a "C-" or better in CHM 160 and CHM 161. An introduction to laboratory chemistry, employing principles and techniques that reflect material presented in CHM 170, e.g., physical studies on kinetics and equilibria of aqueous systems, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and data manipulation and interpretation. A grade of "C-" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 302 or 342. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. 1(0-3) F,S

CHM 197 Chemical Topics

For non-science majors: a single topic of contemporary, historical or theoretical significance. Topics may vary each semester; course may be repeated any number of times provided the same topic is not retaken. Variable content course. 1-3 F,S

CHM 200 Essentials of Organic Chemistry

Prerequisite: "C-" grade or better in either CHM 105; or CHM 160 and CHM 161. Principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Does not apply toward a chemistry major or minor if the student passes CHM 342. A grade of "C-" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 352. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. Lecture portion identical to CHM 201. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 200 and CHM 201. Supplemental course fee. 5(4-3) F,S

CHM 201 Essentials of Organic Chemistry

Prerequisite: a "C-" grade or better in CHM 105 or CHM 106 or CHM 160. Principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Identical to lecture portion of CHM 200. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 200 and CHM 201. Does not apply toward a chemistry major or minor if student passes CHM 342. 3(3-0) F,S

CHM 240 Glass Working

Prerequisite: CHM 170. Instruction and practice in glass-working techniques needed to make simple apparatus. 1(0-2) D

CHM 260 Principles of Environmental Chemistry

Prerequisite: "C-" grade or better in CHM 105 or CHM 160. An introduction to chemical processes occurring in the atmosphere, natural waters and soil. Sources of pollution, effects and remediation strategies are emphasized. 3(3-0) SE

CHM 300 Service Learning in Chemistry

Prerequisite: 30 hours, and concurrent registration in a chemistry course designated as a service learning offering. This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in chemistry to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; students should investigate possible placements, available through the Chemistry Department and the Citizenship and Service Learning Office, prior to registration. May be repeated. 1 F,S

CHM 302 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry

Prerequisite: "C-" grade or better in both CHM 170 and CHM 171. Fundamentals of chemical analysis and basic statistics; solution equilibria, fundamentals of spectrophotometric, chromatographic, and electrochemical methods. Laboratory includes both wet chemical and instrumental methods. Representative analyses are performed in laboratory. 5(3-4), F,S

CHM 342 Organic Chemistry I

Prerequisite: "C-" grade or better in both CHM 170 and CHM 171. Systematic coverage of reactions and properties of organic compounds. A grade of "C-" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 343, CHM 344 or CHM 352. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. Supplemental course fee. 5(4-3), F,S

CHM 343 Organic Chemistry II

Prerequisite: "C-" grade or better in CHM 342. Continuation of CHM 342. A grade of "C-" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 542. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. Supplemental course fee. 5(4-3) F,S

CHM 344 Organic Chemistry II

Prerequisite: "C-" grade or better in CHM 342. Continuation of the lecture part of CHM 342. (Identical to lecture part of CHM 343.) A grade of "C-" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 542. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. 3(3-0) F,S

CHM 352 Introduction to Biochemistry

Prerequisite: "C-" grade or better in either CHM 200 or CHM 342. Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 121 or BMS 110. Essentials of biochemistry; chemistry and metabolism of biologically important compounds. Does not apply to a chemistry major or minor if the student passes CHM 452. 3(3-0) F,S

CHM 353 Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory

Prerequisite: CHM 171 or CHM 200 or CHM 342; and CHM 352 or concurrent enrollment. Introduction to modern biochemical techniques including buffer preparation, chromatographic separations and spectrophotometric analysis of biomolecules. CHM 353 and 453 cannot both be applied toward a chemistry major or minor. Supplemental course fee. 2(0-4) F,S

CHM 375 Inorganic Chemistry

Prerequisite: "C-" grade or better in CHM 170. Atomic structure, chemical bonding, acid/base and reduction/oxidation concepts, reactivity of inorganic compounds, chemistry of main group elements, fundamentals of coordination theory. A grade of "C-" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 575. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. May be taught concurrently with CHM 674. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 375 and CHM 674. 3(3-0) F

CHM 376 Inorganic Preparation

Prerequisite: "C-" grades or better in CHM 171 and CHM 375. Synthesis of inorganic compounds and measurements of physical and chemical properties of selected inorganic compounds. 2(0-4) S

