Chemistry
Professors: Charles Blatchley*, Chairperson; Peter L. Hamlet*, Robert R. Pavlis*,William M. Shirley*, Khamis S. Siam*
Associate Professors: James McAfee*, Dilip K. Paul*
Instructor: Irene Zegar
*Graduate Faculty
Room 104 Heckert-Wells
Telephone: 620-235-4748
Fax: 620-235-4003
http://www.pittstate.edu/chem/
e-mail: cblatchl@pittstate.edu
See Description of Courses
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with a Major in Chemistry
Minor in Chemistry
Graduate
Master of Science Degree with a Major in Chemistry
Specialist in Education Degree with a Major in
Teaching (Chemistry)
Baccalaureate Degrees
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in chemistry is available in two options. Option I is an American Chemical Society approved degree plan. Option II is designed for dual majors or for a major with a specific emphasis. Both degree plans are designed to prepare students for professional careers. The Option I major is for students desiring a professional career in chemistry, but is also useful as a pre-medical, pre-dental degree program. The Option II major also prepares students for professional careers. As a major program, it can be used for pre-medicine, pre-veterinarian, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, or pre-physical therapy. This degree plan can also be used as part of a dual major pro-gram. The Option II degree plan allows a more directed program with proper selection of electives from other departments; possible emphases are biochemistry, polymer science, or environmental science.
The Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in chemistry is designed for the student desiring to prepare for secondary level chemistry teaching.
Other Professional Programs
The Department of Chemistry offers pre-professional work in pharmacy, medical and health sciences, chemical engineer-in, metallurgical engineering, petroleum engineering, and nuclear engineering. Details concerning these programs can be obtained from the department.
The University's requirements for all baccalaureate degrees can be found here, for the master's degree here, and the Specialist in Education degree here.
Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry
The Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry may be completed under either Option I or Option II as outlined below.
Option I. (American Chemical Society approved degree)
General Education Component* Hours
Basic Skills**........................................................12
General Education Electives........................................34-42
Sciences**..........................................................8-10
Social Studies.........................................................3
Political Studies......................................................3
Producing and Consuming**............................................5-6
Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies......................................2-3
Cultural Studies.....................................................3-5
Health and Well Being................................................4-6
Human Heritage.........................................................6
...................................................................46-54
*See "General Education Requirements for All Degrees", here, for specific
areas and courses.
**MATH 150, PHYS 104/130 and computing courses required in the professional
component will fulfill a part of each of these requirements.
Professional Studies Component Chemistry
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory............................5
CHEM 225/226 General Chemistry II/Laboratory...........................5
CHEM 325/326 Organic Chemistry I/Laboratory............................5
CHEM 335/336 Organic Chemistry II/Laboratory...........................5
CHEM 445/446 Analytical Chemistry/Laboratory...........................5
CHEM 575 Biochemistry I................................................3
CHEM 593/594 Physical Chemistry I/Laboratory...........................5
CHEM 595 Physical Chemistry II.........................................3
CHEM 596 Advanced Inorganic-Physical Chemistry Laboratory..............2
CHEM 601 Chemistry Colloquium..........................................1
CHEM 623 Inorganic Chemistry...........................................3
CHEM 645/646 Instrumental Analysis/Laboratory..........................5
Chemistry electives chosen from:.......................................3
CHEM 399 Junior Research in Chemistry................................1-3
CHEM 576 Biochemistry I Laboratory.....................................2
CHEM 620/621 Polymer Chemistry/Laboratory............................3-5
CHEM 699 Senior Research in Chemistry................................1-3
CHEM 773/774 Biochemistry II/Laboratory..............................3-5
CHEM 793 Advanced Physical Chemistry...................................3
50 Other
PHYS 104/130 Engineering Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I.....5
PHYS 105/131 Engineering Physics II/Elementary Physics Laboratory II...5
MATH 150 Calculus I through MATH 253 Calculus III.....................13
A programming course in computing selected from:
CSIS 230 Visual Basic.Net Programming or
CSIS 240 C++ Programming...............................................3
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The student may substitute three hours of advanced mathematics or physics for three hours of advanced chemistry with the approval of the department.
A minor is required with this major and a minor in mathematics is recommended.
The degree requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in chemistry requires a minimum of 124 semester hours.
