USF - Department of Chemistry, Course Offerings Chemistry Dept. In course descriptions, the first number represents credit hours for the class. Credit Hours A focus of the quantitative and qualitative basics in chemistry, the language of chemistry, formulas, equations, fundamental theories with examples of applications and use of chemistry. Lab includes basic techniques and practical applications of theory, use of basic technology.
Lab includes applications of the theory and analysis of materials, quantitative techniques.
Lab involves basic techniques and tools used in organic chemistry. Lab activities serve to enhance understanding of concepts. The molecular nature of living organisms, structural features of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids and their roles in metabolism. Lab investigations apply techniques used in biochemistry. Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credit Hours Transition metals, organometallics, symmetry, descriptive chemistry of the elements and complex ions, materials science, and bio-organic applications in chemistry.