An introductory course without laboratory, for students who have little or no background in chemistry. This course is intended to build a basic foundation in selected basic chemical principles. Topics include: measurement, scientific notation, nomenclature, atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical calculations, states of matter, solutions, acids and bases, pH, and oxidation-reduction.
The first part of a 2-part survey course that spans topics in General, Organic and Biochemistry. CHEM 1114 and its follow-up course, CHEM 2124, are designed for science majors interested in biological applications. Topics in the first semester are predominantly General Chemical concepts including: measurement and units, atomic structure, periodicity, nomenclature, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry and gas laws. Assume level of math competency of MATH 1003 or equivalent.
A survey of the principles of chemistry as they apply to living systems. Major topics include measurement, atomic structure, bonding, chemical and nuclear reactions, gases, aqueous solutions, hydrocarbons, as well as the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Laboratory exercises emphasize important techniques and illustrate the properties of the major types of biomolecules.
This course is intended for science majors. While providing a general overview of modern chemistry, the course emphasizes the development of chemical concepts and problem solving techniques that are essential in science. General topics include atomic structure of matter, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, electronic structure of the atom and chemical bonding. Course format: three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week.
CHEM 2124 is a continuation of CHEM 1114, and is aimed at science majors. It completes the presentation of General Chemistry topics started in CHEM 1114 by surveying the topics of: acid & bases, titrations and nuclear chemistry. After these foundations are laid, the course will then survey two broad chemical domains:
1) Organic Chemistry, where the language and chemistry of selected functional groups (alkanes, alenes, alcohols, aromatics, carbonyls and carboxylic acids) will be covered, along with an exploration of chirality.
2) Biochemistry, including the chemistry and structure of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleotides, along with selected topics in the chemistry of genetics (DNA/RNA) and nutrition.
This course is a continuation of Chemical Principles I and is intended for science majors. Those basic concepts from the first semester are applied to more complex aspects of chemistry which include the states of matter, solutions, thermodynamics, equilibrium, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. In addition, the course is designed to have more out-of-class activities related to these topical aeras which are completed by a team of students. Course format: three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week.
Structure, preparation, properties and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkyl halides, alcohols, dienes; reaction mechanisms, free radicals, carbocations; conjugation and resonance; stereochemistry; infrared interpretation. Common organic laboratory techniques and introduction to extended synthesis will be covered in the laboratory.
Structure, preparation, properties and reactions of ethers, epoxides, aromatics, arenes, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acid derivatives, phenols; carbanion reactions; electrophilic aromatic substitutions; reactions of alpha, beta-unsaturated compounds. Common organic laboratory preparations will be taken up including substitution, elimination, oxidation, and reduction reactions. Products will be analyzed using both traditional physical methods (polarimetry, boiling point, melting point) as well as infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance and gas chromatography.
The Practicum offers chemistry students an in-house cooperative experience in performing analytical tests under the direction of the Alfred Environmental Laboratory which is accredited by the Center for Laboratories and Research of the New York State Department of Health. Environmental water tests include: bacteriology, metals, nutrients, oxygen demand/residue, minerals, physical properties, priority pollutant phenols, chlorinated hydrocarbons, polynuclear aromatics and pesticides. References used for testing procedures include: "Standard Methods of Water and Wastewater", and the "E.P.A. Manual of Methods for the Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes". Both wet chemical and instrumental methods are used for the analysis of organic and inorganic chemicals.
A program designed to provide an opportunity for pursuit of topics of chemistry beyond the scope of traditional courses. Investigations may be theoretical or experimental and may be pursued by individuals or groups of students. Instruction may be by independent study or formal lectures and/or laboratory sessions. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six hours credit. be by independent study or formal lectures and/or laboratory sessions. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six hours credit.