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Chemistry Courses

304-10100    Chemistry and Your Body      NS LA 2a

A course designed for students who have chosen to major in areas other than science. An introduction to the basic ideas of chemistry, the nature and structure of chemical compounds, and the meaning of chemical symbols. An application of these ideas and understandings to the chemistry of the body, with specific discussion of food, drugs, cosmetics, and other health-related topics. Three hours of lecture and/or discussion per week. 3 credits. (S,Y)

304-10200    Contemporary Chemical Issues      NS LA 2a

A description and discussion of new compounds and materials made by the chemical industry during the past 100 years that have properties superior to those of naturally occurring products. Many of these advances have significantly improved modern living; however, by-products of some of these advances have also decreased the overall quality of life. After an introduction to the language and symbols of chemistry, topics related to contemporary problems and examples follow some compounds from research curiosities to industrial products. Three hours of lecture and/or discussion per week. 3 credits. (IRR)

304-10500    Energy and the Environment      NS LA 2a

Description and discussion of types and sources of natural resources with a special emphasis placed on energy resources. Background is presented in terms of simple chemical principles understandable to students with majors other than the sciences. Topics of societal concern include air pollution, acid rain, global warming, ozone depletion, and upcoming energy shortages. Viable solutions to these problems are discussed. Primarily for students majoring in areas other than science or physical therapy. Three hours of class meeting per week, including discussion, lecture, and quizzes. 3 credits. (F,Y)

304-10600    Preparation for Principles of Chemistry      NS LA

 A review of topics generally found in high school chemistry and an introduction to the heuristic approach to the solution of chemical problems. This course is intended for students who feel the need for some formal preparation before taking 304-12100 Principles of Chemistry. Emphasis is placed on student participation. Three hours of recitation per week. Prerequisites: Math placement in Group 3, 2, or 1, or C- or better in 313-10000 or 313-18000. Pass/fail only. 2 credits. (S,Y)

304-10800    Introduction to Technology      NS LA 2a

A course for non-science students with an emphasis on the applications rather than the theories of science. This course examines those technologies, primarily nuclear technology (civilian and military) and biotechnology, that will significantly affect our lives in the years to come. Three hours of lecture and/or discussion per week. 3 credits. (IRR)

304-11000    General Chemistry      NS LA 2a

 General chemistry for occupational therapy majors. Topics from inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry including the electronic structure of atoms, stoichiometry, equilibria, acids and bases, thermodynamics, kinetics, nomenclature, structure, and reactions of organic compounds and biochemicals. Required for occupational therapy majors. Prerequisites: High school chemistry. 3 credits. (S,Y)

304-11100    Fundamentals of Chemistry      NS LA 2a

 General theories and principles of chemistry. Introduction to physical principles, combined with a systematic study of the periodic table. Intended for students in physical therapy and other allied health professions. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: High school chemistry or 304-10600. 3 credits. (F,Y)

304-11200    Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry      NS LA   2a

 Introduction to general theories and principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry. The naming and structure of organic compounds, reactivities of the various functional groups in both aliphatic and aromatic compounds, and an introduction to the organic chemistry of biologically important systems. Three hours of lecture per week, with a fourth hour scheduled for review session and exams. Prerequisites: 304-11100 or equivalent. 3 credits. (S,Y)

304-11300, 304-11400 Chemistry Laboratory      NS LA 2a

 Designed to complement the 304-11100, 304-11200 sequence. First-semester work is based primarily on inorganic chemistry and qualitative analysis. Second-semester work deals with organic reactions. One laboratory per week. Prerequisites: 304-11100 and 304-11200, prior or concurrent. 1 credit. (304-11300-F, 304-11400-S,Y)

304-11700    Environmental Chemistry I      NS LA 2a

 General principles of chemistry needed for the study of environmental science. Topics include mathematical methods, electronic structure of atoms, stoichiometry, equilibria, acids and bases, thermodynamics, kinetics, and nuclear chemistry. Required of environmental studies majors but open to nonmajors. 3 credits. (F,Y)

304-11800    Environmental Chemistry II      NS LA 2a

 General principles of chemistry needed for the study of environmental science. Topics include polymers; mechanisms of organic reactions; and nomenclature, structure, and reactions of organic compounds and biochemicals. Required of environmental studies majors but open to nonmajors. Prerequisites: 304-11700. 3 credits. (S,Y)

304-12100, 304-12200 Principles of Chemistry      NS LA 2a

Introduction to general theories and principles of chemistry stressing underlying correlations. Systematic study of the periodic table, with an emphasis placed on bonding and the quantitative relationships between the elements, as well as molecular spectroscopy, kinetics, and thermodynamics. Three hours of lecture (and one recitation in 304-12100) per week. Prerequisites for 304-12100: High school algebra and high school chemistry with minimum grade of C or 304-10600. Prerequisites for 304-12200: 304-12100. 304-12100, 4 credits; 304-12200, 3 credits. (304-12100-F, 304-12200-S,Y)