Students majoring in chemistry may complete the last 34 hours of their degree at an accredited school of engineering, provided a cooperative program leading to both a B.S. degree in chemistry and B.S. degree in engineering has been established by both schools.
Option II. (Can be obtained with a Biochemistry, Polymer,
Pre-Medical, or Environmental emphasis).
General Education Component* Hours
Basic Skills**......................................................12
General Education Electives......................................34-42
Sciences**........................................................8-10
Social Studies.......................................................3
Political Studies....................................................3
Producing and Consuming............................................5-6
Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies....................................2-3
Cultural Studies...................................................3-5
Health and Well Being..............................................4-6
Human Heritage.......................................................6
46-54 ___________ *See "General Education Degree Requirements for All
Baccalaureate Degrees", here, for specific areas and courses. **MATH 150
and PHYS 104/130 courses required in the professional component will
partially fulfill these requirements. Professional Studies Component
Chemistry Hours
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory..........................5
CHEM 225/226 General Chemistry II/Laboratory.........................5
CHEM 325/326 Organic Chemistry I/Laboratory..........................5
CHEM 335/336 Organic Chemistry II/Laboratory.........................5
CHEM 445/446 Analytical Chemistry/Laboratory*........................5
CHEM 593/594 Physical Chemistry I/Laboratory.........................5
CHEM 601 Chemistry Colloquium........................................1
Elective in advanced chemistry.......................................3
34 Other
PHYS 104/130 Engineering Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I...5
PHYS 105/131 Engineering Physics II/Elementary Physics Laboratory II.5
MATH 150 Calculus I..................................................5
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*For some Option II majors, a substitution for Analytical Chemistry is suggested.
Option II Chemistry majors may select courses necessary for specialized careers. A minor or a second major is required for the Option II Chemistry major, several possible suggested programs of study are listed.
Biochemistry
The Option II major with an emphasis in Biochemistry can be done by substituting CHEM 575 Biochemistry I and CHEM 576 Biochemistry I Laboratory for the analytical chemistry. CHEM 773 Biochemistry II and CHEM 774 Biochemistry II Laboratory would be selected as the advanced elective. A Biology minor designed to complement this major should be selected or is highly recommended. An undergraduate research experience in this area is highly recommended.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Profession
The chemistry electives chosen for the Option II major should be CHEM 773 Biochemistry II and CHEM 774 Biochemistry II Laboratory. The suggested minor or second major should be chosen from Biology. All prospective pre-medicine students should see a Chemistry Department Pre-Medicine Advisor prior to their first registration. This program is also designed for pre-dental, pre-physical therapy, pre-veterinary and other medically related programs.
Environmental Chemistry
The chemistry electives chosen for the Option II major should be CHEM 645 Instrumental Analysis and CHEM 646 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory. An appropriate minor or second major should be chosen from Engineering Technology or Biology. A course in Statistics is highly recommended. An undergraduate research experience in analytical chemistry is highly recommended.
Polymer Chemistry
The chemistry electives chosen for the Option II major should be CHEM 620 Polymer Chemistry and CHEM 621 Polymer Chemistry Laboratory. If an advanced polymer course and laboratory is offered it may be used as a substitute for the analytical chemistry course. The suggested minor or second major should be selected from Plastics Engineering Technology.
Chemical Sales and Service
The chemistry electives should be chosen to best fit the desired career. A minor in economics or business administration or a second major in economics, marketing, or management is suggested. Due to the growth of multi-national corporations and the increased interest in international trade, students selecting this career goal should strongly consider foreign language courses when selecting electives in the area of languages and cultures.
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in chemistry requires a minimum of 124 semester hours.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Major in Chemistry
General Education Component*
All students preparing to teach must meet the general education requirements
for all baccalaureate degrees as well as the requirements for teacher
certification. The following plan will satisfy both requirements.
Basic Skills**.....................................................12
General Education Electives.....................................34-42
Sciences**.......................................................8-10
Social Studies......................................................3
Political Studies...................................................3
Producing and Consuming**.........................................5-6
Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies...................................2-3
Cultural Studies..................................................3-5
Health and Well Being.............................................4-6
Human Heritage......................................................6
46-54 __________ *See "General Education Degree Requirements for
Students Preparing to Teach Secondary School", here, for specific
areas and courses. **MATH 150, BIOL 111/112 or 113/114, PHYS 104/130
and computing courses required in the professional components will
partially fulfill these requirements.
