2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Chemistry
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The chemistry programs are designed to meet a variety of needs. The BA program will meet the needs of those students desiring to enter a professional school, such as medical, dental, pharmacy, optometry, chiropractic, or other, and those students desiring to dual major with a broad liberal education but with sufficient chemistry to continue in the chemical field. The BS programs allow for the training as prescribed by the American Chemical Society for a beginning chemical or biochemistry career in either industry, government, or preparation for graduate or professional school.
An environmental track in the chemistry program is also available for students and is accredited by the American Chemical Society.
A 3+4 Pre-optometry program with the SUNY, College of Optometry is available where, after completion, students receive a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Oswego and a Doctorate in Optometry from SUNY, College of Optometry.
Geochemistry Major
The Department of Chemistry cosponsors a program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Geochemistry.
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Honor Requirements for Major
Chemistry
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CHE 101 - Survey of Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
A one-semester course introducing the fundamental principles of chemistry and their applications to the chemical behavior of matter. Topics include classical and modern atomic theory, nature of the chemical bond, molecular shapes, chemical reactivity, introductory organic chemistry and nuclear energy.
CHE 101 Laboratory: Laboratory experiments to supplement the study of topics lised under CHE 101. Should be taken at the same time as CHE 101 lecture or after the lecture has been completed.<br>Note:
Note: Previous knowledge of chemistry is not required. An optional 2 hour per week laboratory is available for this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3 -
CHE 101 LAB - Survey of Chemistry Laboratory
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Laboratory to accompany Chemistry 101. Students may enroll in CHE 101 without taking CHE 101 LAB.
Note: Breakage deposit.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 -
CHE 110 - Freshman Chemistry Seminar
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
This orientation course introduces students to our chemistry programs, chemistry faculty, and university services. Topics will include research opportunities, advising, getting to know our faculty, career planning, and searching scientific literature. Students will be graded on writing assignments, presentations, and participation.<br>Note: Registration is restricted to new first year students.
Co-requisite: CHE 111
Offered: Fall
Credit: 1 -
CHE 111 - General Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
The first course in a two-semester course in chemistry that presents fundamentals of atomic theory and molecular structure, chemical bonding, and the chemical and physical behavior of matter.
Note: For science majors. Breakage deposit.
Prerequisite: High school chemistry.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 4 -
CHE 113 - Laboratory (for CHE 111)
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Laboratory for Chemistry 111.
Note: Course meets once a week for 3 hours.
Co-requisite: CHE 111
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 0 -
CHE 120 - Applied Math for General Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
A one semester course on the mathematics required to solve problems in general chemistry. Topics relevant to CHE 101, 111, and 212 are addressed, including scientific notation, unit conversions, rounding in scientific calculations, solving algebraic equations, quadratic equations, common logarithms, infinite series, natural logarithms, exponentials, trigonometry, standard deviation, and linear regression. The math is presented in the context of the chemistry problems it is used to solve.
Note: Student should register for either MAT 104 or MAT 120 concurrently or have instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 2 -
CHE 209 - Chemistry and Public Concern
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
A study of chemistry and its interactions with society. Course will provide non-science majors with a course relating chemistry with current and future social and humanistic problems facing mankind. Content will include such topics as: over-the-counter, prescription and illegal drugs; energy; food; pesticides; detergents; chemical contraceptives and environmental concerns.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit: 3 -
CHE 212 - General Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
The second course in a two-semester course in chemistry that presents fundamentals of atomic theory and molecular structure, chemical bonding, and the chemical and physical behavior of matter.
Note: For science majors. Breakage deposit.
Prerequisite: CHE 111.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 4 -
CHE 214 - General Chemistry II Lab
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
This is the laboratory for CHE 212 lecture.
Note: One 3 hour lab per week.
Co-requisite: CHE 212
Offered: Fall, Spring.
Credit: 0 -
CHE 230 - Introductory Organic Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Broad introduction to the general field of organic chemistry.
Note: Not open to students specializing in chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHE 101 OR 111.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3 -
CHE 230 LAB - Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Laboratory to accompany CHE 230. Students may enroll in CHE 230 without taking CHE 230 LAB.
Note: Breakage deposit.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 1 -
CHE 300 - Environmental Science
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
This course focuses on case studies in environmental issues affecting cultures around the world. Emphasis will be on the scientific knowledge necessary to understand the surrounding environment and on the application of this knowledge to current world problems.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit: 3 -
CHE 301 - Chemical Safety
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
CHE 301 covers safety measures for prudent professional practice in a chemistry laboratory. This course seeks to provide a basis for professionals working in the sciences to develop safe working habits when working with chemicals. Topics include the use of personal protective equipment, material safety data sheets, labeling, safe storage and handling of chemicals, fire safety, compressed gases, and emergency response.
Prerequisite: CHE 212.
Offered: Spring
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CHE 305 - Criminalistic Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
This course is an introduction to various scientific techniques used in obtaining and analyzing criminal evidence. Topics will include: chemical analysis, arson, toxicology, fibers, explosives and fingerprints.
