Atomic and Molecular Structure/Lab

CHEM 107

Fundamental concepts underlying the structure and behavior of matter are developed. Major topics include states of matter, atomic structure, periodicity, and bonding. This course, or its equivalent, is a prerequisite for all advanced courses in chemistry and biological chemistry. Laboratory: three …

Statistical Thermodynamics

CHEM 302

Major topics include statistical mechanics and chemical thermodynamics. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 108 and MATH 106. Prerequisite(s), which may be taken concurrently: PHYS 107 or PHYS 109. This course is normally offered every year, alternating with CHEM 310.

Senior Research and Seminar

CHEM 457

A laboratory or library research study in an area of interest under the supervision of a member of the department. Each senior major delivers one presentation on the research for each thesis credit. Students register for CHEM 457 in the fall semester. Majors writing an honors thesis register for bot…