The study of chemistry is central to many fields and disciplines, and general college chemistry (i.e. CHEM 1001/1002) is a necessary pre-requisite for many STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) majors. The goal is to develop the chemical concepts, scientific reasoning, critical thinking skills and study habits needed to succeed in CHEM 1001/1002.; previous or subsequent enrollment in CHEM 1001; students who have completed CHEM 1001 with a grade of C or better are not eligible to enroll in CHEM 1000.

Introductory college chemistry. Fundamental principles of chemistry including stoichiometry, physical states of matter, energy relationships, periodic table, atomic and molecular structure and solutions. The following mathematical concepts are used in CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002: Scientific notation, logarithms, the quadratic equation and proportionality. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab., 1 hr. disc.

Introductory college chemistry. Fundamental principles of chemistry including stoichiometry, physical states of matter, energy relationships, periodic table, atomic and molecular structure and solutions. The following mathematical concepts are used in CHEM 1001H and CHEM 1002H: Scientific notation, logarithms, the quadratic equation and proportionality. As an Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab., 1 hr. disc.

Continuation of CHEM 1001. Chemistry of metals and nonmetals, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, aqueous equilibria, free energy relationships, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, and chemistry of the transition metals. Qualitative analysis included as part of the laboratory work. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab., 1 hr. disc.

Continuation of CHEM 1001 or CHEM 1001H. Chemistry of metals and nonmetals, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, aqueous equilibria, free energy relationships, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, and chemistry of the transition metals. Qualitative analysis included as part of the laboratory work. As an Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab., 1 hr. disc.

Introductory college chemistry, designed for students majoring in the natural sciences. Fundamental principles of chemistry including stoichiometry, physical states of matter, energy relationships, periodic table, atomic and molecular structure and solutions. The following mathematical concepts are used: Scientific notation, logarithms, the quadratic equation and proportionality. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Students cannot receive credit for both CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1013.

Introductory college chemistry, designed for students majoring in the natural sciences. Fundamental principles of chemistry including stoichiometry, physical states of matter, energy relationships, periodic table, atomic and molecular structure and solutions. The following mathematical concepts are used: Scientific notation, logarithms, the quadratic equation and proportionality. As an Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Students cannot receive credit for both CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1013.

Continuation of CHEM 1001 or 1013. Intended for students majoring in the natural sciences. Emphasis in the lecture is on kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, symmetry in coordination and organic chemistry, and industrial processes as applied from thermodynamic principles. The laboratory consists of experiments designed to correlate with lecture; introduction of some research-grade instrumentation is given. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Students cannot receive credit for both CHEM 1002 and CHEM 1014.

Continuation of CHEM 1001 or 1013. Intended for students majoring in the natural sciences. Emphasis in the lecture is on kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, symmetry in coordination and organic chemistry, and industrial processes as applied from thermodynamic principles. The laboratory consists of experiments designed to correlate with lecture; introduction of some research-grade instrumentation is given. As an Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Students cannot receive credit for both CHEM 1002 and CHEM 1014.

Designed to provide students with a formal course number in which they may register for a laboratory in CHEM 1001 (first semester general chemistry), without taking lecture or discussion.

Designed to provide students with a formal course number in which they may register for a laboratory in CHEM 1002 (second semester general chemistry), without taking lecture or discussion.

Designed to provide students with a formal course number in which they may register for a lecture in CHEM 1001 (first semester general chemistry), without taking laboratory.

Designed to provide students with a formal course number in which they may register for a lecture in CHEM 1002 (second semester general chemistry), without taking laboratory.

Introduction to chemical concepts and their applications in the world, with focus on applications in energy, the environment, air and water pollution, agriculture, food and drug development. Intended for non-science majors. 3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab.

Modern theories of bonding, stereochemistry, synthesis and reaction mechanism. The chemistry of aliphatic hydrocarbons and their functional group derivatives. Laboratory: basic organic manipulations such as distillation, recrystallization, including simple synthesis. 3 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab., 1 hr. disc.

Continuation of CHEM 2111. Extension of the chemistry of the remaining mono and polyfunctional, and aromatic compounds. Bonding, stereochemistry, mechanisms, synthesis, applied spectroscopy, heterocycles and natural products. Laboratory: synthesis, instrumental application, organic qualitative analysis. 3 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab., 1 hr. disc.

