A lecture-demonstration course for students with no previous chemistry background who are not majoring in areas requiring further chemistry. Three hours of lecture-demonstration a week.
An introduction to general, organic and biochemistry designed primarily for students of nursing and other majors that require no more than one semester of chemistry. Four hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Students enrolling in this course should have math skills at or above the Weber State University MATH 990 level.
CHEM 1055 is a stand-alone lab course designed to accommodate transfer students from other universities. CHEM 1055 registration will be allowed only by special permission from the Chemistry Department Chair. Transfer students who have taken the CHEM 1050 lecture or equivalent without the lab should petition the Chemistry Department Chair for permission to take this course. Prerequisite: Must have completed or be currently enrolled in CHEM 1050 lecture or equivalent.
Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry and introduction to organic chemistry. The first course in a two-semester sequence designed primarily for students of nursing, engineering technology and some other fields of science and health professions who will take no more than one year of chemistry. Four hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Students enrolling in this course should have math skills at or above the Weber State University MATH 990 level.
CHEM 1115 is a stand-alone lab course designed to accommodate transfer students from other Universities. CHEM 1115 registration will be allowed only by special permission from the Chair of Chemistry. Transfer students who have taken the CHEM lecture without the lab should petition the Chair of the Chemistry Department for permission to take this course. Prerequisite: Must have completed or currently be enrolled in CHEM 1110 lecture.
Elementary study of the compounds of carbon and chemical compounds and reactions of biological systems. Four hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: CHEM PS1110 or equivalent.
CHEM 1125 is a stand-alone lab course designed to accommodate transfer students from other Universities. CHEM 1125 registration will be allowed only by special permission from the Chair of Chemistry. Transfer students who have taken the CHEM 1120 lecture without the lab should petition the Chair of the Chemistry Department for permission to take this course. Prerequisite: Must have completed or currently be enrolled in CHEM 1120 lecture
A course designed to provide the minimal prerequisite skills needed for entry into CHEM PS1210. Three hours of lecture per week. Students enrolling in this course should have math skills at or above the Weber State University MATH 990 level.
The first course in a series designed primarily for science majors and others who will take more than one year of chemistry such as pre-medical students, clinical/medical laboratory scientists and some engineering students. The fundamental principles of chemistry with laboratory emphasis upon qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis. Four hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or equivalent and a chemistry course equivalent to high school chemistry or CHEM 1200.
CHEM 1215 is a stand-alone lab course designed to accommodate transfer students from other Universities. CHEM 1215 registration will be allowed only by special permission from the Chair of Chemistry. Transfer students who have taken the CHEM 1210 lecture without the lab or High School AP students should petition the Chair of the Chemistry Department for permission to take this course. Prerequisite: Must have completed or currently be enrolled in CHEM 1210.
Second semester of principles of chemistry. Four hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1210.
CHEM 1225 is a stand-alone lab course designed to accommodate transfer students from other Universities. CHEM 1225 registration will be allowed only by special permission from the Chair of Chemistry. Transfer students who have taken the CHEM 1220 lecture without the lab, or High School AP students should petition the Chair of the Chemistry Department for permission to take this course. Prerequisite: Must have completed or currently be enrolled in CHEM 1220 lecture.
A lecture/laboratory course designed to provide an introduction to the scientific method and its application to the study of selected topics in physics and chemistry. Two hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Recommended for Elementary Education majors.
Principles of organic chemistry, including structure and reactivity of carbon based molecules. Detailed study of mechanisms, synthesis, and reactions. Alkane, alkyl halide, alkyne, alcohol, and ether families are covered. Four hours of lecture a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1220. Co-requisite: must have completed or currently be enrolled in CHEM 2315 lab.
Lab course designed to be taken with CHEM 2310. Includes organic laboratory techniques, synthesis, product isolation, spectroscopy and analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 1220. Co-requisite: must have completed or currently be enrolled in CHEM 2310 lecture.
Principles of organic chemistry, second semester. A continuation of structure and reactivity analysis, along with structure elucidation techniques, spectroscopy and synthetic reactions. Coverage includes aromatics, carbonyls, carboxylic acid derivatives, and sugars. Four hours of lecture a week. Prerequisites: CHEM 2310 and 2315. Co-requisite: must have completed or currently be enrolled in CHEM 2325 lab.