CHM 397 Cooperative Education in Chemistry

Prerequisite: acceptance into Cooperative Education Program and permission. A combination of supervised work experience in an industrial or governmental laboratory and academic training. May be repeated to a total of 6 semester hours. Variable content course. 2 F,S

CHM 398 Chemical Symposium

Prerequisite: 14 hours of chemistry. Recommended Prerequisite: take within the first 75 hours. Introduction to oral and written scientific communication, laboratory safety, ethics, scientific literature searching and software, and current trends in chemical research. Does not count toward a chemistry minor. 1(1-0) F,S

CHM 399 Undergraduate Investigations

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individual investigation of a chemical problem. May be repeated to a total of 5 hours. 1-3 F,S

CHM 435 Investigations in Chemistry for Teachers

Prerequisite: 15 hours of chemistry or permission. Techniques in performing science investigation with application to secondary and middle school science. May be taught concurrently with CHM 735. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 435 and CHM 735. 1(0-2) SO

CHM 452 Biochemistry I

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in CHM 343 or CHM 344. Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 121 or BMS 110. Structure and function of biomolecules: proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids and membranes. 3(3-0) F

CHM 453 Biochemistry Laboratory I

Prerequisite: CHM 452 or concurrent enrollment. A series of multidimensional biochemical experiments designed to explore the biochemical literature, scientific report writing, and the biochemical techniques used to isolate and study biomolecules. CHM 353 and 453 cannot both be applied toward a chemistry major or minor. Supplemental course fee. 2(0-4) F

CHM 460 Environmental Chemistry I

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in CHM 170; and "C-" or better in CHM 200 or CHM 342. Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 302. Chemistry of water and soil, water treatment, agricultural chemistry and related topics. May be taught concurrently with CHM 760. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 460 and CHM 760. 3(3-0) F

CHM 461 Environmental Chemistry: Air and Energy

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in CHM 201 or CHM 342. Recommended Prerequisite: some advanced coursework in chemistry, geosciences, biology, or related fields. Atmospheric chemistry; pollution issues related to power production and transportation; energy sources and fuels. May be taught concurrently with CHM 761. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 461 and CHM 761. 3(3-0) S

CHM 462 Environmental Chemistry Laboratory

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in CHM 302 and CHM 460. Techniques and procedures for environmental monitoring to test natural samples. Applications and limitations of wet chemical and instrumental methods such as atomic absorption, gas chromatography, absorption spectrophotometry. May be taught concurrently with CHM 762. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 462 and CHM 762. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 462 and CHM 463. 2(0-4) S

CHM 463 Environmental Analysis

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in CHM 302 and CHM 460. Techniques and procedures for environmental analysis of natural water samples with an emphasis on wet chemical methods. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 462 and CHM 463. Scheduled as first block class. 1(0-2) S

CHM 492 Program Assessment

Prerequisite: senior standing chemistry major; and permission of department head. Required assessment of undergraduate Comprehensive and Non-comprehensive Chemistry majors, who are required to enroll in this course during their final semester and complete a comprehensive assessment exam, as administered by the department. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. 0 F,S

CHM 498 Chemistry Careers

Prerequisite: CHM 398 and 60 hours. Writing scientific resumes and cover letters, discussion of chemistry careers, graduate school, job-hunting resources and professional ethics. Outside speakers from chemistry-related employers will be invited. Interaction with the Career Center will be required. 1(1-0) F,S

CHM 499 Advanced Undergraduate Research

Prerequisite: senior standing Chemistry major. Individual research problems in chemistry. A written report is required for this course. May be repeated to a total of 5 hours. 1-3 F,S

CHM 502 Techniques of Instrumental Analysis

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in CHM 200 or CHM 342; and "C-" or better in CHM 302. Recommended Prerequisite: PHY 124 or PHY 204. Applications of instrumental methods for the separation and analysis of materials; included are potentiometry, photometry and chromatography. May be taught concurrently with CHM 602. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 602 and CHM 502. 4(3-3) F

