Trinity University

CHEM 1118 General Chemistry Laboratory
Emphasis is placed on the development of laboratory skills that are fundamental to experimental chemistry.

CHEM 1190 Research Techniques and Applications
Involvement in ongoing research programs with individual faculty. Information retrieval, chemical and instrumental methods, and experimental design for the solution of specific chemical problems are emphasized.

CHEM 1300 Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of chemistry including the mole, stoichiometry, balanced reactions, electronic structure, chemical bonding, and intermolecular interactions with modern examples.

CHEM 1301 The Chemistry of Crime
The study of forensic chemistry, with an emphasis on the scientific basis for the various techniques used in solving crimes.

CHEM 1305 The Chemistry of Art
The study of the chemical foundations of the visual arts.

CHEM 1318 General Chemistry
Fundamental concepts in chemical science, taught from perspectives of chemistry in the modern world, with emphasis placed on quantitative problem solving.

CHEM 2119 Laboratory Methods in Organic Chemistry
The laboratory stresses modern techniques for the preparation and analysis of organic compounds.

CHEM 2130 Advanced Chemical Principles Laboratory
Emphasis is placed on the developmental of foundational laboratory techniques and skills, including attention to details and precision.

CHEM 2180 Biomolecular Research Methods
Investigative skills for interdisciplinary research in the biological and chemical sciences.

CHEM 2220 Chemical Synthesis Laboratory
Continued development of student laboratory experience with emphasis on organic and inorganic syntheses.

CHEM 2305 Chemistry for the Visual Artist
The study of the chemical foundations of the visual arts.

CHEM 2319 Organic Chemistry I
Introduction to the basic principles of organic chemistry through studies of the structures, properties, and reactions of carbon-based compounds.

CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II
The continuation of CHEM 2319 with emphasis on structure-activity relationships, mechanisms, and synthesis of complex organic compounds.

CHEM 2340 Application of Chemical Principles
Application of chemical structure, thermodynamics, and kinetics to a broad range of problems, including acid-based reactions, redox reactions, and energy production.

CHEM 3121 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, and reactivity studies of inorganic compounds.

CHEM 3131 Biochemistry Laboratory
An introduction to modern experimental biochemistry.

CHEM 3135 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Experimentation in physical and biophysical chemistry using modern laboratory techniques and instrumentation.

CHEM 3321 Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry of the main group and transition metal elements, with emphasis on the application of fundamental chemical principles to trends in stability and reactivity.

CHEM 3330 Biochemistry I
The structure and function of biological molecules.

CHEM 3334 Physical Chemistry I
Emphasis is placed on the effect of temperature, pressure, volume, and chemical composition on chemical equilibrium and reaction rates through the development of fundamental principles of chemical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics.

CHEM 3335 Physical Chemistry II
A continuation of CHEM 3334 with emphasis on quantum mechanical approaches to chemical structure and dynamics, statistical mechanics, and theoretical developments in chemistry.

CHEM 3-90 Independent Research in Chemistry and Biochemistry
Analyses directed to the solution of a problem having mutual student and faculty interest.

CHEM 3398 Honors Readings
Independent study in selected areas in preparation for Honors Thesis. May be taken for up to three hours of credit.

CHEM 3432 Analytical Chemistry
Principles of quantitative chemical analysis.

CHEM 4194 Major's Seminar
A seminar course for junior and senior chemistry majors.

CHEM 4242 Advanced Analytical Methods
Principles of modern instrumental analysis, with emphasis on separation methods and mass spectrometry.

CHEM 4250 Senior Integrated Laboratory
Advanced experimentation in chemistry and biochemistry.

CHEM 4340 Biochemistry II
The continuation of CHEM 3330 with emphasis on metabolism, biosynthesis, and gene expression.

CHEM 4346 Advanced Interdisciplinary Topics - Fall
Advanced topics in chemistry, with an emphasis on modern approaches in interdisciplinary areas.

CHEM 4347 Advanced Interdisciplinary Topics - Spring
Advanced topics in chemistry, with an emphasis on modern approaches in interdisciplinary areas.

CHEM 4395 Thesis Research in Chemistry and Biochemistry
Written communication of research performed at Trinity University in thesis form.

CHEM 4399 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors Thesis.