Chemistry (CHEM)
Open to qualified students by permission of the department. Supervised on-campus or off-campus summer research experience developed in consultation with the department. POI, requires permission of instructor.
Foundations of Chemistry is designed to develop fundamental mathematical skills and introduce foundational chemistry concepts underlying this central science. The use of mathematics is stressed in the context of chemical problems involving measurement, atoms, molecules, reactions and solutions. This course prepares students interested in pursuing a science major for the General Chemistry course curriculum. This course does not count toward the chemistry major, minor nor fulfillment of the General Education requirement in the Natural Science. Students who have received credit for CHEM 111 may not enroll in this course.
A study of societal problems and issues involving an understanding of important chemical principles with emphasis on relevant applications and the enhancement of chemical literacy for the non-scientist. Laboratory. Does not satisy any major program requirements or serve as a prerequisite to any other chemistry courses. Credits for only one sequence (Chemistry 105-106 or 111-112) can count toward degree requirements. Only in sequence.
Prerequisite: CHEM 105A. A study of societal problems and issues involving an understanding of important chemical principles with emphasis on relevant applications and the enhancement of chemical literacy for the non-scientist. CHEM 105, 106 have a laboratory component. Does not satisfy any major program requirement or serve as a prerequisite to any other chemistry course. Credit for only one sequence (Chemistry 105-106, Chemistry 105-107, or 111-112) can count toward the degree requirement. Only in sequence (105-106 or 105-107).
Introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry and the more important elements and their compounds. Laboratory. The entry-level course for additional work in chemistry, biology, and environmental science. Credit for only one sequence (Chemistry 105-106, 105-107, or 111-112) can count toward degree requirements. Completion of the UMW Chemistry Placement Exam required prior to registration for CHEM 111. Contact department for schedule.
Prerequisite: CHEM 111. Introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry and the more important elements and their compounds. Laboratory. The entry-level course for additional work in chemistry, biology, and environmental science. Credit for only one sequence (Chemistry 105-106, 105-107, or 111-112) can count toward degree requirements. Only in sequence with a grade of C- or better in CHEM 111. Completion of the UMW Chemistry Placement required prior to registration for CHEM 111. Contact department for schedule.
Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in CHEM 112. The comprehensive study of the structure and reactivity of carbon compounds. Laboratory.
Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in CHEM 112. Introduction to principles of chemical analysis, statistical treatment of measurements, volumetric and gravimetric analyses, and electrochemical analysis. Laboratory.
Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in CHEM 112. Introduction to sampling in chemical analysis as well as instrumental methods. Laboratory.
Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in CHEM 212. The application of chemical principles to the study and understanding of the living state.
Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in CHEM 112. Modern theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding and their applications to molecular and metallic structures and coordination chemistry.
Open to graduating majors only with a major GPA of 2.0 or higher, except by permission of the department. Introduction to the chemical literature and information retrieval; oral reports and discussion of selected topics in chemistry.
Advanced treatment of selected topics in chemistry
Individual investigation of a chemical topic or system under the direction of a member of the department. Students pursuing Honors in Chemistry register for 4 credits of CHEM 491H each semester of the senior year.
Open to qualified students by permission of the department. Supervised development of outreach experiences involving chemistry/scinece with community and/or university groups.
Supervised off-campus experience developed in consultation with the department. The first six (6) credits of internship may not count toward the major program requirements. Subject to departmental approval, credits beyond six may be substituted for some major requirement.