CHM 505 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry

Prerequisite: 20 hours of chemistry coursework; and "C-" or better in either MTH 287 or MTH 261. A one semester introduction to physical chemistry including the following topics: thermodynamics, solution chemistry, electrochemistry, kinetics, and atomic and molecular structure. Laboratory experiments will illustrate principles of physical chemistry and techniques of analysis. Does not apply to a Chemistry major or minor if the student passes CHM 506. May be taught concurrently with CHM 605. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 605 and CHM 505. 4(3-3) S

CHM 506 Physical Chemistry I

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in CHM 170; and MTH 280 or MTH 288 or concurrent enrollment in MTH 280 or MTH 288. Recommended Prerequisite: MTH 302; and PHY 124 or PHY 204. First semester of a two-semester series covering aspects of quantum mechanics, classical and statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetic theory of gases, and chemical kinetics. A grade of "C-" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 507. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. May be taught concurrently with CHM 606. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 606 and CHM 506. 3(3-0) F

CHM 507 Physical Chemistry II

Prerequisite: "C-" grade or better in CHM 506. Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 375. Second semester of a two-semester series that builds upon and completes the topics introduced in CHM 506. May be taught concurrently with CHM 607. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 607 and CHM 507. 3(3-0) S

CHM 508 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in CHM 302; and "C-" or better in CHM 506 or CHM 606 or concurrent enrollment in CHM 506 or CHM 606. Experiments in physical chemistry employing principles and techniques reflecting material presented in CHM 506. May be taught concurrently with CHM 608. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 608 and CHM 508. 2(0-4) F

CHM 509 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II

Prerequisite: CHM 507 or CHM 607 or concurrent enrollment; and CHM 508 or CHM 608. Experiments in physical chemistry employing principles and techniques reflecting material presented in CHM 507. May be taught concurrently with CHM 609. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 609 and CHM 509. 2(0-4) S

CHM 514 Polymer Chemistry

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in CHM 343 or CHM 344; and "C-" or better in CHM 505 or CHM 605 or CHM 506 or CHM 606. Morphology and chemical structure, polymer characterization, chemical structure and polymer properties, vinyl and non-vinyl polymers and mechanism of formation. Inorganic and partially inorganic polymers. May be taught concurrently with CHM 614. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 614 and CHM 514. 3(3-0) SE

CHM 542 Advanced Organic Chemistry

Prerequisite: "C-" grade or better in CHM 343 or CHM 344. Structure, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry and other topics of theoretical nature in organic and polymer chemistry. May be taught concurrently with CHM 642. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 542 and CHM 642. 3(3-0) F

CHM 552 Biochemistry II

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in CHM 452. Bioenergetics--Metabolism of biomolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides. Photosynthesis. Nitrogen metabolism. Mechanisms of hormone action. May be taught concurrently with CHM 652. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 552 and CHM 652. 3(3-0) S

CHM 553 Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory

Prerequisite: CHM 453; and CHM 552 or concurrent enrollment. Emphasis on modern techniques in the biochemistry laboratory; enzymology, protein purification and analysis; protein structure determination; isoelectric focusing; HPLC; trace techniques. Supplemental course fee. May be taught concurrently with CHM 653. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 553 and CHM 653. 2(0-4) D

CHM 575 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in CHM 375; and "C-" or better in CHM 507 or concurrent enrollment. Theories and techniques of modern inorganic chemistry; correlation of theories with inorganic compounds. May be taught concurrently with CHM 675. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 575 and CHM 675. 3(3-0) S

CHM 597 Special Topics in Chemistry

Prerequisite: 18 hours of chemistry. Selected topics of a theoretical or applied nature. May be repeated up to a total of 6 hours with differing topics. May be taught concurrently with CHM 697. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 697 and CHM 597. 1-3 D

CHM 602 Techniques of Instrumental Analysis

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in either CHM 200 or CHM 342; and "C-" or better in CHM 302. Recommended Prerequisite: PHY 124 or PHY 204. Applications of instrumental methods for the separation and analysis of materials; included are potentiometry, photometry and chromatography. Does not apply to a Chemistry major if the student passes CHM 702. May be taught concurrently with CHM 502. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 502 and CHM 602. 4(3-3) F

CHM 605 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry

Prerequisite: 20 hours of chemistry; and "C-" or better in either MTH 287 or MTH 261. A one semester introduction to physical chemistry including the following topics: thermodynamics, solution chemistry, electrochemistry, kinetics, and atomic and molecular structure. Laboratory experiments will illustrate principles of physical chemistry and techniques of analysis. Does not apply to a Chemistry major if the student passes CHM 606. May be taught concurrently with CHM 505. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 505 and CHM 605. 4(3-3) S

