Chemistry/Materials Emphasis: B.S. (combined
major and minor sequence) (67 credits): A Chm
120N, 121N, 122A, 122B, 216A, 216B, 217A,
217B, 225, 340A, 340B, 341Z, 408, 420A, and
495; A Mat 111 or 112 or 118,113 or 119 and
214; A Phy 120N, 124N, 220, 221, 462 and 464;
XRPI 300 (RPI 72-464 Polymer Science
laboratory) may be substituted for A Phy 464.
Teacher Education Program
B.S. A combined major and minor sequence
consisting of 69 credits: A Chm 120N, 121N,
122A, 122B, 216A, 216B, 217A, 217B, 225,
340A, 340B, 341Z, and 342, or 420A, or 440A;
A Mat 111 or 112 or 118, 113 or 119, and 214;
A Phy 120N, 124N, 220, and 221; A Bio 110F
and 111N; 6 credits in geological and/or
atmospheric sciences as advised.
Students interested in a career in secondary
school teaching must apply for and be
admitted to the Teacher Education Program
administered by the Department of Educational
Theory and Practice before they can be
officially enrolled in this major in the
teacher education program. Qualified students
may apply after satisfactorily completing one
year of undergraduate study and a minimum of
24 graduation credits. Admission requirements
are described in this bulletin under the
section headed "Department of Educational
Theory and Practice." Students admitted to
the program must complete the teacher
education professional requirements described
in this bulletin under "Undergraduate
Professional Requirements" within the section
headed "Department of Educational Theory and
Practice." They must also complete those
courses within the major and related fields
that are listed in this section.
Combined B.S./M.S. Program
The combined B.S./M.S. program in chemistry
provides an opportunity for students of
recognized academic ability and educational
maturity to fulfill integrated requirements
of undergraduate and master's degree programs
from the beginning of the junior year. A
carefully designed program can permit a
student to earn the B.S. and M.S. degrees
within nine semesters.
The combined program requires a minimum of
138 credits, of which at least 30 must be
graduate credits. In qualifying for the B.S.,
students must meet all University and college
requirements, including the requirements of
the undergraduate major described previously,
the minimum 60-credit liberal arts and
sciences requirement, general education
requirements, and residency requirements. In
qualifying for the M.S., students must meet
all University and college requirements as
outlined in the Graduate Bulletin, including
completion of a minimum of 30 graduate
credits and any other conditions such as a
research seminar, thesis, comprehensive
examination, professional experience, and
residency requirements. Up to 12 graduate
credits may be applied simultaneously to both
the B.S. and M.S. programs.
The undergraduate requirement of 420A may be
satisfied by A Chm 520A. Likewise, the
requirement of 6 credits in advanced
chemistry may be satisfied by two 500-level
graduate courses.
Students are considered as undergraduates
until completion of 120 graduation credits
and satisfactory completion of all B.S.
requirements. Upon meeting B.S. requirements,
students are automatically considered as
graduate students.
Students may apply for admission to the
combined degree program in chemistry after
the successful completion of 56 credits, but
no later than the accumulation of 100
credits, and after the satisfactory
completion of A Chm 340A. A cumulative grade
point average of 3.2 or higher and three
supportive letters of recommendation from
faculty are required for consideration.
Courses
A Chm 100N Chemical ABCs: Atoms, Bonds, and Citizen Consumers (3)
General Education: NS
Introduction to chemistry emphasizing its
applications to problems in modern society,
consumer goods, and life-related topics.
Lecture and demonstration only. Does not
yield credit toward the major or minor in
chemistry.
A Chm 110N The DNA Double Helix and the Chemistry of Cancer (3)
General Education: NS
Chemistry of the origin of life and the
evolution of the DNA double helix as the
genetic material; chemistry of cancer genes,
tumor viruses, the immune systems, the
technology of recombinant DNA, interferon.
How anticancer drugs work. Life-style,
environment, and cancer. How chemicals in the
environment cause cancer. Does not yield
credit toward the major or minor in
chemistry.
A Chm 120N General Chemistry I (3)
General Education: NS
Atomic theory, quantitative relationships in
chemical change, electronic structure of
atoms and chemical periodicity, chemical
bonding, and states of matter.
A Chm 121N General Chemistry II (3)
General Education: NS
Elementary principles of chemical
equilibrium, thermodynamics, and kinetics;
electrochemistry; descriptive chemistry of
the elements and their compounds.
Prerequisite(s): A Chm 120N.
A Chm 122A and B General Chemistry Laboratory (1, 1)
Introduction to laboratory techniques,
experiments demonstrating chemical principles
and properties of elements and compounds.
Prerequisite(s) for A Chm 122B: A Chm 122A;
corequisite(s) or prerequisite(s) for A Chm
122A: A Chm 120N; for A Chm 122B: A Chm 121N.
A Chm 123A and B Problem Solving: General Chemistry (1, 1)
Applications of the principles and methods
studied in General Chemistry. Assignments
selected from the subject matter of General
Chemistry are aimed at aiding the student to
develop a more thorough understanding of the
subject. Corequisite(s) for A Chm 123A: A Chm
120N; for A Chm 123B: A Chm 121N. May not be
offered during 1999-2000.
