College of Science 551 CHEM 3090 - Biochemical Techniques Credits: (l) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Advanced techniques including instrumentation for biochemistry. One 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2320 , CHEM 2325 , and CHEM 3070 , with CHEM 3080 being prerequisite or co-requisite. To be taken concurrently with CHEM 3080. CHEM 3400 - Molecular Symmetry and Applied Math for Physical Chemistry Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] An introduction to molecular symmetry, experimental error analysis, and physical chemistry applications of algebra, linear algebra, and differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 1220 . Co-Requisite: CHEM 3410 . CHEM 3410 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] The first semester course of Physical Chemistry covering chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3000 and PHYS 2220 . Co-Requisite: CHEM 3400 . CHEM 3420 - Physical Chemistry II Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] The second semester course of Physical Chemistry covering quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and chemical reaction dynamics. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3410 . CHEM 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] A thorough investigation of research in science learning and curricular standards at the state and national levels. Foundations of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry as applicable to science teaching at the secondary level. This course serves as a foundation to apreservice science teacher's education coursework. CHEM 4540 - Spectrometric and Separation Methods Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Theory and practice of spectrometric and separation methods in the study of chemical systems. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3420 or permission of instructor. CHEM 4550 - Geochemistry Credits: (3) The chemistry of the earth and geochemical processes operating in the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere with a synthesis of these ideas to account for the chemical evolution of the earth. Applications to mineral stability and chemical reactions, geochemical cycles, and isotope geochemistry. Three hours of lecture a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1220 and GEO 2050 or consent of instructor. CHEM 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Acquaintance and practice with various teaching and assessment methods. Development of science curricula including lesson and unit plans. It is recommended that this course be completed immediately before student teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. CHEM 4600 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] A study of the elements and their compounds based on the periodic table, current theories and laboratory work. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3420 or permission of instructor. CHEM 4700 - Special Topics in Chemistry Credits: (1-3) variable title Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This course may be repeated twice for a maximum of 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 3420 or permission of instructor. CHEM 4710 - Chemical Preparations Credits: (1-3) Synthesis and determination of the properties of selected chemical compounds. Three to nine hours of lab a week. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. CHEM 4800 - Research and Independent Study in Chemistry Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Open to qualified students for one or more semesters. May be repeated for credit up to 12 times with instructor approval. CHEM 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-6) A continuation of CHEM 2890 . Open to all students. Maybe repeated for credit up to 12 times with instructor approval. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog