CHEM 1010      (Active) Introduction to Chemistry 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    Su, F, Sp Prerequisite(s):MAT 1010 or equivalent Assumes no previous knowledge of chemistry. Presents the foundations of chemistry to students who need preparation for further study in chemistry as well as to students who only want to take an introductory course. Covers chemical measurements, atomic structure, formulas, chemical reactions and equations, chemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, molecules and chemical bonding, gas laws, liquids, solids, solutions, acids and bases.

CHEM 1110      (Active) Elementary Chemistry for the Health Sciences 4.0 : 4.0 : 0.0    Su, F, Sp Prerequisite(s):MAT 1010 or equivalent Introduces the fundamentals of chemistry to students in the health sciences. Covers chemical measurements and calculations, atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, states of matter, solutions, chemical equilibrium, acid-base systems, and introduces organic chemistry.

CHEM 1115      (Active) Elementary Chemistry Laboratory 1.0 : 0.0 : 2.0    Su, F, Sp Corequisites(s):CHEM 1010 or CHEM 1110 Introduces inorganic laboratory experiments including density, precipitation, determination of empirical formulas, gas laws and acid-base reactions.

CHEM 1120      (Active) Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry 4.0 : 4.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):CHEM 1110 An introductory organic and biochemistry class for non-chemistry majors entering nursing and other allied health fields such as medical technology, physical therapy, nutrition, and environmental technology. Studies the nomenclature of organic compounds, organic functional groups and their reactivities, stereochemistry, major biomolecules and their metabolism, enzymes, chemical communications, and chemistry of heredity. May also be used to prepare for organic chemistry (CHEM 2310 and 2320). Students who need or desire laboratory work should enroll in CHEM 1125 also.

CHEM 1125      (Active) Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry Laboratory 1.0 : 0.0 : 3.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1115 Corequisites(s):CHEM 1120 An introductory organic bio-chemistry laboratory class for non-chemistry majors who need a laboratory to accompany Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry (CHEM 1120). Explores identifications and reactions of organic functional groups and conducts experiments with biomolecules.

CHEM 1210      (Active) Principles of Chemistry I 4.0 : 4.0 : 0.0    Su, F, Sp Prerequisite(s):MATH 1050 or equivalent, also it is highly recommended to have prior chemistry experience in high school or in CHEM 1010 at UVU Corequisites(s):CHEM 1215 First semester of a full-year course primarily for students in the physical and biological sciences and engineering. Covers fundamentals of chemistry including atoms, molecules, reactions, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, thermochemistry, and gas laws.

CHEM 1215      (Active) Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory 1.0 : 0.0 : 3.0    Su, F, Sp Corequisites(s):CHEM 1210 Primarily for students in the physical and biological sciences and engineering. Introduces laboratory safety and chemical waste disposal practices. Teaches techniques of using standard laboratory equipment. Shows how to record laboratory data and prepare laboratory reports. Experiments follow topics in CHEM 1210.

CHEM 1220      (Active) Principles of Chemistry II 4.0 : 4.0 : 0.0    Su, F, Sp Prerequisite(s):CHEM 1210 Corequisites(s):CHEM 1225 Continuation of Chemistry 1210. Primarily for students in the physical and biological sciences and engineering. Covers intermolecular interactions, properties of solutions, kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.

CHEM 1225      (Active) Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory 1.0 : 0.0 : 3.0    Su, F, Sp Prerequisite(s):CHEM 1215 Corequisites(s):CHEM 1220 Primarily for students in the physical and biological sciences and engineering. Continuation of CHEM 1215. Experiments follow topics in CHEM 1220.

CHEM 2310      (Active) Organic Chemistry I 4.0 : 4.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1220 The first in a series of two organic chemistry classes for students majoring in science and for those interested in careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, and pharmacy, who must complete two semesters of organic chemistry. Teaches bonding and structures of organic molecules. Explores the relationship between structure and reactivity of organic functional groups. Introduces the concepts of nomenclature, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanism.

CHEM 2315      (Active) Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1.0 : 0.0 : 4.0    F, Sp Corequisites(s):CHEM 2310 The first of a series of two laboratory courses to accompany CHEM 2310 and 2320. For students majoring in science and those interested in careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, and pharmacy. Introduces safety in organic chemistry lab and chemical waste disposal. Teaches basic separatory, purification, and analytical techniques in organic chemistry such as crystallization, melting points, distillation and chromatography. Introduces organic synthesis using simple organic reactions. Introduces natural product isolation.

CHEM 2320      (Active) Organic Chemistry II 4.0 : 4.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):CHEM 2310 The second of a series of two organic chemistry classes for students majoring in science and for those interested in careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, and pharmacy, who must complete two semesters of organic chemistry. Introduces spectroscopic techniques used in identification of organic compounds. Teaches carbon-carbon bond formation strategies. Introduces the concept of aromaticity. Teaches free radicals and their effects on environment and life. Surveys biologically important organic molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

CHEM 2325      (Active) Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1.0 : 0.0 : 4.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):CHEM 2315 Corequisites(s):CHEM 2320 The second of a series of two laboratory courses to accompany CHEM 2310 and 2320. For students majoring in science and those interested in careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, and pharmacy. Provides hands-on experience in organic synthesis using a series of single and multistep transformations. Teaches identification of products of reactions using spectroscopic techniques. Explores biologically important organic molecules.

