Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Faculty of Science  

Course Description

CHEM 113  General Chemistry Laboratory (Cr. 1)

This course provides practical experience necessary to understand and appreciate better the information presented in the lectures and text of CHEM131. It acquaints students with several quantitative techniques in addition to basic qualitative analysis.

Co-requisite: CHEM 131

 

CHEM 114  General Chemistry Laboratory (Cr. 1)

The course complements CHEM 132 in providing the practical experience to understand well the theoretical lecture. It is a continuation to CHEM 113.

Prerequisite: CHEM 113

 

CHEM 121  Introductory Chemistry (Cr. 3)

A course for Nursing students which requires no previous study of chemistry. It covers the basics of the atomic theory, chemical arithmetic, properties of solutions and gases, and chemical bonding, basic organic and biochemistry.

 

CHEM 123 Industrial Chemistry Laboratory I (Cr. 1)

This course introduces students to the properties and pollutants of water, analyzing and purifying water, preparation of gases and making tests, extraction and making fragrances.

Co-requisite: CHEM 253

 

CHEM 124 Industrial Chemistry Laboratory II (Cr. 1)

This laboratory course introduces students to the kinds of operations that occur in a commercial chemical laboratory.   Students learn the principal techniques of industrial chemistry in making cosmetic products such as shampoos, creams, lotions, gels, cleansers, and natural adhesives. Visiting factories is scheduled during the course for observation.

Co-requisite: CHEM 253

 

CHEM 125 Detergents chemistry Laboratory Practice (Cr. 1)

The purpose of this laboratory course is to introduce the student to the kind of operations that occur in a commercial chemical laboratory.  Although the scale will be much smaller than in such a laboratory, the reactions will be the same.  The student will learn the principal techniques of industrial chemistry of making detergent products, and will be introduced to several commonly-used methods and pieces of apparatus.

Co-requisite: CHEM 353

 

CHEM 127 Polymers Chemistry Laboratory Practice (Cr.1)

The purpose of this laboratory course is to introduce the student to the kind of operations that occur in a commercial chemical laboratory.  Although the scale will be much smaller than in such a laboratory, the reactions will be the same.  The student will learn the principal techniques of polymer chemistry, and will be introduced to several commonly-used methods and pieces of apparatus.

Co-requisite: CHEM 363

 

CHEM 129 Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory I (Cr. 1)

This laboratory course introduces students to the kinds of operations that occur in a commercial chemical laboratory.  Students learn the principal techniques of making common drugs, such as aspirin, lidocaine, sulfanilamide and acetaminophen, identification of drugs and analysis of commercial drugs.

As a part of this course, students will participate in training course at The Beit Jala Pharmaceutical Company (local pharmaceutical company).

Co-requisite: CHEM 373

 

CHEM 131  General Chemistry I (Cr. 3)

An introductory course that covers the electronic structure of atoms, basic chemical laws calculations, stoichiometry, bonding, phase studies, and periodic trends.

 

CHEM 132  General Chemistry II (Cr. 3)

The course completes CHEM 131 and concentrates on gases and gas laws, solutions thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibria, acids, bases, and redox reactions. The chemistry of some representative elements and a few selected topics are also presented.

Prerequisite: CHEM 131

 

CHEM 221  Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (Cr. 1)

This course will concentrate on safety and laboratory techniques of organic chemistry (melting and boiling points, distillation, extraction, T.L.C, crystallization & purification). Included in the course are preparations of such compounds as acetanilide, n-butyl bromide, hydrocarbons, alcohols, aspirin. 

Co-requisite: CHEM 231

 

CHEM 224  Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (Cr. 1)

A continuation of CHEM 221 Laboratory course. Included in this course is an array of organic reactions, substitutions and synthesis reactions such as nitration of aromatic compounds, alkyl halides, aldehydes and ketones, esters, aniline, p-nitrophenol, kinetics.

