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CHM1025, a two-credit course, is offered for students who wish to strengthen their understanding of basic concepts of atomic structure and stoichiometry before beginning the general chemistry sequence (CHM2045/CHM2045L, CHM2046/CHM2046L). A chemistry placement exam is offered online on ONE.UF. The score achieved determines whether CHM1025 or CHM2045 is the appropriate first course in chemistry.
For placement into the appropriate first course in chemistry, please refer to the Academic Advising section or consult a chemistry advisor. All students should complete their general chemistry studies without interruption.
The following general chemistry offerings are available:
Students missing the first session of a laboratory, which includes the required safety instruction, will not be allowed to start late.
CHM1020 Chemistry for the Liberal Arts 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
This course provides students with an introduction to chemical principles and applications for the non-science major. Students will engage in problem solving and critical thinking while applying chemical concepts. Topics will include the scientific method of problem solving, classification of matter, atomic theory, the periodic table, gases, chemical reactions, energy, and chemical bonds.
Attributes: General Education - Physical Science
CHM1025 Introduction to Chemistry 2 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Introductory readiness course in general chemistry for those with weak yet satisfactory backgrounds in high school chemistry and algebra. (P)
Corequisite: MAC1147 or the equivalent.
Attributes: General Education - Physical Science
CHM1030 Basic Chemistry Concepts and Applications 1 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
The first half of the CHM 1030/CHM 1031 sequence. A terminal sequence for non-science students that presents chemistry from a medical/nursing perspective. Topics in inorganic chemistry and properties of both ionic and covalent compounds. (P)
Prerequisite: high school algebra.
Attributes: General Education - Physical Science
CHM1031 Basic Chemistry Concepts and Applications 2 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
The second half of CHM 1030/CHM 1031 sequence. Topics in organic chemistry and biochemistry. (P)
Prerequisite: CHM1030.
Attributes: General Education - Physical Science
CHM2045 General Chemistry 1 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
This course is designed for students pursuing careers in the sciences or who need a more rigorous presentation of chemical concepts than is offered in an introductory course. Students will engage in problem solving and critical thinking while applying chemical concepts. Topics will include the principles of chemistry including atomic theory, electronic and molecular structure, measurement, stoichiometry, bonding, periodicity, thermochemistry, nomenclature, solutions, and the properties of gases.
Prerequisite: CHM1025 with a minimum grade of C, or a passing score on Chem placement plus no attempt of CHM1025 w/grade <C or W, and MAC1147, or MAC1140 plus MAC1114, or higher MAC course with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: General Education - Physical Science
CHM2045L General Chemistry 1 Laboratory 1 Credit
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Laboratory experiments designed to reflect the topics presented in CHM 2045. (P)
Prerequisite: CHM1025 with a minimum grade of C, or a passing score on Chem placement plus no attempt of CHM1025 w/grade <C or W, and MAC1147, or MAC1140 plus MAC1114, or higher MAC course with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: General Education - Physical Science
CHM2046 General Chemistry 2 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
The second semester of the CHM 2045/CHM 2045L and CHM 2046/CHM 2046L sequence. Students who completed CHM 2045 or equivalent at another institution should consult a chemistry advisor before registering for this course. Acids and bases, additional aspects of chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, complex ions and descriptive chemistry. (P)
Prerequisite: CHM2045 with a grade of C or better and [MAC1147 or (MAC1140 and MAC1114)] or (MAC 2### or MAC 3### or MAC 4###).
Attributes: General Education - Physical Science
CHM2046L General Chemistry 2 Laboratory 1 Credit
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Laboratory experiments designed to reflect the topics presented in CHM 2046. (P)
Prerequisite: CHM2045L AND (MAC1147 or (MAC1140 and MAC1114) or MAC 23##) AND (CHM2045 or CHM2095 or CHM2050).
Attributes: General Education - Physical Science
CHM2047 One-Semester General Chemistry 4 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Designed for entering (not transfer) students who wish to move more quickly into advanced coursework. Electronic structure and bonding, gases, liquids, solids, kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction, metals and non-metals.
Prerequisite: AP, IB or high honors high school chemistry courses and a high score on the chemistry placement exam.
Corequisite: CHM2047L.
CHM2047L One-Semester General Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Laboratory experiments designed to accompany CHM 2047.
Corequisite: CHM2047.
CHM2050 Honors General Chemistry 1 for Majors 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
First semester of the CHM 2050/2045L and CHM 2051/2046L sequence. Stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, the states of matter, reaction rates and equilibria.
