Chemistry (CH)

CH 105X Introduction to Forensic Science - 3 Hours

An overview of the many ways evidence is collected through the scientific disciplines of chemistry, biology, and physics. Principles and applications of DNA analysis, explosives analysis, detection of illegal drugs, toxicological analysis, and firearms identification will be discussed. Legal requirements for the collection, storage, and presentation of evidence with a focus on expert testimony and the standards that govern expert testimony will be presented. Offered Fall semester in even-numbered years for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Cross-listed with CRJ 105X. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 111 General Chemistry I - 4 Hours

A study of chemical properties and principles, structure and reactivity, stoichiometry, ideal gas laws, thermodynamics, atomic and molecular theory, introduction to organic and biological molecules. Laboratory is included. Prerequisites:ÿHigh School Chemistry and eitherÿMAÿ116 or minimum ACT Math score of 17 (or minimum SAT Math score of 400). Laboratory fee. Offered fall semester for Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 112 General Chemistry II - 4 Hours

A study of solution equilibria, chemical kinetics, acids and bases, the solid state, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and continuation of thermodynamics. Laboratory is included. Prerequisite: CH 111 or consent of instructor. Laboratory fee. Offered spring semester for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 150 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry - 1-3 Hours

This course is designed to meet the need of the student who requires or desires a laboratory experience in chemistry additional to that available as part of the regularly offered coursework. The area of study will vary with the needs of the student. Prerequisite: at least one introductory course in chemistry and consent of the Chair of the Department of Biology and Chemistry. Laboratory fee. Offered each semester. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 157 Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry - 4 Hours

A survey of general, organic, and biological chemistry designed for students in nursing and related health professions. This course is intended primarily for Health Sciences majors but may be used to fulfill the general education requirement for non-majors if the student has had substantial background in chemistry. Prerequisites:ÿHigh School Chemistry and eitherÿMAÿ116 or minimum ACT Math score of 17 (or minimum SAT Math score of 400). Laboratory is included. Laboratory fee. Consent of instructor required. Offered on demand for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 211 Organic Chemistry I - 4 Hours

A study of the structure, nomenclature, and reactions of the common classes of organic compounds. Laboratory is included. Prerequisite: CH 112. Laboratory fee. Offered fall semester in even-numbered years for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 212 Organic Chemistry II - 4 Hours

A continuation of CH 211. Interpretation of NMR and IR spectra is studied. Laboratory is included. Prerequisite: CH 211. Laboratory fee. Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 305 Scientific Applications - 1-4 Hours

In depth instructional or laboratory experience, including teaching assistantship and laboratory assistantship, designed to enhance the student's expertise, critical thinking, and laboratory and communication skills in any of several areas. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Invitation of instructor. Instructor's consent by signature required. Offered each semester for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 306 Scientific Applications Professional Experience - 1-4 Hours

In-depth instructional or laboratory experience, including teaching assistantship and laboratory assistantship, designed to enhance the student's expertise, critical thinking, laboratory, and communication skills in any of several areas. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: invitation of instructor. Instructor's consent by signature required. Satisfies the Professional Experience requirement. Offered each semester for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 312 Instrumental Analysis - 4 Hours

A study of instrumental methods of chemical analysis with stress on spectral, chromatographic, and electroanalytical methods. Laboratory is included. Prerequisite: CH 315. Laboratory fee. Offered on demand for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 315 Analytical Chemistry - 4 Hours

A study of traditional quantitative analysis and instrumental analysis. Subjects covered include fundamental concepts of chemical equilibria, volumetric analysis, electroanalytical methods, spectroscopy, and the statistical treatment of experimental data. Laboratory is included. Prerequisite: CH 112. Laboratory fee. Offered spring semester in even-numbered years for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 320 Biochemistry - 4 Hours

Structure, biosynthesis, and metabolism of common classes of biochemical compounds are studied. Laboratory is included. Prerequisites: CH 203 or CH 212; and BIO 111; or consent of instructor. Laboratory fee. Offered fall semester in odd-numbered years for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 340 Laboratory in Chemistry - 1 Hour

Laboratory courses in inorganic, organic, organic qualitative analysis, and biochemistry. Prerequisite: CH 315 or consent of instructor. Laboratory fee. Offered on demand for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 350 Topics in Chemistry - 1-4 Hours

Selected topics in chemistry. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: CH 112 or consent of instructor. Laboratory fee may be required depending on topic. Offered on demand for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 405 Advanced Scientific Applications - 1-4 Hours

Advanced instructional, clinical, or laboratory experience designed to enhance the student's expertise, critical thinking, and laboratory and communication skills in any of several areas. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Invitation of the instructor. Instructor's consent by signature required. Laboratory fee may be required. Offered each semester for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 406 Advanced Scientific Applications Professional Experience - 1-4 Hours

Advanced instructional, clinical, or laboratory experience designed to enhance the student's expertise, critical thinking, and laboratory and communication skills in any of several areas. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: invitation of the instructor. Instructor's consent by signature required. Laboratory fee may be required. Satisfies the Professional Experience Requirement. Offered each semester. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 410 Chemistry Seminar - 1 Hour

Reports of current research, selected themes, research methods, and writing in chemistry shall be considered. Prerequisites: chemistry major, CH 112 or consent of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. This course fulfills the IDS 499X Integrative Thought Capstone requirement for students in the Chemistry and Chemistry/Pre-medical majors. Offered spring semester for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 411 Inorganic Chemistry - 3 Hours

An introduction to the concepts and chemical systems of inorganic chemistry, including atomic structure, the periodic table, molecular structure and bonding ionic crystals, chemistry of the transition elements, coordination compounds, noble gases, and acid-base theories. Includes a substantial amount of oral presentation. Prerequisites: CH 212, CH 315 or consent of instructor. Offered fall semester in even-numbered years for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 412 Physical Chemistry of Biological Systems - 3 Hours

This course contains a general overview of the principles of thermodynamics, kinetics, and quantum mechanics with particular emphasis on biochemical and biological applications. Prerequisites: CH 315 or CH 411, and MA 121; or consent of instructor. Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 420X Cell and Molecular Biology - 4 Hours

A detailed study of the structure and function of cells in their genetic, biochemical, developmental, physiological and pathophysiological aspects. This course introduces students to the relationships that exist between cell structure and biochemical processes necessary for eukaryotic cell growth, differentiation, and death. Laboratory included. Prerequisites: BIO 111 and CH 320. Laboratory fee. Offered spring semester in even-numbered years for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Cross-listed with BIO 420X. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 442 Undergraduate Research - 1-4 Hours

This is a laboratory course involving investigation of a research problem under faculty supervision. Course requirements include a literature survey, research, a written formal report, and oral presentation of results in Chemistry Seminar CH 410. Prerequisites: CH 340 and instructor's consent by signature required. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory fee may be required. Satisfies the Professional Experience Requirement. Offered on demand for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

CH 450 Independent Study - 1-4 Hours

Research and specialized studies designed to meet the needs of individual students. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Laboratory fee may be required. Offered on demand for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.