Co-requisite: CHEM 232

 

CHEM 230  Organic Chemistry I/ for Biology students  (Cr. 3)

This course is adapted to Biology majors only. The course will cover several important topics in the field of Organic Chemistry with biological interest, and it will deal with :Representative carbon compounds, Acids and Bases, Alkanes and cycloalkanes, Stereochemistry, Alkenes and Alkynes, Alkyl halides, Aromatic compounds, reaction mechanisms, Alcohols and ethers, Nitro and amino compounds, Alcohols, Aldehydes and ketones, Carboxylic acids, Amino acids, carbohydrates and their applications.

Prerequisite: CHEM 132

 

CHEM 231  Organic Chemistry I (Cr. 3)

The course includes a relatively detailed study of organic structures and mechanisms as applied to alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and alicyclic compounds, as well as stereochemistry and resonance.

Prerequisite: CHEM 132

 

CHEM 232  Organic Chemistry II (Cr. 3)

This course covers aromatic compounds and their reactions, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, aldehydes, ketones, alcohols, ethers and amines, as well as spectroscopy.

Prerequisite: CHEM 231

 

CHEM 253 Industrial Chemistry (Cr. 3)

This is the first introductory course of the Industrial chemistry Minor which aims at giving the students an overview on the main industrial processes for the most important chemicals.  It combines both organic and inorganic synthetic and natural compounds that are of great importance on industrial scale.  The course has a separate laboratory practice (CHEM 123 – Cr.1)

 

CHEM 261 Chem Reading (Cr. 1)

This course is designed to major and minor Chemistry students that aims to introduce students to the chemistry literature.  Reading and analysis of selected literature topics in various areas of chemistry give students intensive coverage of material that is appropriate for their individual development.  A brief introduction to the sources of information in chemical sciences will be given and topics related to community development will be considered.  Additionally, students will learn how scientific research papers are prepared.

 

CHEM 313  Analytical Chemistry Theory (Cr. 3)

This course involves the study of chemistry in solution. It deals with the gravimetric, volumetric theories and techniques as well as acid base, oxidation-reduction, compleximetry, precipitation and titration. It also covers some spectrophotometric and instrumental theory.

Prerequisite: CHEM 132

 

CHEM 315  Analytical Chemistry Laboratory I (Cr. 1)

This lab course stresses quantitative measurements in chemistry. It emphasizes a variety of instrumental methods used in modern laboratories. Theoretical treatment of various techniques and principles are also covered.

Prerequisite: CHEM 313

 

CHEM 317  Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (Cr. 1)

Quantitative instrumental methods in physical chemistry; kinetics, vacuum technology and spectroscopy are treated in this course.

Prerequisite: CHEM 331

 

CHEM 318  Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory I (Cr. 1)

Synthetic techniques in inorganic chemistry are covered.

Prerequisite: CHEM 335

 

CHEM 319  Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (Cr. 1)

This course is a continuation of CHEM 317. A wider range of physical chemistry experiments is offered.

Prerequisite: CHEM 317, 331, 332

 

CHEM 324 Identification of Organic Compounds (Cr. 2)

This course is designed for qualitative identification of organic compounds and mixtures with emphasis on techniques of separation, purification, chemical and spectral identification.

Prerequisite: CHEM 232, 224

 

CHEM 326 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II (Cr. 1)

The course is a continuation of CHEM 315.

Prerequisite: CHEM 315

 

CHEM 331  Physical Chemistry I (Cr. 3)

This course involves the study of gases, distribution laws, thermodynamics and phase equilibria. It emphasizes derivations and mathematical rigor.

Prerequisite: CHEM 232¸ MATH 142, PHYS 132

 

CHEM 332  Physical Chemistry II (Cr. 3)

The course includes the concepts of probability and kinetics in chemical reactions, photochemical and electrochemical reactions, and surface catalysis.

