A.

uses the Michigan Curriculum Framework K-12 Science Content Standards and Benchmarks as the critical foundation for teacher preparation, ensuring that chemistry teachers have the content knowledge and the ability to teach this curriculum; and

The use of the Michigan Curriculum Framework K-12 Science Content Standards and Benchmarks should be evident from the content in the matrix below.  Each of the items below is met to some degree, and often the coverage surpasses the standards. The lectures and laboratories weave a thread of content that repeats and the builds on key concepts from various levels and uses examples taken from throughout the various fields of chemistry.   The combination of the content from chemistry and the teacher preparation from College of Education means that students graduating from this program have the content knowledge of chemistry and the ability to teach the chemistry curriculum. 

Same as the Secondary Minor, with additional coursework in critical areas.

B.

develops an understanding of the interconnectedness of all science, including biology, the earth/space sciences, and physics, and relates this understanding to the teaching of chemistry. 

Chemistry, by its nature, is interdisciplinary.  The connections to biology are obvious in biochemistry, as is physics in physical chemistry.  Throughout the course work for the chemistry teaching major, the students are provided examples of the relationships of chemistry to other fields of science.  Often the favorite examples for the students are examples that call on other fields of science (and ones that they may have developed a greater understanding of before taking chemistry).  They fell their own excitement when chemistry is presented in these term and develop an understanding that drawing comparisons to the other science fields is a powerful way to communicate chemistry to future student.

Same as the Secondary Minor, with additional coursework in critical areas.

The preparation of chemistry teachers will enable them to:

1.0

understand and develop the major concepts and principles of chemistry, including concepts in inorganic, organic, analytical, physical, and biochemistry, which shall include such topics as the following:

1.1

Inorganic Chemistry, including

1.1.1

atomic and molecular structure and bonding

C

For the students seeking a Minor in the program, the topics of atomic and molecular structure and bonding are covered in several classes.  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level C, Comprehensive Understanding.  Candidates for the Secondary Minor are provided detailed coverage of this material in primarily the lecture portion of the general chemistry sequence, CHEM 121 and CHEM 123.  Evidence of this coverage is shown on the respective syllabus for each of these courses.  In CHEM 121, outline items II (Atoms, Molecules and Ions), VI (Electronic Structure of the Elements), VIII (Chemical Bonding), and IX (Molecular Geometry) show that these topics are well covered.  In CHEM 123, the topics are built upon as evidenced in the outline topics XII (Polymers) and XXI (Nuclear Chemistry). 

    In addition to the coverage in the general chemistry sequence, Minor candidates are given an in depth look at how to analyze atomic and molecular structure spectroscopically in CHEM 281.  Evidence of this coverage is shown on the CHEM 281 syllabus as outline topic VII. (“Spectrophotometric Measurements”).

     The electives offered to the Minor students also provide coverage of these topics (especially CHEM 332, Inorganic Chemistry).

Topics are covered in CHEM121 and CHEM123 as described for the Secondary Minor.

Topics are covered in CHEM 281 as described for the Minor.

     Additionally, Secondary Major students also are introduced to advanced concepts of atomic structure in CHEM 361 (Physical Chemistry).  See evidence for this on the CHEM 361 syllabus outline as item IX (“Atomic Structure and Spectra”), along with items VII (“Introduction to Quantum Theory”) and VIII (“Particle-in-a box and the 1D Harmonic Oscillator”).

     The electives offered to the Major students also provide coverage of these topics (especially CHEM 332, Inorganic Chemistry).

1.1.2

stoichiometry

C

For the Secondary Minor students in the program, the topic of stoichiometry is covered in several classes.  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level C, Comprehensive Understanding.  Students first are introduced to stoichiometry in the general chemistry sequence:  CHEM 121, CHEM 122, CHEM 123, and CHEM 124.  Evidence of coverage:  CHEM 121 syllabus outline section III (“Stoichiometry”) and section IV (“Aqueous Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry”); CHEM 122 laboratory assignments V, VII, VIII, and IX all have extensive stoichiometry calculation sections (also found in Prelab assignments); CHEM 123 syllabus outline sections XIII, XVI, and XIX all have stoichiometric components; CHEM 124 laboratory assignments XVI, XVII, XXI, and XXV all have extensive stoichiometric calculation sections (also in Prelab assignments).

     Later, the students incorporate advanced stoichiometry in carrying out chemical analyses in CHEM 281.  It appears that every experiment in the CHEM 281 laboratory directly relies on stoiciometric calculations.  For evidence of these claims, see the lecture and laboratory outlines from CHEM 281 syllabus.

     The electives offered to the Minor students also provide coverage of these topics (especially CHEM 332, Inorganic Chemistry).

