TAMUCC Department of Chemistry

Course Descriptions

Chemistry (CHEM)
Although there are stated prerequisites for almost every course, any course may be taken with permission of the instructor. The 1000-level (freshman) classes presume high school chemistry. Lecture and laboratory hours per week are given in parentheses following credit hours listed for each course. For example, (3:0) denotes three lecture hours and no lab hours per week. Lab courses will have lab fees and materials fees in addition to tuition charges.

Undergraduate Courses

CHEM 1311. 3 sem. hrs. (3:0)
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
The foundation course in chemistry. Stoichiometry, chemical equilibria, atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic properties, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. This course counts toward the natural science component of the University Core Curriculum.

CHEM 1111. 1 sem. hr. (0:3)
GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB I
The laboratory course for CHEM 1311.

CHEM 1106. 1 sem. hr. (0:3)
PHYSIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LAB
A descriptive introduction to organic and physiological chemistry. For students in nursing and other allied health programs that require only one semester of laboratory chemistry.

CHEM 1312. 3 sem. hrs. (3:0)
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
The continuation of CHEM 1311, the foundation course in chemistry. This course counts toward the natural science component of the University Core Curriculum. Prerequisite: CHEM 1311.

CHEM 1112. 1 sem. hr. (0:3)
GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB II
The laboratory course for CHEM 1312. Qualitative analysis of inorganic ions may be included. Prerequisite: CHEM 1111.

CHEM 2490. 1-4 sem. hrs.
SPECIAL TOPICS
May be repeated for credit. Subject materials variable. Offered on sufficient demand.

CHEM 3411. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3)
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
The structure, nomenclature, synthesis, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of the principal classes of organic compounds. Stereochemistry and spectroscopy of organic compounds. Laboratory involves separation and synthetic techniques and development of basic skills. Prerequisite: CHEM 1311/1111, CHEM 1312/1112.

CHEM 3412. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3)
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
A continuation of CHEM 3411. The course concludes with a survey of the structures of biomolecules. Laboratory involves spectroscopy and qualitative analysis techniques. Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry I.

CHEM 3417. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3)
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
A course in quantitative analysis, which includes chemical statistics and the use of acid-base, complexation, precipitation, and redox reactions to perform analyses and separations. Laboratory includes standard volumetric and gravimetric methods and development of basic quantitative techniques. Prerequisite: General Chemistry.

CHEM 3418. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3)
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
An introduction to instrumental methods of analysis: spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemical methods. Laboratory involves use of instrumentation in chemical analysis. Prerequisite: General Chemistry.

CHEM 3443. 4 sem. hrs. (3: 3)
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
A study of the impact of chemistry on the environment, including topics of air pollution, water pollution, and beneficial chemical modifications of the environment. Laboratory devoted to field techniques of sampling, sample preservation, and analytical techniques applied to the environment. Prerequisite: General Chemistry.

CHEM 4292. 2 sem. hrs. (2:0)
SENIOR CHEMISTRY SEMINAR
Presentation and discussion of selected topics in chemistry. Includes literature searches and reviews, paper presentations, survey of professional opportunities and requirements, career guidance and job searching skills. Prerequisite: senior standing or consent of instructor.

CHEM 4344. 3 sem. hrs. (3:0)
CHEMICAL OCEANOGRAPHY
The study of the oceans and seas as a chemical system, including interactions with both the biota and the solid earth. Prerequisite: General Chemistry. (May be taken for graduate credit.)

CHEM 4350. 3 sem. hrs. (3:0)
POLYMER CHEMISTRY
An advanced lecture course in organic chemistry. Characterization of polymers. Polymerization mechanisms. Current research directions such as biomedical applications and electroactive polymers. Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry II.

CHEM 4401. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3)
BIOCHEMISTRY I
The structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. An introduction to enzyme kinetics, cell membrane structure and biochemical signaling. Laboratory exercises demonstrate the basic principles and techniques used in Biochemistry. Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry I & II and one year of Biology.

