300
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to theories on gases, physical transformations, chemical equilibrium, phase diagrams, mixtures, electrochemistry, and the laws of thermodynamics. (See 17-331.)
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Prerequisites
03-225 and
17-215.
This lab applies theories and principles emphasized in 03-300.
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Prerequisites
Enrollment in
03-300.
A continuation of 03-300, this course covers Quantum theory, atomic structure, spectroscopy, statistical mechanics and kinetics.
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Prerequisites
03-300.
This lab applies theories and principles emphasized in 03-305.
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Prerequisites
Enrollment in
03-305.
Students learn about the equilibrium theory as applied to analytical procedures in acid-base systems, oxidation-reduction processes, solubility, and complexation phenomena.
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Prerequisites
03-115; Enrollment in
03-321. Required of Chemistry majors.
This lab provides a study of the theory and practice of quantitative separations and analyses including training in volumetric and gravimetric techniques in the four areas specified in 03-320.
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Prerequisites
Enrollment in
03-320.
Instrumental methods of analysis are studied in the context of the physical theories underlying their application to chemical systems. Other topics covered include: infrared, UV-visible, x-ray and atomic absorption spectroscopy; electrometric methods of analysis; and N.M.R., gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.
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Prerequisites
03-320 or permission from instructor and enrollment in
03-326. Required of Chemistry majors.
Students practice the physical methods of analysis in several of the areas specified in 03-325.
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Prerequisites
03-320 and enrollment in
03-325.
Students explore the sources, fundamental principles, reactions, transport, effects and fate of chemicals in water and waste water. Sources of energy and energy alternatives are studied, together with problems of hazardous waste and possible remediation approaches.
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Prerequisites
03-115.
Students apply the principles stressed in 03-340.
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Prerequisites
Enrollment in
03-341.
A continuation of 03-340, the course studies the sources, reactions, transport, effects and fate of chemicals in the atmosphere, as well as solid waste and soil environments. Advanced laboratory techniques are examined in order to understand how various chemicals involved in pollution of water, air and soil environments are analyzed.
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Prerequisites
03-115.
Students apply the principles stressed in 03-342.
1
Prerequisites
Enrollment in
03-342.
Subject matter of a specialized nature is covered in detail.
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