DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

CHAIR: RICK C. WHITE (chm_rcw@shsu.edu)

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FACULTY: Arney, Banta, Chasteen, DeShazo, Loeffler, McCann, Plishker

The objectives of the Department of Chemistry are to train professional chemists, and natural scientists; to prepare teachers of chemistry; and to provide the background for effective work in life sciences, environmental science, family and consumer sciences, physics, agriculture, law, medicine, nursing, nutrition, medical technology, dentistry, and engineering.

The American Chemical Society recognizes the Department of Chemistry as having adequate faculty, facilities, library, curriculum, and research for training professional chemists. Recipients of the Bachelor of Science degree, having completed specific requirements, may be awarded certificates by the American Chemical Society stating that the requirements for professional training of chemists have been fulfilled. Students receiving the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry are competitively prepared for admission to leading graduate schools in chemistry, admission to preprofessional schools, or employment in rewarding technical and scientific careers.

* CHM 368, 433, 438, 439 , 441, and 495 are recommended.
** A minor requires six semesters of course work, a minimum of 18 credits (six advanced) in an approved field.

SECONDARY TEACHER CERTIFICATION
in Chemistry and a Second Field
or
in Chemistry with Science Composite Certification

      Students seeking Secondary Teacher Certification in Chemistry under the Bachelor of Science, Plan I or Plan II, must include the following courses:

1. SED 383, 394, 464, 480, 496, 497, RDG 392 as Other Courses.
2. SCM 384.
3. SED 374.
4. CS 164/111 or advanced placement in CS.
5. A set of courses that corresponds to an approved minor consisting of an approved grouping of courses totaling 24 hours, of which 6 must be advanced and taken in residence. This minor must be an approved second teaching field (see Secondary Education Program).
   or
   In place of a minor, the student may receive Science Composite Certification with the inclusion of the following science courses: BIO 138/118, BIO 139/119, GEL 133/113, GEL 134/114, PHY 138/118, PHY 139/119, PHY 397/317 or GEO 131/111, and 6 hours advanced science electives in these fields.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN CHEMISTRY

A minor in Chemistry requires a minimum of six semesters of course work and shall include CHM 138/118, 139/119, 241, 238/218, 239/219 and eight semester hours of advanced chemistry.

CHEMISTRY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CHM 115 INORGANIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY. [CHEM 1105] Laboratory for CHM 135. Concurrent enrollment in CHM 135 is recommended. Credit 1.

CHM 116 ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY. [CHEM 1107] Laboratory for CHM 136. Concurrent enrollment in CHM 136 is recommended. Credit. 1.

CHM 118 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I: LABORATORY. [CHEM 1111] Laboratory for CHM 138. Concurrent enrollment in CHM 138 is strongly recommended. Credit 1.

CHM 119 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II: LABORATORY. [CHEM 1112] Laboratory for CHM 139. Concurrent enrollment in CHM 139 is strongly recommended. Credit 1.

CHM 135 INORGANIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LECTURE. [CHEM 1305] The elements and their compounds are considered from a non-technical standpoint with emphasis placed on more familiar materials. This course is for non-science majors. Credit 3.

CHM 136 INTRODUCTORY ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY LECTURE. [CHEM 1307] An orientation in organic chemistry is given in the first part of the course to allow treatment of the chemistry of nutrition and other biochemical aspects given in the last part. This course is for non-science majors. Prerequisite: CHM 135,138 or completion of a high school chemistry course. Credit 3.

CHM 138 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I: LECTURE. [CHEM 1311] The following topics are studied: chemical changes and laws governing them; the gas laws; reactions involving oxygen, hydrogen, acids, bases, and salts; ionization; metathesis; the periodic classification, and the atomic structure. Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite MTH 170 or concurrent enrollment. Credit 3.

CHM 139 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II: LECTURE. [CHEM 1312] Descriptive chemistry, equilibria, kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and oxidation-reduction reactions are presented. Prerequisite: Minimum grades of C in CHM 138, and MTH 170. Fall, Spring, Summer II. Credit 3.

CHM 238 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I: LECTURE. [CHEM 2423] A study of chemical bonding and structure of organic molecules is made. Functional group reactions and syntheses are emphasized. Reaction mechanisms, nomenclature and isomerism are studied. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C in CHM 138/118, 139/119. Fall, Summer I. Credit 3.

CHM 218 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I: LABORATORY. Laboratory for CHM 238. Concurrent or prior enrollment in CHM 238 is required. Credit 1.

CHM 239 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II: LECTURE. [CHEM 2425] The general plan of CHM 238 is continued. Spring, Summer II. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C in CHM 238. Credit 3.

CHM 219 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II: LABORATORY. Laboratory for CHM 239. Concurrent or prior enrollment in CHM 239 is required. Credit 1

CHM 241 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. The fundamental principles of quantitative analysis are emphasized. Acid-base, complexometric, precipitation, and redox titrations, solution equilibria and spectrophotometric analysis are discussed. Laboratory exercises involve all types of volumetric procedures and colorimetric analysis. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C in CHM 139. Fall, Spring, Summer I. Credit 4.