Lab course designed to be taken with CHEM 2320. Includes organic laboratory techniques, synthesis, product isolation, spectroscopy and analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 2310 and 2315. Co-requisite: must have completed or currently be enrolled in CHEM 2320 lecture.
An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safety issues related to science laboratories and field work. Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a lecture/demonstration format.
Open to all students in the Chemistry Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department.
Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title with the credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
A course designed to provide the skills necessary to enter the job market as a Chemical Technician. Prerequisite: CHEM 1220. One hour of lecture/discussion a week.
Theory and methods of gravimetric and volumetric analysis and simple instrumentation. Includes statistical evaluation of results. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1220. Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHEM 3020.
CHEM 3005 is a stand-alone lab course designed to accommodate transfer students from other Universities. CHEM 3005 registration will be allowed only by special permission from the Chair of Chemistry. Transfer students who have taken the CHEM 3000 lecture without the lab should petition the Chair of the Chemistry Department for permission to take this course. Prerequisite: Must have completed or currently be enrolled in CHEM 3000 lecture.
A course designed to provide students computer skills for applications including computation and electronic data bases searches. It is required that this course be taken before or with CHEM 3000. One hour of lecture/discussion a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1210.
Theory and methods of modern instrumental analysis. Includes practical applications in electrochemical, spectrometric, and chromatographic techniques. Three hours of lecture and one three hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3000.
Applied Analysis using modern methods of analysis with an emphasis on speed and accuracy. One 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3000. Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHEM 3050.
Structure and function of biomolecules including proteins, nucleic acids, fats and carbohydrates. A focus on proteins as energy transforming and catalytic devices; their role in metabolism, defense and other biochemical processes. Three lectures and one three hour lab a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2310.
Stand-alone biochemistry laboratory course course designed to accommodate transfer students from other universities that have taken the equivalent of CHEM 3070, Biochemistry, without the laboratory component. CHEM 3075 registration will be allowed only by special permission from the Chair of Chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 2310, CHEM 2315, and CHEM 3070 without laboratory.
A detailed study of the molecular basis of life: nucleic acids, biosynthetic pathways, molecular aspects of disease and pharmacology. Three lectures a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2320 , CHEM 3070.
Advanced techniques including instrumentation for biochemistry. One 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites CHEM 2320 and Chem3070. To be taken concurrently with CHEM 3080.
An introduction to molecular symmetry, experimental error analysis, and physical chemistry applications of algebra, linear algebra, and differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 1220. Co-requisite: CHEM 3410.
The first semester course of Physical Chemistry covering chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: CHEM 3000 and PHYS 2220. Co-requisite: CHEM 3400.
The second semester course of Physical Chemistry covering quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and chemical reaction dynamics. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3410
A thorough investigation of research in science learning and curricular standards at the state and national levels. Foundations of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry as applicable to science teaching at the secondary level. This course serves as a foundation to a preservice science teacher’s education coursework.
Theory and practice of spectrometric and separation methods in the study of chemical systems. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3420 or permission of instructor.
The chemistry of the earth and geochemical processes operating in the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere with a synthesis of these ideas to account for the chemical evolution of the earth. Applications to mineral stability and chemical reactions, geochemical cycles, and isotope geochemistry. Three hours of lecture a week. Prerequisites: CHEM 1220 and GEO 2050 or consent of instructor.
Acquaintance and practice with various teaching and assessment methods. Development of science curricula including lesson and unit plans. It is recommended that this course be completed immediately before student teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
A study of the elements and their compounds based on the periodic table, current theories and laboratory work. Prerequisites: CHEM 3420 or permission of instructor. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week.
This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: CHEM 3420 or permission of instructor.
Synthesis and determination of the properties of selected chemical compounds. Three to nine hours of lab a week. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Open to qualified students for one or more semesters. May be repeated for credit with instructor approval.
A continuation of CHEM 2890. Open to all students.
Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
A seminar course where students will share their research results with fellow students and faculty in written and oral formats. Prerequisite: CHEM 4800 or permission of instructor.
Science content course for teachers in the M. Ed Science Emphasis Program. To register,
select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work
required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by
instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program.
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