CHEME - Secondary Education Chemistry Course Descriptions

CHEME 3200F Independent Study and Research in Chemistry

Open to qualified graduate students in the School of Education interested in the study of special problems. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

Credits

Variable 1-3 cr./sem.

Prerequisites

Requires sponsorship by an appropriate faculty member and approval of the Advisory Committee.

Contact Hours

Hours to be arranged.

CHEME 7100E Modern Concepts in Chemistry I

Chemistry approached from the basis of more recently developed theoretical concepts, with selected applications. Topics include biochemistry, physical chemistry.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

CHEME 7200E Modern Concepts in Chemistry II

A seminar designed for majors in science education to explore recent developments in chemistry and their application. Topics include chemical nutrition, industrial chemistry.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

One year of college chemistry.

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

CHEME 7600E Principles of Physical Chemistry

Introduction of the basic principles and concepts of kinetic molecular theory, thermodynamics, solutions, solids and phase equilibria.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

CHEME 7700E Introduction to Modern Organic Chemistry

Introduction to the chemistry of compounds based upon the modern concepts of physical organic theory. Includes a presentation of major organic reactions and their application to synthesis.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

CHEME 7800E Elements of Biochemistry

Applications of chemical principles to the study of the living cell. Study of chemical compounds of biological importance and their metabolic interrelationships.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

CHEME 0200E or one semester of organic chemistry.

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.