Chemistry and Biochemistry (CHEM)
Chemistry and Biochemistry Courses
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory course in general inorganic chemistry designed for the student with little or no previous science training.
Prerequisites: Math Placement Level 30 or higher (grade of C or better in MATH 105, MATH 108 or MATH 116, or a Math course with Math Placement Level 30 or higher as a prerequisite), or concurrent enrollment in MATH 105(C), or grade of C or better in MATH 102(P).
Course Rules: 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis. Not open for credit to students who have credit in CHEM 102.
General Education Requirements: Natural Science and Wellness
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory chemistry with an emphasis on organic chemistry and selected aspects of general chemistry.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 102(P) or Math Placement Level 30 or higher (grade of C or better in MATH 105, MATH 108 or MATH 116, or a Math course with Math Placement Level 30 or higher as a prerequisite); and either grade of C or better in CHEM 100(P) or score of 1 on the Chemistry Preliminary Placement Tool.
Course Rules: 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab, 1 hr dis. Designed for students in nursing and related fields. Not open for cr to students who have cr in CHEM 341 or CHEM 343; may not serve as a prerequisite for CHEM 341 or CHEM 343.
General Education Requirements: Natural Science & Wellness Lab
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory college chemistry. Modern fundamental principles of chemistry, with emphasis on the chemistry of nonmetals.
Prerequisites: Math placement level 30 or higher, or a grade of C or better in MATH 105, MATH 108 or MATH 116; and either a grade of C or better in CHEM 100(P) or score of 1 on the Chemistry Preliminary Placement Tool.
Course Rules: 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr dis.
General Education Requirements: Natural Science & Wellness Lab
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
5 cr. Undergraduate.
The nature of materials of biological systems.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in CHEM 101(P).
Course Rules: 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis, 3 hrs lab. Designed for students in nursing and related fields. Not open for credit to chemistry majors; may not serve as a prerequisite for CHEM 341 or CHEM 343.
General Education Requirements: Natural Science & Wellness Lab
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CHEM 102.
Prerequisites: grade C or better in CHEM 102(P).
Course Rules: 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr dis.
General Education Requirements: Natural Science & Wellness Lab
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Modern principles of chemistry with emphasis on applications in engineering fields.
Prerequisites: Math placement level 30 or higher, or a grade of C or better in MATH 105, MATH 108 or MATH 116); and either a grade of C or better in CHEM 100(P) or score of 1 on the Chemistry Preliminary Placement Tool.
Course Rules: Not open to students with credit in CHEM 104(ER). Does not fulfill the prerequisite for CHEM 221, CHEM 341, or CHEM 343.
General Education Requirements: Natural Science & Wellness Lab
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
An introduction to chemistry with an emphasis on outlining how chemistry affects our everyday lives.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab/dis. Intended for non-science majors and minors; does not carry credit towards chemistry or biochemistry majors, or chemistry minor.
General Education Requirements: Natural Science & Wellness Lab
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
An introduction to chemistry with an emphasis on outlining how chemistry affects our everyday lives.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab/dis. Intended for non-science majors and minors; does not carry credit towards chemistry or biochemistry majors, or chemistry minor.
General Education Requirements: Natural Science & Wellness Lab
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Prepares students to work with chemistry-specific texts and research.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Previously CURRINS 112. Credit/No Credit only. May be retaken to max of 3 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory college chemistry. Modern fundamental principles of chemistry, with emphasis on the chemistry of nonmetals. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis.
Prerequisites: score of 1 on chem placement test, & Level 30 on Math Placement Test or a satisfactory grade in any appropriate math course equal to or greater than UWM MATH 105 or MATH 108; or min grade C in CHEM 100(P).
Course Rules: CHEM 113 and CHEM 114 are equivalent to CHEM 102. A student may not earn credit in both CHEM 113 and CHEM 114, and also CHEM 102.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CHEM 102. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis.
Prerequisites: a grade C or better in CHEM 102(P).
Course Rules: CHEM 115 and CHEM 116 are equivalent to CHEM 104. A student may not earn credit in both CHEM 115 and CHEM 116, and also CHEM 104.
Last Taught: Summer 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CHEM 102. 3 hrs lab.
Prerequisites: a grade C or better in CHEM 102(P).