Note: This course may not be used to satisfy Chemistry major elective requirements.
Prerequisite: CHE 101 OR 111 and six credit hours of social sciences.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3 -
CHE 322 - Analytical Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Quantitative analysis by gravimetric, volumetric and selected instrumental methods.
Note: Breakage deposit.
Prerequisite: CHE 212.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 4 -
CHE 331 - Organic Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
The first course in a two-semester study of organic chemistry involving a thorough integration of fact and theory and emphasizing the relationships between structures, properties, and reactions of organic compounds. Credit: lecture 3, laboratory 1
Note: Breakage deposit.
Prerequisite: CHE 212.
Offered: Fall
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CHE 332 - Organic Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
The second of a two-semester study of organic chemistry involving a thorough integration of fact and theory and emphasizing the relationships between structures, properties, and reactions of organic compounds. Credit: lecture 3, laboratory 1
Note: Breakage deposit.
Prerequisite: CHE 331.
Offered: Spring
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CHE 341 - Physical Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
One semester course for chemistry majors. Topics include gas laws, kinetic theory of gases, laws of thermodynamics and their application to chemical systems.
Prerequisite: CHE 212, MAT 220, and PHY 111 or PHY 112, OR instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3 -
CHE 341 LAB - Physical Chemistry Laboratory
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Laboratory to accompany CHE 341.
Note: Breakage deposit.
Co-requisite: 341 Lecture
Offered: Fall
Credit: 1 -
CHE 342 - Physical Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Study of chemical reaction rates, quantum chemistry, spectroscopy and molecular structure.
Prerequisite: CHE 212, MAT 220, and either PHY 212 OR 213.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3 -
CHE 342 LAB - Physical Chemistry Laboratory
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Laboratory to accompany CHE 342.
Note: Breakage deposit.
Prerequisite: CHE 341
Co-requisite: CHE 342 Lecture
Offered: Spring
Credit: 1 -
CHE 343 - Comprehensive Physical Chemistry Laboratory
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
This is a one semester course which includes laboratory experiments from all three areas of physical chemistry.
Note: One 4 hour lab per week.
Prerequisite: CHE 322 and either CHE 341 or CHE 342
Offered: Fall
Credit: 1 -
CHE 360 - Introductory Biochemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Broad introduction to the general field of biochemistry.
Prerequisite: CHE 230 or CHE 331.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3 -
CHE 360 LAB - Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Laboratory to accompany CHE 360.
Note: Breakage deposit. Students may enroll in CHE 360 without taking CHE 360 LAB.
Prerequisite: CHE 230
Offered: Spring
Credit: 1 -
CHE 397 - Research in Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Development of a better understanding of the significance of research in chemistry through the study of a research problem. Three hours of laboratory, conference, and library research per week for each hour of credit. The student wishing to engage in research for credit should arrange with a member of the faculty to sponsor and supervise such work.
Note: Variable credit 1 to 6, may be repeated for credit for a total of six credit hours. Open to seniors.
Prerequisite: CHE 111.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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CHE 399 - Independent Study
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Selection and pursuit of a problem, under advisement of the chemistry staff, that will challenge the student’s ability and potential to perform an independent investigation.
Note: Variable credit 1 to 6, repeatable for a total of 6 credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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CHE 401 - Special Topics in Advanced Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
A study of selected areas of chemistry which is of interest to science majors.
Note: Repetitive credit is allowed provided the topics covered are different. Variable credit 1 to 4, repeatable for a total of 21 credits.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing; additional prerequisites determined by subject matter.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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CHE 405 - Forensic Science
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
This course is an in-depth study of the methods and techniques used in the analysis and interpretation of physical evidence in the crime lab. The analysis of blood stains, drugs, fibers, glass and paint by classical wet chemical and instrumental methods will be examined.
Note: The course will consist of 3 cr combinations of lecture, laboratory and seminar. Breakage deposit required. This course may not be used to satisfy chemistry major elective requirements.
Prerequisite: CHE 305 and one credit of chemistry lab.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3 -
CHE 425 - Instrumental Analysis
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Theory and application of instrumental methods of analysis. Includes various electrometric, magnetic, spectrophotometric and chromatographic instruments along with simple electronic circuits. (Two lectures, two three-hour laboratories per week.)
Note: Breakage deposit.
Prerequisite: CHE 322 and 341 or 344.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 4 -
CHE 433 - Organic Synthesis
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Advanced discussion in modern developments in organic synthesis.
Prerequisite: CHE 332
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3 -
CHE 434 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Open-ended project based course designed to develop the student’s creativity and independence and to teach wide varity of modern organic chemistry concepts, advanced experimental techniques, and instrumentation.
Note: Breakage deposit.
Prerequisite: CHE 332
Offered: Spring
Credit: 1 -
CHE 436 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Intensive study of organic chemistry with emphasis on the scope and limitations of reactions, mechanisms and recent developments.
