Chemistry


CH105H
Chemical Principles
 Prof. Steven Frey
Prof. Michelle Frey
 Prof. Shannon Stitzel
Prof. Rajesh Nagarajan 

First of a two-course sequence that offers highly motivated students with strong backgrounds in chemistry the opportunity to study fundamental principles of chemistry in greater depth and breadth than in CH105. Students interested in taking this course should register for CH105. All students enrolled in CH105 will take a readiness exam on the first day of classes to assist the department in advising them for which course, CH105 or CH105H, they are best prepared. Following the exam, students eligible to enroll in CH105H will be given the opportunity to do so. Topics include those listed under CH105 plus emphasis on chemical bonding theories. Laboratory experiments serve to illustrate concepts learned in the classroom. Prerequisites: two years of high school algebra, one year of high school chemistry or  CH103, and QR1; successful com pletion of the readiness exam. Three hours of lecture-discussion and one three-hour lab per week. Fulfills QR2 and natural sciences requirements.


 
CH106H
Chemical Principles II
Prof. Steven Frey
Prof. Michelle Frey

The honors section of CH106 is a companion to CH105H and offers highly motivated students with strong chemistry backgrounds the continued opportunity to study fundamental concepts of chemistry in greater depth and breadth. Topics will include equilibria, acids and bases, electrochemistry, kinetics, and main group and transition metal chemistry. The lecture material will be applied in the lab to the study of inorganic elements, quantitive chemistry, and qualitative analysis. Prerequisite: CH105H or CH105 and permission of the instructor. Three hours of lecture-discussion and three hours of lab a week.

 

 
CH107H
Intensive Chemistry
Prof. Vasantha Narasimhan

In depth coverage of the fundamental concepts of chemistry including such topics as structure-property relationships, chemical kinetics and equilibria. An emphasis will be placed on active student participation and class discussion of course material. In addition, as an honors project, students will conduct library research on a current topic in chemistry and prepare an in-depth written report in the format of a scientific review paper. Laboratory experiments will emphasize modern research techniques and instrumentation and their application to exploratory lab projects designated as honors projects. Training in scientific writing will be an integral part of the laboratory experience. Prerequisites: two years of high school chemistry and QR1. Three hours of lecture-discussion and three hours of laboratory a week. Fulfills part of laboratory science requirement; qualifies as nature-B (lab) course for breadth requirement; also fulfills QR2 requirement.

  


CH207H
 Intermediate Topics in Chemistry:
Molecules that Matter
 Prof. Raymond Giguere

Intermediate-level, topic-based, honors courses that offer highly motivated students the opportunity to refine their critical thinking and quantitative problem-solving skills while examining an area of special interest in the field of chemistry. Specific topics may vary from year to year. The topic offered during a given semester is listed in master schedule. Descriptions of the various topics can be found on the Chemistry Department's website. Three hours of lecture-discussion and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: CH107 or permission of the department.