Course Offerings

(Updated for 2004-2005 Undergraduate Bulletin)

CHE 099/Orientation to Chemistry

0 course units (offered offered annually)

Required of all entering chemistry majors, this course provides an orientation to The College of New Jersey community; to chemistry faculty; and to the chemistry liberal arts and chemistry education programs offered by the Department of Chemistry including, among other topics, advisement opportunities, curriculum and scheduling, laboratory safety procedures, facilities, introduction to the library, professional societies and student affiliates, career options, and the American Chemical Society Code of Ethics. The academic component, involving common readings and assignments, is part of the course requirements. Grade is P/U and course is required for graduation.

CHE 201, 202/General Chemistry I, II

2 course units (with laboratory) (offered every semester)
Prerequisite: Completion of College Basic Skills requirements

Laws and theories of matter in its various states: atomic and molecular structure from quantum and orbital interpretations; kinetics and equilibrium; periodicity and properties. Quantitative experiments coordinated with lectures. A working knowledge of elementary algebra is required. Successful completion of a high school chemistry course is strongly recommended.

CHE 310/Analytical Chemistry

1 course unit (with laboratory) (offered annually)
Prerequisite: CHE 202

A study of quantitative analysis including analytical data treatment, equilibrium calculations, volumetric determinations, and potentiometry.

CHE 316/Sophomore Chemistry Seminar

0 course unit (offered annually)
Prerequisite: CHE 099

A seminar course designed for sophomore chemistry majors. Included in this course are an introduction to scientific word processing, molecular-modeling programs, and other software computer programs needed by the chemist. Other topics include use of the chemical literature such as Chemical Abstracts and the library computer search program SciFinder Scholar. Professionalism and ethics, resumes, cover letters, and internship opportunities will also be discussed. Grade is P/U and course is required for graduation.

CHE 317/Junior Chemistry Seminar

0 course unit (offered annually)
Prerequisite: CHE 316

Designed to explore career options within the field of chemistry. Topics include graduate school applications and opportunities, internships, departmental research, and career presentations. A final oral and written research project is also required. Grade is P/U and course is required for graduation.

CHE 318/Senior Chemistry Seminar

0 course unit (offered annually)
Prerequisite: CHE 317

A course designed for senior chemistry majors. Oral and written papers will be presented on current chemical literature and each student will be required to develop, present, and defend an original research proposal to the class. Grade is P/U and course is required for graduation.

 

CHE 331, 332/Organic Chemistry I, II

2 course units (with laboratory) (offered annually)
Restriction: Required for chemistry majors, open to others on space available basis
Prerequisite: CHE 202

The chemistry of organic compounds with emphasis on reaction mechanisms is presented. Topics include theory and descriptive material on aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic, and heterocyclic compounds.

CHE 340/History of Chemistry and Physics

1 course unit (offered annually)
Prerequisite: One year of a college science (admission without prerequisite by permission of instructor only)

The principles of chemistry and physics and the interaction of chemistry, physics, and society from earliest times through modern times and into the future are studied. The work of selected chemists, physicists, the evolution of energy, mechanics, atomic structure, and other modern theories, the development of various chemical industries, the importance of environmental concerns, and other currently important subjects are examined.

CHE 350/Essentials of Biochemistry

1 course unit (offered annually)
Restriction: Not open to chemistry majors
Prerequisites: BIO 211, CHE 332, 322

A one-semester lecture course covering amino acids and proteins, intermediary metabolism, lipids, carbohydrates, and the biochemistry of nucleotides, DNA, and RNA. Designed for science majors with no background in physical chemistry.

CHE 360/Forensic Chemistry

1 course unit (with laboratory) (offered annually)
Prerequisite: CHE 371 or permission of the instructor

This course approaches the challenges, methods, and analyses of forensic science from a fundamental, chemical perspective. Topics include drug analysis, arson investigation, questioned document analysis, and the analysis of paint and gunshot residue samples.

CHE 371/Quantum Chemistry

1 course unit (offered annually)

CHE 372/Chemical Thermodynamics

1 course unit (offered annually)
Prerequisites: CHE 202, MAT 128, PHY 201

A study of thermodynamics, kinetics, statistical mechanics, and other areas fundamental to an understanding of the physical behavior of matter.

CHE 393/Independent Research I

1 course unit (every semester)
Prerequisites: CHE 332 or 322, CHE 371, and permission of the instructor

This course is designed as a first semester research experience for students who are majoring in chemistry, and focuses on mentored undergraduate research under close supervision of a faculty member.

CHE 399/Internship in Chemistry

variable course units (every semester)
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair

This arrangement provides an opportunity for practical field experience. See department chairperson for further information.

CHE 410/Advanced Analytical Chemistry

1 course unit (with laboratory) (offered annually)
Prerequisites: CHE 310, 372, 403

A study of principles, applications, and operations of chemical instrumentation.

CHE 430/Biochemistry

1 course unit (with laboratory) (offered annually)
Prerequisites: CHE 332 or 322, CHE 372

The fundamental principles of chemistry as they apply to biological and physiological processes. Designed for chemistry majors.

CHE 451/Inorganic Chemistry—Structure and Bonding

1 course unit (offered annually)

CHE 452/Inorganic Chemistry—Reactions and Mechanisms

1 course unit (offered annually)

CHE 457/Organometallic Chemistry Laboratory

1 course unit (with laboratory) (offered alternate years)
Prerequisites: CHE 371, 372, 450

A study of modern concepts of structure and bonding in organotransition metal chemistry emphasizing synthetic methods, catalysis, and reaction mechanisms.

CHE 493/Independent Research II

1 course unit (offered every semester)
Prerequisites: CHE 393 and permission of instructor

This course is for students who plan to continue undergraduate research under close supervision of a faculty member. CHE 493 may be repeated for credit for those students who desire to do more than two semesters of mentored undergraduate research.