Courses Taught
Kurt Seidman
The courses that I regularly teach are listed below. Please consult the Dokeos site for information on current class scheules and assignments.
CHEM 105 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY
An introductory course presenting atomic and molecular structure and reactions, bonding, stoichiometry, the periodic table, energy relationships, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Hours credit: 3. Corequisite: Chemistry 105L. Prerequisite: MATH 119 or equivalent or placement in a higher level math course. A student must earn a grade in the C range or better in Chemistry 105 to enroll in Chemistry 106.
CHEM 105L - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
Laboratory experiences that supplement and illustrate the concepts presented in Chemistry 105. Hours credit: 1. Corequisite: Chemistry 105.
CHEM 106 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
An introductory course presenting atomic and molecular structure and reactions, bonding, stoichiometry, the periodic table, energy relationships, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Hours credit: 3. Corequisite: Chemistry 106L. Prequisite: MATH 119 or equivalent, or placement in a higher level math course. A student must earn a grade in the C range or better in Chemistry 105 to enroll in Chemistry 106.
CHEM 106L - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY
Laboratory experiences that supplement and illustrate the concepts presented in Chemistry 106. Hours credit: 1. Corequisite: Chemistry 106.
CHEM 291 - CHEMICAL RESEARCH
This course provides an opportunity for students to undertake an individual research project under the mentorship of a department faculty member. The course will introduce students to current chemical literature, laboratory research methods, and presentation of experimental results. The research project will culminate in a formal written report following the guidelines of the American Chemical Society. Opportunities may exist for presentation of results at regional scientific conferences. Hours credit: 1, 2, or 3. Prerequisite: CHEM 105, 106 or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of nine hours.
CHEM 307 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I:THERMODYNAMICS
A survey of topics in physical chemistry, including classical thermodynamics, solution thermodynamics, kinetics, and quantum mechanics. Hours credit: 3. Prerequisites: CHEM 210; MATH 150R; and PHYS 116; or permission of the instructor.
CHEM 308 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
A continuation of Chemistry 307. Hours credit: 3. Prerequisite: Chemistry 307.
CHEM 309 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
Laboratory experiments that supplement and illustrate concepts presented in Chemistry 307. Students will receive extensive instruction and experience in writing technical reports and will learn how to use a variety of software packages to aid in the writing of their reports and the analyses of their data. Hours credit: 2. Corequisite: Chemistry 307.
CHEM 310 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
A continuation of Chemistry 309. Laboratory experiments will supplement and illustrate concepts presented in Chemistry 308. Hours credit: 2. Corequisite: Chemistry 308.
CHEM 443 - THEORIES OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
A survey of various theories used to explain the electronic structure and bonding of molecules. Topics include group theory, molecular orbital theory, and ligand field theory. Some emphasis will be placed on inorganic molecules, but organic structure will also be considered. Hours credit: 3. Prerequisite: Chemistry 308 or permission of the instructor.