CHM 367 INTRODUCTORY INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. General principles of inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on descriptive and practical rather than mathematical approach. Periodic relationships of elements and bonding, reactions and synthesis of inorganic compounds, acid-base chemistry are studied. Prerequisite: CHM 238. Fall. Credit 3.

CHM 368 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY. The chemical principles underlying the effects of air, water, and soil pollution are covered. Specific attention is paid to gas phase radical reactions, light absorption characteristics of atmospheric components, solution chemistry of fresh and salt water systems, and the mobility and chemistry of metal components of soil systems. Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CHM 138, 139, 241, 238 and 239 (or concurrent enrollment in CHM 239). Spring. Credit 3.

CHM 410 CHEMICAL LITERATURE SEMINAR. Methods of searching the literature in chemistry are presented. Emphasis is placed on the use of Chemical Abstracts, Beilstein, chemical patent literature, journals, and reference collections in the several specialties of chemistry. Prerequisite: Junior standing in chemistry. Spring. Credit 1.

CHM 438 INTRODUCTORY BIOCHEMISTRY. The chemistry and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids and vitamins; enzyme kinetics; the processes of and mechanisms of digestion and absorption; and biological buffers are studied. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in CHM 241 and 239. Fall, Summer I. Credit 3.

CHM 439 METABOLISM. This course is a study of the bioenergetics associated with the metabolic pathways and processes. The metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids; the interrelationship of the metabolic pathways; and the regulation of metabolism are emphasized. Prerequisites: CHM 241, 239, and 438. Spring odd years. Credit 3.

CHM 440 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. Spectrophotometry, separation techniques and mass spectrometry are discussed. Specific topics include the computer's use in the modern laboratory, ultraviolet and visible absorption, atomic absorption, flame emission, and inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy, infrared absorption, and gas and liquid chromatography. Instruments for these techniques are used in the laboratory work. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in CHM 241, 238, and 239 and a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment in CHM 458. Fall. Credit 4.

CHM 441 METHODS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND INDUSTRIAL ANALYSES. This course covers the philosophy of modern instrumental methods used for environmental and industrial analyses. The topics to be covered include quality control and quality assurance good laboratory practices, waste minimization and elimination, safe laboratory operation, ISO standards, EPA methodology, and statistical data analysis. Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CHM 138, 139, 241, 238 and 239, and CHM 368 or consent of instructor. Spring. Credit 4.

CHM 442 AIR QUALITY. (Also listed as ESC 440.) An in-depth study of the sources of air pollution is made. Sampling procedures and the chemical analyses required for identification of pollutants are studied. Control methods for the restriction of air pollution are outlined. Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CHM 138, 139, 241, 238 and 239. Credit 4.

CHM 458 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I. A comprehensive first course in physical chemistry is given with emphasis on the mathematical approach. Thermochemistry, the laws of thermodynamics and phase equilibria are considered. Laboratory experiments are designed to illustrate principles and to enable students to master physico-chemical techniques. Prerequisites: Junior standing in chemistry, MTH 143 and one year of physics. Fall. Credit 5.

CHM 467 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. Properties of atoms and ions, bonding theory and structure, acid-base theory, reactions of inorganic compounds, nonaqueous solvents, and coordination chemistry are studied. Emphasis is on the underlying theoretical concepts involved. Prerequisite: CHM 458 or concurrent enrollment. Spring even years. Credit 3.

CHM 468 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II. Electrochemistry, colloids, kinetic theory, reaction kinetics, and statistical mechanics are studied. Laboratory emphasis is on electrical measurements and kinetic studies. Prerequisite: CHM 458. Spring odd years. Credit 3.

CHM 495 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY. This course acquaints the senior student with techniques used in simple research problems. Prerequisites: student must have a minimum of 20 semester hours in chemistry and consent of the Department Chair. May be repeated for an additional three semester hours by those students having a definite project to complete. This course may be taken for Academic Distinction credit. See Academic Distinction Program in this catalogue. Credit 3.

Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

A Dual Degree Plan for Concurrent Bachelor of Science Degrees
from Sam Houston State University and Universities
with Recognized Accredited Chemical Engineering Degree Programs

      In this plan the student completes three years in Chemistry at Sam Houston State University and two years in Chemical Engineering at a university with a recognized accredited chemical engineering degree program. On successful completion of the curriculum shown below and the chemical engineering curriculum at a university with a recognized accredited degree program in chemical engineering, the student will receive two Bachelor of Science degrees, a Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry from Sam Houston State University and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the university with the recognized accredited chemical engineering degree program.

By the authority of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and in cooperation with several accredited hospitals, the Department of Chemistry administers a program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Medical Technology.

2000-2002 Undergraduate Catalogue