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> CHEM - Chemistry
CHEM - Chemistry
CHEM 100
Introduction to Chemistry
CHEM 104
From Fundamental Chemistry to the Human Genome
CHEM 120
Foundations of General Chemistry
CHEM 130
Advanced Placement General Chemistry
CHEM 150
Molecular Symmetry and Structure
CHEM 195
Directed Research
CHEM 197
Independent Study
CHEM 201
Biochemical and Environmental Analysis
CHEM 204
Introduction to Scientific Inquiry and Communication
CHEM 220
Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 221
Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 240
Integrated Concepts in General Chemistry
CHEM 280
Instrumental and Separation Techniques in Organic Chemistry
CHEM 295
Directed Research
CHEM 297
Independent Study
CHEM 300
Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 300L
Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory
CHEM 301
Biophysical Chemistry
CHEM 305
Physical Chemistry II
CHEM 305L
Spectroscopy and Structure Laboratory
CHEM 315
Physical Chemistry III
CHEM 330
Biocatalysis and Biotechnology
CHEM 332
Instrumental Chemistry
CHEM 332L
Instrumental Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 340
Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 340L
Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 350
Biochemistry
CHEM 350L
Biochemistry Laboratory
CHEM 355
Bioinformatics
CHEM 360
Physical Organic Chemistry
CHEM 370
Organometallic Chemistry
CHEM 380
Organic Synthesis
CHEM 395
Directed Research
CHEM 397
Independent Study
CHEM 490
Senior Seminar
CHEM 497
Independent Study
CHEM 499
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