University of Nebraska at Kearney
College of Natural and Social Sciences

1994-96 UNK Undergraduate Catalog

Department of Chemistry

Courses (CHEM)

105GS. Basic Chemistry - 1 hour

A non-mathematical study of atoms, of molecules, and of some classes of compounds. Three hours per week for five weeks.

114GS. Some Laboratory Studies in Chemistry - 1 hour

Prerequisite: CHEM 105GS or equivalent in high school. Variable according to student interest. Three hours per week for fifteen weeks.

145GS. Introductory Chemistry - 4 hours

Introductory course in the fundamental laws and principles of chemistry including a study of the properties of elements and their compounds. Three lectures, one laboratory each week. Credit for this course may be obtained by examination.

150GS. Consumer Organic Chemistry - 3 or 4 hours

Deals with chemistry of compounds of carbon related to foodstuffs, physiological processes, and textiles. Not applicable to a major or minor in Chemistry.

209. Careers in Chemistry - 1 hour

A review of career opportunities in chemistry and closely-related areas. Recommended for potential Chemistry majors, pre-health professionals, and persons interested in the chemistry teaching endorsement. Exposure to a wide range of chemistry professionals from outside the campus will be an integral part of this course.

250. Elementary Organic Chemistry - 4 hours

Prerequisite: CHEM 161GS or equivalent. A survey of the field of organic chemistry designed primarily for students who do not expect to become chemists or chemical engineers. Covers the same topics as CHEM 360 and 361, but less rigorously. Three lectures, one lab per week. Counts toward chemistry minor.

Courses counting toward a chemistry major:

160GS. General Chemistry - 4 hours

The first semester of a comprehensive year course in chemistry that includes the principles and theories of modern chemistry. This course is designed for students who need a good theoretical background in chemistry, and it is the prerequisite for advanced chemistry courses. A student should have high school chemistry and/or two years of high school school algebra before enrolling in this course. If this is not the case, take CHEM 145 and MATH 112 to prepare for chemistry at this level. Three lectures and one quiz-laboratory each week. Credit for this course may be obtained by examination.

161GS. General Chemistry - 4 hours

Prerequisite: C grade in CHEM 160GS or advanced placement. Second semester of the comprehensive year course in chemistry. Three lectures and one quiz-laboratory each week.

230. Inorganic Synthesis - 2 hours

Prerequisite: CHEM 161. A descriptive study of inorganic chemistry. One lecture and one laboratory per week. Fall only.

299. Chemistry Seminar - 1 hour

Prerequisite: CHEM 161GS or equivalent. A study of topics in a more detailed manner than offered in formal courses with a critical examination and discussion of recent accomplishments of chemical investigations. One hour per week. Spring only.

300. Environmental Chemistry - 3 hours or 4 hours

Prerequisites: CHEM 161 and CHEM 250 or 360. This course will cover the three main areas of environmental chemistry; aquatic chemistry, atmospheric chemistry and hazardous waste. Topics will include stratospheric ozone destruction, greenhouse gases, smog formation, and bioaccumulation of halogenated organics. Three credit hours unless offered with laboratory, then four credit hours.

351. Biochemistry - 4 hours

Prerequisite: C Grade in CHEM 161 and CHEM 250 or 360. Chemistry and metabolism of fats, protein, carbohydrates, hormones, vitamins, and other biologically important compounds. Three lectures, one lab per week. Spring only.

360. Organic Chemistry - 5 hours

Prerequisite: C grade in CHEM 161GS or equivalent. Taken primarily by chemistry majors and pre-professional students. The foundation for understanding organic reactions is established with considerable emphasis being placed upon bonding, stereochemistry, kinetics, and reaction mechanisms. The chemistry of the alkanes, alkenes, and aromatic compounds is considered with a primary objective of understanding how these reactions occur. Four lectures, one lab per week. Fall only.

361. Organic Chemistry - 5 hours

Prerequisite: C Grade in CHEM 360. A continuation of CHEM 360. Four lectures, one lab per week. Spring only.

375. Analytical Chemistry I - 5 hours

Prerequisite: CHEM 161GS and MATH 101 or equivalent. A study of chemical reactions and equilibrium as applied to analysis. The laboratory will cover mainly quantitative analysis. Three lectures, two labs per week.

399. Chemistry Apprenticeship - 1 hour

The chemistry apprenticeship program is meant to provide meaningful experiences such as teaching and preparation of demonstrations. The apprentice will work mainly with one member of the department whose permission must be obtained before registration.

430/830. Inorganic Chemistry - 3 hours

Prerequisite: CHEM 480 or equivalent. A course in theoretical and descriptive Inorganic Chemistry. Three lectures per week. Fall of even years.

451/851. Advanced Biochemistry - 3 hours

Prerequisites: CHEM 351 and 480. This course covers the basic principles of intermediary metabolism and the application of biochemical principles of living systems. Three lectures per week. Spring of even years.

460/860. Organic Qualitative Analysis - 4 hours

Prerequisite: CHEM 361 or parallel and CHEM 480. This course will introduce modern methods used in a research laboratory with emphasis on independent student work. Two lectures, two labs per week. Spring only, odd years.

470/870. Theoretical Organic Chemistry - 3 hours

Prerequisite: CHEM 361 and 480. This course will cover advanced theoretical aspects of organic chemistry. Areas of emphasis will be bonding, spectroscopy, synthesis, and mechanism. Three lectures per week, Fall only, odd years.

475/875. Analytical Chemistry II - 3 hours

Prerequisites: CHEM 375, CHEM 480, and a knowledge of basic physics. The study of modern methods of analysis using chemical instrumentation. Two lectures, two labs per week. Spring only, even years.

480/580. Physical Chemistry - 4 hours

Prerequisites: CHEM 375, MATH 202, PHYS 205GS. Study of elementary thermodynamics, phase transitions and solutions. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Fall only.

481/581. Physical Chemistry - 4 hours

Prerequisite: MATH 260, CHEM 480. A continuation of CHEM 480, including the topics of elementary quantum mechanics, spectroscopy and kinetics. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Spring only.

489. Internship in Chemistry - 1- 3 hours

Prerequisite: Permission of the department. This course will be taken in the last two years of the chemistry major and will emphasize professional development of the individual student.

499. Problems in Chemistry - 1-3 hours

Prerequisite: Elementary courses necessary for the problems to be undertaken, and permission of instructor. Independent investigations of chemistry problems. Three hours of laboratory work each week for each hour credit.

845P Industrial Organic Chemistry, 4 hrs.;
820P Inorganic Chemistry I for High School Teachers, 1-4 hrs.;
841P Biochemistry for High School Teachers, 4 hrs.;
821P Inorganic Chemistry II for High School Teachers, 1-4 hrs.;
865P Instrumental Analysis for High School Teachers, 1-4 hrs.;
882P Physical Chemistry for High School Teachers, 1-4 hrs.;
890 Directed Research, 1-3 hrs.;
896 Thesis, 6 hrs.

See Graduate Catalog for course descriptions.