Prerequisite: CHE 332.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3 -
CHE 440 - Organic Spectroscopy
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
The determination of the structures of organic compounds utilizing infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet and mass spectrometry.
Prerequisite: CHE 332.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3 -
CHE 445 - Computational Methods in Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
An introduction to the numerical and statistical methods used to solve complex chemical problems in kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: CHE 342
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3 -
CHE 448 - Chemical Application of Group Theory
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
An introduction to the use of the concept of aynnetry and the basic principles of group theory to help solve problems in a quantum chemistry, vibrational and electronic spectroscopy, and optical activity of complexions and molecules.
Prerequisite: CHE 332.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3 -
CHE 451 - Inorganic Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
An introduction to the theories, applications and descriptive chemistry of inorganic compounds.
Prerequisite: CHE 341 OR 344.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3 -
CHE 451 LAB - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Laboratory to accompany CHE 451.
Note: One three-hour laboratory per week.
Co-requisite: CHE 451 Lecture
Offered: Fall
Credit: 1 -
CHE 455 - Medicinal Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Designed for students who are interested in learning about drug discovery, drug design, and molecular mechanisms by which drugs act. Topics include drug targets, pharmacokinetics, drug discovery, design, and development, and the chemistry of selected clinically important drugs.
Prerequisite: CHE 332 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3 -
CHE 458 - Crystallography
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
A course in the methods of crystal structure determination, including hands-on experiences. The course will include theory and practical experiences.
Prerequisite: CHE 212.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3 -
CHE 461 - Biochemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
The first of a two-semester course in biochemistry involving a detailed study of the chemical composition of biological substances and the chemical changes that occur within these substances. (Three lectures per week, per semester.)
Prerequisite: CHE 332 or 360, or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3 -
CHE 461 LAB - Biochemistry Laboratory
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Laboratory to accompany CHE 461.
Note: Breakage deposit.
Co-requisite: CHE 461 Lecture
Offered: Fall
Credit: 1 -
CHE 462 - Biochemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
The second of a two-semester course in biochemistry, involving a detailed study of the chemical composition of biological substances and the chemical changes that occur within these substances.
Prerequisite: CHE 461.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3 -
CHE 462 LAB - Biochemistry Laboratory
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
The laboratory will cover selected techniques of modern biochemistry. In this laboratory, students will concentrate on protein biochemistry by exploring buffers, quantitative protein determination, affinity and size exclusion chromatography, SDS-PAGE, Western, enzymatic kinetics, and MALDI-TOF MS. (Three lectures per week, per semester.)
Note: Breakage deposit.
Prerequisite: CHE 461
Offered: Spring
Credit: 1 -
CHE 471 - Proteomics with Laboratory
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Proteomics is the large-scale analysis of the entire set of proteins in a cell, tissue, or organism, allowing a description of the system in terms of its functional components. This course covers theory and applications dealing with techniques and instrumentation utilized in proteomics. The laboratory component includes proteome analysis using two dimensional electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, and use of databases.
Prerequisite: CHE 360 or CHE 461 or CHE 322 and either BIO 309 or 315.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3 -
CHE 473 - Environmental Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
This course provides a foundation in the three core areas (water, air and soil) of environmental chemistry. Upon completion of the course, students will have a fundamental knowledge of environmental chemistry and its effects on the human population.
Note: Topics include: ozone layer depletion, global warming, acid rain, aquatic chemistry, and soil chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHE 322, 332, and either 341 OR 344.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3 -
CHE 473 LAB - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Laboratory to accompany CHE 473.
Note: Breakage deposit required.
Co-requisite: CHE 473 Lecture
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 -
CHE 494 - Capstone Research
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Students study an independent research problem under the direction of a faculty advisor and share experiences through oral progress reports. Three hours of laboratory, conference, and library research per week for each hour of credit. Students must arrange with a faculty member to sponsor and supervise a research project.
Note: May be repeated for credit for a total of six credit hours. Restricted to senior chemistry majors.
Prerequisite: CHE 212 and appropriate safety training.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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CHE 495 - Teaching of Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Provides practice and develops teaching skills in the teaching of chemistry laboratories, recitations or lectures using methods ranging from the conceptual structural approach to open-ended project oriented courses or laboratories.
Note: This course may not be used to satisfy requirements of BS program in chemistry.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing in chemistry and instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 to 3 -
CHE 498 - Internship
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Designed for students who wish to take part in a semester-long Experiential Learning placement related to chemistry. Students will work in a full-time position in industry, business, government or an agency setting for the purpose of testing academic learning in a work situation. Available for 0 to 12 credits.
Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Experiential Learning Program and permission of the department chair and chemistry faculty sponsor.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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CHE 499 - Independent Study
2016-2017 Catalog Year:
Selection and pursuit of a problem, under advisement of the chemistry staff, that will challenge the student’s ability and potential to perform an independent investigation.
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 to 6
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