Below are listings for lower and upper division courses offered through the Department of Chemistry. The authoritative source for course information is the Marshall University Catalog.
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100 Level Chemistry Courses
- CHM 109 – Chemistry in the Home
- An introduction to basic concepts of chemical science as it applies to materials commonly found within the household. Students will be expected to learn to evaluate potential hazards of such materials.
4 hours
- CHM 111 – Foundations of Chemistry
- This course will introduce students to basic chemical facts and concepts. Topics will include units, dimensional analysis, nomenclature, solutions, atomic structure, and stoichiometry.
3 hours
200 Level Chemistry Courses
- CHM 204 – General Chemistry II
- A continuation of chemistry 203 with emphasis on introductory organic and biochemistry. 3 lecture.
3 hours
- CHM 205 – General, Organic, and Biochem
- Introductory course for health professions students and non-science majors covering basic chemical principles with applications in organic chemistry and biochemistry.
3 hours
- CHM 211 – Principles of Chemistry I
- A study of the properties of materials and their inter- actions with each other. Development of theories and applications of the principles of energetics, dynamics and structure. Intended primarily for science majors and pre-professional students. 3 lecture.
3 hours
- CHM 212 – Principles Chemistry II
- A continuation of chemistry 211 with emphasis on the inorganic chemistry of the representative elements and transition metals. 3 lecture.
3 hours
- CHM 217 – Principles of Chem Lab I
- A laboratory course that demonstrates the application of concepts introduced in Chemistry 2ll. (CR or PR: CHM 2ll)
2 hours
- CHM 218 – Principles of Chem Lab II
- A laboratory course that demonstrates the application of concepts introduced in Chemistry 2l2. (CR or PR: CHM 2l2).
2 hours
- CHM 254 – Basic Concepts Org Chem
- An intensive review of chemical principles intended to better prepare students for organic chemistry (CHM 355).
3 hours
300 Level Chemistry Courses
- CHM 305 – Research Methods Chem
- A survey course concerning the use of the chemical literature with an emphasis on online computer searching and ethical issues relating to the conduct of scientific research and the relationship of science to society.
1 hour
- CHM 327 – Intro Organic Chemistry
- A one semester introduction to organic chemistry emphasizing structure, nomenclature, and reactivity. (Cannot fulfill an upper division chemistry elective.) 3 lecture. (PR: CHM 212)
3 hours
- CHM 328 – Intro Organic Chem Laboratory
- The laboratory to accompany CHM 327. Students learn the basic techniques used in the modern organic chemistry laboratory.
2 hours
- CHM 331 – Chemistry Seminar
- Students attend lectures presented by internal and external speakers to learn about the nature and variety of chemical research.
0 hours
- CHM 345 – Intro to Analytical Chem
- An introduction to basic techniques of analytical chemistry and data analysis through statistical procedures. Traditional wet and contemporary instrumental methods are covered with an emphasis on experimental care and craftsmanship.
4 hours
- CHM 355 – Organic Chemistry I
- A systematic study of organic chemistry including modern structural theory, spectroscopy, and stereochemistry; application of these topics to the study of reactions and their mechanisms and applications to synthesis. 3 lecture.
3 hours
- CHM 356 – Organic Chemistry II
- Continuation of Chemistry 355. 3 lecture.
3 hours
- CHM 357 – Physical Chemistry I
- A systematic study of physical chemistry. 3 lecture, 2 lab (PR: CHM 212, MTH 230, and eight hours of physics)
4 hours
- CHM 361 – Intro Organic Chm Lab
- An introduction to of experimental organic chemistry with emphasis on fundamental techniques and their application to the preparation and identification of organic compounds. 6 lab.
3 hours
- CHM 365 – Introductory Biochemistry
- A survey course including introduction to basic biochemical concepts, metabolic pathways, and bioenergetics. 3 lecture.
3 hours
- CHM 390H – Honors in Chemistry
- Independent study or undergraduate research project for outstanding students.
1 to 4 hours
400 Level Chemistry Courses
- CHM 401 – Research for Undergrad
- Students engage in research project in collaboration with a faculty member.
2 hours
- CHM 402 – Research for Undergrad
- Students engage in a research project in collaboration with a faculty member.
4 hours
- CHM 431 – Chemistry Seminar
- Students attend lectures presented by internal and external speakers to learn about the nature and variety of chemical research.
0 hours
- CHM 432 – Chemistry Seminar
- Students attend lectures presented by internal and external speakers to learn about the nature and variety of chemical research. Students also present an oral and written presentation of their capstone experience.
0 hours
- CHM 448 – Adv Inorganic Chemistry I
- Study of physical properties and periodic relationships of inorganic materials. 3 lecture, 2 lab (PR: CHM 356, CHM 307 or 357)
4 hours
- CHM 465 – Adv Organic Chemistry I
- Studies of the dynamics of organic reactins with emphasis on mechanisms and stereochemistry. 3 lecture.
3 hours
- CHM 480 – SpTp: Biofuels
- 3 hours
- CHM 481 – SpTp: App of Chem Ed
- 2 hours
- CHM 490 – Internship
- Students engage in supervised chemical laboratory work in a professional setting.
1 to 6 hours
- CHM 491 – Capstone Experience
- Students engage in a collaborative research project with a faculty member.
2 to 4 hours
500 Level Chemistry Courses
- CHM 548 – Adv Inorganic Chemistry I
- Study of physical and chemical properties and periodic relationships of inorganic materials. 3 lecture, 2 lab (PR: CHM 356, CHM 307, or CHM 357)
4 hours
- CHM 565 – Adv Organic Chemistry I
- Studies of the dynamics of organic reactions with emphasis on mechanisms and stereo chemistry. 3 lecture.
3 hours
- CHM 580 – SpTp: Biofuels
- 3 hours
600 Level Chemistry Courses
- CHM 628 – Special Topics-Inorganic
- Offered on demand.
1 to 3 hours
- CHM 629 – Special Topics-Organic
- Offered on demand.
1 to 3 hours
- CHM 631 – Seminar
- 1 hour
- CHM 632 – Seminar
- 1 hour
- CHM 679 – Problem Report
- Preparation of a comprehensive written report on a topic in Chemistry of current importance. Registration only by permission of Department.
3 hours
- CHM 682 – Research
- Credit in the course is earned by pursuing a directed original investigation in a field of chemistry. Twelve semester hours credit in research are applied toward the M.S. degree. Students may sign for one or more credit hours per semester depending upon the time to be spent on research. A grade of PR may be reported at the close of each term or semester.
1 to 12 hours