Course Descriptions

Core Curriculum

All four-hour chemistry courses satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements in Natural Sciences, Area C-1 and C3.

Laboratory Fee

A $95 fee is charged for each laboratory course except CHE 481, 482, 495.   Laboratory courses receive four semester hours of credit.

CHE 101      (4 credit hours)

Concepts in Chemistry I.

Recommended:  MAT 099 or equivalent.

The first in a two course series that focuses on the chemistry of the human body.  Topics covered will include atomic structure and bonding, structure and reactivity of molecules, acid-base theory, stoichiometry, solution chemistry and an introduction to organic chemistry.  This course is specifically designed to meet the needs of any non-science major, including pre-nursing students.  Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

Offered Fall Semester.

CHE 101 or CHE 113 can be taken to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement, but only one may count for such.

CHE 102      (4 credit hours)

Concepts in Chemistry II.

Prerequisite:  CHE 101 with a “C” or better.

The second of a two course series that focuses on the chemistry of the human body.  Topics covered will include basic organic reactions, the structure and function of biomolecules, the production and consumption of energy in biochemical processes, and basic drug chemistry.  This course is specifically designed to meet the needs of any non-science major, including pre-nursing students.  Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

Offered Spring Semester.

CHE 102 or CHE 114 can be taken to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement, but only one may count for such.

CHE 113     (4 credit hours)

General Chemistry I.

Prerequisite: MAT 099 or higher.

An introductory course in chemistry designed for science majors. Emphasizes stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, states of matter, solutions, and gas behavior.  Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

Offered Fall Semester.

CHE 114     (4 credit hours)

General Chemistry II.

Prerequisite: CHE 113 with a grade of "C" or better.

A continuation of Chemistry 113. Emphasizes thermodynamics, kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid-base and precipitation reactions, and descriptive aspects of atmospheric, organic and nuclear chemistry.  Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.  

Offered Spring Semester.

CHE 210     (1 credit hour)

Scientific Glassblowing.

Co-requisite:  CHE 231

A 1 hour course designed to teach students the basics of manipulating molten glass.  The course will concentrate on making and repairing glassware commonly used in the chemistry laboratory.  Organic Chemistry I is a co-requisite so that students have experience using the pieces of glassware that they will be forming and repairing.  The course will be graded solely on a student portfolio due at the end of the semester.  One lecture and two laboratory hours per week.

Offered every semester.

CHE 211     (1 credit hour)

Laboratory Safety.

Prerequisite or corequisite: CHE 113

A Laboratory safety course with emphasis on precautionary labels, material safety data, sheets, personal protective equipment, handling laboratory equipment safety; safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals; emergency equipment, and safety planning. Two laboratory hours per week.  Required for Chemistry major and minor. Recommended for all other science majors.

Offered Spring Semester.

CHE 231     (4 credit hours)

Organic Chemistry I.

Prerequisite: CHE 102 with a grade of "B" or better; CHE 114 with a grade of "C" or better.  

A study of atomic and molecular orbitals, stereochemistry, basic building block reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and the chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes. The laboratory will include hands-on experimentation with basic microscale and macroscale techniques.   Three lecture and four laboratory hours per week.

Offered Fall Semester.

CHE 232     (4 credit hours)

Organic Chemistry II.

Prerequisite: CHE 231 with a grade of "C" or better.  A study of spectroscopy and the chemistry of carbonyls, alcohols, nitrogen containing compounds and aromatics. Laboratory will emphasize critical thinking through extensive practice in problem solving and chemical analysis.  Three lecture and four laboratory hours per week.

Offered Spring Semester.

CHE 290     (1 credit hour)

Laboratory Development.

Prerequisite: CHE 113 and departmental permission.

An opportunity for science majors to gain experience in the scientific method. Students will research, develop and test, and implement new chemistry laboratory experiments under the supervision of departmental faculty.

Offered every semester.

CHE 321     (4 credit hours)

Analytical Chemistry I.

Prerequisite: CHE 114.

The theory and practice of modern quantitative analytical chemistry. An emphasis is placed on gravimetric and volumetric analysis. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

Offered Fall Semester, odd-numbered years.

CHE 322     (4 credit hours)

Analytical Chemistry II.

Prerequisite: CHE 321.

The physico-chemical methods of analysis and the prerequisite electronic-instrumental theory. Three lecture and four laboratory hours per week.

Offered Spring Semester, even-numbered years.