Prerequisite: (MAC1147 or equivalent college credit) and (passing grade in CHM1025 or passing ALEKS score unless non-passing CHM1025 grade is on record) and Chemistry major;
Corequisite: CHM2045L.
CHM2051 Honors General Chemistry 2 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Second semester of the CHM 2045/CHM 2045L and CHM 2051/CHM 2046L sequence. Open to students with superior performance in CHM 2045 or its equivalent. Acids and bases, additional aspects of chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, complex ions, descriptive chemistry and instructor-chosen topics. (P)
Prerequisite: CHM2045, CHM2045L and instructor permission.
Corequisite: CHM2046L.
Attributes: General Education - Physical Science
CHM2054L Accelerated General Chemistry Laboratory 2 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
A cross-disciplinary, inquiry-based curriculum that focuses on major themes and concepts in chemistry with an emphasis on their application in modern, quantitative life sciences research. Equivalent to CHM 2045L and CHM 2046L or CHM 2047L.
Prerequisite: CHM2050 minimum grade of B+, or CHM2095 minimum grade of B+, or CHM2045 minimum grade of B+, or a score of 5 in AP Chem or 6 in IB Chem, and MAC1147, or MAC1140 plus MAC1114, or higher MAC course minimum grade of C.
CHM2095 Chemistry for Engineers 1 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
The first semester of the CHM 2095/CHM 2096 sequence. Topics include stoichiometry, energy and thermodynamics, atomic and molecular structure, the states of matter, reaction rates and introduces chemical equilibria. All topics are taught in an engineering case-study context. (P)
Prerequisite: Engineering major, and CHM1025 with a minimum grade of C, or a passing score on Chem placement plus no attempt of CHM1025 w/grade LT C or W, and MAC1147, or MAC1140 plus MAC1114, or higher MAC course w/a minimum grade of C;
Corequisite: CHM2045L.
Attributes: General Education - Physical Science
CHM2095L Chemistry Lab 1 for Engineers 1 Credit
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Laboratory experiments designed to complement CHM 2095.
CHM2096 Chemistry for Engineers 2 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Second in a two-semester sequence. Topics include chemical equilibria, acid-base and solubility equilibria, entropy, free energy, electrochemical devices, solution dynamics, and descriptive inorganic and organic chemistry. All topics taught in an engineering case-study context. (P)
Prerequisite: CHM2045 or CHM2095 with a minimum grade of C and College of Engineering student.
Attributes: General Education - Physical Science
CHM2096L Chemistry Lab 2 for Engineers 1 Credit
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Laboratory experiments designed to complement CHM 2096.
Prerequisite: (CHM2045 or CHM2095) and (CHM2045L or CHM2095L) with minimum grades of C and ENG college;
Corequisite: CHM2096.
CHM2200 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
An elementary course embracing the more important aspects of organic chemistry. Intended for students in programs requiring only one semester of organic chemistry. Not intended for pre-med, pre-dentistry or pre-vet students.
Prerequisite: CHM2046 or CHM2047 or CHM2051 or CHM2096, or the equivalent.
CHM2200L Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Organic laboratory experiments to accompany CHM 2200.
Corequisite: CHM2200.
CHM2210 Organic Chemistry 1 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
The first half of the CHM 2210/CHM 2211 sequence intended for majors and preprofessional students. A study of the structures, syntheses and reactions of organic compounds.
Prerequisite: CHM2046 or CHM2096 or CHM2047 or CHM2051.
CHM2211 Organic Chemistry 2 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
The second half of the CHM 2210/CHM 2211 sequence intended for majors and preprofessional students. A study of the structures, syntheses and reactions of organic compounds.
Prerequisite: CHM2210 or CHM2212 with a minimum grade of C;
Corequisite: CHM2211L.
CHM2211L Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Organic laboratory experiments designed to accompany CHM 2210/CHM 2211 or CHM 3217/CHM 3218.
Prerequisite: (CHM2210 or CHM2212 with a minimum grade of C) or CHM3217.
CHM2212 Organic Chemistry 1 for Majors 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
First half of the CHM 2212/CHM 2213 sequence for chemistry majors. A study of structures, synthesis, and reactions of organic compounds, with emphasis on mechanism and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: (CHM2046 or CHM2047 or CHM2051 or CHM2096) and chemistry major.
CHM2213 Organic Chemistry 2 for Majors 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Second half of the CHM 2212/CHM 2213 sequence is for chemistry majors. Study of structures, synthesis, and reactions of organic compounds, with emphasis on mechanism and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: (CHM2210 or CHM2212 with a minimum grade of C) and chemistry major.