CHEM 3000      (Active) Analytical Chemistry 4.0 : 2.0 : 6.0    F Prerequisite(s):CHEM 1225 For Chemistry majors and others interested in the basic principles of chemical measurement. Studies principles of quantitative analysis, stoichiometry, equilibrium theory, volumetric and gravimetric analysis. Includes introduction to instrumental methods and error analysis. Includes lectures and laboratory exercises.

CHEM 3020      (Active) Environmental Chemistry 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F Prerequisite(s):CHEM 1225 Studies the chemistry of soil, ground water, hazardous waste, and the atmosphere. Explores current environmental concerns and issues.

CHEM 3025      (Active) Environmental Chemistry Laboratory 1.0 : 0.0 : 3.0    On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):CHEM 1225 Laboratory course which supports CHEM 3020, Environmental Chemistry. Introduces laboratory, sampling, and data analyses techniques used in environmental laboratories. Covers air sampling, and soil and water analysis using a variety of instruments and techniques.

CHEM 3060      (Active) Physical Chemistry I 4.0 : 4.0 : 0.0    F Prerequisite(s):PHYS 2220, MATH 2210 Introduces laws of thermodynamics and chemical thermodynamics. Covers changes of state and equilibrium. Introduces quantum mechanics.

CHEM 3070      (Active) Physical Chemistry II 4.0 : 4.0 : 0.0    Sp Prerequisite(s):CHEM 3060 Continuation of Chemistry 3060. Covers quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, kinetics, and statistical thermodynamics.

CHEM 3080      (Active) Physical Chemistry III Statistical Mechanics and Chemical Kinetics 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):CHEM 3070 Teaches the fundamentals of statistical mechanics and chemical kinetics, as well as the fundamentals of the specialized topics of the physical chemistry of chemical symmetry, computational chemistry, NMR spectroscopy, and electrochemistry.

CHEM 3090      (Active) Physical Chemistry Applications in Biology 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    Sp Prerequisite(s):MATH 1220, CHEM 2320 Presents application of thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy to biology and biological problems. Cannot be used to replace either CHEM 3060 or CHEM 3070 in the chemistry major sequence.

CHEM 3100      (Active) Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 4.0 : 4.0 : 0.0    Sp Pre- or Corequisite(s):CHEM 3000 Reviews major trends across the periodic table. Surveys basic structure, bonding, and oxidation states of the elements. Introduces inorganic stereochemistry including coordination compounds.

CHEM 3115      (Active) Physical and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 1.0 : 0.0 : 4.0    Sp Prerequisite(s):CHEM 3000, CHEM 3060 Corequisites(s):CHEM 3100, CHEM 3070 Covers both inorganic chemistry and physical chemistry topics. Inorganic chemistry experiments follow lecture topics in CHEM 3100 and physical chemistry experiments follow lecture topics in CHEM 3060 and CHEM 3070.

CHEM 3200      (Active) Chemistry Literature 1.0 : 0.0 : 2.0     Prerequisite(s):CHEM 2320 Corequisites(s):CHEM 3000 Teaches how to use the most common set of chemical information sources and concepts. Explores tools used in gathering chemical information, including, but not limited to, printed tools, commercial databases, and Internet resources.

CHEM 3600    (Cross Listed With:  BIOL 3600 ,  BIOL 3600 ,  )   (Active) Biological Chemistry 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):CHEM 2320 Introduces principles of the chemical processes that define living organisms. Covers structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Explores metabolic pathways, biosynthesis, enzymatics, thermodynamics, membrane dynamics and related processes within a living cell. Emphasizes molecular mechanisms of reactions and their outcome.

CHEM 3605    (Cross Listed With:  BIOL 3605 ,  BIOL 3605 ,  )   (Active) Biochemistry Laboratory 1.0 : 0.0 : 4.0    Sp Corequisites(s):CHEM 3600 Introduces laboratory techniques in biochemistry. Studies methods and theory behind purification of proteins and nucleic acids including chromatography and electrophoresis. Uses methods in assessing enzyme activity and kinetics and protein structure analysis. Includes analysis and manipulation of DNA and RNA.

CHEM 3620      (Active) Biological Chemistry II 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):CHEM 3600 or BIOL 3600 Continuation of CHEM 3600. Teaches in-depth the biochemistry of molecular and cell biology processes. Explores the topics of molecular information flow and signaling. Examines current understanding in biochemical methods and ideas beyond those discussed in Biochem I.

CHEM 3700      (Active) Forensic Analytical Chemistry 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    Sp Prerequisite(s):CHEM 3000, CHEM 2320 Corequisites(s):CHEM 4000, CHEM 4005 For students in forensic chemistry emphasis and for chemistry majors interested in forensic science. Studies the challenges, methods, instrumentation, and analyses of forensic science from a fundamental, chemical perspective.