CHEM 4402. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3)
BIOCHEMISTRY II
A continuation of CHEM 4401. Biochemical energetics, carbohydrate, lipid, amino acid and nucleotide metabolism, photosynthesis, DNA replication, transcription, and protein synthesis. Laboratory is a continuation of Biochemical techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 4401.

CHEM 4407. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3)
ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
A survey of inorganic chemistry. Theories of atomic structure, covalent bonding, ionic solids, metallic solids, and coordination compounds. Modern acid-base concepts. Laboratory involves the synthesis of inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry is recommended.

CHEM 4409. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3)
ADVANCED INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
An advanced course in analytical chemistry covering the underlying theories of instrumental methods. Laboratory emphasizing the proper utilization of instruments in analysis and separation of chemical species. Prerequisites: CHEM 3411, CHEM 3412, and CHEM 3418.

CHEM 4420. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3)
PHYSICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
The elements of physical chemistry applied to biological systems. Includes thermodynamics, kinetics, molecular structures, and the physical basis of biochemical techniques. Prerequisites: CHEM 4401, MATH 2413, and PHYS 1402 or PHYS 2426.

CHEM 4423. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3)
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
A fundamental approach to the study of physical and chemical phenomena, including the study of thermodynamics, gases and phase equilibria. Prerequisites: General Chemistry, Physics, and Calculus.

CHEM 4424. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3)
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
A continuation of CHEM 4423, including the study of chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, molecular structure, and quantum mechanics. Prerequisite: CHEM 4423.

CHEM 4490. 1-4 sem. hrs.
SPECIAL TOPICS
May be repeated for credit. Subject materials variable. Offered on sufficient demand.

CHEM 4696. 1-6 sem. hrs.
DIRECTED INDEPENDENT STUDY
Requires a formal proposal of study to be completed in advance of registration, to be approved by the supervising faculty, the chairperson and the dean of the College.

Graduate Chemistry

Graduate courses in chemistry are offered in support of graduate degree programs in biology, environmental science and education. For details concerning these particular degree programs, consult the appropriate section of the catalog.

Graduate Courses

CHEM 5302. 3 sem. hrs. (3:0)
CURRENT TRENDS IN CHEMISTRY
The study and discussion of current topics and research efforts in chemistry. The course is intended to provide teachers with background and understanding that will enrich their classroom presentations in the chemistry curriculum. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Offered on sufficient demand.

CHEM 5417. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3)
ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
Advanced study of the impact of chemistry on the environment. Topics will include the chemistry of the natural environment and the modifications to that environment brought about by human activities. Includes readings in current literature and research on an environmental issue. Includes a laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 1311/1312.

CHEM 5421. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3)
AQUATIC CHEMISTRY
A study of the chemistry of natural and polluted waters. Topics include chemical kinetic and equilibrium principles as applied to natural and polluted waters, and the ecotoxicological aspects of aquatic chemistry. In addition, critical readings in current literature and research on environmental issues will be discussed. Includes a laboratory.

CHEM 5431. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3)
ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
A presentation of standard instrumental tools and instrumental methods used for the characterization of environmental pollutants and their distribution in the environment. Includes a laboratory.

CHEM 5490. 1-4 sem. hrs. (1:0-3:2)
ADVANCED TOPICS
Subject materials variable. Advanced topics including current literature research. May be repeated for credit when topics are sufficiently different. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 5596. 1-5 sem. hrs.
DIRECTED INDEPENDENT STUDY
Study in areas of current interest. (A total of six hours of Directed Independent Study may be counted toward the MS degree.)