Professional Studies Component
In addition to the professional education courses listed in (1), the student must complete the courses for the teaching specialty listed in (2).
(1) Teaching and learning theory with laboratory and clinical experience***
CURIN 261 Explorations in Education.....................................3
PSYCH 263 Developmental Psychology......................................3
PSYCH 357 Educational Psychology........................................3
CHEM 479 Techniques for Teaching Chemistry..............................3
SSLS 510 Overview of Education for Exceptional Students.................3
CURIN 520 Middle and Secondary Reading..................................3
18 ***See page 206 for professional education grade point requirements
for admission to the professional semester.
Professional Semester (Sr. year)
CURIN 458 Methods and Curriculum........................................3
CURIN 462 Secondary and Middle Level Education..........................2
CURIN 464 Foundations of Measurement and Evaluation.....................2
CURIN 480 Supervised Teaching in the Secondary School...................3
CURIN 482 Supervised Teaching in the Secondary School...................5
CHEM 579 Supervised Student Teaching and Follow-up of Teachers..........2
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(2) Content for the teaching specialty Chemistry
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory.............................5
CHEM 225/226 General Chemistry II/Laboratory............................5
CHEM 325/326 Organic Chemistry I/Laboratory.............................5
CHEM 335/336 Organic Chemistry II/Laboratory............................5
CHEM 445/446 Analytical Chemistry/Laboratory............................5
CHEM 593/594 Physical Chemistry I/Laboratory............................5
CHEM 601 Chemistry Colloquium...........................................1
31 Other
MATH 150 Calculus I.....................................................5
PHYS 104/130 Engineering Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I or
PHYS 100/130 College Physics I*/Elementary Physics Laboratory I.........5
PHYS 105/131 Engineering Physics II/Elementary Physics Laboratory II or
PHYS 101/131 College Physics II*/Elementary Physics Laboratory II.......5
A programming course in computing selected from:
CSIS 230 Visual Basic.Net Programming or
CSIS 240 C++ Programming................................................3
BIOL 111/112 General Biology/Laboratory or
BIOL 113/114 Environmental Life Science/Laboratory for Teachers.........5
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*Engineering Physics is recommended and required for physics certification
or additional study in chemistry.
A minor is required. Either biology or mathematics is recommended. The Bachelor of
Science in Education degree requires a minimum of 124 semester hours. Students
planning to teach should become familiar with the current Regulations for Certifying
School Personnel, issued by The State Board of Education. Information concerning
these regulations may be obtained from the Dean of the College of Education,
115 Hughes Hall, Pittsburg State University.
Minor Sequences
Applicable to Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science in Education degrees.
Minor in Chemistry
At least 20 semester hours in chemistry. Students may not count both CHEM 105/106 Introductory Chemistry/ Laboratory and CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory or both CHEM 320/326 Introductory Organic Chemistry/Laboratory and CHEM 325/326 Organic Chemistry I/ Laboratory, nor any geology courses toward the 20 semester hours.
Minor in Physical Science
See Physics for requirements.
Second Teaching Option in Physical Science
Content for the Teaching Specialty: Physical Science
(A)
Chemistry.............................................................15
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory............................5
CHEM 225/226 General Chemistry II/Laboratory...........................5
CHEM 320/326 Introductory Organic Chemistry/Laboratory................5
(B)
Physics...............................................................22
PHYS 100/130 College Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I or
PHYS 104/130 Engineering Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I.....5
PHYS 101/131 College Physics II/Elementary Physics Laboratory II or
PHYS 105/131 Engineering Physics II/Elementary Physics Laboratory II...5
PHYS 160 Physical Geology..............................................3
PHYS 516 Modern Physics and PHYS 530 Intermediate Physics Laboratory (___) or
PHYS 532 Electronic Circuits I.............................................6
PHYS 575 Introductory Astrophysics or PHYS 375 Solar System Astronomy or
PHYS 175 Descriptive Astronomy.............................................3
(C)
Mathematics................................................................7
MATH 150 Calculus I........................................................5
MATH 212 Matrix Algebra....................................................2
(D)
A programming course in computing selected from:
CSIS 230 Visual Basic.Net Programming or
CSIS 240 C++ Programming...................................................3
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NOTE: The general education degree requirement in biological science for
students wishing to certify for a second teaching option in physical science
must be met with BIOL 111/112 General Biology/Laboratory.