A Chm 215 Principles of Organic Chemistry (3)
Introduction to organic chemistry emphasizing
the principles pertinent to the understanding
of biochemistry and modern biology. Does not
yield credit toward the major or minor in
chemistry. Prerequisite(s): A Chm 121N. May
not be offered during 1999-2000.
A Chm 216A and B Organic Chemistry (3, 3)
Structure, synthesis, and reactions of the
principal classes of organic compounds
stressing the underlying principles of
reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, and
spectroscopic techniques. Prerequisite(s) for
A Chm 216A: A Chm 121N and A Chm 122B; for
A Chm 216B: A Chm 216A.
A Chm 217A and B Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1, 1)
Laboratory techniques in organic chemistry,
including extraction, crystallization,
distillation, and chromatography, exemplified
by the application of these techniques to the
synthesis and qualitative analysis of organic
compounds. Applications of infrared and NMR
spectroscopy. Prerequisite(s) for A Chm 217B:
A Chm 217A; corequisite(s) or prerequisite(s)
for A Chm 217A: A Chm 215 or 216A; for A Chm
217B: A Chm 216B.
A Chm 225 Quantitative Analysis (3)
Theory of quantitative analysis based on
modern chemical principles. Practical
application to typical gravimetric,
volumetric, and colorimetric analysis. Two
class periods, one laboratory period each
week. Prerequisite(s): A Chm 121N and A Chm
122B.
A Chm 307 (= Atm 307) Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry (3)
Chemical principles and concepts leading to
understanding the composition and change in
the chemical/atmospheric environment; sources
and sinks of chemical constituents; chemistry
of the troposphere and stratosphere;
measurement and theory; greenhouse gases;
global pollution and ozone depletion. A Atm
307Z is the writing intensive version of
A Atm 307 and A Chm 307; only one may be
taken for credit. Does not yield credit
toward the major in chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): A Mat 113 or 119; A Phy
124N; and A Chm 121N.
A Chm 317 Advanced Synthesis Laboratory (2)
Experimental investigation of advanced
syntheses of organic and inorganic compounds
including their separation and analysis. The
development of skills and understanding for
the application of complex procedures and
methods common in current practice.
Prerequisite(s): A Chm 217B.
A Chm 320 Introduction to Physical Chemistry (3)
Behavior of gases chemical thermodynamics
(including solution equilibria, phase
equilibria and electrochemistry), dynamics of
chemical reactions (reactions, mechanisms,
theory) and fundamentals of quantum chemistry
with focus on chemical bonding, molecular
structure and spectroscopy. Prerequisite(s):
A Chm 121N; corequisite(s) or
prerequisite(s): A Mat 113 or 119 and A Phy
108N. Does not yield credit toward the B.S.
major in chemistry.
A Chm 321 Introduction to Experimental Physical Chemistry (1)
Experimental illustration of physical
principles and introduction to
instrumentation. Techniques of physical
measurements, treatment of experimental data
and generalization of results to illustrate
the fundamental principles. Corequisite(s) or
prerequisite(s): A Chm 320. Does not yield
credit toward the B.S. major in chemistry.
A Chm 340A and B Physical Chemistry (3,3)
Mathematical description of physiochemical
systems and their interpretation in terms of
thermodynamics, kinetic theory, reaction
rates and statistical mechanics. Atomic and
molecular structure from the viewpoint of
quantum theory with special emphasis on
bonding and spectra. Prerequisite(s) for
A Chm 340A: A Phy 124N, A Mat 214, and A Chm
216B; for A Chm 340B: A Chm 340A or consent
of instructor.
A Chm 341Z and B Physical Chemistry Laboratory (3, 3)
General Education (341Z only): WI
The experimental understanding of the basic
principles of physical chemistry and
development of familiarity with
instrumentation. Includes thermodynamics;
chemical kinetics; hydrodynamic,
electrochemical, and optical properties; and
searching of the chemical literature,
computer processing of experimental data, and
writing laboratory reports. One lecture and
two laboratory periods each week.
Prerequisite(s) for A Chm 341Z: A Chm 225;
for A Chm 341B: Chm 341Z. Corequisite(s) or
prerequisite(s) for Chm 341Z: Chm 340A; for
Chm 341B: Chm 340B.
A Chm 342 (= A Bio 365) Biological Chemistry (3)
The chemistry and biochemical
interrelationship of carbohydrates, lipids,
and nucleic acids; enzyme catalysis and
introduction to metabolism. Only one of A Chm
342 & A Bio 365 may be taken for credit.
Prerequisite(s): A Chm 215 or 216B.
A Chm 343 Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory (1)
Experiments illustrating the fundamentals of
biochemistry as discussed in A Chm 342.
Prerequisite(s): A Chm 217A; corequisite(s)
or prerequisite(s): A Chm 342. May not be
offered during 1999-2000.
