Topics include symmetry, structure and bonding as well as a survey of the descriptive chemistry of the elements. An introduction to the theory and application of modern chemical instrumentation is presented. General topics covered are elementary electronics, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and other instrumental techniques. Analytical techniques and methodology commonly used to determine water quality are presented. Modern instrumental methods are stressed with particular emphasis on spectroscopic and chromatographic measurements.
Laboratory provides practical experience in application of principles discussed in lecture.
Not available to Chemistry majors. Principles and applications of chemical separations, including distillation, crystallization, extraction, electrophoresis and a variety of chromatographic techniques. Laboratory exercises illustrate typical applications of the methods. Fall The chemistry, properties, and molecular biology of proteins and nucleic acids. Includes discussions of amino acids, enzymes and biochemical energetics.