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100 Chemical Science. 4 cr. U. Introductory course in general inorganic chemistry designed for the student with little or no previous science training. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis. Not open for cr to students who have cr in Chem 102(ER), 111(ER), or 117(ER). Prereq: a math placement score of 30 or a grade of C or better in Math 105(P).
101 Chemical Science. 4 cr. U. Introductory chemistry with an emphasis on organic chemistry and selected aspects of general chemistry. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab, 1 hr dis. Designed for students in nursing and related fields. Not open for cr to students who have cr in Chem 341 or 343; may not serve as prereq for Chem 341 or 343. Prereq: a suitable score on the chem placement test, & a math placement score of 30 or a grade of C or better in Math 105(P); or a grade of C or better in Chem 100(P).
102 General Chemistry. 5 cr. U. Introductory college chemistry. Modern fundamental principles of chemistry, with emphasis on the chemistry of nonmetals. 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr dis. 4 cr count as repeat of Chem 117. Not open to those w/cr in Chem 105(ER) or 111(ER). Prereq: 1 yr H.S. algebra, 1 yr H.S. chem, suitable score on chem placement test, & math placement score 30 or min grade C in Math 105(P); or min grade C in Chem 100(P).
103 (201) Survey of Biochemistry. 4 cr. U. The nature of materials of biological systems. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis, 3 hrs lab. Designed for students in nursing and related fields. Not open for cr to chem majors or to students who have cr in Chem 341 or 343; may not serve as a prereq for Chem 341 or 343. Prereq: grade of C or better in Chem 101(P).
104 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis. 5 cr. U. Continuation of Chem 102. 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr dis. 4 of 5 cr count as repeat of Chem 118. Not open for cr to those w/cr in Chem 111(ER). Prereq: grade C or better in Chem 102(P).
105 General Chemistry for Engineering. 5 cr. U. Modern principles of chemistry with emphasis on applications in engineering fields. Not open to those w/cr in Chem 104(ER) or 118(ER). Not a prereq for Chem 221, 223, 341, 343. Prereq: 1 yr H.S. chem, 1 yr H.S. algebra, suitable score on chem placement test, math placement score 30 or min grade C in Math 105(P); or min grade C in Chem 100(P).
106 Chemistry in the World Around Us--Chemistry for the Non-Science Major. 3 cr. U. An introduction to chemistry with an emphasis on outlining how chemistry affects our everyday lives. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab/dis. Not open for cr to students who have cr in Chem 100-120. Prereq: none.
185 Basic Chemistry for Teachers. 3 cr. U. Chemistry in the scheme of things; chemical models, atoms and molecules; properties of elements; useful chemical reactions. 2 hrs lec; 2 hrs lab/dis. Not open for cr to students who have cr in Chem courses 100-120. Prereq: Math 176(P) or cons instr.
194 Freshman Seminar: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U. The specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered. Open for cr & enroll to freshmen only. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: none.
221 Elementary Quantitative Analysis. 4 cr. U. For all students except the groups listed under Chem 223. 2 hrs lec, 6 hrs lab. Not open for cr to students who have cr in Chem 223. Prereq: a grade of C or better in Chem 104(P).
223 Elementary Quantitative Analysis. 4 cr. U. For chemistry major, chemical engineering, and chemistry course students. 2 hrs lec, 6 hrs lab. Not open for cr to students who have cr in Chem 221. Prereq: grade of C or better in Chem 104(P).
281 Dead Men Do Tell Tales: An Introduction to Forensic Science. 3 cr. U. A multidisciplinary view of how forensic scientists contribute to the many ways that physical evidence is collected, analyzed, and evaluated. Jointly offered with & counts as repeat of Anthro/C L Sci/Crm Jst 281. Prereq: none.
285 Medicolegal Death Investigation. 3 cr. U. Lectures on the fundamentals of death investigation as outlined by national guidelines for death investigators. Jointly-offered with & counts as repeat of Anthro/C L Sci/Crm Jst 285. Prereq: none.
289 Internship in Chemistry, Lower Division. 1-6 cr. U. Application of basic principles of chemistry in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting. One cr earned for 40 hrs work. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: intro course in chem; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.
297 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U. Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
299 Ad Hoc: (Subtitled). 1-6 cr. U. Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
311 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry. 3 cr. U. Inorganic chemistry; solid state chemistry, coordination chemistry, main-group chemistry. Prereq: grade of C or better in Chem 104(P).
341 Introductory Survey of Organic Chemistry. 3 cr. U. Intended for students who expect to take only one semester of organic chemistry. Not open for cr to students who have credit in Chem 343. Prereq: grade of C or better in Chem 104(P); conc reg in Chem 342(R).