304-12300, 304-12600 Principles of Chemistry - Enriched Section      NS LA 2a

 Introduction to general theories and principles of chemistry, stressing underlying correlations. Systematic study of the periodic table with an emphasis on bonding and the quantitative relationships among the elements, as well as molecular spectroscopy, kinetics, and thermodynamics. The course covers additional topics and examples of scientific interest not included in 304-12100 and 304-12200. Three hours of lecture (and one recitation in 304-12300) per week. Primarily intended for biochemistry and chemistry majors. Prerequisites for 304-12300: High school algebra and high school chemistry with minimum grade of C. Prerequisites for 304-12600: 304-12300. 304-12300, 4 credits; 304-12600, 3 credits. (304-12300-F, 304-12600-S,Y)

304-12400    Experimental Chemistry I      NS LA 2a

First semester of a five-semester modern laboratory sequence designed to cut across subdisciplinary lines. Quantitative analysis, inorganic synthesis, and modern instrumental techniques, such as ultraviolet, visible, and infrared spectrophotometry, are introduced. One lecture and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: 304-12100 or 304-12300; and 304-12200 or 304-12600 prior or concurrent. 2 credits. (S,Y)

304-22100, 304-22200 Organic Chemistry      NS LA

 Study of the chemistry of carbon compounds, with an emphasis on both traditional and current concepts. Structure, nomenclature, preparation, reactions, and analysis of organic compounds are covered, using modern theories and reaction mechanisms as a unifying basis. The use of scientific and logical thought patterns is stressed in problem solving. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites for 304-22100: 304-12200 or 304-12600. Prerequisites for 304-22200: 304-22100. 3 credits. (304-22100-F, 304-22200-S,Y)

304-22500    Experimental Chemistry II      NS LA

 Emphasis is placed on synthesis and qualitative analysis, using infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and various chromatographic techniques. One lecture and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: 304-12400 (with a grade of C- or better); 304-22100, prior or concurrent. 2 credits. (F,Y)

304-32400, 304-32500, 304-32600 Experimental Chemistry III, IV, V      NS LA

 Completion of the unified sequence. Project-oriented experiments to deal with concepts normally found in instrumental analysis, physical, organic, and inorganic laboratory courses. Emphasis is placed on using synthetic techniques, modern analysis by instrumentation, and studies of the physical properties of chemical systems. One lecture and two laboratories per week. Prerequisites for 304-32400: 304-22500 (with a grade of C- or better); 304-22200, prior or concurrent. Prerequisites for 304-32500: 304-32400 (with a grade of C- or better); 304-34200, prior or concurrent. Prerequisites for 304-32600: 304-32400 (with a grade of C- or better), 304-33100, prior or concurrent; 304-33200. 3 credits. (304-32400-S, 304-32500-S, 304-32600-F,Y)

304-33100    Physical Chemistry I      NS LA

 A theoretical interpretation of nature from the macroscopic viewpoint. Includes an introduction to thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. Prerequisites: 304-12200 or 304-12600; 313-10800 or 313-11200; 315-10200 or 315-11800. 3 credits. (F,Y)

304-33200    Physical Chemistry II      NS LA

 A theoretical interpretation of nature from the microscopic viewpoint. Includes an introduction to the kinetic molecular theory of gases, quantum chemistry, and spectroscopy. Prerequisites: 304-12200 or 304-12600; 313-11200; 315-11800. 3 credits. (S,Y)

304-34200    Inorganic Chemistry      NS LA

 Theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding are applied systematically to the elements. Emphasis is placed on thermodynamic, kinetic, and structural considerations of inorganic systems. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: 304-33100 or concurrent registration in 304-33100. 3 credits. (F,Y)

304-35200    Computer Techniques for Scientists      NS LA

 An introduction to the ways scientists use computers without writing computer programs. Topics include numerical calculations, statistical analysis of data, information retrieval, and artificial intelligence. Prerequisites: Three courses in 303-xxxxx, 304-xxxxx, or 315-xxxxx. Students should have written at least one program in a language such as BASIC or Pascal. 3 credits. (IRR)

304-35400    Polymer Chemistry      NS LA

 The synthesis, structure, and properties of polymers, with a special emphasis on practical applications in the chemical industry. Topics include sources of chemical raw materials, plastics, fibers, drugs, surface coatings, food chemicals, dyes, and pigments. Specific examples illustrate the scientific basis for the performance of familiar, everyday materials. Prerequisites: 304-22200. 3 credits. (S,Y)

