Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2009

A one-semester introduction to basic chemistry for high school graduates who are reentering college after a long absence, and for transfer students who are concerned about their readiness for science courses at UB. Also appropriate for students who have had no high school chemistry or who have a weak background in chemistry. Helps prepare students to complete General Chemistry (CHE 101-CHE 102; CHE 105-CHE 106 or CHE 107-CHE 108), emphasizing problem solving. Topics include chemical measurements, properties of atoms and molecules, chemical reactions, chemical calculations, properties of gases, and thermochemistry. Three hours of lecture and two hours of recitation weekly.

Introduces fundamental concepts of chemistry, and surveys important chemical elements and their compounds. Three hours of lecture plus one four-hour recitation/laboratory period weekly.

Introduces the principles of chemistry and their applications. For students who are interested in majoring in a chemistry-related science. Three hours of lecture plus one four-hour recitation/laboratory period weekly.

Meets the general chemistry requirement for students wishing to receive an engineering degree in four years. Cannot be used for science distribution credit.

Consists of the lecture and recitation components of CHE 102 without laboratory.

Consists of the recitation and lab components of CHE 102 without lecture.

Continuation of CHE 201. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation weekly plus a minimum of three hours of laboratory weekly.

Consists of the lecture component of CHE 202 without laboratory.

Surveys laboratory methods and techniques in analytical chemistry. Introduces instrumental analysis.

For chemistry majors and interested students who are majoring in related sciences. Serves as a small class-setting alternative to CHE 201-CHE 202. Both CHE 251 and CHE 252 provide three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation plus a minimum of three hours of laboratory weekly.

This laboratory-based course is designed to prepare the student for independent laboratory research. The experiments will build on knowledge obtained from sophomore organic chemistry. The curriculum integrates techniques, organic synthesis, purification and spectroscopic analysis. Observational skills and record keeping are also emphasized. The lab curriculum includes experiments with the student's data summarized in a formal lab report. Four experiments will be done, emphasizing the importance of metal-catalyzed reactions in modern organic synthesis.
The course has one weekly lecture (required, every week) and two 3-hour lab periods held on alternating weeks. The A lecture goes together with the A labs and the B lecture goes together with the B labs. Section A labs meet on odd-numbered weeks and section B labs meet on even-numbered weeks. The first week of the semester is odd-numbered. If you register for lecture A, you will enroll in either of the two lab sections, A1 or A2. The labs for the A-lecture meet on odd weeks of the semester, weeks 1,3,5,7,9,11,13 and no lab will be held on the even weeks. During the even weeks, you will not meet for lab. More detailed information will be available in the syllabus. The first week of lab is check-in and a technique assignment: section A students, please be sure to bring lab goggles, a combination lock and your lab notebook to the first week of class.

Examines elementary physical chemistry, including chemical thermodynamics, phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. Introduces chemical bonding, molecular structure, and spectroscopy.

Surveys the chemistry of the elements. Emphasizes atomic and molecular structure, bonding theories, and relevant application. Three hours of lecture weekly.

Consists of both laboratory and lecture. Involves techniques of making physical measurements on chemical systems and the statistical treatment of experimental data. Illustrates the theoretical development of physical chemistry given in CHE 319-CHE 320. Alternates one five-hour laboratory or one two-hour lecture/discussion weekly.

Consists of both laboratory and lecture. Includes techniques for making physical measurements on chemical systems and the statistical treatment of experimental data. Illustrates the theoretical development of physical chemistry given in CE 304 and CHE 334. Alternates one five-hour laboratory or one two-hour lecture/discussion per week.

A one-semester course in physical chemistry covering the same general topics as CHE 319-CHE 320, but in less depth, focusing on applications to biological systems. Three hours of lecture per week.

Explores sources and techniques of chemical literature use. Technical report writing. Three hours weekly of discussion plus assignments.

Consists of the laboratory portion of CHE 413.

Consists of advanced topics in inorganic chemistry, usually including chemical applications of group theory. Three hours of lecture weekly. Not offered every year.

Selected topics, including quantum theory, molecular structure, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics.

Involves techniques of sampling, interpretation of data, and instrumentation dealing primarily with trace contaminants in air, water, and soils. Laboratory project required.