Corequisite: CHM2211L.
CHM3120 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Principles involved in quantitative analysis. Topics include acid-base equilibria and titrations, precipitation and complex formation, oxidation reduction and statistical treatment of data. Introduces spectrochemical and electrochemical methods of analysis and chemical separations.
Prerequisite: (CHM2046 or CHM2047 or CHM2051) and (CHM2046L or CHM2047L).
CHM3120L Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Laboratory experiments designed to accompany CHM 3120.
Corequisite: CHM3120 or equivalent.
CHM3217 Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 1 4 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
A rigorous, one-semester overview of the structure, properties and reactions of organic compounds. This is the first half of a two-semester sequence in biochemistry. Students are expected to take CHM 3218 after completing CHM 3217.
Prerequisite: CHM2046 or CHM2047 or CHM2051 or CHM2096 or CHM 2046C.
CHM3218 Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 2 4 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Introduces the basic concepts of biochemistry and molecular biology from the structural and mechanistic perspective of organic chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHM3217 or CHM2211, or instructor permission.
CHM3400 Physical Chemistry for the Biosciences 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, transport, chemical kinetics and molecular structure with emphasis on biological systems.
Prerequisite: (MAC2312 or MAC 2512 or MAC3473) and (CHM2200 or CHM2210 or CHM2212), and two semesters of college physics; background in analytical chemistry recommended.
CHM3610 Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Basic theoretical concepts involved in inorganic chemistry. Periodic trends, chemical bonding, structure and reactivity.
Prerequisite: CHM2211 or CHM2213 or CHM3217.
CHM3610L Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 2 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organometallic compounds.
Prerequisite: CHM2211L and CHM3120L, or instructor permission.
CHM4034 Advanced Biochemistry and Chemical Biology 4 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Secondary metabolism and biosynthetic pathways, bioinorganic chemistry, protein folding and trafficking, cellular signaling, replication and translation from a chemist's perspective. Applications in bioanalytical chemistry and in molecular and cell biology.
Prerequisite: CHM3218 or BCH4024.
CHM4130 Instrumental Analysis 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Concepts of instrumentation for chemical analysis. In-depth examination of spectrochemical and electrochemical methods and chemical separations.
Prerequisite: (CHM2211 or CHM2213 or CHM3217) and CHM3120 and (MAC2312 or MAC 2512 or MAC3473) and (PHY2053 or PHY2048 or PHY2060).
Corequisite: PHY2054 or equivalent.
CHM4130L Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Laboratory experiments designed to accompany CHM 4130.
Prerequisite: (CHM2211 or CHM2213 or CHM3217) and CHM3120 and CHM3120L and (MAC2312 or MAC 2512 or MAC3473) and (PHY2053 or PHY2048 or PHY2060).
Corequisite: CHM4130
CHM4143C Electronics and Instrumentation 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Principles of operation of instrumentation, optimization of instrumental conditions, and interpretation of instrumental data for qualitative and quantitative analysis. Application of electronic principles necessary to code for automated electronic measurements in chemical research.
Prerequisite: CHM4130, or CHM3400 and CHM4413L or permission of instructor.
CHM4230 Organic Spectroscopy 2 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Characterization and identification of organic compounds by spectral methods including IR, UV, NMR and mass spectrometry.
Prerequisite: CHM2211 or CHM2213 or CHM3217
CHM4272 The Organic Chemistry of Polymers 2 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Classification of polymerization types and mechanisms from a mechanistic/organic point of view. The structure of synthetic and natural polymers and polyelectrolytes. Reactions of polymers and practical synthetic methods of polymer preparation.
Prerequisite: CHM2200, CHM2211, CHM2213 and CHM3217, or the equivalent.
CHM4300L Laboratory in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Introduces experimental techniques in biochemistry, especially those used in DNA isolation and manipulation, protein purification and enzyme kinetic studies.
Prerequisite: CHM2211L and either CHM3218, or CHM2211 and BCH4024.
CHM4304 Chemical Aspects of Cellular Control 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Control of information, materials and energy within cellular systems. Examples taken from the biochemistry of plants, bacteria and higher organisms.
Prerequisite: (CHM3218 or CHM2211) and BCH4024.
CHM4308 Introduction to Enzyme Mechanism 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Principles of enzyme structure, isolation and purification and principles of the physical chemistry of enzyme/substrate interactions. Overview of concepts of biological catalysis, including transition state theory, descriptions and examples of mechanisms of biochemical catalysis, survey of co-factors, and catalytic antibodies, ribozyme structure and catalysis.