Second Teaching Option in Chemistry
Those persons interested in chemistry as a second teaching option should contact the chairperson of the Department of Chemistry or the Certification Officer in the College of Education, 115 Hughes Hall, for specific requirements.
Master of Science, Major in Chemistry
The Master of Science degree with a major in chemistry is available in two options. Option I, a thesis program, is
designed to prepare students for advanced professional careers. The Option II program is designed to prepare
students for advanced technical positions in chemistry, chemical technology or chemical related industry.
Candidates for the master's degree should have completed college programs comparable to the Option I Bachelor of Science degree with a major in chemistry offered by this department. The department's graduate faculty will act as a committee for the purpose of planning, approving, and monitoring each graduate student's program. Only senior-graduate and graduate courses in chemistry may be used to meet the degree requirements; however, credit in senior-graduate and graduate courses in other disciplines may be substituted if approved by the chemistry department's graduate faculty.
At least one three-hour graduate level course must be completed in physical chemistry and two three-hour graduate level courses must be completed from other major sub-disciplines of chemistry: analytical, biological, computational, inorganic or organic chemistry. Enrollment and participation in Colloquium is required every semester in the M.S. program. In the last semester of enrollment in an M.S. program, CHEM 895 Comprehensive Reviews in Chemistry is required. All M.S. candidates will participate in depart-mental safety programs.
Option I
Graduates from this program are prepared for professional careers as chemists in research or industrial settings, or to continue graduate study at Ph. D. granting universities.
The degree requires the completion of 31 semester hours (including six hours of CHEM 890 Research and Thesis), a formal oral defense, and an approved thesis.
Option II (Technical Emphasis)
This program is designed to prepare the graduate for a position in a chemical or chemistry related industry. The degree requires the completion of 33 semester hours, including six hours of CHEM 891 Research Problems, with a written report and an oral presentation.
Option II (Teaching Emphasis)
Secondary school science teachers electing this program will complete 33 semester hours with a minimum of three semester hours in CHEM 891 Research Problems.
Specialist in Education: Chemistry
The degree of Specialist in Education with chemistry as the major teaching field for secondary and community college teachers is offered by the Department of Special Services and Leadership Studies in cooperation with the Department of Chemistry. Details concerning these degrees are available from the Department of Chemistry.
DESCRIPTION OF COURSES
UNDERGRADUATE
CHEM 112. Essentials of Chemistry. 3 hours. Designed to review fundamental skills and knowledge needed for CHEM 215 General Chemistry I. For students without previous chemistry background. CHEM 113 Essentials of Chemistry Laboratory optional.
CHEM 113. Essentials of Chemistry Laboratory. 1 hour. Experiments to accompany CHEM 112 Essentials of Chemistry. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 112 Essentials of Chemistry.
CHEM 215. General Chemistry I. 3 hours. An introduction to calculations, atomic structure, atomic periodicity, molecular bonding, chemical reaction and gases. An introductory course for students planning a science major. Prerequisite: Score of 20 on Math section of ACT or College Algebra or CHEM 105 Introductory Chemistry or CHEM 112 Essentials of Chemistry. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 216 General Chemistry I Laboratory.
CHEM 216. General Chemistry I Laboratory. 2 hours. Experiments to accompany CHEM 215 General Chemistry I. Four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 215 General Chemistry I.
CHEM 225. General Chemistry II. 3 hours. A continuation of CHEM 215 General Chemistry I. Introduction to chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, and thermodynamics. Prerequisite: CHEM 215 General Chemistry I.
CHEM 226. General Chemistry II Laboratory. 2 hours. Experiments to accompany CHEM 225 General Chemistry II. Four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 225 General Chemistry II.
CHEM 299. Sophomore Research in Chemistry. 1-3 hours. Research problems in chemistry. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
CHEM 320. Introductory Organic Chemistry. 3 hours. Survey of organic chemistry, structure, nomenclature, reactions, bio molecules, and polymers. Three lectures per week. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 325 Organic Chemistry I. Prerequisites: CHEM 105 Introductory Chemistry or CHEM 215 General Chemistry I. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry Laboratory.
