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    The table in the section below contains a listing of chemistry courses and environmental studies courses (with a chemistry concentration) taught by the Department of Chemistry. Since some courses are not offered every semester, or even every year, it is important when planning a curriculum to consult this schedule. This information is subject to change, so we always recommend talking to your advisor to plan your course of study.  

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    Course Offerings 2023 - 2026

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    CHEM 1000 Chemistry Problem Solving 
    Lec. 3. Credit 3.
    An introductory course for students without sufficient high school background in chemistry. Topics include metric system, atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, solutions and some descriptive chemistry. This class will not go toward degree credit as a chemistry course. May be used for elective credit in some programs.  Students may not register for this course if they have credit for any other college chemistry course.  May not be taken concurrently with any chemistry course, excluding CHEM 1500.
    		3 X X X X X X
    CHEM1010 Introductory Chemistry I 
    Fall, Spring. Lec. 3. Lab. 3. Credit 4.
    Overview of chemical principles and applications. Laboratories emphasize general principles of chemistry. Chemistry majors may not earn credit in both CHEM 1010 and 1110 or both 1020 and 1120.  Credit will not be given for both CHEM 1210, 1310 and any of the above courses.
    		4 X X X X X X
    CHEM 1020 Introductory Chemistry II
    Fall, Spring. Lec. 3. Lab. 3. Credit 4.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1010. Overview of chemical principles and applications. Laboratories emphasize general principles of chemistry. Chemistry majors may not earn credit in both CHEM 1010 and 1110 or both 1020 and 1120.  Credit will not be given for both CHEM 1210, 1310 and any of the above courses.
    		4 X X X X X X
    CHEM 1090 Concepts of Chemistry
    Fall, Spring. Lec. 2. Lab. 2. Credit 3.
    Basic principles of chemistry including atomic structure, chemical bonding, basic stoichiometry, organic and inorganic compounds, and kinetic theory. Will not count as part of a chemistry sequence. 

    Chemistry majors may not earn credit in both CHEM 1010 and 1110 or both 1020 and 1120.  Credit will not be given for both CHEM 1210, 1090 and any of the above courses.

    		 3       X    
    CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
    Fall, Spring. Lec. 2. Lab. 2. Credit 3.
    Basic principles of chemistry including atomic structure, chemical bonding, basic stoichiometry, organic and inorganic compounds, and kinetic theory. Will not count as part of a chemistry sequence. 

    Chemistry majors may not earn credit in both CHEM 1010 and 1110 or both 1020 and 1120.  Credit will not be given for both CHEM 1210, 1310 and any of the above courses.

    		 4 X X X X X X
    CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II
    Fall, Spring. Lec. 3. Lab. 3. Credit 4.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1110 with a grade of C or better. Basic course in general chemistry for curricula requiring more than one year of chemistry. Laboratory includes qualitative analysis procedures.
    		4 X X X X X X
    CHEM 1210 Life Science Chemistry
    Fall. Lec. 3. Lab. 2. Credit 4.
    Introduction to chemical principles and their applications to health and disease, which will include chemical structures, moles, organic chemistry and biochemistry. A knowledge of general mathematics is needed for the use of conversion factors, making of solutions, and calculation of dosages and dilutions. This course will not count as part of a chemistry sequence.  

    Chemistry majors may not earn credit in both CHEM 1010 and 1110 or both 1020 and 1120.  Credit will not be given for both CHEM 1210, 1310 and any of the above courses.