Intended to be taken by chemistry majors, honors students, and other interested science majors. Principles of bonding, stereochemistry, mechanisms, kinetics, and spectrometry applied to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and simple monofunctional organic molecules. Laboratory: modern techniques using research instruments. 3 hrs. lec., 1 hr. disc., 4 hrs. lab. Students cannot receive credit for both CHEM 2111 and CHEM 2113.

Continuation of CHEM 2113. Mechanisms, structure-reactivity relationships, and complex syntheses applied to the remaining principle classes of organic compounds. Laboratory: organic qualitative analysis. 3 hrs. lec., 1 hr. disc., 4 hrs. lab. Students cannot receive credit for both CHEM 2112 and CHEM 2114.

Designed to provide students with a formal course number in which they may register for a laboratory in CHEM 2111 (organic chemistry 1), without taking lecture.

Designed to provide students with a formal course number in which they may register for a laboratory in CHEM 2112 (organic chemistry 2), without taking lecture.

Designed to provide students with a formal course number in which they may register for a lecture in CHEM 2111 (organic chemistry 1), without taking lab.

Designed to provide students with a formal course number in which they may register for a lecture in CHEM 2112 (organic chemistry 2), without taking lab.

This is a variable title, variable credit course designed to provide students with a formal course number in which they may register for a laboratory without lecture basis for existing upper division chemistry courses.

This is a variable title, variable credit course designed to provide students with a formal course number in which they may register for a lecture without laboratory basis for existing upper division chemistry courses.

Introduction to the methods and tools of chemical analysis. Topics include statistical analysis, spectrophotometric methods of analysis, equilibrium-based methods, methods of wet chemical analysis, electrochemical methods, and analytical separations. 3 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab.

In-depth treatment of instrumentation and methods in modern chemical analysis, building upon topics in CHEM 3201. 3 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab.

Synthesis and characterization of transition and post-transition inorganic and organometallic compounds. Emphasis on structure elucidation through electronic and nuclear magnetic spectroscopy; handling of air-sensitive compounds; high-vacuum line techniques; homogeneous catalysis. 1 lab-recit., 4 hrs. lab.

Laboratory experiments illustrating the principles of physical chemistry. 5 hrs. lab.

Topics of current interest in inorganic, organic, analytical, physical or biochemistry.

Attend introductory research talks by departmental faculty, receive instruction on navigating chemistry research literature and reading papers, read and discuss papers, and attend select departmental seminars with visiting speakers. Take turns leading discussions of these papers and seminars. Meet with faculty members to explore prospective research projects before writing brief proposals/work plans to guide potential research projects in the following term.

Fundamental theory of spectral methods used to identify organic compounds. Structure elucidation through application of nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet, infrared and mass spectroscopy. 3 hrs. lec.

Examines the chemistry of forensics. Topics include: the science behind forensic analysis, methods for data analysis and applications of analytical methods in forensic science.

Structure and bonding as related to physical and chemical properties; concepts relating to mechanisms; metal complexes; organometallic chemistry; molecular symmetry; catalysis; and descriptive chemistry to demonstrate applications of principles.

Elementary quantum theory and applications to atoms, molecules, and chemical bonding.

One-term course in Physical Chemistry with focus on basic principles, using examples drawn from applications to biological systems. Covers macroscopic, statistical, and microscopic descriptions of matter. Emphasis on thermodynamics, chemical and physical equilibria, transport properties, and kinetics.

Foundations of quantum mechanics, applications to chemical systems, atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopy, foundations of statistical mechanics, states of matter, laws of thermodynamics, phase and chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, transport properties and chemical kinetics. 3 hrs. lec.

Continuation of CHEM 4433. 3 hrs. lec.

Chemistry and biology of the component molecules of living cells, with an emphasis on the structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids and biochemical cofactors. Underlying principles include bonding, kinetics, thermodynamics, biochemical transformations, molecular recognition, protein folding, enzyme catalysis, protein-nucleic acid structure and function and evolution at the biochemical level.