Course Rules: CHEM 115 and CHEM 116 are equivalent to CHEM 104. A student may not earn credit in both CHEM 115 and CHEM 116, and also CHEM 104.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Chemical models, atoms, and molecules; properties of elements; useful chemical reactions; application to elementary education classrooms.
Prerequisites: MATH 176(P) or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: 2 hrs lec; 2 hrs lab/dis.
General Education Requirements: Natural Science & Wellness Lab
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2016, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Concepts of chemistry in the context of fermentation. The ideas of mass balance, equilibrium, rate and catalysis are applicable to fermentation.
Prerequisites: none.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to modern chemical analysis, including volumetric, gravimetric, electrochemical, and chromatographic methods. 2 hrs lec, 6 hrs lab.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in Chem 104(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A multidisciplinary view of how forensic scientists contribute to the many ways that physical evidence is collected, analyzed, and evaluated.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: ANTHRO 281, BMS 281, CHEM 281, and CRM JST 281 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Lectures on the fundamentals of death investigation as outlined by national guidelines for death investigators.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Jointly-offered with & counts as repeat of Anthro/BMS(C L Sci)/Crm Jst 285.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of chemistry in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: introductory course in chemistry; 2.25 GPA, and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Fall 2010, Spring 2009, Fall 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2010, Spring 2009.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Inorganic chemistry; solid state chemistry, coordination chemistry, main-group chemistry.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in CHEM 104(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Fundamental concepts in environmental chemistry: chemical speciation, transport, and fate of pollutants; dynamics of pollutants in the environment; case studies of environmental contamination.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in CHEM 104(P).
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Intended for students who expect to take only one semester of organic chemistry.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in CHEM 104(P); concurrent registration in CHEM 342 recommended.
Course Rules: Not open for credit to students who have credit in CHEM 343.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
6 hrs lab.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in CHEM 104(P); concurrent registration in CHEM 341 recommended.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
For students who intend to take more than one semester of organic chemistry.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in CHEM 104(P).
Course Rules: Not open for credit to students who have credit in CHEM 341.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
6 hr lab.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better CHEM 343(P); concurrent registration in CHEM 345 recommended.
Course Rules: Not open for credit to students who have credit in CHEM 342.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CHEM 343.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in CHEM 343(P); concurrent registration in CHEM 344 recommended.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Discussion of aspects of the relationship of chemistry and society.
Prerequisites: 200-level HONORS course and consent of Honors College Director.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
General Education Requirements: Natural Science and Wellness
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-4 cr. Undergraduate.
Directed study or research on topics selected by the instructor.
Prerequisites: CHEM 104(P) and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 7 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Instruction on collection, preservation, and analysis of physical evidence from crime scenes. Instruction on the rules of evidence and expert testimony.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Forensic Science certificate program, ANTHRO/BMS/CHEM/CRM JST 281(P), and ANTHRO/BMS/CHEM/CRM JST 480(P).
Course Rules: ANTHRO 481, CHEM 481, BMS 481, and CRM JST 481 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2019, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of chemistry in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: junior standing, 300-level or above course in chemistry, 2.25 GPA, and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One credit earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Summer 2015, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2008, Spring 2000.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2008, Spring 2000.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires department and associate dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The chemistry of biological systems.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 341(P) or CHEM 345(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The chemistry of biological systems.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 341(P) or CHEM 345(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Traces the development of chemistry from ancient to modern times.
Prerequisites: junior standing; a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P), and CHEM 341(P) or CHEM 343(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Traces the development of chemistry from ancient to modern times.
Prerequisites: junior standing; a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P), and CHEM 341(P) or CHEM 343(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Chemical equilibria, separations, and theory and practice of instrumental measurements.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Chemical equilibria, separations, and theory and practice of instrumental measurements.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Technical aspects of biotechnology and fermentation based on reactor design and function.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 501(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Experiments in the production, purification, and characterization of biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of human disease in compliance with ICH and FDA guidelines.
Prerequisites: junior standing, CHEM 541(P), CHEM 501(P), and CHEM 537 or BIO SCI 537(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Experiments in the production, purification, and characterization of biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of human disease in compliance with ICH and FDA guidelines.