    		 4 X X X X X X
    CHEM 1310 Concepts of Chemistry
    Culinary chemistry explores the chemical basis of many of our foods. Through this 4-credit hour, general education, integrated lab/lecture course, students will learn basic principles of chemistry including scientific thought, measurement, dimensional analysis, atomic theory, atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, basic stoichiometry and kinetic theory while they experiment with food to learn what it is made of, how it is processed to get to our table, how is it preserved, and how we change it to make it more enjoyable.
    4.000 Credit hours
    3.000 Lecture hours
    3.000 Lab hours
    		3 X X X      
    CHEM 1710 Culinary Chemistry
    Culinary chemistry explores the chemical basis of many of our foods. Through this 4-credit hour, general education, integrated lab/lecture course, students will learn basic principles of chemistry including scientific thought, measurement, dimensional analysis, atomic theory, atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, basic stoichiometry and kinetic theory while they experiment with food to learn what it is made of, how it is processed to get to our table, how is it preserved, and how we change it to make it more enjoyable.
    4.000 Credit hours
    3.000 Lecture hours
    3.000 Lab hours
    		4     X      
    CHEM 2010 Intro to Inorganic Chemistry
    Fall. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120. Introduction to the basic principles of inorganic chemistry including bonding, nomenclature, coordination chemistry, molecular orbital theory, and basic transition metal organometallic chemistry.
    		3 X   X   X  
    CHEM 2720 Clinical Pharmacology
    Fall. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3010. Principles of Pharmacology including chemical structures, actions and reactions of drugs. Does not count as technical elective in chemistry.
    		3 X   X   X  
    CHEM 2910 Undergraduate Research Methods
    Fall. Lec. 1. Credit 1.
    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. CHEM 2910 is designed to introduce undergraduate students to the methods used in conducting research. This course is designed to teach students key skills utilized in a research setting, methods of data analysis, as well as how to disseminate information obtained through research. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to work effectively in a chemistry department research lab.
    		1 X   X   X  
    CHEM 2920 Undergraduate Research Methods II
    Spring. Lec. 1, Lab 3, Credit 2.
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHEM 2910 with a B or better. CHEM 2920 is designed to apply and utilize the skills obtained in Undergraduate Research Methods (CHEM 2910) in a laboratory setting. Students will work with a faculty mentor on the research project that was assigned to them in CHEM 2910. Work on this project will allow students to build practical research skills that can be transferred to other research projects. Students will also disseminate the findings of their project at Research and Creative Activities Day.
    		2   X   X   X
    CHEM 3005 Elementary Organic Chemistry
    Fall, Spring. Lec. 3. Lab. 3. Credit 4.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1020 or CHEM 1120. Aliphatic and aromatic organic chemistry for students in Agriculture, Human Ecology, and Pre-Medical Technology. Not for chemistry majors.
    		4 X X X X X X
    CHEM 3010 Organic Chemistry I
    Fall, Spring. Lec. 3. Lab. 3. Credit 4.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120 with a grade of C or better. Study of carbon-containing compounds using the functional group approach and an emphasis in simple mechanisms of aliphatic and aromatic compounds.
    		4 X X X X X X
    CHEM 3020 Organic Chemistry II
    Fall, Spring. Lec. 3. Lab. 3. Credit 4.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3010 with a grade of C or better. Study of carbon-containing compounds using the functional group approach and an emphasis in simple mechanisms of aliphatic and aromatic compounds.
    		4 X X X X X X
    Course Number Title More info Cr F 24 S 25 F 25 S 26 F 26 S 27
    CHEM 3410 Quantitative Analysis 
    Fall. Lec. 2. Lab. 6. Credit 4.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120. Introduction to chemical analysis including titrimetric and gravimetric methods involving acid-base, oxidation-reduction, and complexometric techniques. Application of mass action, equilibria, and indicators to chemical analysis. Introduction to instrumental analysis including electrochemical and spectroscopic methods.
    		4 X   X   X  
    CHEM 3420 Analytical Applications
    Spring. Lec. 2. Lab. 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3410. The application of wet chemical and instrumental methods of analysis to real problems in chemistry, biochemistry and the environment.
    		3   X   X   X
    CHEM 3500 Elements of Physical Chemistry
    Spring. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120, MATH 1830 or MATH 1910. Survey of physical chemistry designed for those desiring the B.S. degree with a major in chemistry, education, pre-professional studies, biology or students in general.
    		3   X   X   X
    CHEM 3510 Physical Chemistry I
    Fall. Lec. 3. Lab. 3. Credit 4.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120, MATH 1920, PHYS 2020 or PHYS 2110 (may be taken concurrently.) Introduction to modern, molecular approach to physical chemistry. A moderately rigorous introduction to quantum chemistry covering symmetry, bonding, molecular spectroscopy and statistical mechanics to set a stage for the molecular treatment of thermodynamics and kinetics in CHEM 3520. Lectures are reinforced by a systematic set of modern spectroscopy laboratory experiments.
    		4 X   X   X  
    CHEM 3520 Physical Chemistry II