CHM 606 Physical Chemistry I

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in CHM 170; and MTH 280 or MTH 288 or concurrent enrollment in MTH 280 or MTH 288. Recommended Prerequisite: MTH 302; and PHY 124 or PHY 204. First semester of a two-semester series covering aspects of quantum mechanics, classical and statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetic theory of gases, and chemical kinetics. A grade of "C-" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 607. May be taught concurrently with CHM 506. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 606 and CHM 506. 3(3-0) F

CHM 607 Physical Chemistry II

Prerequisite: "C-" grade or better in CHM 506 or 606. Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 375. Second semester of a two-semester series that builds upon and completes the topics introduced in CHM 606. May be taught concurrently with CHM 507. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 607 and CHM 507. 3(3-0) S

CHM 608 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in CHM 302; and "C-" or better in CHM 506 or CHM 606 or concurrent enrollment in CHM 506 or CHM 606. Experiments in physical chemistry employing principles and techniques reflecting material presented in CHM 506 or 606. May be taught concurrently with CHM 508. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 608 and CHM 508. 2(0-4) F

CHM 609 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II

Prerequisite: CHM 507 or CHM 607 or concurrent enrollment; and CHM 508 or CHM 608. Experiments in physical chemistry employing principles and techniques reflecting material presented in CHM 507 or 607. May be taught concurrently with CHM 509. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 609 and CHM 509. 2(0-4) S

CHM 614 Polymer Chemistry

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in CHM 343 or CHM 344; and CHM 505 or CHM 605 or CHM 506 or CHM 606. Morphology and chemical structure, polymer characterization, chemical structure and polymer properties, vinyl and non-vinyl polymers and mechanism of formation. Inorganic and partially inorganic polymers. May be taught concurrently with CHM 514. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 514 and CHM 614. 3(3-0) SE

CHM 642 Advanced Organic Chemistry

Prerequisite: "C-" grade or better in CHM 343 or CHM 344. Structure, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry and other topics of theoretical nature in organic and polymer chemistry. May be taught concurrently with CHM 542. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 542 and CHM 642. 3(3-0) F

CHM 652 Biochemistry II

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in CHM 452. Bioenergetics--Metabolism of biomolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides. Photosynthesis. Nitrogen metabolism. Mechanisms of hormone action. May be taught concurrently with CHM 552. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 552 and CHM 652. 3(3-0) S

CHM 653 Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory

Prerequisite: CHM 453; and CHM 552 or CHM 652 concurrent enrollment in CHM 552 or CHM 652. Emphasis on modern techniques in the biochemistry laboratory; enzymology, protein purification and analysis; protein structure determination; isoelectric focusing; HPLC; trace techniques. Supplemental course fee. May be taught concurrently with CHM 553. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 553 and CHM 653. 2(0-4) D

CHM 675 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in CHM 375; and CHM 507 or CHM 607 or concurrent enrollment in CHM 507 or CHM 607. Theories and techniques of modern inorganic chemistry; correlation of theories with inorganic compounds. May be taught concurrently with CHM 575. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 575 and CHM 675. 3(3-0) S

CHM 697 Special Topics in Chemistry

Prerequisite: 18 hours of chemistry. Selected topics of a theoretical or applied nature. May be repeated up to a total of 6 hours with differing topics. May be taught concurrently with CHM 597. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 597 and CHM 697. 1-3 D

CHM 700 Chemistry Colloquium

A series of oral presentations on new developments in chemistry. Presentations to be made by faculty members, students, and guest speakers from industry and academe. One of the requirements of this course is an oral presentation. May be repeated, but not more than 2 hours may be counted toward the 32-hour requirement for the MS in Chemistry degree. 1(1-0) F,S

CHM 701 Chemistry Seminar

Attendance at oral presentations on new developments in chemistry. Presentations may include those made by departmental faculty members, departmental graduate students, guest speakers from industry and academe and ACS tour speakers. All graduate students not enrolled in CHM 700 must be enrolled in CHM 701. Hours earned will not count toward the 32-hour requirement for the MS in Chemistry degree. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. 1(1-0) F,S

