Course Descriptions

Major
Minor
Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
 
 

CHAIR: RICK C. WHITE

FACULTY: Arney, Banta, Barber, Chasteen, DeShazo, Loeffler, Plishker, White

The objectives of the Department of Chemistry are to train professional chemists, biochemists, and natural scientists; to prepare teachers of chemistry; and to provide the background for effective work in life sciences, environmental science, home economics, 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 minimum requirements for professional training of chemists have been fulfilled. Students receiving the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry are competitively prepared for research or teaching appointments in leading American universities, admission to preprofessional schools, or employment in rewarding technical and scientific careers.

** A minor requires six semesters of course work, a minimum of 18 credits (six advanced) in an approved field.

Students seeking a background that will prepare them for the emerging technologies in biochemistry and biotechnology can select advanced courses that will lead to a major in chemistry and a minor in biology.

CHM 367 Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 410 Chemical Literature Seminar
CHM 438 Introductory Biochemistry
CHM 439 Metabolism
CHM 440 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
CHM 441 Methods for Environmental and Industrial Analyses
CHM 458 Physical Chemistry I
CHM 495 Undergraduate Research in Chemistry
BIO 344 General Physiology
BIO 345 Introductory Genetics
BIO 347 General Microbiology
BIO 480 Introduction to Molecular Biology
BIO 349 Histology or
BIO 435 Immunology or
BIO 449 Cytology
 

Other support courses include:

CS 164 Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures
ECO 234 Principles of Macroeconomics
ENG 330 Introduction to Technical Writing
MTH 142 Calculus I
MTH 143 Calculus II
MTH 379 Statistical Methods
PHY 138 General Physics - Mechanics and Heat
PHY 139 General Physics - Sound, Light, Electricity and Magnetism

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, 392, 394, 464, 480, 496, 497 as Other Courses.
2. SCM 161 or 384 as a portion of Criterion I.
3. SED 374 as a portion of Criterion VI.
4. CS 164/111 or advanced placement in CS as part of Criterion II.
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.

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 six 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. Credit 3.

CHM 139 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II: LECTURE. [CHEM 1312] Descriptive chemistry, equilibria, kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and oxidation-reduction reactions are presented. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in CHM 138. 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 326 ADVANCED LABORATORY TECHNIQUES. Techniques and procedures will be introduced in logical, integrated project-oriented experiments. Manipulation, synthesis, and spectroscopic characterization will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CHM 241, 239. Concurrent enrollment in CHM 426 is required. Spring. Credit 2.

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 426 ADVANCED INTEGRATED LABORATORY. As a companion to CHM 326, this course will propose fewer, more in-depth experiments that require the use of more sophisticated synthetic and analytical procedures. Concurrent enrollment in CHM 326 is required. Spring. Credit 2.

CHM 433 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY III: ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. Fundamental concepts and computational applications involving reaction intermediates in organic chemistry will be discussed, including free radicals, carbenes, carbocations and carboanions as well as concerted processes. Prerequisite: CHM 239. Credit 3.

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, electrochemistry, and separation techniques are discussed. Specific topics include ultraviolet and visible absorption, atomic absorption, flame emission, infrared absorption, nuclear magnetic resonance, polarography, potentiometry, gas chromatography and liquid chromatography. Instruments for these techniques are used in the laboratory work. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in CHM 241, 238, 239 and 458 or concurrent enrollment. 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 464 SECONDARY SCIENCE TEACHING METHODS. This course focuses on the unique classroom problems associated with teaching science in the secondary school setting. Topics include the nature of science, learning theories, teaching strategies in the lab, safety, and technology integration. This course is designed to build on the experience in generic methods and classroom management courses. Recommended for all prospective science teachers, but will not meet the advanced science credit for minors or elementary science specializations. Prerequisites: 24 hours of science (including 6 hours advanced); SED 294 and SED 464 or EED 434, 435 and 436 (SED and EED courses may be taken concurrently.) Credit 3.

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.
 

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.
 

First Year	Credit		Second Year	Credit
CHM 138/118, 139/119	8		CHM 241, 238/218, 239/219	12
PHY 141	4		PHY 242, 243	8
MTH 142, 143	8		MTH 244	4
ENG 164, 165	6		POL 261	3
ECO 233	3		ENG 265, 275, or 295	3
SOC 261	3		ENG 330	3
KIN 215 or accepted substitute	1			33
KIN activity or accepted substitute	1
	34
Third Year	Credit		Fourth and Fifth Years
CHM 458, 410, 468, 326, 426	13		University with Recognized Accredited Chemical Engineering Degree Program
Adv. CHM	3
Criterion VI	3
HIS 163, 164	6
MTH 376	3
IT 161	3
POL 285	3
ART 260 or 370	3
CS 162 or 164	3
	40

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