Chem 251 Organic Chemistry I Lecture
Introduction to the structure and synthesis of organic molecules, the reactions of the principal functional groups, and the basis theory of organic chemistry. The prediction of reaction products using reaction mechanisms, and the determination of organic structure using spectroscopy. The underlying role of stereochemistry in organic structure and reactions will be emphasized. (Course offered every semester and summer session I.)
Prerequisites: CHEM 116 and 118 or CHEM 104, and co-req or pre-req: CHEM 255.
Dr. Schwartz, Dr. B. Torok, Dr. Zhang, Prof. Cerny

Course website: http://alpha.chem.umb.edu/chemistry/orgchem/

Chem 255 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

Laboratory (accompanies Chem 251, the lecture component of the course) presents an introduction to organic laboratory techniques such as extraction, distillation, and recrystallization. Students taking Chem 255 must be currently enrolled in Chem 251.

Prerequisites: CHEM 116 and 118 or CHEM 104, and co-req: CHEM 251.

Course website: http://alpha.chem.umb.edu/chemistry/orgchem/CH255Info.html

Chem 252 Organic Chemistry II Lecture
Fundamental principles and advanced topics in organic chemistry. Carbonyl chemistry is covered in particular detail, using principles of stereochemistry, stereoelectronic theory, and molecular orbital theory as a foundation. Students learn about strategies in multi-step organic synthesis and are given an introduction into organometallic chemistry. (Course offered every semester and summer session II.)
Prerequisites: CHEM 251 and 255 or CHEM 253, and co-req or pre-req: CHEM 256.

Dr. Schwartz, Dr. B. Torok, Dr. Zhang, Prof. Cerny

Chem 256 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

Laboratory (accompanies Chem 252, the lecture component of the course) presents an introduction to organic synthesis. Students taking Chem 256 must be currently enrolled in Chem 252.
Prerequisites: CHEM 255 or CHEM 253 and co-req: CHEM 252.

Chem 311 Analytical Chemistry
This course is an introduction to analytical and solution chemistry. Topics include solubility, acid-base, redox and complexation equilibria and ionic activity coefficients with applications to gravimetric, titrimetric, chelometric, electrolytic and spectrophotometric methods of analysis. Equilibrium principles are applied to a variety of separation techniques as well. (Course offered in the Fall only.)
Prerequisites: CHEM 116 and MATH 140 and PHYSIC 113.

Dr. Evans

Course website:http://alpha.chem.umb.edu/chemistry/ch311/

Chem 312 Physical Chemistry
This is an introductory course in chemical thermodynamics, kinetic theory and classical chemical kinetics. Topics include the First, Second, and Third Laws of Thermodynamics with special application to chemical transformations. Phase equilibria and the phase rule are discussed in detail. A discussion of chemical kinetics includes rate laws, order, molecularity, and activation parameters. (Course offered in the Spring only.)
Prerequisite: CHEM 311.

Dr. Qu

Course website: http://alpha.chem.umb.edu/chemistry/ch312/

Chem 313 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
This course provides practical laboratory experience with a variety of analytical methods. These include titrimetric, spectrophotometric, conductometric, potentiometric and electrolytic methods as well as ion exchange and solvent extraction separations. (Course offered in the Fall only.)

Prerequisites: CHEM 118, MATH 140 and PHYSIC 113 and co-req: CHEM 311.

Dr. Carter, Dr. Qu

Course website: http://alpha.chem.umb.edu/chemistry/ch313/