CHEM 3800    (Cross Listed With:  ENVT 3800 ,  ENVT 3800 ,  PHYS 3800 ,  PHYS 3800 ,  )   (Active) Energy Use on Earth 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F Prerequisite(s):(PHYS 1010 or PHSC 1000 or CHEM 1010 or GEO 1010 or GEO 2040 or METO 1010) and MATH 1050 Covers the science of energy production and consumption. Quantitatively analyzes various methods of energy production, distribution, and end use in all sectors of our society, including transportation, residential living, and industry. Examines the impacts of our energy consumption on the environment and prospects for alternative energy sources. Intended for science majors interested in energy use in society or in an energy related career, and for students in other majors who feel that a technical understanding of energy use will help them to understand and mitigate its impact in our society.

CHEM 4000      (Active) Instrumental Analysis 2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0    Sp Prerequisite(s):CHEM 3000, CHEM 3070 Corequisites(s):CHEM 3115 Covers modern instrumental methods and basic principles of instrumentation. Includes spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis.

CHEM 4005      (Active) Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2.0 : 0.0 : 6.0    Sp Prerequisite(s):CHEM 3000, CHEM 2325 Corequisites(s):CHEM 4000 Experiments in selected areas of instrumental methods of analysis. Covers both quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis. Includes introductory laboratory exercises and laboratories using advanced sample preparation and instrumental analysis techniques. Involves the independent creation and implementation of an advanced laboratory exercise.

CHEM 4030      (Active) Radiochemistry 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):CHEM 1215, MATH 1220 For students in chemistry, earth sciences, biology, and physics. Introduces nuclear and radiochemistry, stressing the fundamentals of nuclear structure, systematics of nuclear decay, the detection and measurement of radiation, radiation protection, and the role of nuclear chemistry in medical, environmental and scientific applications. Discusses nuclear fuel cycles and nuclear waste problems.

CHEM 4200    (Cross Listed With:  BIOL 4200 ,  BIOL 4200 ,  GEO 4200 ,  GEO 4200 ,  )   (Active) Teaching Methods in Science 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):Acceptance into secondary education program; senior-level standing Examines objectives, instructional methods and curriculum for teaching science in the secondary school. Includes developing, adapting, evaluating, and using strategies and materials for teaching biological and physical sciences. Explores special needs of the learners and characteristics specific to the science discipline.

CHEM 425R      (Active) Chemistry for Teachers 1.0 to 5.0 : 1.0 to 5.0 : 0.0 to 10.0    Su Prerequisite(s):Departmental Approval For licensed teachers or teachers seeking to recertify. An update course in chemistry and/or a basic chemistry course for the chemistry endorsement from the Utah State Office of Education. Teaches principles of chemistry and pedagogy of teaching chemistry for teachers in public or private schools. Emphasis will be placed on correlation with the Utah Core Curriculum, the National Science Education Standards, and the Benchmarks of Project 2061. Topics will vary.

CHEM 4800      (Active) Pharmacology 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):CHEM 3600 or BIOL 3600 Explores the science behind pharmacological therapeutics. Examines general considerations such as pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, and toxicology. Surveys focused topics including drugs and drug targets for a wide variety of diseases.

CHEM 482R      (Active) Chemistry Internship 1.0 to 4.0 : 0.0 : 5.0 to 20.0    Su, F, Sp Prerequisite(s):CHEM 2320 and CHEM 3200 and a minimum GPA of 3.0; and Departmental approval of the internship proposal. Provides supervised, practical, and research experience for students preparing for careers in chemistry. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve credit hours as per school standards.

CHEM 489R      (Active) Undergraduate Research in Chemistry 1.0 to 3.0 : 0.0 : 3.0 to 9.0     Prerequisite(s):CHEM 3200 and departmental approval Conducts research on a project determined by the student jointly with a chemistry faculty and approved by the Chemistry Department Chair. Experimental technique, data collection and analysis, and preparation of research for presentation to an audience of peers will be emphasized. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits toward graduation.

CHEM 490R      (Active) Chemistry Seminar 0.5 : 0.5 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):CHEM 2320 Exposes students to current research topics in Chemistry and related fields. Provides an opportunity for students to attend weekly lectures presented by department faculty and invited speakers. These lectures are presented at a level appropriate for junior and senior chemistry majors. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits toward graduation.

CHEM 491R      (Active) Advanced Topics in Inorganic Chemistry 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):CHEM 1220 and instructor's permission. CHEM 3100 or CHEM 3600 or BIOL 3600 recommended Examines advanced and current topics of inorganic chemistry including bioinorganic chemistry, symmetry and molecular orbital theory, and the descriptive chemistry of main-group compounds. Varies from semester to semester. Offered on demand. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits.

CHEM 495R      (Active) Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):CHEM 2310, CHEM 2320, Instructor approval For students majoring in Chemistry. Varies from semester to semester. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. Topics include organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and identification of organic compounds.

CHEM 499R      (Active) Independent Study and Research 1.0 to 4.0 : 0.0 : 3.0 to 12.0    Su, F, Sp Prerequisite(s):CHEM 3200 and Instructor approval Uses independent study on selected topics and conducting experiments in the same topic. Provides guidance by a faculty member. May be taken for a maximum of four credits.