342 Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory. 2 cr. U. 6 hrs lab. Prereq: a grade of C or better in Chem 104(P); conc reg in 341(R).
343 Organic Chemistry. 3 cr. U. For students who intend to take more than one semester of organic chemistry. Not open for cr to students who have credit in Chem 341. Prereq: grade of C or better in Chem 104(P).
344 Organic Chemistry Laboratory. 2 cr. U. 6 hr lab. Not open for cr to students who have credit in Chem 342. Prereq: grade C or better Chem 343(P); conc reg Chem 345(R).
345 Organic Chemistry. 3 cr. U. Continuation of Chem 343. Prereq: grade of C or better in Chem 343(P); conc reg Chem 344(R).
381 Honors Seminar: (Subtitled). 3H cr. U. Discussion of aspects of the relationship of chemistry and society. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: soph st; Honors 200(P); cons Honors College dir; add'l prereq possible depending on specific topic.
399 Special Chemical Problems: (Subtitled). 1-4 cr. U. Directed study or research on topics selected by the instructor. Retakable to 7 cr max. Prereq: Chem 104(P); cons instr.
481 Criminalistics. 3 cr. U. Instruction on collection, preservation, and analysis of physical evidence from crime scenes. Instruction on the rules of evidence and expert testimony. Anthro 481, Chem 481, C L Sci 481, & Crm Jst 481 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: jr st; admis to Forensic Sci cert prog; Anthro/Chem/C L Sci/Crm Jst 281(P); Crm Jst 480(P).
489 Internship in Chemistry, Upper Division. 1-6 cr. U. Application of advanced principles of chemistry in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting. One cr earned for 40 hrs work. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; 300-level or above course in Chem; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.
497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G. Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
499 Ad Hoc: (Subtitled). 1-6 cr. U. Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st.
501 Introduction to Biochemistry. 3 cr. U/G. The chemistry of biological systems. Carries grad cr for students in depts other than chem. Prereq: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 221(P) or 223(P) & in Chem 341(P) or 345(P).
502 Development of Modern Chemistry. 2 cr. U/G. Traces the development of chemistry from ancient to modern times. Prereq: jr st; a grade of C or better in Chem 221(P) or 223(P), & Chem 341(P) or 343(P).
511 Inorganic Chemistry. 3 cr. U/G. Introduction to theoretical principles and descriptive chemistry of the elements. Does not count toward graduate degree in Chemistry. Prereq: jr st & grade of C or better in Chem 562(P); or grad st.
524 Intermediate Analytical Chemistry. 3 cr. U/G. Chemical equilibria, separations, and theory and practice of instrumental measurements. Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry. Prereq: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 223(P).
542 Modern Chemistry for Teachers: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. U/G. Current theories and techniques of chemistry for teachers. Retakable w/chg in topic three times. Does not count toward a graduate degree in Chemistry. Enrollment limited to certified science or math teachers. Prereq: jr st; organic chem or cons instr.
560 Biophysical Chemistry. 3 cr. U/G. General course designed for majors in fields other than chemistry. Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry. Prereq: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 104(P); Math 211(P) or equiv.
561 Physical Chemistry I. 3 cr. U/G. Primary focus on chemical thermodynamics. Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry. Prereq: jr st; grades of C or better in Chem 104(P), in Physics 210(P) & 215(P) or in Physics 220(P), & in Math 233(P); ElecEng 234(R) or Math 234(R).
562 Physical Chemistry II. 3 cr. U/G. Continuation of Chem 561; course content is largely kinetics, statistical mechanics, and quantum chemistry. Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry. Prereq: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 561(P).
563 Physical Chemistry Laboratory. 1-2 cr. U/G. - Carries grad cr for students other than chem students. Prereq: jr st & grade of C or better in Chem 221(P) or 223(P) & Chem 561(P).
582 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory I. 2 cr. U. Modern advanced chemical synthesis techniques. Prereq: grade of C or better in Chem 344(P).
584 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory II. 2 cr. U. Advanced laboratory for analysis and characterization of chemical compounds. Prereq: grade of C or better in Chem 344(P), 524(P), & 563(P).
585 Internship in Forensic Toxicology. 2 or 3 cr. U. Practical experience in a forensic toxicology laboratory under the supervision of a toxicologist. Anthro 585, Chem 585, C L Sci 585, & Crm Jst 585 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: jr st; admis to Forensic Sci cert prog; Anthro/Chem/C L Sci/Crm Jst 281(P) & 285(P); Chem 221(P) or 223(P); Crm Jst 480(P); Hepatitis B vaccine series or waiver.
