Chemistry (Non-Comprehensive)

1. General Education (see General Education section of catalog)

2. Major Requirements

   1. CHM 160(4)*, 170(3), 175(2), 310(5), 311(5), 330(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

   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 350(3), 376(2), 399 or 499 (2-3), 425(3), 509(2)

      2. For students with a strong interest in environmental chemistry: CHM 425(3), 426(3), 427(2)

      3. For students with a strong interest in biochemistry or premedicine: CHM 450(3), 451(2), 550(3), 551(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

4. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog)
   *Will also count toward General Education Requirements

Chemistry (Comprehensive)

1. General Education (see General Education section of catalog)

2. Major Requirements

   1. CHM 160(4)*, 170(3), 175(2), 310(5), 311(5), 330(5), 375(3), 398(1), 450(3), 498(1), 506(3), 507(3), 508(2), 525(3), 531(4)

   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), 451(2), 550(3), 551(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), 545(3), 570(3) or 550(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 545(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 “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog).

Chemistry Education

1. General Education (See General Education 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 310(5) and CHM 311(5), or CHM 310(5) and CHM 312(3); CHM 330(5), 350(3), 425(3), 435(2), 505(4)
      Note: Students seeking American Chemical Society certification must take either CHM 310 and 311, or CHM 310 and 312.

   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 428(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 “Academic Programs and 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 310(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 5(4-2), F,S

Prerequisite: eligibility for MTH 103 or higher. 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.

CHM 106 Fundamentals of Chemistry 4(4-0), F,S

Prerequisite: eligibility for MTH 103 or higher. 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.

CHM 107 Chemistry for the Citizen 4(3-2), F,S

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.

CHM 160 General Chemistry I 4(4-0), F,S

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.

CHM 170 General Chemistry II 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: "C" grade or better in CHM 160 or permission. 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 310, 350 or 506. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass.

CHM 175 General Chemistry Laboratory 2(0-4), F,S

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 310 or 330. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass.

CHM 197 (101) Chemical Topics 1-3, F,S

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.

CHM 200 Essentials of Organic Chemistry 5(4-3), F,S

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 310. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 350. 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.

CHM 201 Essentials of Organic Chemistry 3(3-0), F,S

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 310.

CHM 225 Principles of Environmental Chemistry 3(3-0), SE

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.

CHM 240 Glass Working 1(0-2), D

Prerequisite: CHM 170. Instruction and practice in glass-working techniques needed to make simple apparatus.

CHM 300 Service Learning in Chemistry 1, F,S

Prerequisite: 30 hours and permission, 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.

CHM 310 Organic Chemistry I 5(4-3), F,S

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 311, CHM 312 or CHM 350. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. Supplemental course fee.

CHM 311 Organic Chemistry II 5(4-3), F,S

Prerequisite: "C" grade or better in CHM 310 or permission. Continuation of CHM 310. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 545. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. Supplemental course fee.

CHM 312 Organic Chemistry II 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: "C" grade or better in CHM 310 or permission. Continuation of the lecture part of CHM 310. (Identical to lecture part of CHM 311.) A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 545. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass.

CHM 330 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 5(3-4), F,S

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.

CHM 350 Introduction to Biochemistry 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: "C" grade or better in either CHM 200 or CHM 310.Recommended: 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 450.

CHM 351 Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory 2(0-4), F,S

Prerequisite: CHM 350 or concurrent registration in CHM 350. Introduction to modern biochemical techniques including buffer preparation, chromatographic separations and spectrophotometric analysis of biomolecules. CHM 351 and 451 cannot both be applied toward a chemistry major or minor. Supplemental course fee.

CHM 375 Inorganic Chemistry 3(3-0), F

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 525. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. May be taught concurrently with CHM 515. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 375 and CHM 515.

CHM 376 (526) Inorganic Preparation 2(0-4), S

Prerequisite: "C" grade or better in CHM 375. Synthesis of inorganic compounds and measurements of physical and chemical properties of selected inorganic compounds.

CHM 397 (380) Cooperative Education in Chemistry 2, F,S

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.

CHM 398 (395) Chemical Symposium 1(1-0), F,S

Prerequisite: 18 hours of chemistry. Strongly encouraged to take during second semester sophomore year or first semester junior year. 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.

CHM 399 Undergraduate Investigations 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individual investigation of a chemical problem. May be repeated to a total of 5 hours.

CHM 425 Environmental Chemistry I 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM 170 and "C" or better in CHM 200 or 311 and "C" or better in CHM 330; or permission from the department head. Chemistry of pollution. Sources, effects, detection and abatement of pollutants in air, water and soil. May be taught concurrently with CHM 615. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 425 and CHM 615.

CHM 426 Environmental Chemistry II 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM 425. Continuation of CHM 425. May be taught concurrently with CHM 616. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 426 and CHM 616.

CHM 427 Environmental Chemistry Laboratory 2(0-4), S

Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM 425. 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 617. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 427 and CHM 617 or both CHM 427 and CHM 428.

CHM 428 Environmental Analysis 1(0-2), S

Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM 425. Techniques and procedures for environmental analysis of natural water samples with an emphasis on wet chemical methods. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 427 and CHM 428. Scheduled as First Block class.

CHM 435 (305) Investigations in Chemistry for Teachers 2(1-3), S

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 635. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 435 and CHM 635.

CHM 450 Biochemistry I 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: "C" or better in either CHM 311 or CHM 312. Recommended: BIO 121 or BMS 110. Structure and function of biomolecules: proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids and membranes.

CHM 451 Biochemistry Laboratory I 2(0-4), F

Prerequisite: CHM 450 or concurrent registration. 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 351 and 451 cannot both be applied toward a chemistry major or minor. Supplemental course fee.

CHM 498 (495) Chemistry Careers 1(1-0), F,S

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.

CHM 499 Advanced Undergraduate Research 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: CHM 506 and CHM 508 and permission of instructor. Individual research problems in chemistry. A written report is required for this course. May be repeated to a total of 5 hours.

CHM 502 Techniques of Instrumental Analysis 4(3-3), F

Prerequisite: "C" or better in either CHM 200 or CHM 310 and; "C" or better in CHM 330. Recommended: 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 531.

CHM 505 (480) Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry 4(3-3), S

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.

CHM 506 Physical Chemistry I 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM 170; MTH 280 or MTH 288 (or concurrent enrollment in MTH 280 or MTH 288). Recommended: 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.

CHM 507 Physical Chemistry II 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: "C" grade or better in CHM 506. Recommended: CHM 375. Continuation of CHM 506. Kinetics, quantum theory and spectroscopy.

CHM 508 Beginning Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2(0-4), F

Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM 330; "C" or better in CHM 506 (or concurrent enrollment in CHM 506). Experiments in physical chemistry employing basic principles and experimental techniques.

CHM 509 Intermediate Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2(0-4), S

Prerequisite: CHM 507 or concurrent registration. Intermediate experiments in physical chemistry combining basic principles.

CHM 514 Polymer Chemistry 3(3-0), SE

Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM 311 or CHM 312 and; either CHM 505 or CHM 506; or permission from department head. 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.

CHM 515 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: admission to a graduate program. 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 525. CHM 375 may be taught concurrently with CHM 515. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 375 and CHM 515.

CHM 525 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM 375; CHM 507 (or concurrent enrollment in CHM 507). Theories and techniques of modern inorganic chemistry; correlation of theories with inorganic compounds.

CHM 531 Advanced Analytical Methods 4(3-3), F

Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM 330 and CHM 507. 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.

CHM 545 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: "C" grade or better in CHM 311 or 312 and 505 or 506, or permission. Structure, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry and other topics of theoretical nature in organic and polymer chemistry.

CHM 550 Biochemistry II 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM 450 and; either CHM 505 or CHM 506; or permission from department head. Bioenergetics—Metabolism of biomolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides. Photosynthesis. Nitrogen metabolism. Mechanisms of hormone action.

CHM 551 Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory 2(0-4), D

Prerequisite: CHM 550 (or concurrent enrollment in CHM 550). Emphasis on modern techniques in the biochemistry laboratory; enzymology, protein purification and analysis; protein structure determination; isoelectric focusing; HPLC; trace techniques. Supplemental course fee.

CHM 570 Chemical Bonding 3(3-0), FE

Prerequisite: CHM 507 or permission from department head. Quantum mechanics; atomic and molecular structure; computational procedures. Independent study project required.

CHM 597 (501) Special Topics in Chemistry 1-3, D

Prerequisite: 18 hours of chemistry or instructor permission. Selected topics of a theoretical or applied nature. May be repeated up to a total of 6 hours with differing topics.

CHM 600 Chemistry Colloquium 1(1-0), F,S

Prerequisite: admission to MS in Chemistry program or permission from department head. 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 of CHM 600 may be counted toward the 32-hour requirement for the MS degree.

CHM 601 Chemistry Seminar 1(1-0), F,S

Prerequisite: admission to MS in Chemistry program or permission from department head. 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 600 must be enrolled in CHM 601. Hours earned will not count toward the 32 required for the MS Chemistry degree. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

CHM 610 Special Topics in Chemical Education 1-3, D

Prerequisite: college work 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.

CHM 615 Chemistry of Environmental Systems I 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: permission of instructor or department head. Chemistry of pollution. Sources, effects, detection and abatement of pollutants in air, water, and soil. CHM 615 may be taught concurrently with CHM 425. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 615 and CHM 425.

CHM 616 Chemistry of Environmental Systems II 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: CHM 615 and permission of instructor or department head. Chemistry of pollution. Sources, effects, detection and abatement of pollutants in air, water and soil. CHM 426 may be taught concurrently with CHM 616. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 426 and CHM 616.

CHM 617 Chemistry of Environmental Systems Laboratory 2(0-4), S

Prerequisite: CHM 615. 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. CHM 427 may be taught concurrently with CHM 617. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 427 and CHM 617.

CHM 620 Topics in Theoretical Chemistry I 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: college work sufficient to meet Missouri certification standards in chemistry for secondary teaching or permission. Nature of matter including atomic structure, chemical bonding and spectroscopy.

CHM 625 Organometallic Chemistry 3(3-0), FE

Prerequisite: CHM 525. An in-depth examination of the structure, properties, and reactions of molecules containing one or more metal atoms bonded to organic fragments.

CHM 631 Advanced Techniques in Chemical Analysis 3(3-0), SO

Prerequisite: CHM 531 or permission. Advanced topics in modern instrumental analysis, instrumentation, and methods, including data acquisition methods, data manipulation and analysis, and electronics.

CHM 635 Investigation in Chemistry for Teachers 3(1-4), S

Prerequisite: college work sufficient to meet Missouri certification standards for secondary/middle school science teaching or permission. Techniques in performing science investigation with application to secondary and middle school science. CHM 435 may be taught concurrently with CHM 635. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 435 and CHM 635.

CHM 640 Seminar 2(2-0), D

Prerequisite: permission of department head. Extensive paper on selected topics to be read before staff seminars. May be repeated to total 4 hours. Satisfies requirements for Option II.

CHM 645 Physical Organic Chemistry 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: CHM 545. An in-depth study of the experimental techniques and physical principles used for the determination of organic reaction mechanisms.

CHM 650 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry 3(3-0), SO

Prerequisite: CHM 550. 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. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours with differing topics. Variable Content Course.

CHM 670 Chemical Kinetics 3(3-0), FO

Prerequisite: CHM 507. 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.

CHM 690 Advanced Topics in Chemistry 1-3, D

Prerequisite: recommendation of student's advisory committee. 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. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours with differing topics. Variable Content Course. Approved recurring course topic: Radiation and the Environment. 3(3-0) SE.Students will examine radioactivity in the environment in terms of its nature and causes, its impact on the biosphere, techniques for detecting its presence and measuring levels of contamination, ways of coping with its effects while capitalizing on its benefits, and possible methods for ameliorating some of the problems it creates.

CHM 698 Research 1-4, F,S

Prerequisite: admission to MS in Chemistry program or permission from department head. Supervised research in special chemistry areas. May be repeated, but not more than 6 hours of CHM 698 may be counted toward the 32-hour requirement for the MS degree.

CHM 699 Thesis 1-6, D

Prerequisite: admission to MS in Chemistry program or permission from department head. Independent research and study connected with preparation of thesis. Not more than 6 hours of CHM 699 may be counted toward the 32-hour requirement for the MS degree.