CHE 330      (4 credit hours)

Environmental Chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHE 114.
The theory and application of chemistry to the environmental field. Covered topics include the environmental chemistry of water, soil, and air. The laboratories will use standard analytical and instrumental methods of detection. Quantitative analysis of soil, sediment, and water samples taken from the local environment will be performed in the laboratory.  Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
Offered at departmental discretion.

CHE 375     (4 credit hours)

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry.

Prerequisite: CHE 114.

An intermediate study of atomic and molecular structures, bonding, crystalline structures, and preparations and reactions of inorganic compounds with an emphasis on transition metal coordination compounds. Three lecture and three laboratory hours a week.

Offered at departmental discretion.

CHE 376     (4 credit hours)

Structural Organic Analysis .

Prerequisites: CHE 231, and to be accompanied or preceded by CHE 232.

Data interpretation and identification by classical and instrumental methods. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

Offered at departmental discretion.

CHE 391     (2 credit hours)

Investigative Chemistry.

Prerequisites: CHE 231 or CHE 321.

Students will conduct several inquiry-based experiments. Students will design and conduct a scientific investigation.  The results of the investigation will be reported in both oral and written report.  Six hours of laboratory per week.

Offered at departmental discretion.

CHE 401      (4 credit hours)

Biochemistry.

Prerequisites: BIO 121 and CHE 232 or permission of instructor.

A study of the structure and functions of biomolecules as well as major metabolic pathways and their regulation. This course also emphasizes the structure and overall properties of macromolecular systems including proteins, membranes, and nucleic acids.  Three lecture hours and one recitation hour per week.

This course is the same as BIO 401. No credit will be awarded to students who have taken BIO 401.

Offered Spring semester, odd-numbered years.

CHE 445     (4 credit hours)

Physical Chemistry I.

Prerequisites: CHE 114 with a grade of “C” or better; MAT 212; recommended, PHY 213.
Fundamentals of theoretical chemistry emphasizing the understanding and use of laws and theories of chemistry and physics. Topics include states of matter, physical and chemical properties of solids and solutions, chemical thermodynamics, and chemical equilibria. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
Offered Fall Semester, even-numbered years.

CHE 446      (4 credit hours)

Physical Chemistry II.
Prerequisites: CHE 445 with a grade of “C” or better, MAT 212; recommended, PHY 214.
A continuation of the fundamentals of theoretical chemistry emphasizing the understanding and use of laws and theories of chemistry and physics. Topics include electrochemistry, kinetics, quantum chemistry, molecular structure and molecular spectroscopy. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
Offered Spring Semester, odd-numbered years.

CHE 480     (3, 4 credit hours)

Special Topics in Chemistry.

Prerequisite: By permission of instructor.

The topic will be determined by the Instructor. Topics may include intermediate organic chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, archaeochemistry, geochemistry, forensic chemistry or other subject matters of interest.  Three lecture hours per week (three hours credit), or three lecture and three laboratory hours per week (four hours credit).

Offered at departmental discretion.

CHE 481    (1 credit hour)

Seminar.

Prerequisite: Junior Chemistry major.
Required of all junior Chemistry majors.
Students will critique paper presentations by their peers enrolled in the course, current faculty members, and visiting scholars. This course graded as a pass/fail based on attendance and critiques completed.  This course is the same as BIO 481; no credit will be awarded to students who have taken BIO 481.
Offered Spring Semester.

CHE 482     (1 credit hour)

Seminar.

Prerequisite: CHE 481.
Required of all senior Chemistry majors.
Students will prepare and present a paper on a topic of their choosing in consultation with a departmental faculty member.  The topic will be taken from student research or current research published in a peer reviewed journal or symposium issue (no textbooks).   Students will critique papers presented by their peers, current faculty members and visiting scholars.  This course is the same as BIO 482; no credit will be awarded to students who have taken BIO 482.
Offered Spring Semester.

CHE 491     (2-6 credit hours)

Research in Chemistry.

Prerequisite: A minimum of 3.0 in science courses and permission of instructor.

A scientific research project completed under the supervision of a Chemistry faculty member.

Offered on demand.

CHE 495     (2-4 credit hours)

Internship.

Prerequisite: 20 hours of chemistry courses.

Independent work at an off-campus location to apply college course work to a job situation, learn about a possible career and gain career related skills. Approval is required of both a Newberry College chemistry faculty member and an onsite supervisor.

Subject to regulations and restrictions.

Offered on demand.

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