Theory and practice of molecular weight determination for macromolecules. Characterization of polymers, including spectroscopic, chemical and mechanical procedures. Synthesis of polymers, including kinetics of reaction. Polymer additives and technology.

Integrated advanced laboratory course emphasizing laboratory and professional skill development. Laboratory modules focus on integrated chemistry topics. 1 hr. lec., 8 hrs. lab per week.

Integrated advanced laboratory course emphasizing laboratory and professional skill development. Laboratory modules focus on integrated chemistry topics. 1 hr. lec., 8 hrs. lab per week.

Analysis of selected topics under faculty supervision. S/U grade assessment.

Analysis of selected topics under faculty supervision. As a Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. S/U grade assessment. Students cannot receive credit for both CHEM 4931 and CHEM 4931H.

Advanced topics of current interest in inorganic, organic, analytical, physical or biochemistry.

Emphasis on critical reading, analysis, and oral reporting of current literature sources in Chemistry.

Research project conducted under the direction of a faculty adviser. A written progress report is required that follows the American Chemical Society's Committee on Professional Training guidelines, "Preparing a Research Report." May be repeated; however, only a maximum of six (6) cr. hrs. of CHEM 4956 and CHEM 4995 combined, can be counted toward the major.

Research project conducted under the direction of a faculty adviser. A written progress report is required that follows the American Chemical Society's Committee on Professional Training guidelines, "Preparing a Research Report." As a Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. May be repeated; however, only a maximum of six (6) cr. hrs. of CHEM 4956 and CHEM 4995 combined, can be counted towards the major.; admission to the CHEM Disciplinary Honors Program.

Faculty-supervised, independent study/research of a specific area or topic in Chemistry. May be repeated; however, a maximum of six (6) cr. hrs. of CHEM 4956 and CHEM 4995, combined, can apply toward the major.

Laboratory work leading to a thesis under the direction of an adviser.

Fundamental theory of spectral methods used to identify organic compounds. Structure elucidation through application of nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet, infrared, and mass spectroscopy. 3 hr. lecture.

Examines the chemistry of forensics. Topics include: the science behind forensic analysis, methods for data analysis and applications of analytical methods in forensic science.

Structure and bonding as related to physical and chemical properties; concepts relating to mechanisms; metal complexes; organometallic chemistry; molecular symmetry; catalysis; and descriptive chemistry to demonstrate applications of principles.

Elementary quantum theory and applications to atoms, molecules, and chemical bonding.

Focuses on basic principles, using examples drawn from applications to biological systems. Covers macroscopic, statistical, and microscopic descriptions of matter. Emphasis on thermodynamics, chemical and physical equilibria, transport properties, and kinetics.

Foundations of quantum mechanics, applications to chemical systems, atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopy, foundations of statistical mechanics, states of matter, laws of thermodynamics, phase and chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, transport properties and chemical kinetics. 3 hrs. lec.

Continuation of CHEM 5433. Three hrs. lec.

Chemistry and biology of the component molecules of living cells, with an emphasis on the structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids and biochemical cofactors. Underlying principles include bonding, kinetics, thermodynamics, biochemical transformations, molecular recognition, protein folding, enzyme catalysis, protein-nucleic acid structure and function and evolution at the biochemical level.

Theory and practice of molecular weight determination for macromolecules. Characterization of polymers, including spectroscopic, chemical and mechanical procedures. Synthesis of polymers, including kinetics of reaction. Polymer additives and technology.

Advanced topics of current interest in inorganic, organic, analytical, physical or biochemistry.

Stereochemistry, structure-reactivity, and linear free energy relationships. Chemistry of reaction intermediates and mechanistic approaches to problems. Offered fall term.

Scope and limitations of modern techniques of synthesis utilizing addition, elimination, oxidation, reduction, substitution, rearrangement, and concerted reactions. Attention to mechanisms and stereochemistry.

Fundamental principles of physical organic chemistry. Mechanisms of common organic reactions with emphasis on polar mechanisms. Introduction to Huckel and extended Huckel molecular orbital calculations.

Review of equilibria, principles and practice of spectrophotometry, electroanalysis and separation methods.

Discussion of modern instrumentation for spectrochemical analysis including conventional sources, lasers, monochromators and detection systems. Review and comparison of methods and applications of various spectrochemical techniques for the analysis of atomic and molecular species.