Prerequisite: CHEM 331

 

CHEM 335  Inorganic Chemistry I (Cr. 3)

The course includes studies of quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structures, ionic compounds, covalent compounds, molecular orbital theory, acid-base theory, non-aqueous solvents, inorganic thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and a survey of chemical forces.

Prerequisite: CHEM 337

 

CHEM 336  Inorganic Chemistry II (Cr. 3)

This course emphasizes coordination chemistry, transition elements, and other selected groups from the periodic table, especially the halogens, active metals, boron and silicon chemistry.

Prerequisite: CHEM 335

 

CHEM 337  Quantum Chemistry (Cr. 3)

This course is an introduction to modern concepts of atomic structure and chemical bonding. Quantum mechanical theory and its application to spectroscopy are covered.

Prerequisite: CHEM 232, Recommended: MATH 241

 

CHEM 353 Detergents Chemistry (Cr. 3)

This course aims to offer a general overview on the chemistry and physics of soaps and detergents for students with minor in industrial chemistry.  It will also serve as a base for further advanced courses in this field.

This course links the theory with practice to a great extent.  The Laboratory practice is given separately once a week (CHEM 125 – Cr. 1)

Prerequisite: CHEM 253

 

CHEM 363 Polymers chemistry (Cr. 3)

This course is designed as an introduction to polymer chemistry for industrial chemistry minor students.  It assumes a basic knowledge and aims to broaden the perspective in different technical areas in this field, and serves as a basis for further studies.  By the end of the semester students will learn the basic and fundamental procedures in polymer synthesis, reactions and testing.

The course has a separate laboratory practice (CHEM 127 – Cr. 1)

 

CHEM 373 Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Cr. 3)

This course is entitled to be given for senior students as a part of the Minor requirements.  It is a basic course in pharmaceutical chemistry science that deals with synthesis of pharmaceuticals, drug action and mechanism as well as for drug formulation.  Additionally, it covers the drug stability and in-process control as well as testing finished pharmaceutical products.

The course has a separate laboratory practice (CHEM 129 – Cr. 1) and as a part of the laboratory a training at a local pharmaceutical company (15 hours).

 

CHEM 389  Senior Seminar in Chemistry, (Cr. 1)

Selected topics in chemistry or related sciences are presented by senior students. It involves intensive research study on a particular subject under the direction and guidance of a faculty member. Students may present practical applications as well. The student's involvement, discussion, participation and responses to questions are an integral part of the seminar.

 

CHEM 391 Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds (Cr. 3)

 This course is designed for quantitative identification of organic compounds with emphasis on the spectrometric techniques of proton magnetic resonance, C-13 magnetic resonance, infrared spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy and ultraviolet spectroscopy.

Prerequisite: CHEM 232

 

CHEM 421  Organic Chemistry III (Cr. 3)

Special topics in organic chemistry are introduced.

Prerequisite: CHEM 232

 

CHEM 424  Introduction to Organic Synthesis (Cr. 2)

This course includes the chemistry and synthesis of oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur compounds.

Prerequisite: CHEM 232.

 

CHEM 431 Food Chemistry and Technology (Cr. 3)

This course covers the main components of food, i.e. Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, colors and flavors. The updated know-how technique in making, preserving and flavor additives for food and its effect on its components, compositions and their changes with time for the taste, color and the public health prevention are considered.

 

CHEM 441 Instrumental Analysis (Cr. 2)

This course aims to offer students an overview on the classical and up-to-date instrumental analysis techniques that are essential for industrial procedures.  It also gives methods of preparation of sample and detection techniques.

 

CHEM 497  Environmental Chemistry (Cr. 3)

This course is an introduction to environmental chemistry, related problems of the environment, study of water analysis and purity, soil analysis, air pollution and its causes, and treatment of pollutants. The course also includes analytical methods for pollutants and pesticides.

 

CHEM 499  Special Topics in Chemistry (Cr. 2)

This is a course covering a wide range of topics of interest.  

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

 

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