594 Internship in Forensic Science. 3 cr. U. On-site shadowing of evidence analyst at State Crime Laboratory. Anthro 594, Chem 594, C L Sci 594, & Crm Jst 594 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: jr st; admis to Forensic Sci cert prog; Anthro/Chem/C L Sci/Crm Jst 281(P); Chem 221(P) or 223(P); Crm Jst 480(P); Hepatitis B vaccine series or waiver.
599 Special Projects in Chemistry. 3-5 cr. U/G. Directed study or research on subjects selected by the instructor. For further information consult dept chair. Retakable to 7 cr max. Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry. Prereq: jr st; cons instr.
601 (effective 09/02/2008) Biochemistry: Protein Structure and Function. 3 cr. U/G. Cellular synthesis of proteins, protein structure/function, enzyme mechanisms. Prereq: jr st; grades of C or better in Chem 345(P), 501(P), & either 560(C) or 562(C).
601 Biochemistry: Protein Structure and Function. 3 cr. U/G. Cellular synthesis of proteins, protein structure/function, enzyme mechanisms. Prereq: jr st; grades of C or better in Chem 345(P), 501(P), & either 560(P) or 562(P).
602 Biochemistry: Cellular Processes. 3 cr. U/G. Biosynthesis and metabolism of nucleic acids, structure and replication of DNA, control of gene expression, signal transduction. Prereq: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 501(P) or cons instr.
603 Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory: 2 cr. U/G. Experiments in biological preparations, colorimetry, chromatography, and radioisotope techniques. Prereq: jr st; grades of C or better in Chem 221(P) or 223(P) & in Chem 501(P).
604 Biochemistry: Metabolism. 3 cr. U/G. Glycolysis, photosynthesis, biosynthesis, metabolism. Prereq: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 501(P) or cons instr.
611 Physical Inorganic Chemistry. 3 cr. U/G. Physical and theoretical aspects of inorganic chemistry (spectroscopy, crystallography, kinetic and theoretical methods) are discussed. Prereq: Chem 511(P) or cons instr.
612 Transition Metal and Organometallic Chemistry. 3 cr. U/G. Advanced survey of elements, emphasizing transition elements and organometallic species. Main group organometallics and actinides and lanthanides briefly discussed. Prereq: Chem 511(P) or cons instr.
613 Main Group Chemistry. 3 cr. U/G. Advanced survey of metallic and non-metallic main group elements. Prereq: jr st & grade of C or better in Chem 511(P); or grad st.
614 Bio-Inorganic Chemistry. 3 cr. U/G. Inorganic chemistry for biological systems; metaloproteins; coordination chemistry in enzymes. Prereq: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 511(P).
630 Computational Chemistry. 3 cr. U/G. Computer modeling techniques for molecular systems. Prereq: jr st; grade of C or better in Chem 562(P) or cons instr.
640 Advanced Survey of Organic Chemistry. 3 cr. U/G. - Prereq: jr st; a grade of C or better in Chem 345(P).
647 Physical Methods of Organic Chemistry. 3 cr. U/G. Application of modern instrumental methods to the separation, analysis, and identification of organic compounds. Prereq: jr st, a grade of C or better in Chem 345(P), 346(P), 524(P).
651 Macromolecular Chemistry. 3 cr. U/G. Organic and physical chemistry of synthetic and natural polymers. Prereq: sr st; grade of C or better in Chem 345(P) & 562(P).
661 Intermediate Chemical Thermodynamics. 3 cr. U/G. Laws of thermodynamics equilibria between phases. Introductory statistical thermodynamics. Thermodynamic properties of gases, solids, and solutions. Prereq: sr st, a grade of C or better in Chem 562(P).
662 Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics. 3 cr. U/G. Present understanding of reaction kinetics and dynamics. Topics range from experimental methods for kinetics measurements to microscopic theories of reaction rates. Prereq: sr st; grade of C or better in Chem 562(P).
668 Colloid and Interface Chemistry. 3 cr. U/G. The chemistry of colloidal systems. Prereq: jr st; Chem 562(P).
691 Senior Research. 1-4 cr. U. Introduction to chemical research. Independent and original study done under the direction of a staff member; communication of results. Recom for Chem majors. Chem 691 & 692 retakable to combined 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st; cons instr.
692 Senior Thesis. 2-6 cr. U. Introduction to chemical research. Independent and original study done under the direction of a staff member. Recom for chem majors. Chem 691 & 692 retakable to combined 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st; grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT; cons instr.
693 Chemical Literature. 1 cr. U. Introduction to the literature of chemistry. Prereq: one sem of organic chem & one sem of physical chem. Reading knowledge of German recom.
697 Senior Seminar. 1 cr. U. - Prereq: sr st.

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