For Additional Information
Web site: http://www.sci.tamucc.edu/chemistry
Campus address: Science and Technology Building
Room 319; phone (361) 825-2754
Mailing address: Department of Physical and Life Sciences
College of Science and Technology
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412

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Home Degrees People Faculty Staff Assistants WorkStudies Researchers Events Courses Laboratories Instrumentation NMR Equipment Safety Research Welch SSC Workshop Chemistry Database MSDS Links Chemistry Club ACS South Texas Section Physical & Environmental Sciences TAMUCC	Course Descriptions Chemistry (CHEM) Although there are stated prerequisites for almost every course, any course may be taken with permission of the instructor. The 1000-level (freshman) classes presume high school chemistry. Lecture and laboratory hours per week are given in parentheses following credit hours listed for each course. For example, (3:0) denotes three lecture hours and no lab hours per week. Lab courses will have lab fees and materials fees in addition to tuition charges. Undergraduate Courses CHEM 1311. 3 sem. hrs. (3:0) GENERAL CHEMISTRY I The foundation course in chemistry. Stoichiometry, chemical equilibria, atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic properties, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. This course counts toward the natural science component of the University Core Curriculum. CHEM 1111. 1 sem. hr. (0:3) GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB I The laboratory course for CHEM 1311. CHEM 1106. 1 sem. hr. (0:3) PHYSIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LAB A descriptive introduction to organic and physiological chemistry. For students in nursing and other allied health programs that require only one semester of laboratory chemistry. CHEM 1312. 3 sem. hrs. (3:0) GENERAL CHEMISTRY II The continuation of CHEM 1311, the foundation course in chemistry. This course counts toward the natural science component of the University Core Curriculum. Prerequisite: CHEM 1311. CHEM 1112. 1 sem. hr. (0:3) GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB II The laboratory course for CHEM 1312. Qualitative analysis of inorganic ions may be included. Prerequisite: CHEM 1111. CHEM 2490. 1-4 sem. hrs. SPECIAL TOPICS May be repeated for credit. Subject materials variable. Offered on sufficient demand. CHEM 3411. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3) ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I The structure, nomenclature, synthesis, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of the principal classes of organic compounds. Stereochemistry and spectroscopy of organic compounds. Laboratory involves separation and synthetic techniques and development of basic skills. Prerequisite: CHEM 1311/1111, CHEM 1312/1112. CHEM 3412. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3) ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II A continuation of CHEM 3411. The course concludes with a survey of the structures of biomolecules. Laboratory involves spectroscopy and qualitative analysis techniques. Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry I. CHEM 3417. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3) QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS A course in quantitative analysis, which includes chemical statistics and the use of acid-base, complexation, precipitation, and redox reactions to perform analyses and separations. Laboratory includes standard volumetric and gravimetric methods and development of basic quantitative techniques. Prerequisite: General Chemistry. CHEM 3418. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3) INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS An introduction to instrumental methods of analysis: spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemical methods. Laboratory involves use of instrumentation in chemical analysis. Prerequisite: General Chemistry. CHEM 3443. 4 sem. hrs. (3: 3) ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY A study of the impact of chemistry on the environment, including topics of air pollution, water pollution, and beneficial chemical modifications of the environment. Laboratory devoted to field techniques of sampling, sample preservation, and analytical techniques applied to the environment. Prerequisite: General Chemistry. CHEM 4292. 2 sem. hrs. (2:0) SENIOR CHEMISTRY SEMINAR Presentation and discussion of selected topics in chemistry. Includes literature searches and reviews, paper presentations, survey of professional opportunities and requirements, career guidance and job searching skills. Prerequisite: senior standing or consent of instructor. CHEM 4344. 3 sem. hrs. (3:0) CHEMICAL OCEANOGRAPHY The study of the oceans and seas as a chemical system, including interactions with both the biota and the solid earth. Prerequisite: General Chemistry. (May be taken for graduate credit.) CHEM 4350. 3 sem. hrs. (3:0) POLYMER CHEMISTRY An advanced lecture course in organic chemistry. Characterization of polymers. Polymerization mechanisms. Current research directions such as biomedical applications and electroactive polymers. Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry II. CHEM 4401. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3) BIOCHEMISTRY I The structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. An introduction to enzyme kinetics, cell membrane structure and biochemical signaling. Laboratory exercises demonstrate the basic principles and techniques used in Biochemistry. Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry I & II and one year of Biology. CHEM 4402. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3) BIOCHEMISTRY II A continuation of CHEM 4401. Biochemical energetics, carbohydrate, lipid, amino acid and nucleotide metabolism, photosynthesis, DNA replication, transcription, and protein synthesis. Laboratory is a continuation of Biochemical techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 4401. CHEM 4407. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3) ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY A survey of inorganic chemistry. Theories of atomic structure, covalent bonding, ionic solids, metallic solids, and coordination compounds. Modern acid-base concepts. Laboratory involves the synthesis of inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry is recommended. CHEM 4409. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3) ADVANCED INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS An advanced course in analytical chemistry covering the underlying theories of instrumental methods. Laboratory emphasizing the proper utilization of instruments in analysis and separation of chemical species. Prerequisites: CHEM 3411, CHEM 3412, and CHEM 3418. CHEM 4420. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3) PHYSICAL BIOCHEMISTRY The elements of physical chemistry applied to biological systems. Includes thermodynamics, kinetics, molecular structures, and the physical basis of biochemical techniques. Prerequisites: CHEM 4401, MATH 2413, and PHYS 1402 or PHYS 2426. CHEM 4423. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3) PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I A fundamental approach to the study of physical and chemical phenomena, including the study of thermodynamics, gases and phase equilibria. Prerequisites: General Chemistry, Physics, and Calculus. CHEM 4424. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3) PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II A continuation of CHEM 4423, including the study of chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, molecular structure, and quantum mechanics. Prerequisite: CHEM 4423. CHEM 4490. 1-4 sem. hrs. SPECIAL TOPICS May be repeated for credit. Subject materials variable. Offered on sufficient demand. CHEM 4696. 1-6 sem. hrs. DIRECTED INDEPENDENT STUDY Requires a formal proposal of study to be completed in advance of registration, to be approved by the supervising faculty, the chairperson and the dean of the College. Graduate Chemistry Graduate courses in chemistry are offered in support of graduate degree programs in biology, environmental science and education. For details concerning these particular degree programs, consult the appropriate section of the catalog. Graduate Courses CHEM 5302. 3 sem. hrs. (3:0) CURRENT TRENDS IN CHEMISTRY The study and discussion of current topics and research efforts in chemistry. The course is intended to provide teachers with background and understanding that will enrich their classroom presentations in the chemistry curriculum. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Offered on sufficient demand. CHEM 5417. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3) ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY Advanced study of the impact of chemistry on the environment. Topics will include the chemistry of the natural environment and the modifications to that environment brought about by human activities. Includes readings in current literature and research on an environmental issue. Includes a laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 1311/1312. CHEM 5421. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3) AQUATIC CHEMISTRY A study of the chemistry of natural and polluted waters. Topics include chemical kinetic and equilibrium principles as applied to natural and polluted waters, and the ecotoxicological aspects of aquatic chemistry. In addition, critical readings in current literature and research on environmental issues will be discussed. Includes a laboratory. CHEM 5431. 4 sem. hrs. (3:3) ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS A presentation of standard instrumental tools and instrumental methods used for the characterization of environmental pollutants and their distribution in the environment. Includes a laboratory. CHEM 5490. 1-4 sem. hrs. (1:0-3:2) ADVANCED TOPICS Subject materials variable. Advanced topics including current literature research. May be repeated for credit when topics are sufficiently different. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. CHEM 5596. 1-5 sem. hrs. DIRECTED INDEPENDENT STUDY Study in areas of current interest. (A total of six hours of Directed Independent Study may be counted toward the MS degree.) For Additional Information Web site: http://www.sci.tamucc.edu/chemistry Campus address: Science and Technology Building Room 319; phone (361) 825-2754 Mailing address: Department of Physical and Life Sciences College of Science and Technology Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412