Prerequisite: BCH4024 or CHM3218;
Corequisite: CHM3400 or CHM4411.
CHM4411 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics 4 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Gas laws, kinetic theory, classical and statistical thermodynamics and applications to solutions, phase equilibria, chemical equilibria and electrochemistry.
Prerequisite: one year of general chemistry and one year of physics;
Corequisite: MAC2313; background in analytical and organic chemistry recommended.
CHM4411L Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
A series of laboratory experiments designed to accompany CHM 4411.
Prerequisite: CHM3120L;
Corequisite: CHM4411.
CHM4412 Physical Chemistry: Chemical Bonding and Spectroscopy 4 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Introduces quantum theory, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding and spectra, chemical reaction rate laws and mechanisms, and statistical and collision theories of reaction rates.
Prerequisite: (CHM2046 or CHM 2046C or CHM2047 or CHM2051 or CHM2096) and (PHY2049 or PHY2054 or PHY2061).
Corequisite: MAC2313.
CHM4413L Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory 2 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Laboratory experiments to demonstrate basic concepts of the physical chemistry of biological systems.
Prerequisite: CHM2211L and CHM3120L;
Corequisite: CHM3400.
CHM4611 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Introduces advanced concepts of modern inorganic chemistry. Major themes include application of group theory to structure and bonding, molecular orbital treatment of reactivity, fundamental organometallic chemistry and introduces vibrational and electronic spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: CHM3120 and CHM3610;
Corequisite: CHM4412.
CHM4671 Bioinorganic Chemistry 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
From an inorganic perspective, introduces the structure and function of a variety of metalloproteins and metalloenzymes, concentrating on systems containing transition metals. Emphasizes the role that metal ion(s) play in the function of the biomolecules.
Prerequisite: CHM3610 and (CHM3218 or BCH4024).
CHM4905 Individual Problems 1-3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Double registration permitted. An assigned reading program or development of an assigned experimental problem.
Prerequisite: permission of faculty member supervising the work.
CHM4910 Undergraduate Research 0-3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Laboratory or literature investigations of chemical problems of current interest.
Prerequisite: permission of faculty member supervising the work.
CHM4930 Special Topics 1-4 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Special topics in chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHM2045 or CHM2050 or CHM2095 or CHM2047.
CHM4940 Supervised Teaching 1-2 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Supervised teaching, usually at the general chemistry level. Required is a superior record at UF in the course in which the student will assist and evidence that the student's own progress will not be delayed.
Prerequisite: instructor permission.
CHM4956 Overseas Studies 1-15 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
IDH3931 Interdisciplinary Junior Honors 1-3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Special topics restricted to those in the university-wide honors program.
Prerequisite: Honors program member.
Attributes: Satisfies 6000 Words of Writing Requirement
ISC1010C Secrets of Alchemy 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Multi-disciplinary exploration of the history of alchemy, the precursor to modern chemistry. Studies the multi-dimensional relationships with philosophy, religion, and the natural sciences from antiquity to the modern era. Recreation of alchemical recipes in the teaching lab enhance the course content.
Prerequisite: Restricted to undergraduate degree-seeking students.
Attributes: Quest 1, General Education - Humanities, Satisfies 2000 Words of Writing Requirement
ISC2400L Cross-Disciplinary Laboratory 1 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
First course in a two-semester inquiry-based laboratory focusing on major themes and concepts in biology, chemistry and physics with an emphasis on their integrated applications in modern, quantitative research. Satisfies course requirements for BSC 2010L, CHM 2045L and PHY 2053L.
Prerequisite: high school algebra or equivalent. Degree-seeking students only.
ISC2401L Cross-Disciplinary Laboratory 2 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
Second course in a two-semester inquiry-based laboratory focusing on major themes and concepts in biology, chemistry and physics with an emphasis on their integrated applications in modern, quantitative research. Satisfies course requirements for BSC 2011L, CHM 2046L and PHY 2054L.
Prerequisite: ISC2400L and MAC1147 or equivalent;
Corequisite: BSC2010 and CHM2045 or CHM2047 or CHM2095.
ISC3523C Research Methods 3 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
The tools scientists use to solve scientific problems, including use of experiments to answer scientific questions, design of experiments to reduce systematic and random errors, use of statistics to interpret experimental results and deal with sampling errors, mathematical modeling of scientific phenomena and oral presentation of scientific work.
Prerequisite: UFTeach Step 1 and one year of college biology, chemistry or physics.
