Chemistry (Non-Comprehensive)

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

2. Major Requirements

   1. CHM 160(4)*, 170(3), 175(2), 302(5), 342(5), 343(5), 375(3), 398(1); 505(4) or 506(3) and CHM 507(3) and 508(2); 498(1), 502(4); and one hour from CHM 397, 399 or 499
      *Will also count toward General Education Requirements

   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)

3. Minor Required (or second major)

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

Chemistry (Comprehensive)

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

2. Major Requirements

   1. CHM 160(4)*, 170(3), 175(2), 302(5), 342(5), 343(5), 375(3), 398(1), 452(3), 498(1), 506(3), 507(3), 508(2), 533(4), 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

1. 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) 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), 170(3), 175(2); CHM 200(5), or CHM 342(5) and CHM 343(5), or CHM 342(5) and CHM 344(3); CHM 302(5), 352(3), 460(3), 435(2), 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): SCI 214(2), 314(3), 414(3), 493(6), 494(6); and the Professional Education Required Core and Competencies (see Teacher Certification, Teacher Education Program and Secondary Education Requirements section of catalog). 

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

5. 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.

Chemistry

1. CHM 160(4), 170(3), 175(2); CHM 200(5) or 201(3) and an organic laboratory course, or CHM 342(5).
2. Select electives numbered 200 or above to total 20 hours. The minor must include a minimum of 5 hours of course work numbered 300 or above.

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. 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. 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. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 170 or CHM 200. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. 4(4-0) 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 175 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 175 General Chemistry Laboratory

Prerequisite: CHM 170 or concurrent enrollment. An introduction to laboratory chemistry, including synthesis, physical studies, 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. 2(0-4) 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. 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 either CHM 105 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 but no more than 2 hours of service learning may count toward graduation. 1 F,S

CHM 302 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry

Prerequisite: "C" grade or better in CHM 170 and CHM 175. 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 175. 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 175 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 175 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; and major in BSED Chemistry or Teacher Certification student. 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. 2(1-3) S

CHM 452 Biochemistry I

Prerequisite: "C" or better in either 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 343. Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 302. Chemistry of pollution. Sources, effects, detection and abatement of pollutants in air, water and soil. 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 II

Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM 302 and CHM 460. Continuation of CHM 460. 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 498 Chemistry Careers

Prerequisite: senior status chemistry major and permission of department head. Taken during second semester senior year. Successful completion of the chemistry assessment test will be required. Writing scientific resumés 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 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 or minor if the student passes CHM 533. 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: PHY 124 or PHY 204. Chemical thermodynamics; kinetic theory of gases. 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: CHM 375. Continuation of CHM 506. Kinetics, quantum theory and spectroscopy. 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, i.e. thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. 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, i.e. quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. 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 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 533 Advanced Analytical Methods

Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM 302. Principles and techniques of modern instrumental methods used in chemical analysis, with emphasis on the fundamental physical and chemical theories and principles. Topics covered include atomic and molecular spectroscopy, electrochemistry, mass spectrometry, and separations. May be taught concurrently with CHM 633. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 533 and CHM 633. 4(3-3), F

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 553. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 553 and CHM 653. 2(0-4), D

CHM 574 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry

Structure of atoms, introduction to bonding, symmetry in chemistry, inorganic spectroscopy, and descriptive inorganic chemistry. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 575. CHM 375 may be taught concurrently with CHM 574. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 375 and CHM 574. May be taught concurrently with CHM 674. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 574 and CHM 674. 3(3-0), F

CHM 575 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM 375; and 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: PHY 124 or PHY 204. Chemical thermodynamics; kinetic theory of gases. 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 506 and CHM 606. 3(3-0), F

CHM 607 Physical Chemistry II

Prerequisite: "C" grade or better in CHM 506 or CHM 606. Continuation of CHM 606. Kinetics, quantum theory and spectroscopy. May be taught concurrently with CHM 507. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 507 and CHM 607. 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, i.e. thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. May be taught concurrently with CHM 508. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 508 and CHM 608. 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, i.e. quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. May be taught concurrently with CHM 509. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 509 and CHM 609. 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 633 Advanced Analytical Methods

Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM 302. Principles and techniques of modern instrumental methods used in chemical analysis, with emphasis on the fundamental physical and chemical theories and principles. Topics covered include atomic and molecular spectroscopy, electrochemistry, mass spectrometry, and separations. May be taught concurrently with CHM 533. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 533 and CHM 633. 4(3-3), F

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 674 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry

Structure of atoms, introduction to bonding, symmetry in chemistry, inorganic spectroscopy, and descriptive inorganic chemistry. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 675. May be taught concurrently with CHM 375. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 375 and CHM 674. May be taught concurrently with CHM 574. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 574 and CHM 674. 3(3-0), F

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 Techniques in Chemical Analysis

Prerequisite CHM 602 or CHM 633. Advanced topics in modern instrumental analysis, instrumentation, and methods, including data acquisition methods, data manipulation and analysis, and electronics. 3(3-0), SO

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 pollution. Sources, effects, detection and abatement of pollutants in air, water, and soil. 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. Chemistry of pollution. Sources, effects, detection and abatement of pollutants in air, water and soil. May be taught concurrently with CHM 461. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 461 and CHM 761. 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 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