CHEM 325. Organic Chemistry I. 3 hours. Introduction to organic bonding, structure, nomenclature, mechanisms and reactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 215 General Chemistry I. CHEM 225 General Chemistry II is strongly recommended. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry Laboratory.
CHEM 326. Organic Chemistry Laboratory. 2 hours. Experiments to accompany CHEM 325 Organic Chemistry I. Four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 325 Organic Chemistry I or CHEM 320 Introductory Organic Chemistry.
CHEM 335. Organic Chemistry II. 3 hours. A continuation of CHEM 325 Organic Chemistry I, including organic synthesis and the organic chemistry of bio molecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 325 Organic Chemistry I. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 336 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory. May be taken for honors.
CHEM 336. Organic Chemistry II Laboratory. 2 hours. Experiments to accompany CHEM 335 Organic Chemistry II. Four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 335 Organic Chemistry II. May be taken for honors.
CHEM 399. Junior Research in Chemistry. 1-3 hours. Research problems in chemistry. May be taken for honors. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
CHEM 413. Selected Topics in Chemistry. 2 or 3 hours. Lecture, laboratory, or seminar study of specific topics in chemistry. Prerequisites: 15 hours of chemistry and permission of instructor.
CHEM 445. Analytical Chemistry. 3 hours. Fundamental principles of gravimetric, volumetric, spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electrochemical analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 225 General Chemistry II. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 446 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. May be taken for honors.
CHEM 446. Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. 2 hours. Experiments to accompany CHEM 445 Analytical Chemistry. Four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 226 General Chemistry II Laboratory. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 445 Analytical Chemistry. May be taken for honors.
CHEM 575. Biochemistry I. 3 hours. The structure and function of enzymes and other proteins. The major metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleic acids. Prerequisites: CHEM 320 Introductory Organic Chemistry or CHEM 335 Organic Chemistry II. May be taken for honors.
CHEM 576. Biochemistry I Laboratory. 2 hours. Biochemistry laboratory experiments to complement CHEM 575 Biochemistry I. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 575 Biochemistry I.
CHEM 593. Physical Chemistry I. 3 hours. An introduction to physical chemistry with an emphasis on thermodynamics. Prerequisites: CHEM 225 General Chemistry II, PHYS 105 Engineering Physics II, MATH 150 Calculus I. May be taken for honors.
CHEM 594. Physical Chemistry I Laboratory. 2 hours. Laboratory to accompany CHEM 593 Physical Chemistry I. Four hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 593 Physical Chemistry I. May be taken for honors.
CHEM 595. Physical Chemistry II. 3 hours. A continuation of CHEM 593 Physical Chemistry I including kinetics and quantum chemistry. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 593 Physical Chemistry I and MATH 253 Calculus III. May be taken for honors.
CHEM 596. Advanced Inorganic-Physical Chemistry Laboratory. 2 hours. Inorganic synthesis and the physical chemistry of inorganic compounds. Four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 594 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 595 Physical Chemistry II. May be taken for honors.
CHEM 601. Chemistry Colloquium. 0-1 hour. Oral reports presented and accompanied by a written paper. May be repeated. Offered on a Pass-Fail basis if taken for zero hours. Offered both semesters. May be taken for honors.
CHEM 620. Polymer Chemistry. 3 hours. High molecular weight molecules including polymer structure, synthesis of polymers and characterization of polymer structure by various instrumental methods. Prerequisite: CHEM 320 Introductory Organic Chemistry or CHEM 325 Organic Chemistry I.
CHEM 621. Polymer Chemistry Laboratory. 2 hours. Polymer experiments to accompany CHEM 620 Polymer Chemistry. Four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Prerequisite or
Corequisite: CHEM 620 Polymer Chemistry.
CHEM 623. Inorganic Chemistry. 3 hours. Special topics in inorganic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 593 Physical Chemistry I and CHEM 595 Physical Chemistry II. May be taken for honors.
CHEM 645. Instrumental Analysis. 3 hours. Concepts of instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Emphasis on design, operation, and theoretical foundations of instruments and instrumental procedures. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 593 Physical Chemistry I. May be taken for honors.
CHEM 646. Instrumental Analysis Laboratory. 2 hours. Instrumental analysis experiment to accompany CHEM 645 Instrumental Analysis. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 645 Instrumental Analysis and CHEM 446 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. May be taken for honors.
