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Chemistry (CHE)
Addison Ault, Jeffrey Cardon, Charles Liberko (chair), Cynthia Strong,
Craig Teague
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 10 course credits in Chemistry (9 courses if CHE 161 is taken), which include the following: CHE 121, 122,
202, 225, 323, 324,
326, 327, and two additional courses at the
300 level, excluding 380; mathematics through MAT
122 (Calculus of Several Variables); and either
PHY 111, 112, and 114 (General
Physics I, II, and Laboratory) or, with permission of the Department,
PHY 101, 102, and 114
(Introductory Physics I, II, and Laboratory).
ACS Certified Major: A minimum of 12 course credits in Chemistry (11 courses if CHE 161 is taken),
which must include CHE 121, 122,
202, 225, 323, 324,
326, 327, 333, 334, 335, one additional course at the 300
level, excluding 380, and a major research experience. Also required are PHY 111,
112, and 114; and mathematics through MAT 221
(Linear Algebra). 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.
Minor: A minimum of five course credits in Chemistry, excluding
280 and 380, which include CHE 202 and at least three
additional courses numbered 200 or higher.
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. Interested
students should consult a faculty member in the Department.
103. Investigations in Chemistry
Hands-on investigation of selected topics in chemistry with an emphasis on contemporary topics with practical, real-world applications. Topics vary each term. Intended for non-science majors. (Laboratory Science)
108. Topics in Chemistry
Selected topics in chemistry with an emphasis on contemporary topics with practical, real-world applications. Topics vary each term. See Topics Courses. Intended for non-science majors. (Science)
111. Chemistry in the Natural World
Basic concepts of chemistry and their implications for a technological
society. Emphasis on qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemistry
as they apply to topics of importance today. Intended for non-science
majors. No previous study of chemistry required. (Laboratory Science)
121. Chemical Principles I
Fundamental concepts of chemistry, mole concept, energy, theories of the atom
and the chemical bond, and molecular geometry. (Laboratory Science)
122. Chemical Principles II
Rates of chemical reactions, equilibrium, 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, and kinetics.
The course is designed for students who have a good understanding of
atoms, molecules, and mole calculations. 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 or
161. (Laboratory Science) STRONG
225. Organic Chemistry I Lecture
Chemistry of carbon compounds. Determination of molecular constitution
and configuration and the chemistry of common functional groups.
Prerequisite: CHE 122 or 161. (Science)
AULT, CARDON, or
LIBERKO
234. Biological Chemistry
Same
course as BIO 205 (see for course description).
Prerequisites: BIO 141, 142, and CHE
225. (Laboratory Science) CARDON,
CHRISTIE-POPE, or
260 through 266. Topics in Chemistry
Study of a selected topic in chemistry. See Topics Courses.
280/380. Internship: see Courses 280/380.
Does not fulfill major or minor requirement.
290/390. Individual Project: see Courses 290/390.
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 classical and statistical thermodynamics. Prerequisites: CHE 122 or 161, and
MAT 142. Recommended prerequisite: PHY 114.
(Laboratory Science) TEAGUE
324. Physical Chemistry II
Thermodynamics, descriptions of systems of equilibria, molecular
spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, quantum mechanics, and rates and
mechanisms of chemical reactions. Prerequisites: CHE 323
and PHY 114. (Laboratory Science) TEAGUE
326. Organic Chemistry II
Lecture
Continuation of CHE 225. Methods
of synthesis and the reactions of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHE
225. (Science) AULT, CARDON, or
LIBERKO
327. Organic Chemistry
Laboratory
Practical laboratory aspects of organic
chemistry. Isolation and purification of substances; one-step
transformations of substances; and, possibly,
synthesis projects. Prerequisite: CHE 326. (Laboratory Science)
AULT, CARDON, or LIBERKO
328. Advanced Organic Chemistry
Selected advanced topics of reaction mechanisms or syntheses of organic
compounds. Prerequisite: CHE 327. Not offered every year.
(Laboratory Science) AULT or LIBERKO
333. Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Theory of analytical chemistry with an emphasis on instrumental methods.
Prerequisites: CHE 202, 323, and
327. Not offered every year. (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
chains. Prerequisites: CHE 202, 234 (or BIO
205) and CHE 327. (Laboratory Science)
CARDON
335. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Properties of inorganic compounds with emphasis on theories of
bonding and the chemistry of coordination compounds. Prerequisites: CHE
323 and 327. Not offered every year. (Laboratory Science) STRONG
339. Advanced Physical Chemistry
Quantum mechanics, symmetry and group theory, and selected topics.
Prerequisite: CHE 324. Not offered every year. (Science) TEAGUE
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
(1/4)
Reading coupled with research on a specialized
topic. This 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. (CR)
512. Reading and Conversation in Chemistry (1/4)
Reading and discussion of current articles, historical texts, or
general interest books about chemistry. Readings are selected in
consultation with the participating students. Course meets weekly for
one semester. (CR)
963. Oak Ridge Science Semester
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