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Whittier College Catalog 2021-2022 ARCHIVED CATALOG
Chemistry Courses
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Department of Chemistry
CHEM 095 - Preparation for General Chemistry
Scientific measurements, matter, elements and compounds, the periodic table, nomenclature, chemical formulas and equations, stoichiometry, oxidation-reduction, gas laws, and solutions are covered. Problem-solving techniques are stressed.
Pre-req: Eligible to take MATH 085 and Freshman or Sophomore
2 credits
CHEM 110A - General Chemistry I
Lecture and laboratory work covering the fundamental principles of chemistry, states of matter, chemical bonding, ionic theory, kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and descriptive chemistry of metals and non-metals. Laboratory work also includes qualitative analysis and elementary quantitative analysis.
Pre-req: MATH 76 or MATH 80 or a score of 3 or higher on the Math Placement Exam.
Co-req: CHEM 110AL
4 credits
CHEM 110AL - General Chemistry I Lab
Co-req: CHEM 110A
0 credits
CHEM 110AQ - General Chemistry I Quiz
Co-req: CHEM 110A
0 credits
CHEM 110B - General Chemistry II
Lecture and laboratory work covering the fundamental principles of chemistry, states of matter, chemical bonding, ionic theory, kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and descriptive chemistry of metals and non-metals. Laboratory work also includes qualitative analysis and elementary quantitative analysis.
Pre-req: CHEM 110A
Co-req: CHEM 110BL
4 credits
CHEM 110BL - General Chemistry II Lab
Co-req: CHEM 110B
0 credits
CHEM 110BQ - General Chemistry II Quiz
Co-req: CHEM 110B
0 credits
CHEM 190 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
CHEM 220A - Quantitative Analysis Theory
Lecture (2 credits in the Fall) and laboratory (3 Credits in January) covers elementary statistics and sampling, fundamentals of volumetric analysis and several instrumental methods. Electrochemistry, gas and liquid chromatography, and spectrophotometry will be introduced. Desirable preparation for all further work in chemistry.
Pre-req: CHEM 110B
3 credits
CHEM 220B - Quantitative Analysis Lab
Lecture (2 credits in the Fall) and laboratory (3 Credits in January) covers elementary statistics and sampling, fundamentals of volumetric analysis and several instrumental methods. Electrochemistry, gas and liquid chromatography, and spectrophotometry will be introduced. Desirable preparation for all further work in chemistry.
Pre-req: CHEM 220A
1 credits
CHEM 231A - Organic Chemistry I
Investigation of the fundamental principles of organic chemistry. This course focuses on understanding organic chemistry through chemical mechanisms, stereochemical principles and diverse functional reactivity.
Pre-req: CHEM 110A and CHEM 110B
Co-req: CHEM 233A
3 credits
CHEM 231B - Organic Chemistry II
Investigation of the fundamental principles of organic chemistry. This course focuses on understanding organic chemistry through chemical mechanisms, stereochemical principles and diverse functional reactivity.
Pre-req: CHEM 231A
Co-req: CHEM 233B
3 credits
CHEM 233A - Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Project oriented class focusing on problem solving within the organic chemistry laboratory. An integrated introduction to laboratory skills, techniques, instrumentation and chemical reactivity.
Pre-req: CHEM 110B
Co-req: CHEM 231A
1 credits
CHEM 233B - Organic Chemistry II Lab
Project oriented class focusing on problem solving within the organic chemistry laboratory. An integrated introduction to laboratory skills, techniques, instrumentation and chemical reactivity.
Pre-req: CHEM 233A
Co-req: CHEM 231B
1 credits
CHEM 290 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
CHEM 295 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
CHEM 321A - Physical Chemistry I
Chemical thermodynamics; kinetic theory and chemical kinetics; quantum concepts and their applications to spectroscopy and the structure of matter.
Pre-req: CHEM 220A , CHEM 231B , MATH 142 , and PHYS 135A /PHYS 135B or PHYS 150 /PHYS 180
4 credits
CHEM 321B - Physical Chemistry II
Quantum concepts and their applications to spectroscopy and the structure of matter.
Pre-req: CHEM 321A
3 credits
CHEM 325 - Physical Chemistry Lab II
Precise determination of physical-chemical properties of various systems by classical and modern techniques.
Pre-req: CHEM 321A or CHEM 321B
1 credits
CHEM 390 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
CHEM 395 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
CHEM 431 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Detailed investigation into the subspecialities of organic chemistry. This course focuses on understanding physical organic, synthetic organic, bio-organic, industrial and basic pharmacological chemistry. A strong emphasis is placed on current literature, development of problem solving skills and integration of practicality and theory.
Pre-req: CHEM 231B and CHEM 321A
3 credits
CHEM 442 - Instrumental Analysis
Operating principles and applications of instrumental methods of analysis including atomic absorption, UV-vis, fluorescence, IR, Raman, NMR, and mass spectrometry.
Pre-req: CHEM 220A and CHEM 220B
Co-req: CHEM 442L
4 credits
CHEM 442L - Instrumental Analysis Lab
Co-req: CHEM 442
0 credits
CHEM 452 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Study of structure and reactivity of coordination and organometallic compounds; emphasis on bonding, symmetry, and catalytic properties; laboratory emphasizes inorganic synthesis, reactivity and determination of structure.
Pre-req: CHEM 321B
Co-req: CHEM 452L
4 credits
CHEM 452L - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab
Co-req: CHEM 452
0 credits
CHEM 471A - Biochemistry I
The structure and function of molecules found within living systems. Covers proteins and nucleic acids and integrates them into the study of protein synthesis.
Pre-req: CHEM 231B
3 credits
CHEM 471B - Biochemistry II
The structure and function of compounds in living systems. Covers carbohydrates and lipids and integrates them into the study of biological membranes and cellular metabolism.
Pre-req: CHEM 471A
3 credits
CHEM 472 - Biochemistry Laboratory
General biochemical techniques involving protein purification and enzyme catalysis.
Pre-req: CHEM 233B
Co-req: CHEM 471A
1 credits
CHEM 473 - Advanced Biochemistry Lab
General biochemical techniques including nucleic acids and protein detection.
Pre-req: CHEM 472
1 credits
CHEM 480 - Biophysical Chemistry
Thermodynamics, equilibria, biopolymers, kinetics, transport processes, and spectroscopy of biochemical systems.
Pre-req: CHEM 471A and MATH 142
3 credits
CHEM 486 - Integrated Laboratory
Laboratory/instrument intensive course designed to integrate the different disciplines of chemistry. The labs will be designed for some method design and development, data collection and analysis. The final project will involve a self-designed project that was proposed and developed in the CHEM 491 - Chemistry Seminar .
Pre-req: CHEM 233B , CHEM 321A , and CHEM 491
3 credits
CHEM 490 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
CHEM 491 - Chemistry Seminar
A novel research project is developed and a proposal written and presented. Students are further trained in giving oral presentations on topics that lead to the development of their proposal.
Pre-req: Instructor Permission
2 credits
CHEM 495 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
CHEM 496 - Chemistry Research
Individual research projects in selected areas of chemistry under the supervision of a faculty member. Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
Pre-req: Junior or Senior standing
1 to 6 credits
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