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Chemistry (CHE)
Addison Ault, Jeffrey Cardon, Truman Jordan (chair), Cynthia Strong
The Department of Chemistry has been approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) for the professional training of chemists at the undergraduate level.
Major: A minimum of 14 or 15 course credits. At least 10 courses in Chemistry, which must include CHE 121, 122, 202, 225, 323, 324, 326, 327, plus two additional courses at the 300 level. Also required are MAT 141 and 142 (Calculus I and II); and either PHY 111, 112, and 114 (General Physics I, II, and Laboratory) or, with permission of the Department, PHY 101 and 102 (Introductory Physics I and II).
ACS Certified Major: 19 courses, to include CHE 121, 122, 202, 225, 323, 324, 326, 327, 333 or 334, 335, two additional courses at the 300 level, and a major research experience; also PHY 111, 112, and 114; and MAT 143 (Calculus III). Students selecting this major should confer with the department chair to make certain that they will satisfy all the requirements.
Teaching Major : The same program as specified for the non-teaching major. In addition to the foregoing requirements, prospective teachers must also apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program (preferably at the start of their sophomore year) and complete a second major in Secondary Education described under Education.
Concentration : Students should consult with the Department concerning major programs which lead to graduate work in chemistry, chemical physics, biochemistry, and medicine, or to industrial employment.
Note: The Summer Research Program of the Department of Chemistry provides an opportunity to spend a summer at Cornell College working on a research project with a member of the Chemistry faculty.
111. Chemistry in the Natural World
Basic concepts of chemistry and their implications for a technological society. Emphasis on the qualitative rather than the quantitative (mathematical) aspects of chemistry. Intended for non-science majors. No previous study of chemistry required. (Laboratory Science)
121. Chemical Principles I
Fundamental concepts of chemistry, mole concept, theories of the atom and the chemical bond, and chemical equilibria. (Laboratory Science)
122. Chemical Principles II
Rates of chemical reactions, acids and bases, electrochemistry, and an introduction to thermodynamics. Reactions and properties of selected elements and their compounds. Prerequisite: CHE 121. (Laboratory Science)
161. Accelerated General Chemistry
Fundamental concepts of chemistry: atomic theory, quantum theory, bonding, states of matter, thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, and electrochemistry. The course is designed for students who have a good understanding of atoms, molecules, and mole calculations. Students who take the course should have already satisfied the B.A. requirement in Mathematics. This course is the equivalent of CHE 121 and 122. (Laboratory Science)
202. Analytical Chemistry
Concepts of analysis, volumetric techniques, and an introduction to instrumental techniques. Prerequisite: CHE 122. (Laboratory Science) JORDAN and STRONG
225. Organic Chemistry I
Chemistry of carbon compounds. Determination of molecular structure and geometry and the chemistry of common functional groups. Prerequisite: CHE 122. AULT, CARDON or
234. Biological Chemistry
Same course as BIO 205 (see for course description.) Prerequisites: BIO 142 and CHE 225. (Laboratory Science) CARDON or TEPPER
323. Physical Chemistry I
Concepts of physical chemistry, including the kinetic-molecular theory of gases, atomic and molecular structure and energetics, and an introduction to thermodynamics. The laboratory emphasizes the use of the computer to calculate thermodynamic quantities from molecular properties. Prerequisites: CHE 122 and MAT 141. (Laboratory Science) JORDAN
324. Physical Chemistry II
Thermodynamics, descriptions of systems of equilibria, molecular spectroscopy, and rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions. Prerequisites: CHE 323, MAT 142, PHY 114. (Laboratory Science) JORDAN
326. Organic Chemistry II
Continuation of CHE 225. Methods of synthesis and the reactions of organic compounds. Credit for 326 will be posted on the student's transcript only after completion of 327. Prerequisite: CHE 225. AULT or CARDON
327. Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Practical laboratory aspects of organic chemistry. Isolation and purification of substances; one-step transformations of substances; synthetic sequences; and, possibly, synthesis projects. Prerequisite: CHE 326. AULT or CARDON
328. Advanced Organic Chemistry
Selected advanced topics of reaction mechanisms or syntheses of organic compounds. Prerequisites: CHE 326 and 327. (Laboratory Science) AULT
333. Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Theory of analytical chemistry, giving special attention to separations, instrumental methods, and the analysis of complex mixtures. Prerequisites: CHE 202, 323, and 327. (Laboratory Science) STRONG
334. Biochemistry
Cellular metabolism, including the oxidative degradation and biosynthesis of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. The approach is primarily mechanistic with a quantitative discussion of kinetics, free-energy changes, and the electrochemistry of electron transport chain. Prerequisites: CHE 234 (or BIO 205) and CHE 327. (Laboratory Science) CARDON
335. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Properties of inorganic compounds with emphasis on the theories of bonding, stereochemistry, coordination compounds, and organometallic compounds. Prerequisite: CHE 323. (Laboratory Science) STRONG
339. Advanced Physical Chemistry
Quantum mechanics, symmetry and group theory, diffraction methods, and selected topics. Prerequisites: CHE 324, MAT 142, and PHY 114. (Science) JORDAN
390. Individual Project: see Courses 390.
480. Internship. (OP): see Courses 480.
485. Chemical Research
Individual research in selected areas of chemistry. Prerequisite: a 300-level course in Chemistry or permission of instructor.
511. Extended Research in Chemistry (.25)
Reading coupled with research on a specialized topic. The adjunct course must be taken over four successive terms. Prerequisites: departmental GPA of 3.0 or higher, prior completion of one course in the department at or above the 200 level, and permission of instructor.
512. Reading and Conversation in Chemistry (.25)
963. Oak Ridge Science Semester
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