Prerequisites: junior standing, CHEM 541(P), CHEM 501(P), and CHEM 537 or BIO SCI 537(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
General course designed for majors in fields other than chemistry.
Prerequisites: junior standing, a grade of C or better in CHEM 104(P), and MATH 211(P) or equivalent.
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
General course designed for majors in fields other than chemistry.
Prerequisites: junior standing, a grade of C or better in CHEM 104(P), and MATH 211(P) or equivalent.
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Primary focus on chemical thermodynamics.
Prerequisites: junior standing, and a grade of C or better in all of the following: CHEM 104(P), PHYSICS 210(P), PHYSICS 215(P), and MATH 233(P). ELECENG 234 or MATH 234(P) recommended.
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Primary focus on chemical thermodynamics.
Prerequisites: junior standing, and a grade of C or better in all of the following: CHEM 104(P), PHYSICS 210(P), PHYSICS 215(P), and MATH 233(P). ELECENG 234 or MATH 234(P) recommended.
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Continuation of CHEM 561; course content is largely kinetics, statistical mechanics, and quantum chemistry.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 561(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Continuation of CHEM 561; course content is largely kinetics, statistical mechanics, and quantum chemistry.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 561(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Physical chemistry laboratory.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P) and CHEM 561(P).
Course Rules: Carries graduate credit for students other than chemistry students.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Physical chemistry laboratory.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P) and CHEM 561(P).
Course Rules: Carries graduate credit for students other than chemistry students.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Modern advanced chemical synthesis techniques.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in CHEM 344(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced laboratory for analysis and characterization of chemical compounds.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P); CHEM 524(C).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical experience in a forensic toxicology laboratory under the supervision of a toxicologist.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Forensic Science certificate program; ANTHRO 281(P), CHEM 281(P), BMS 281(P), or CRM JST 281(P); ANTHRO 285(P), CHEM 285(P), BMS 285(P), or CRM JST 285(P); CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P); and Hepatitis B vaccine series or waiver.
Course Rules: ANTHRO 585, CHEM 585, BMS 585, and CRM JST 585 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2005, Spring 2004.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical experience in death investigation under the supervision of a death investigator and forensic pathologist.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Forensic Science certificate program; ANTHRO 281(P), BMS 281(P), CHEM 281(P), or CRM JST 281(P); CRM JST 480(P); BMS 620(R); and Hepatitis B vaccine series or waiver.
Course Rules: ANTHRO 589, CHEM 589, BMS 589, and CRM JST 589 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
On-site shadowing of evidence analyst at State Crime Laboratory.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Forensic Science certificate program; ANTHRO 281(P), CHEM 281(P), BMS 281(P), or CRM JST 281(P); CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P); CRM JST 480(P); and Hepatitis B vaccine series or waiver.
Course Rules: ANTHRO 594, CHEM 594, BMS 594, and CRM JST 594 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3-5 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Directed study or research on subjects selected by the instructor. For further information consult department chair.
Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 7 cr max. Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3-5 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Directed study or research on subjects selected by the instructor. For further information consult department chair.
Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 7 cr max. Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Cellular synthesis of proteins, protein structure/function, enzyme mechanisms.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 345(P) or CHEM 501(P); and CHEM 560(C) or CHEM 562(C).
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Cellular synthesis of proteins, protein structure/function, enzyme mechanisms.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 345(P) or CHEM 501(P); and CHEM 560(C) or CHEM 562(C).
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Biosynthesis and metabolism of nucleic acids, structure and replication of DNA, control of gene expression, signal transduction.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 501(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Biosynthesis and metabolism of nucleic acids, structure and replication of DNA, control of gene expression, signal transduction.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 501(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Experiments in biological preparations, colorimetry, and chromatography.
Prerequisites: junior standing; a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P); a grade of C or better in CHEM 501(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Experiments in biological preparations, colorimetry, and chromatography.
Prerequisites: junior standing; a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P); a grade of C or better in CHEM 501(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Glycolysis, photosynthesis, biosynthesis, metabolism.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 501(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Glycolysis, photosynthesis, biosynthesis, metabolism.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 501(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Physical and theoretical aspects of inorganic chemistry (spectroscopy, crystallography, kinetic and theoretical methods) are discussed.