A Chm 408 (= A Phy 408) Survey of Polymer Chemistry (3)
Structure, synthesis, and morphology of
polymers; polymerization reactions; molecular
weight determination; introduction to
thermal, mechanical, and electrical
properties; design of polymers, graft and
copolymers; processing and selected
applications including adhesion, coatings,
and films. Only one of A Chm 408 & A Phy 408
may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s):
A Chm 340B or permission of instructor.
A Chm 411A Computer Applications in Chemistry (3)
An introduction to microcomputing in
chemistry. An introduction to the principles
of microcomputers; programming using
BASIC/TURBOBASIC, instrumental interfacing
and the use of commercially available
microcomputer programs related to chemistry.
Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): A Chm 320
or 340A or permission or instructor.
A Chm 411B Computer Applications in Chemistry (3)
Introduction to work station operating
systems with emphasis on UNIX. An overview of
computational chemistry and molecular
modeling methods. Applications to data-base
searching, drug design and structure-activity
relations. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s):
A Chm 320 or 340A or permission of
instructor.
A Chm 420A and B Inorganic Chemistry (3, 3)
Bonding and reactivity in inorganic systems
including ionic solids, metals, covalent
molecules, and coordination complexes; acid-
base chemistry; descriptive chemistry of the
elements and their compounds. A Chm 420B
includes main group chemistry, transition
metal complexes, organometallic chemistry,
catalysis and bioinorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite(s) for A Chm 420A: A Chm 320 or
340B; for A Chm 420B: A Chm 420A.
A Chm 424 Retrieval and Presentation of Chemical Information (1)
Instruction and practice in modern methods of
searching the chemical literature. Students
are required to develop their skills in
preparing written presentations and speeches.
Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class
standing. S/U graded.
A Chm 425 Introduction to Undergraduate Research in Chemistry (2)
Original experimental and theoretical
research problems A printed or typewritten
final report is required. Laboratory and
conference hours to be arranged. May not be
repeated for credit. Not more than 3 credits
of A Chm 425 and/or A Chm 426 may be applied
toward the advanced course requirement of the
chemistry major. Prerequisite(s): junior or
senior class standing, and permission of
instructor. Corequisite(s) or prerequisite:
A Chm 424. S/U graded.
A Chm 426 Undergraduate Research in Chemistry (3)
Original experimental and theoretical
research problems. A printed or typewritten
final report is required. May be repeated for
credit, but not more than 3 credits of A Chm
425 and/or A Chm 426 may be applied toward
the advanced course requirement of the
chemistry major. Laboratory and conference
hours to be arranged. Prerequisite(s): junior
or senior class standing, and permission of
instructor; corequisite(s) or
prerequisite(s): A Chm 424. S/U graded.
A Chm 430 Instrumental Analysis (3)
Theoretical principles and chemical
applications of selected methods of
instrumental analysis. Main emphasis is on
electroanalytical methods including
polarography, conductance, potentiometry, and
coulometric methods, and on trace methods of
analysis such as spectrograph emission, flame
emission, atomic absorption, and fluorometric
analysis. Two class periods, one laboratory
period each week. Prerequisite(s): A Chm 225;
prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): A Chm 320
or 340B or permission of the instructor.
A Chm 436 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3)
Organic chemistry at an advanced level,
including introduction of theoretical
background and application in synthesis.
Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): A Chm 320
or 340B.
A Chm 440A and B Comprehensive Biochemistry (3, 3)
Chemical characteristics of living matter,
amino acids, polypeptides and proteins,
supramolecular assembly and membrane
structure; enzyme mechanisms and kinetics;
bioenergetics and the chemistry of
metabolism; electron transport and other
transports across membranes; biosynthesis,
storage, and expression of genetic
information. Prerequisite(s): A Chm 216B or
permission of instructor. May not be offered
during 1999-2000.
A Chm 441A and B (formerly 330A and B) Physical Chemistry for Biochemical Sciences (3, 3)
Foundations of the physical principles and
their application to biochemical systems.
Topics include: thermodynamics, general
kinetics, enzyme kinetics, transport
phenomena, quantum chemistry, spectroscopy,
and macromolecular conformation. Does not
yield credit toward the major in chemistry.
Prerequisite(s) for A Chm 441A: A Chm 121N,
A Phy 124N, and A Mat 113 or 119 (A Chm 216A
or B, and A Chm 342 or A Bio 365
recommended); for A Chm 441B: A Chm 441A.
A Chm 495 Materials Independent Study (3)
Individually selected topic of independent
study in materials science-(chemistry)
culminating in a comprehensive written
report. The material covered is to be beyond
that offered in any other formal
undergraduate course. Prerequisite(s): junior
or senior class standing, A Chm 408 and A Phy
462. S/U graded.
A Chm 496 Polymer Independent Study or Research (3)
Individual library or laboratory based
research project, or a selected topic of
independent study in polymer chemistry
culminating in a comprehensive written
report. The material covered is to be beyond
that offered in any other formal
undergraduate course. Prerequisite(s): junior
or senior class standing and A Chm 408. S/U
graded.
A Chm 497 Independent Study (3)
Individual, independent study of selected
topics above or beyond those offered in
formal undergraduate courses. May be repeated
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior
class standing, and permission of instructor.
S/U graded.