    Spring. Lec. 3. Lab. 3. Credit 4.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3510. Kinetic theory of gases and Boltzmann distribution, Classical thermodynamics, adiabatic changes and Maxwell equations, heat capacity and equipartition theorem, thermodynamic and statistical entropy, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, phase transitions and thermodynamic aspects of phases, introduction to chemical kinetics and reaction dynamics. Lectures are reinforced by a systematic set of classical experiments in thermodynamics and kinetics.
    		4   X   X   X
    CHEM 4110/5110 Inorganic Chemistry
    Spring. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 2010 and CHEM 3500 or CHEM 3510. Correlation of physical and chemical properties of inorganic compounds and atomic structure.
    		3   X   X   X
    CHEM 4150/5150 Inorganic Lab
    Spring. Lab. 3. Credit 1.
    Co-requisite: CHEM 4110 (5110). Synthesis, isolation, and characterization of inorganic compounds, using conventional as well as microscale and inert gas techniques.
    		1   X   X   X
    CHEM 4210/5210 Chemistry of Polymers
    Every Other Fall. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3020 and CHEM 3500 or CHEM 3510. Preparation, structure, and physical and chemical properties of organic polymers. Experimental determination of average molar mass and its correlation to macroscopic properties.  Thermal and viscoelastic behavior.
    		3 X       X  
    CHEM 4310/5310 Nuclear Chemistry and Radiochemistry
    Every Other Spring. Lec. 2. Lab. 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3500 or CHEM 3510 (may be taken concurrently.) Introduction to theory of nuclear stability and decay processes. The laboratory emphasizes the detection, safe handling, and use of radioisotopes in chemical investigations.
    		3   X       X
    CHEM 4320/5320 Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds
    Every Other Spring. Lec. 2. Lab. 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3020 and CHEM 3500 or CHEM 3510. The isolation and identification of organic compounds by both chemical and physical means with emphasis on spectroscopic methods.
    		3   X       X
    Course Number Title More info Cr F 24 S 25 F 25 S 26 F 26 S 27
    CHEM 4410/5410 Forensic Chemistry
    Every Other Spring. Lec. 3. Lab. 1. Credit 4.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120, CHEM 3020 and CHEM 3410. This course will examine the application of chemical concepts and methods to the analysis of crime scene evidence.
    		3       X    
    CHEM 4500 Nutritional Biochemistry
    Spring. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3005. Introduction to the chemistry of biological molecules and the metabolic pathways as related to nutrition and physiological function. Not for chemistry majors.
    		3   X   X   X
    CHEM 4520/5520 Instrumental Analysis
    Fall. Lec. 3. Lab. 3. Credit 4.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3410 and CHEM 3510. Theory and practice of atomic spectroscopy, chromatography, and electroanalysis; discussion of selected instrumental techniques for analysis of surfaces, molecules, and particles.
    		4 X   X   X  
    CHEM 4610/5610 Biochemistry I
    Fall, Spring. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3010 and CHEM 3020, or consent of instructor. Chemistry of amino acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, membranes and nucleic acids. Includes study of pH, enzyme kinetics, three-dimensional structure and biochemical separation methods and analysis.
    		3 X X X X X X
    CHEM 4620/5620 Biochemistry II
    Spring. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 4610 (5610). Intermediary metabolism and its regulation, bioenergetics and photosynthesis, biosynthesis of proteins and nucleic acids.
    		3 X X X X X X
    CHEM 4650/5650 Biochemistry Lab
    Spring. Lab. 6. Credit 2.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 4610 (5610) or CHEM 4300. Laboratory techniques associated with contemporary general biochemistry to include buffer preparation, pKa determination, amino acid analysis, protein expression, separation and purification techniques, protein determination, enzymology, equilibrium and binding constant determinations, and carbohydrate analysis. The CHEM 5650 student will engage in additional procedures in some of the experiments.
    		2 X X X X X X
    CHEM 4710/5710 Environmental Chemistry
    Every Other Fall. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3005 or CHEM 3010, and CHEM 3410 or CHEM 3500 or CHEM 3510 (courses from the latter group may be taken concurrently.) Basic concepts of environmental chemistry.
    		3     X      
    CHEM 4720/5720 Advanced Environmental Chemistry
    Every Other Spring. Lec. 2. Lab. 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 4710 (5710). Advanced topics within environmental chemistry including emphasis on organic, inorganic, and analytical environmental chemistry. Case studies and contemporary literature in the field will be discussed.
    		3       X    
    CHEM 4920 Chemistry Seminar
    Fall. Spring. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: Three semesters of chemistry courses. Seminar course focusing on the use of chemical literature, employment and interviewing skills, computer literacy, and the organization and presentation of current topics in chemistry.
    		3 X X X X X X
    CHEM 4970* Special Topics (Undergraduate Students)
    Lec. 0. Credit 1.
    Dissemination of independent research conducted with a chemistry faculty advisor through participation in meetings (national meetings, state meetings and/or TTU Student Research Day), departmental seminar, and mini-thesis.
    		1-4 X X  X X X X
    CHEM 4980 Distinction in Chemistry Research
    Lec. 0. Credit 1.
    Dissemination of independent research conducted with a chemistry faculty advisor through participation in meetings (national meetings, state meetings and/or TTU Student Research Day), departmental seminar, and mini-thesis.
    		1 X X X X X X