Prerequisites: CHEM 311(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Physical and theoretical aspects of inorganic chemistry (spectroscopy, crystallography, kinetic and theoretical methods) are discussed.
Prerequisites: CHEM 311(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced survey of elements, emphasizing transition elements and organometallic species. Main group organometallics and actinides and lanthanides briefly discussed.
Prerequisites: CHEM 611(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced survey of elements, emphasizing transition elements and organometallic species. Main group organometallics and actinides and lanthanides briefly discussed.
Prerequisites: CHEM 611(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced survey of metallic and non-metallic main group elements.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 511(P); or graduate standing.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced survey of metallic and non-metallic main group elements.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 511(P); or graduate standing.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Inorganic chemistry for biological systems; metaloproteins; coordination chemistry in enzymes.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 511(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2007.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Inorganic chemistry for biological systems; metaloproteins; coordination chemistry in enzymes.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 511(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2007.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of modern nuclear and radiochemistry; emphasis on the interactions of radiation with matter and application in radiation detection and measurement.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of B or better in CHEM 524(P), CHEM 561(P), CHEM 562(P), and CHEM 563(P), or equivalents; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of CHEM 726 with the same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of modern nuclear and radiochemistry; emphasis on the interactions of radiation with matter and application in radiation detection and measurement.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of B or better in CHEM 524(P), CHEM 561(P), CHEM 562(P), and CHEM 563(P), or equivalents; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of CHEM 726 with the same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Computer modeling techniques for molecular systems.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 562(P); or graduate standing; or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Computer modeling techniques for molecular systems.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 562(P); or graduate standing; or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Application of modern instrumental methods to the separation, analysis, and identification of organic compounds.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 345(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Application of modern instrumental methods to the separation, analysis, and identification of organic compounds.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 345(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Application of modern instrumental methods to the separation, analysis, and identification of organic compounds.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 345(P), CHEM 346(P), and CHEM 524(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Application of modern instrumental methods to the separation, analysis, and identification of organic compounds.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 345(P), CHEM 346(P), and CHEM 524(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Laws of thermodynamics equilibria between phases. Introductory statistical thermodynamics. Thermodynamic properties of gases, solids, and solutions.
Prerequisites: senior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 562(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Laws of thermodynamics equilibria between phases. Introductory statistical thermodynamics. Thermodynamic properties of gases, solids, and solutions.
Prerequisites: senior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 562(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Present understanding of reaction kinetics and dynamics. Topics range from experimental methods for kinetics measurements to microscopic theories of reaction rates.
Prerequisites: senior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 562(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Present understanding of reaction kinetics and dynamics. Topics range from experimental methods for kinetics measurements to microscopic theories of reaction rates.
Prerequisites: senior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 562(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Preparation of science undergraduates for transition to science-related employment internships.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing; CHEM 344(C) and CHEM 345(C) or equivalent; 3.000 GPA in science courses; consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of CHEM 489 with similar topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-4 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to chemical research. Independent and original study done under the direction of a staff member; communication of results.
Prerequisites: senior standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: CHEM 691 and CHEM 692 may be retaken to a combined 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to chemical research. Independent and original study done under the direction of a staff member.
Prerequisites: senior standing, a grade of C or better in ENGLISH 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT, and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: CHEM 691 and CHEM 692 may be retaken to a combined 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2-4 cr. Graduate.
Selected topics in biochemistry. Two topics, each for 2 cr, will last 1/2 of the semester. Students may enroll in either (2 cr) or both (4 cr). The 3 cr option offers a more complete coverage of a single topic for a full semester.
Prerequisites: grad st; grade of C or better in Chem 501(P) or 601(P).
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Graduate-level treatment of theoretical principles and descriptive chemistry of the elements.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2010, Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Fall 2006.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Selected topics of current research interest in inorganic chemistry are discussed in detail.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Surey of modern electrochemical theory and applications to measurement of solution concentrations, rate constants, thermodynamic quantities, transport properties, and adsorption phenomena.
Prerequisites: grad st; grade of C or better in Chem 524(P) or 621(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2009, Fall 2005, Fall 2003, Spring 2001.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Selected topics which reflect current advances in analytical chemistry.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Introductory course in qualitative research methods using chemistry education and discipline-based education research as a context.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Discussion of name reactions and other synthetic methods of preparative significance used in organic syntheses. Introduction and modification of functional groups. Recent examples of application from modern organic chemistry.