304-35600    Nuclear Magnetic Resonance      NS LA

 A study of nuclear magnetic resonance and its applications in organic and inorganic chemistry. Topics include basic theory, instrumentation, chemical shift, spin-spin coupling, non-first-order spectra, C-13 spectra, modern pulse FT techniques, and applications to organo-metallics and macromolecules. The course emphasizes spectral interpretation and practical applications, and includes experiments using multi-pulse techniques. Prerequisites: 304-22200. 3 credits. (F,Y)

304-42100    Advanced Organic Chemistry      NS LA

 Detailed discussion of reaction mechanisms, isotope effects, linear free energy relationships, bonding theories, and advanced synthetic methods. Prerequisites: 304-22200 and 304-33200. 3 credits. (IRR)

304-42200    Advanced Inorganic Chemistry      NS LA

 Chemistry of coordination compounds in light of modern theory. The electronic, magnetic, and spectral properties of transition metal complexes are considered, with the application of group theoretical techniques. Other topics include formation and stability of complex ions, mechanism of reactions of these ions, and complexes of transition metal ions of biological interest. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: 304-34200. 3 credits. (IRR)

304-44400    Chemical Applications of Group Theory      NS LA

 The chemical applications of symmetry and group theory, with a special emphasis placed on chemical bonding and spectroscopy. The necessary mathematical underpinnings for this course, including vectors, matrix algebra, and group theory, are presented largely in terms of symmetry operations and related properties of molecules. Prerequisites: 304-34200 and 304-33100. 3 credits. (IRR)

304-48700, 304-48800 Chemistry Seminar      NS LA

 Series of lectures dealing with current research topics in chemistry and biochemistry presented by the faculty, visitors, and students. Each student is required to present a talk during the semester. One meeting per week. Prerequisites: Permission of department. Pass/fail only. 1 credit. (304-48700-F, 304-48800-S,Y)

304-17100, 304-17200, 304-27100, 304-27200, 304-37100, 304-37200, 304-47100, 304-47200 Undergraduate Instruction in Chemistry      NLA

 Qualified undergraduates are given opportunities to participate in the department's instructional program, serving as laboratory assistants and/or tutors. Prerequisites: Permission of department. Pass/fail only. 1 credit.

304-18100, 304-18200, 304-28100, 304-28200, 304-38100, 304-38200, 304-48100, 304-48200
Selected Topics in Chemistry      NS LA

 Course content depends on interests of the registrants and may include informed discussions, outside reading, and either library or laboratory projects. This course may be repeated for credit for selected topics on different subjects. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. 1-3 credits. (IRR)

304-19100, 304-19200, 304-29100, 304-29200, 304-39100, 304-39200  Research in Chemistry      NS LA

 After consultation with the faculty of the Department of Chemistry, a research problem is undertaken under the guidance of one or more faculty members. Prerequisites: Permission of department. 1-3 credits.

304-49100, 304-49200 Honors Research in Chemistry      NS LA

 After consultation with the faculty of the Department of Chemistry, a research problem is undertaken under the guidance of a faculty member. A written report on the results of the research is required. Prerequisites: Admission to chemistry honors program. 3-4 credits.

Chemistry-Engineering Programs

These are joint "3-2" programs with the College of Engineering at Clarkson University, Cornell University, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Students enter Ithaca College as chemistry majors and then take a chemistry sequence plus certain basic courses required by the appropriate engineering program. At the beginning of the fourth year, with the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry and acceptance by the other institution, students take a leave of absence from Ithaca College and transfer to the school of engineering for two more years. At the end of that time, and upon satisfactory completion of their work, they are awarded a bachelor's degree from Ithaca College and the appropriate degree from the other institution. In the event a student does not complete the engineering portion of the program, an Ithaca College degree in chemistry may be awarded if all of the requirements for the Ithaca College major are met, either through Ithaca College courses or appropriate transfer credit, subject to the Ithaca College policies on transfer credit.

Requirements for the Chemistry Degree in the Engineering Program - B.A.

Credits in the major

Chemistry 304-12100 or 304-12300, 304-12200 or 304-12600, 304-12400, 304-22100, 304-22200, 304-22500, 304-32400, 304-32500, 304-32600, 304-33100, 304-33200, 304-34200, 304-48700, 304-48800

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Credits outside the major

	Physics 315-11700, 315-11800, 315-11900, 315-12000, 315-21700	15
	Math 313-11100, 313-11200, 313-21100, 313-26000, 313-26100	20
	Computer science 312-17100	4
	Electives	14
	From the school of engineering	30
	Total, B.A. in chemistry in the engineering program	120