Department: Chemistry & Biochemistry

Code Name Description
CH100 Introduction to Forensic Science An introductory survey course designed for non-science/engineering majors that focuses on scientific principles behind the recognition, collection, preservation, analysis, and interpretation of physical evidence found at a crime scene. Emphasis is on...
CH103 General Chemistry I Introduction to chemical characteristics and behavior, stressing atomic structure, stoichiometry, chemical equilibrium and kinetics, and descriptive chemistry of important elements. Laboratory includes qualitative and quantitative exercises, and synt...
CH104 General Chemistry II Continuation of the study of chemical characteristics and behavior, stressing atomic structure, stoichiometry, chemical equilibrium and kinetics, and descriptive chemistry of important elements. Laboratory includes qualitative and quantitative exerci...
CH115 Chemistry of Weapons of Mass Destruction An introductory course designed for non-science/engineering majors that focuses on the central role of chemistry in the study and mitigation of weapons of mass destruction. Students utilize scientific principles to explore the general dangers of chem...
CH188 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
CH199 Pilot Course Pilot Course
CH204 Quantitative Analysis An introduction to the general principles and laboratory practices of quantitative chemical analysis. The sequence of steps in a typical quantitative analysis are emphasized, including defining the analytical requirements, choosing an analytical meth...
CH214 Communication in Chemistry Illustrates the organization of the chemical literature, the efficient search of the literature and a formal introduction to scientific writing. 1 Lecture hour. Offered: Fall
CH225 Organic Chemistry I An introduction to the study of carbon compounds; preparation and identification of typical compounds. 3 Lecture hours and 3 Lab hours. Prerequisite: CH 104. Offered: Fall
CH226 Organic Chemistry II A continuation of the study of carbon compounds; preparation and identification of typical compounds. 3 Lecture hours and 3 Lab hours. Prerequisite: CH 225. Offered: Spring
CH288 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
CH299 Pilot Course Pilot Course
CH314 Instrumental Methods A course on the theory and application of modern atomic and molecular instrumental methods. The atomic methods include absorption, emission, and fluorescence spectrometry, and plasma emission spectroscopy. The molecular methods include ultraviolet-vi...
CH315 Analysis Laboratory An upper level laboratory experience in analytical chemistry. Students will use quality assurance/quality control methods in quantitative analysis to reduce error; measure and interpret accuracy, precision, and detection limit; detect and eliminate i...
CH324 Biochemistry I A course on the chemical phenomena and energy effects in life processes. Topics include structure and function of biomolecules, metabolism (catabolism and anabolism), photosynthesis and recombinant DNA technologies. 3 Lecture hours and 3 Lab hours. P...
CH325 Biochemistry II A continuation of the study of the chemical phenomena and energy effects in life processes. Topics include structure and function of biomolecules, metabolism (catabolism and anabolism), photosynthesis and recombinant DNA technologies. 3 Lecture hours...
CH327 Physical Chemistry I The physical properties, structure and transformation of matter are studied with emphasis on applications of thermodynamics, equilibrium, phase equilibria and reaction kinetics. 3 Lecture hours. Prerequisites: CH 104, MA 122. Recommended: PS 201/202...
CH328 Physical Chemistry II A continuation of the study of physical properties and structure of matter with emphasis on the electronic structure of atoms and molecules, molecular and electronic spectroscopy and molecular thermodynamics. 3 Lecture hours. Prerequisite: CH 327. Of...
CH337 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I Laboratory investigations with formal laboratory reports into the physical properties and chemical behavior of substances. 3 Lab hours. Prerequisite: CH 327 or concurrent enrollment. Offered: Fall, even years.
CH338 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II A continuation of laboratory investigations with formal laboratory reports on the physical properties and chemical behavior of substances. 3 Lab hours. Prerequisite: CH 328 or concurrent enrollment. Offered: Spring, odd years.
CH388 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
CH415 Senior Seminar and Synthesis Students develop an integrated perspective on their field of interest within chemistry through synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds and develop proficiency in practical laboratory procedures and reporting results. Students will experience ind...
CH421 Chemical Synthesis and Examination I A capstone experience in which organic, inorganic and compounds of biological interest are synthesized and examined with respect to purity and properties. Students develop an integrated perspective on the general field of chemistry and develop profic...
CH425 Thesis This course allows the student to conduct research on a project approved by the faculty of the chemistry and biochemistry programs. The student can be expected to perform the necessary experiments, organize and interpret the data and to communicate t...
CH438 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry A course on the chemistry of the elements: properties, characteristics, and behavior. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: CH 226. Offered: Spring, even years.
CH439 Advanced Organic Chemistry An advanced and thorough development of topics introduced in CH 226. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: CH 226. Offered: Occasionally
CH450 Topics in Chemistry A course in which a limited topic in advanced chemistry is covered in depth. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Offered: Occasionally
CH488 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.