    CHEM 4991/2/3

    		 Introduction to Research
    Fall, Spring. Lab. 3. Credit 1 (4991). Lab 6. Credit 2 (4992). Lab 9. Credit 3 (4993).
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and departmental chairperson. Study in chemical research; to provide experience in the methodology of experimental investigation. (Maximum credit toward degree is four hours.) May not be repeated to improve grade.
    		1-3 X X X X X X
    Course Number Title More info Cr F 24 S 25 F 25 S 26 F 26  
    CHEM 5970/6970* Advanced Special Topics (Graduate students)  
    Lec. 1-3. Lab. 0-3. Credit 1-4.
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Timely topics in chemistry. Course may be taken for credit more than once.
    		1-4 X X X X X X
    CHEM 6110 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
    Lec. 3. Cr. 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 4110 (5110). The correlation of the physical and chemical properties of inorganic compounds with their structure.
    		3 X       X  
    CHEM 6210 Advanced Organic Chemistry
    Every Other Spring. Lecture 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3120. Application of physical principles to the understanding of the structure and dynamics of organic compounds. 
    		3       X    
    CHEM 6320 Advanced Physical Chemistry
    Every other fall. Lecture 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3520. Advanced topics in physical chemistry to include aspects of statistical thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and kinetics. 
    		3 X       X  
    CHEM 6350*** Advanced Molecular Modeling
    Lec. 3. Cr. 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3510 or equivalent and consent of instructor Molecular graphics and visualization, computational quantum chemistry for molecular structure prediction, molecular mechanics force fields and their application, molecular dynamics simulations, QSAR, biochemical macromolecule and analysis.
    		3            
    CHEM 6410 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
    Every other spring. Lecture 2. Lab 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 4520. Statistical interpretation of data; electronics of instrumentation; optimization of chromatographic methods; recent developments in spectroscopy, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. 
    		3   X       X
    CHEM 6610 Advanced Biochemistry
    Every other fall. Lecture 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 4610 or 5610. Current advanced topics in biochemistry selected from recent peer-reviewed literary journals. Instruction, with practical exercises, in the step-by-step stages of grant planning, locating funding sources, and writing successful grant proposals. 
    		3     X      
    EVSC 6010** Environmental Chemistry
    Every other spring. Lecture 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in environmental sciences; one year of chemistry. This is a broad-based course applying the fundamentals of chemistry to the environment. This course cannot be taken for credit toward graduation by students with a concentration in chemistry. 
    		3

     

    		   X      
    EVSC 7110 Environmental Water, Soil and Air Chemistry I
    Every other fall. Lecture 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 5520, 5710, or consent of instructor. Composition of waters and soils; kinetics and thermodynamics of environmental chemical and physical processes in waters and soils. Equilibrium modeling exercises are employed to prepare students for professional activities, and to reinforce course material. 
    		3 X       X  
    EVSC 7120 Environmental Water, Soil and Air Chemistry II
    Every other spring. Lecture 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: EVSC 7110 or consent of instructor. Electrochemistry and solubility of soil minerals. Kinetics, reaction dynamics, photochemistry, and heterogeneous phase chemistry of the troposphere and stratosphere. Students will become familiar with watershed modeling and the use of geographical information systems in environmental chemistry. 
    		3   X        
    EVSC 7210 Organic Chemistry in the Environment
    Every other fall. Lecture 3. Credit 3.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3520 and 6210 or consent of instructor. Introduction to specific organic compounds, their physical and chemical properties, chemical and photochemical transformation reactions and mechanisms in the environment, and literature case studies effectively used in their decontamination. 
    		3     X      
    EVSC 7310 Environmental Forensics
    Every other spring. Lecture 3. Credit 3.
    Principles of environmental forensic science, including transport and fate of chemicals, changes in pollutants as they interact with the environment, linkages between pollutants and their sources, and legal considerations. Faculty lectures along with student presentations and discussion of primary literature will be the primary instructional approaches. 
    		3 X

     

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    * 4970/5970/6970 are also offered in the summer, as needed

    ** Contact the School of Environmental Studies for information about when this class is offered

    *** Subject to instructor availability

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