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| CHE101 |
College Chemistry |
4 credits |
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(general education option under natural science) An introductory course
in inorganic chemistry. The treatment of topics is predominantly
descriptive and the content is especially suited to meet the needs of
students whose programs require only one year of chemistry. Three
lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Open to all
students. (4 credits)
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| CHE101L |
College Chemistry Lab |
0 credit |
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| CHE102 |
College Chemistry |
4 credits |
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An introductory course in organic and biological chemistry. The content
is especially suited to meet the needs of students whose programs require
only one year of chemistry. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory
period per week. Prerequisite: CHE101. (4 credits)
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| CHE102L |
College Chemistry Lab |
0 credit |
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| CHE105 |
Topics in Chemistry |
4 credits |
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| CHE105L |
Topics in Chemistry Lab |
0 credit |
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| CHE111 |
General Chemistry |
4 credits |
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(general education option under natural science) An introductory course
in chemistry that emphasizes physical and inorganic concepts, problems
and calculations. Topics include chemical reactions, stoichiometry,
properties of gases, thermochemistry, theories of atomic structure, and
chemical bonding. The general chemistry sequence (CHE111 and 112) is
recommended for students with good math / science preparations who intend
to proceed to advanced courses in chemistry, the biological sciences or
engineering. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week.
Prerequisites: high school chemistry and ACT math and natural science
scores\above the 74th percentile. (4 credits)
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| CHE111L |
General Chemistry Lab |
0 credit |
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| CHE112 |
General Chemistry |
4 credits |
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A continuation of Chemistry 111. Topics covered include kinetics,
thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry and nuclear
chemistry. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per
week. Prerequisites: CHE111 or consent of the instructor. (4 credits)
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| CHE112L |
General Chemistry Lab |
0 credit |
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| CHE211 |
Quantitative Analysis |
4 credits |
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The theory and practice of volumetric and gravimetric analysis, including
the use of oxidation-reduction reactions and spectrophotometry. Three
lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite:
CHE112, or 102 and permission of instructor. (4 credits; alternate years,
consult department)
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| CHE211L |
Quantitative Analysis Lab |
0 credit |
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| CHE315 |
Instrumental Analysis |
4 credits |
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A study of the theory and operation of common laboratory instruments.
Topics include: infrared, visible and ultraviolet spectroscopy; atomic
absorption and emission spectroscopy; nuclear magnetic resonance
spectroscopy; mass spectrometry; gas and liquid chromatography;
electrochemical methods. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory
period per week. Prerequisite: CHE211. (4 credits; alternate
years, consult department)
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| CHE315L |
Instrumental Analysis Lab |
0 credit |
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| CHE321 |
Organic Chemistry |
4 credits |
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The study of carbon compounds and their functional groups, including
nomenclature, synthesis, reactions, structures, mechanisms and
spectroscopic analysis. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory
period per week. Prerequisites: CHE102 or 112, or permission of
instructor. (4 credits)
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| CHE321L |
Organic Chemistry Lab |
0 credit |
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| CHE322 |
Organic Chemistry |
4 credits |
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A continuation of the study of carbon compounds and their functional
groups, including nomenclature, synthesis, reactions, structures,
mechanisms and spectroscopic analysis. Three lectures and one three-hour
laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: CHE321. (4 credits)
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| CHE322L |
Organic Chemistry Lab |
0 credit |
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| CHE326 |
Biochemistry: Proteins and Metabolism |
4 credits |
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A fundamental course surveying biomolecules, catabolism, bioenergetics
and biosynthesis. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per
week. Prerequisites: CHE321 and 322. Cross-referenced in biology.
(4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| CHE326L |
Biochemistry: Proteins and Metabolism Lab |
0 credit |
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| CHE398 |
Directed Study |
2-4 credits |
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| CHE411 |
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
3 credits |
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A study of the chemistry of metals and nonmetals with an emphasis on
periodicity, chemical bonding, structure and reaction mechanisms.
Prerequisite: CHE322. (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| CHE417 |
Internship |
6-8 credits |
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(4 credits may apply toward the major)
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| CHE425 |
Biology/Chemistry Research Seminar |
0.25 credit |
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A weekly research seminar of in-progress studies in chemistry and biology
by Northwestern students, faculty and selected invited guests from other
institutions. Features presentation, discussion, analysis and critique
of original research. Course may be repeated. Graded on a pass/no pass
basis. Student must attend 90% of the total number of seminars offered
during the semester to receive a passing grade. Cross-referenced in
biology. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (1/4 credit; non-yearly,
consult department)
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| CHE433 |
Introductory Physical Chemistry |
4 credits |
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An introductory course in chemical thermodynamics, quantum chemistry and
chemical kinetics. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period
per week. Prerequisites: MAT112 and 211; and either CHE112 or PHY212.
Cross-referenced in physics. (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| CHE433L |
Introductory Physical Chemistry Lab |
0 credit |
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| CHE436 |
Intermediate Physical Chemistry |
4 credits |
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An intermediate course in chemical thermodynamics, quantum chemistry and
chemical kinetics. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period
per week. Prerequisite: CHE433x. Cross-referenced in physics. (4
credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| CHE436L |
Intermediate Physical Chemistry Lab |
0 credit |
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| CHE499 |
Honors Research |
2-4 credits |
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