CHEM 699. Senior Research in Chemistry. 1-3 hours. Special research in chemistry. A written report is required. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated. May be taken for honors .SENIOR-GRADUATE
CHEM 705. Modern Concepts of Chemistry. 1-5 hours.
Fields available:
- analytical chemistry,
- biochemistry,
- inorganic chemistry,
- organic chemistry,
- physical chemistry,
Limited to 1-5 hours in each field. May be repeated if different field is selected. Prerequisite: Approval of the department. May be taken for honors.
CHEM 773. Biochemistry II. 3 hours. Biochemistry of DNA and RNA, replication, transcription and translation. Recombinant DNA methodologies, Polymerase chain reaction technologies and gene cloning. Prerequisites: CHEM 335 Organic Chemistry II and CHEM 593 Physical Chemistry I or permission of the instructor. May be taken for honors.
CHEM 774. Biochemistry II Laboratory. 2 hours. Experiments to accompany CHEM 773 Biochemistry II. Four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 773 Biochemistry II. May be taken for honors.
CHEM 793. Advanced Physical Chemistry. 3 hours. A treatment of chemical kinetics and chemical bonding. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 593 Physical Chemistry I and CHEM 595 Physical Chemistry II. GRADUATE
CHEM 801. Chemistry Colloquium. 1 hour. Oral reports presented and accompanied by a written paper. May be repeated. Required of all graduate students every semester of enrollment.
CHEM 815. Advanced Topics in Chemistry. 1-5 hours. Theoretical or laboratory study. Fields available: (1) analytical chemistry, (2) biochemistry, (3) electronic instrumentation, (4) inorganic chemistry, (5) organic chemistry, (6) physical chemistry. Limited 1-5 hours in each field.
CHEM 823. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry. 3 hours. Selected topics in inorganic chemistry.
CHEM 863. Advanced Organic Chemistry. 3 hours. Organic reactions and rearrangements organized according to mechanistic types, with emphasis on mechanisms, stereo chemistry, and theoretical interpretations of reaction rates and driving forces.
CHEM 883. Chemical Thermodynamics. 3 hours. The application of the laws of thermodynamics to chemical systems.
CHEM 889. Introduction to Chemical Research. 1-9 hours. Graduate level research, may be repeated, but only six hours may be credited towards the degree program. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Chemistry Masters Program. Offered on a pass/fail basis only.
CHEM 890. Research and Thesis. 1-6 hours. May be repeated. A maximum of six hours may count toward a master's degree.
CHEM 891. Research Problems. 1-6 hours. May be repeated. A maximum of six hours may count toward a master's degree.
CHEM 895. Comprehensive Reviews in Chemistry. 1 hour. Required of all graduate students during their last semester at Pittsburg State University. The course is designed to prepare the students for their comprehensive examination. A letter grade will be assigned on the basis of the examination. The examination may be repeated for the purpose of raising the grade.
Graduate courses are open only to chemistry majors except by permission of department. Senior-graduate courses may be taken by non-majors if they possess the necessary background .GENERAL EDUCATION. These courses have no prerequisites and customarily are taken by students whose degree programs do not call for specific physics or chemistry courses.
CHEM 105. Introductory Chemistry. 3 hours. Survey of introductory chemical principles and properties of common materials. Topics include gases, crystalline solids, solutions, energy, polymers, organic compounds and bio molecules. Not intended for majors that require CHEM 215 General Chemistry I. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 106 Introductory Chemistry Laboratory.
CHEM 106. Introductory Chemistry Laboratory. 1 hour. Experiments to accompany CHEM 105 Introductory Chemistry. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 105 Introductory Chemistry. GENERAL AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
CHEM 479. Techniques for Teaching Chemistry. 3 hours. Techniques, methods, and course content used in teaching chemistry in the secondary school. Offered by the Department of Chemistry. To be taken before the professional semester. Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education and PSYCH 357 Educational Psychology.
CHEM 579. Supervised Student Teaching and Follow-Up of Teachers. 2 hours.
Departmental representatives will visit each student teacher during the professional semester. Additionally, departmental representatives will follow up with each area student during the first year of teaching with assistance and support. Concurrent enrollment in the professional semester is required. Offered on a Pass-Fail basis only.
GRADUATE
SSLS 882. College Teaching Internship. 3 hours. (See Department of Special Services and Leadership Studies for course description.) |