Prerequisites: grad st; a grade of C or better in Chem 345(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2009, Spring 2006, Spring 2003, Spring 2000.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2-3 cr. Graduate.
Current topics in organic chemistry, e.g., organometallic compounds, bioorganic chemistry, non-covalent interactions, reaction mechanisms, alkaloid total synthesis or photochemistry. Offered w/1 topic (3cr), w/2 (2cr ea); if two, take one or both.
Prerequisites: grad st; grade of C or better in Chem 345(P).
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Major principles of drug discovery; focus on nucleic acids as drug targets.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Chem 741 w/ Medicinal Chemistry I topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Principles of drug development; focus on protein drug targets.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Chem 741 w/ Medicinal Chemistry II subtitle.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Application of kinetics and other physical principles to the determination of reaction mechanisms.
Prerequisites: grad st; a grade of C or better in Chem 562(P) & 640(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2017, Spring 2013, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
In-depth discussion of selected topics of current interest in modern physical chemistry.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakeable with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Fundamental principles of statistical mechanics, with applications to topics of physiochemical interest.
Prerequisites: grad st; grade of C or better in Chem 661(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Basic postulates of quantum mechanics and consequences. Exact solutions for simple systems. Approximation methods for complex systems. Group theory and applications in organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry.
Prerequisites: grad st; a grade of C or better in Chem 562(P), 564(P), & Math 234(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2020, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Discussion of kinetic methods of studying reaction mechanisms with particular emphasis on catalytic reactions.
Prerequisites: grad st; grade of C or better in Chem 768(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Spring 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Organic chemical processes-comprehensive emphasis on chemistry, polymers (preparation, properties, application), energy aspects, raw material supplies, impact on nation's and world's economics.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Recommended for minor in polymer chem.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2013, Spring 2011, Spring 2002.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Discussion and hands on practice of modern FT NMR approaches applied to analysis of chemical structure and dynamics in organic, inorganic, and biochemical molecules.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Discussion and hands on practice of modern mass spectrometry, with a focus on liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) and LC/tandem MS (LC/MS/MS), as well as ICP-MS.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Techniques in design and maintenance of scientific glassware including low pressure systems together with consideration of the chemical structure and properties of common glasses.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
0 cr. Graduate.
Weekly lectures on current research by members of the department and visiting scientists.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Fee assessed for 1 cr. Required of all Chem grad students.
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Research problems in chemistry. Weekly papers and reports.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Required of all candidates for advanced degree.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Weekly discussions and reports on recent developments and current progress in analytical chemistry. Topics will differ each semester, reflecting current work of particular interest.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and concurrent enrollment in CHEM 993.
Course Rules: Retakable to 19 cr max. No more than 19 cr may be accumulated in courses numbered 931-935.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Weekly discussions and reports on recent developments and current progress in biochemistry. Topics will differ each semester, reflecting current work of particular interest.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and concurrent enrollment in CHEM 996.
Course Rules: Retakable to 19 cr max. No more than 19 cr may be accumulated in courses numbered 931-935.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Weekly discussions and reports on recent developments and current progress in inorganic chemistry. Topics will differ each semester, reflecting current work of particular interest.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and concurrent enrollment in CHEM 994.
Course Rules: Retakable to 19 cr max. No more than 19 cr may be accumulated in courses numbered 931-935.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Weekly discussions and reports on recent developments and current progress in organic chemistry. Topics will differ each semester, reflecting current work of particular interest.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and concurrent enrollment in CHEM 990.
Course Rules: Retakable to 19 cr max. No more than 19 cr may be accumulated in courses numbered 931-935.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Weekly discussions and reports on recent developments and current progress in physical chemistry. Topics will differ each semester, reflecting current work of particular interest.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and concurrent enrollment in CHEM 992.
Course Rules: Retakable to 19 cr max. No more than 19 cr may be accumulated in courses numbered 931-935.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-9 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-9 cr. Graduate.
Research in chemical education.
Prerequisites: grad st
Course Rules: Retakable.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-9 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-9 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-9 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-9 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/