CHM 702 Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry

Prerequisite: CHM 602. An advanced topic in analytical chemistry will be addressed via faculty lectures and student projects. Examples of proposed topics include: electroanalytical methods, nanotechnology, forensic chemistry and data acquisition methods. Variable content course. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours with differing topics. 3(3-0) D

CHM 710 Special Topics in Chemical Education

Prerequisite: coursework sufficient to meet Missouri certification standards in chemistry for secondary teaching or permission. A single topic of current interest in the teaching of chemistry will be considered. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours provided the topics are different. 1-3 D

CHM 720 Topics in Theoretical Chemistry

Prerequisite: coursework sufficient to meet Missouri certification standards in chemistry for secondary teaching or permission. Nature of matter including atomic structure, chemical bonding and spectroscopy. 3(3-0) D

CHM 735 Investigation in Chemistry for Teachers

Prerequisite: coursework sufficient to meet Missouri certification standards for secondary/middle school science teaching. Techniques in performing science investigation with application to secondary and middle school science. May be taught concurrently with CHM 435. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 435 and CHM 735. 3(1-4) S

CHM 740 Seminar

Extensive paper on selected topics to be read before staff seminars. May be repeated to total 4 hours. 2(2-0) D

CHM 742 Physical Organic Chemistry

Prerequisite: CHM 642. An in-depth study of the experimental techniques and physical principles used for the determination of organic reaction mechanisms. 3(3-0) D

CHM 752 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry

Prerequisite: CHM 652. An advanced topic in biochemistry will be addressed via faculty lectures and student projects. Examples of proposed topics include: carbohydrates, the cell surface, and physical biochemistry. Variable content course. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours with differing topics. 3(3-0) SO

CHM 760 Chemistry of Environmental Systems I

Chemistry of water and soil, water treatment, agricultural chemistry, and related topics. May be taught concurrently with CHM 460. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 460 and CHM 760. 3(3-0) F

CHM 761 Chemistry of Environmental Systems II

Prerequisite: CHM 760. Recommended Prerequisite: some advanced coursework in chemistry, geosciences, biology, or related fields. Atmospheric chemistry; pollution issues related to power production and transportation; energy sources and fuels. May be taught concurrently with CHM 461. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 761 and CHM 461. 3(3-0) S

CHM 762 Chemistry of Environmental Systems Laboratory

Prerequisite: CHM 760 or concurrent enrollment. Techniques and procedures for environmental monitoring to test natural samples. Applications and limitations of wet chemical and instrumental methods such as atomic absorption, gas chromatography, and absorption spectrophotometry. May be taught concurrently with CHM 462. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 462 and CHM 762. 2(0-4) S

CHM 770 Chemical Kinetics

Prerequisite: CHM 606. Fundamental concepts of chemical kinetics and dynamics, from both macroscopic and molecular level perspectives. An emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of gas, liquid, surface and catalyst reaction kinetics and mechanisms. 3(3-0) FO

CHM 771 Chemical Bonding

Prerequisite: CHM 607. Quantum mechanics; atomic and molecular structure; computational procedures. Independent study project required. 3(3-0) FE

CHM 775 Organometallic Chemistry

Prerequisite: CHM 675. An in-depth examination of the structure, properties, and reactions of molecules containing one or more metal atoms bonded to organic fragments. 3(3-0) FE

CHM 790 Advanced Topics in Chemistry

Detailed treatment of various advanced topics in chemistry. Topics may include: water analysis, physical chemistry of macromolecules, chemistry of natural products, surface chemistry, and forensic chemistry. Variable content course. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours with differing topics. 1-3 D

CHM 796 Science Internship

Completion of an internship project (80 hrs/credit hour) at a discipline-related business, nonprofit organization, or government agency, approved and supervised by both the departmental and internship advisors. Includes a formal report in the appropriate professional format, and an oral presentation at an approved venue. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. No more than 6 hours may count toward a masters degree. 1-6 F,S,Su

CHM 798 Research

Supervised research in special chemistry areas. May be repeated, but not more than 6 hours of CHM 798 may be counted toward the 32-hour requirement for the MS degree. 1-4 F,S

CHM 799 Thesis

Independent research and study connected with preparation of thesis. Not more than 6 hours of CHM 799 may be counted toward the 32-hour requirement for the MS degree. 1-6 D