• CHEM 2700R: Methods in Chemistry Research

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  A preparatory course for undergraduate participation in field research projects in chemistry. Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop skills in collecting and organizing scientific data from field and laboratory investigations. 2. Demonstrate how concepts and skills acquired in coursework can be developed through interdisciplinary research. 3. Develop a protocol to approach a hypothesis driven research project in chemistry or related field. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Instructor permission required.
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• CHEM 2990R: Chemistry Seminar and Professional Development

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Seminar course aimed to help students who have declared a chemistry major prepare for future careers in their field. Seminar and workshop activities will include potential career paths in chemistry and biochemistry, professional development and research experience opportunities, preparing cover letters and resumes/CVs, and the process of applying to graduate programs and jobs. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify potential opportunities as a chemistry degree graduate. 2. Prepare and evaluate professional materials that will be needed to apply for summer and post-graduate jobs and programs. 3. Interact and collaborate with faculty, peer students, and guest speakers in a professional setting. 4. Develop professional skills for interviews and collaborative settings. Prerequisites: Declared as Chemistry or Molecular Biology-Biochemistry major. FA
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• CHEM 3000: Quantitative Chemical Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course is focusing on understanding the principles of analytical chemistry and the application of these principles in various scientific disciplines. This course is addressing aspects of modern chemical analysis with emphasis on chemical equilibrium. Volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental methods are described. Course will cover basic statistics, chemical equilibrium, gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, acid-base chemistry, complexation, spectrophotometry, and separations. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply stoichiometry and chemical equilibrium for analysis. 2. Discuss and apply chemical measurement calibration. 3. Apply statistical methods for evaluating and interpreting data. Prerequisites: CHEM 1220 (Grade C or higher). Corequisites: CHEM 3005. FA
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• CHEM 3005: Quantitative Chemical Analysis Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  There is the required laboratory component to CHEM 3000. This course focuses on applying the principles of analytical chemistry and the application of these principles in various scientific disciplines. This course is addressing aspects of modern chemical analysis with emphasis on chemical equilibrium. Volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental methods are utilized. Course will cover basic statistics, chemical equilibrium, gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, acid-base chemistry, complexation, spectrophotometry, and separations. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply stoichiometry and chemical equilibrium for analysis. 2. Apply statistical methods for evaluating and interpreting data. 3. Identify the proper analytical technique for sample analysis. Course fee required. Prerequisites: CHEM 1225 (Grade C or higher). Corequisites: CHEM 3000. FA
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• CHEM 3060: Physical Chemistry 1

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  A problem-oriented course in atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, and chemical kinetics. Introduction to efficient retrieval of information from the physical chemical literature and thinking critically about the material. Students will understand the difference between classical and quantum mechanics, understanding the time, length, and energy scales on which chemical processes occur, and connect common approximation methods to standard chemical frameworks. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate between classical and quantum mechanics. 2. Evaluate and connect operators to observables. 3. Distinguish probabilities, amplitudes, averages, expectation values, and observables. 4. Compare common approximation methods to standard chemical frameworks (Born-Oppenheimer, molecular orbitals). Prerequisites: PHYS 2010 or PHYS 2210, and CHEM 2320 and MATH 1220 (all Grade C or higher). FA (odd)
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• CHEM 3065: Physical Chemistry I Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  A problem-oriented course in atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, and chemical kinetics. Introduction to efficient retrieval of information from the physical chemical literature and thinking critically about the material. Students will understand the difference between classical and quantum mechanics, understanding the time, length, and energy scales on which chemical processes occur, and connect common approximation methods to standard chemical frameworks. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Relate the time, length, and energy scales on which chemical processes occur. 2. Differentiate between classical and quantum mechanics. 3. Evaluate and connect operators to observables using spectra. 4. Distinguish probabilities, amplitudes, averages, expectation values, and observables. Course fee required. Prerequisites: PHYS 2015 or PHYS 2215, and CHEM 2325 (all Grade C or higher). Corequisite: CHEM 3060. FA (odd)
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• CHEM 3070: Physical Chemistry II

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Introduction to microscopic and bulk thermodynamics, partition functions, theory of electrolytes and electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply thermodynamic and kinetic theory to extrapolate solutions. 2. Distinguish the thermodynamic relationship between macroscopic observables and that those that can be evaluated using statistical mechanics. 3. Hypothesize using the kinetic-molecular theory. 4. Explain the rate of a reaction using the rate constant and rate coefficient. Prerequisites: PHYS 2010 or PHYS 2210, and CHEM 2320 and MATH 1220 (all Grade C or higher). SP (even)
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• CHEM 3075: Physical Chemistry II Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  A problem-oriented course in atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, and chemical kinetics. Introduction to efficient retrieval of information from the physical chemical literature and thinking critically about the material. Students will understand the kinetics and thermochemistry. The will gain understanding in statistical distributions, mechanistic pathways, and energy scales on which chemical processes occur, and connect common approximation methods to standard chemical frameworks. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply thermodynamic and kinetic theory to extrapolate solutions. 2. Distinguish the thermodynamic relationship between macroscopic observables and that those that can be evaluated using statistical mechanics. 3. Hypothesize using the kinetic-molecular theory. 4. Explain the rate of a reaction using the rate constant and rate coefficient. Course fee required. Prerequisites: PHYS 2015 or PHYS 2215, and CHEM 2325 (all Grade C or higher). Corequisites: CHEM 3070. SP (even)
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• CHEM 3100: Inorganic Chemistry

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Covers current theory and concepts in inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on general trends and periodic properties of the elements and their compounds. Topics include bonding and structure, acid-base theories, redox properties, molecular symmetry, coordination compounds, and crystal-field theory. Students will expand their knowledge of the role of metals in nature and use gained knowledge and critical thinking skills for problem solving. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply bonding theories to describe the structure and bonding of inorganic compounds. 2. Use symmetry and group theory to describe bonding and other chemical properties. 3. Predict periodic trends in main group and d-block elements. 4. Explain the mechanisms and predict the products of some common inorganic reactions. 5. Demonstrate the ability to solve basic problems in each of the major areas of inorganic chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 2320 (Grade C or higher). FA (even)
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• CHEM 3300: Instrumental Analysis

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Focuses on understanding the theory and practice of modern analytical instrumentation. Course emphasis will be placed on chromatography, optical spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, microscopy as well as sample preparation techniques, statistical data treatment, and quality assurance of data. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss the principles of the measurement by various instruments. 2. Generate data analysis, data manipulation and data interpretation. 3. Design analyses for specific problems with various analytes. 4. Produce scientific reports and presentations. Course fee required. Prerequisites: CHEM 3000 and CHEM 3005 (all Grade C or higher). SP
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