Electroanalytical methods for analysis and as a probe of homogeneous and heterogeneous redox processes with major emphasis on voltammetric, coulometric, potentiostatic and potentiometric methods. Also the redox chemistry of important organic, inorganic and organometallic compounds.

Emphasis on gas chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography. Also included: other forms of chromatography, electrophoresis and related techniques, distillation, extraction, dialysis.

Atomic and molecular structure, chemistry of the compounds of metals, transition metals and nonmetals, introduction to symmetry, ligand field theory, mechanisms, acids and bases, non-aqueous solvents, organometallic compounds, and applications of spectroscopy.

Special emphasis on such topics as non-aqueous solvents, mechanisms of inorganic reactions, inorganic polymers, descriptive chemistry, coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, point group classification, spectroscopy as applied to inorganic compounds, inorganic biochemistry, and current inorganic literature.

Survey of the theories, models, and methods of modern computational chemistry. Topics include: molecular mechanics, semiempirical and ab initio molecular orbital theory, and Density Functional theory. Emphasizes applications in vibrational and electronic spectroscopy, thermodynamics, reaction dynamics, and condensed phase phenomena.

Basic theory of chemical spectroscopy. Time-dependent Schrvdinger wave equation, and the emission and absorption of radiation. Group theory and selection rules. Electronic spectra and structure of atoms and molecules. Rotations and vibrations of molecules. Spin resonance spectroscopy.

Applications of statistical methods to chemical systems at equilibrium, including the calculations of thermodynamic functions, the properties of gases, and the theories of the liquid state. Introduction to non-equilibrium statistics and quantum statistics.

Mathematical and phenomenological description of chemical rate processes and application to the solution of chemical problems.

Atomic and molecular structure and chemical bonding from the point of view of quantum mechanics; illustrations from spectroscopy.

General theories of molecular vibrations and applications of infrared and Raman spectroscopy to chemical problems.

The application of advanced topics and methods of quantum mechanics to chemistry.

Topics of current interest in biochemistry.

Scholarly presentation on a current topic in chemistry. Mandatory for all CHEM graduate students. SNC/UNC grade assessment.

Papers and discussions as a means of interpreting present trends in chemical research. Required of all full-time graduate students in chemistry. SNC/UNC grade assessment.

Faculty-supervised, independent study/research of a specific area or topic in Chemistry.

An essay project developed in consultation with the adviser. S/U grade assessment.

S/U grade assessment.

Scholarly presentation of student’s dissertation research topic in chemistry. Mandatory for all CHEM doctoral students. SNC/UNC grade assessment.

S/U grade assessment.

A less than half-time equivalent course, used for those Marquette graduate students who are participating in undergraduate courses in preparation for graduate competency examinations.

A less than half-time equivalent course, used for those Marquette graduate students who are studying, whether in a classroom or independently, in preparation for graduate competency examinations.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Designated as less than half-time status only, cannot be used in conjunction with other courses, and does not qualify students for financial aid or loan deferment.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Designated as full-time status. If a student is already registered in other courses full time, this continuation course is not needed.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Designated as full-time status. If a student is already registered in other courses full time, this continuation course is not needed.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Designated as full-time status. If a student is already registered in other courses full time, this continuation course is not needed.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of less than half-time status. Requires that the student is working less than 12 hours per week on their master's thesis. All six thesis credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Master's Thesis Continuation.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of half-time status. Requires that the student is working more than 12 to less than 20 hours per week on their master's thesis. All six thesis credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Master's Thesis Continuation.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of full-time status. Requires that the student is working 20 hours or more per week on their master's thesis. All six thesis credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Master's Thesis Continuation.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of less than half-time status. Requires that the student is working less than 12 hours per week on their doctoral dissertation. All 12 dissertation credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Doctoral Dissertation Continuation.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of half-time status. Requires that the student is working more than 12 to less than 20 hours per week on their doctoral dissertation. All 12 dissertation credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Doctoral Dissertation Continuation.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of full-time status. Requires that the student is working 20 hours or more per week on their doctoral dissertation. All 12 dissertation credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Doctoral Dissertation Continuation.