Topics are covered in CHEM121, CHEM122, CHEM123, and CHEM124 as described for the Secondary Minor.

Topics are covered in CHEM 281 as described for the Minor.

     The electives offered to the Major students also provide coverage of these topics (especially CHEM 332, Inorganic Chemistry).

1.1.3

thermodynamics and thermochemistry

C

Secondary Minor students cover the topics of thermodynamics and thermochemistry in several classes.  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level C, Comprehensive Understanding.   The material is covered in great detail during most of general chemistry sequence:  CHEM 121, CHEM 122, and CHEM 123.  CHEM 121 introduces thermodynamics and enthalpy as outline item V (“Thermochemistry”).  CHEM 122 has an entire laboratory (and detailed Prelab assignment) dealing with thermodynamics of dissolving salt solutions and the concepts of Hess’s Law that are applied.  See item VIII (“Solution Calorimetry”) on the outline from the CHEM 122 syllabus.  CHEM 123 introduces entropy and the Laws of Thermodynamics, as evidenced from item XIX (“Chemical Thermodynamics”) in the outline section of the CHEM 123 syllabus. 

Topics are covered in CHEM121, CHEM122, and CHEM123 as described for the Secondary Minor.

     Additionally, Secondary Major students also are given a rigorous treatment of thermodynamics and thermochemistry in CHEM 361 (Physical Chemistry).  See evidence for this on the CHEM 361 syllabus outline as items II (“First Law of Thermodynamics, Heat, Work, and Enthalpy”), III (“Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics and Entropy”), and VI (“Free Energy and Chemical Potential”).

1.1.4

gas laws

C

The standard for proficiency in this topic is level C, Comprehensive Understanding.   For the Secondary Minor students in the program, the topics related to the gas laws are covered primarily in CHEM 121 and  CHEM 122 (the first portion of the general chemistry sequence).  An entire section is devoted to gases in CHEM 121, see section X (“Gases”) in the outline portion of the CHEM 121 syllabus.  An entire lab in CHEM 122, titled “Fun with Gas Laws” (section  XIII on the syllabus), is devoted to these laws. 

Topics are covered in CHEM121 and CHEM122 as described for the Secondary Minor.

     Additionally, Secondary Major students also are given a rigorous treatment of gas laws in CHEM 361 (Physical Chemistry).  See evidence for this on the CHEM 361 syllabus outline as item I (“Gases”).

1.1.5

states of matter

C

The standard for proficiency in this topic is level C, Comprehensive Understanding.  Students seeking certification in chemistry (with a Secondary Minor) master the states of matter in the general chemistry sequence:  CHEM 121, CHEM 122, CHEM 123, and CHEM 124.  The each of the physical states of matter and their phase changes are stressed in CHEM 121; see syllabus outline sections I (“Matter and Measurement”), VI (“Aqueous Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry”), X (“Gases”) and XI (“Liquids and Solids”).  An entire lab in CHEM 122, titled “Fun with Gas Laws” (section XIII on the syllabus), is devoted to gases.  CHEM 123 has sections on “Solutions” (XIII), “Equilibrium” (XV, which includes phase equilibrium), and “Aqueous Equilibrium” (XVII, which discusses precipitations).

Topics are covered in CHEM121, CHEM122, CHEM123, and CHEM124 as described for the Secondary Minor.

     Additionally, Secondary Major students cover states of matter in CHEM 361 (Physical Chemistry).  See evidence for this on the CHEM 361 syllabus outline as items I (“Gases”) and V (“Phase Equilibria and Colligative Properties”).

1.1.6

equilibria

C

Equilibria are covered in several of the classes required for the Secondary Minor.  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level C, Comprehensive Understanding.  The general chemistry sequence (CHEM 121, CHEM 122, CHEM 123, and CHEM 124) deals with this topic often.  In CHEM 121, solution equilibria are introduced in along with aqueous reactions and solution stoichiometry (see CHEM 121 syllabus outline section IV).  In CHEM 122, a laboratory titled “Conductivity and Chemical Reactions” deals with ionic equilibria as related to solution conductivity.  A detailed coverage of equilibria is given in CHEM 123.  For evidence see the syllabus outline sections XV (“Equilibrium”) and XVII (“Aqueous Equilibrium”).  In these sections several equilibria are discussed including; acid/base equilibria, buffer systems, phase equilibria, and phase diagrams.  Several laboratory experiments in CHEM 124 reinforce the lecture concepts:  “The Iron(III)-Thiocyanate Reaction System” (CHEM 124 syllabus outline item XX), “pH Meters, Hydrolysis and Buffer Capacity” (item XXII), “pKa and Molar Mass of a Weak Acid” (XXIII), and “Qualitative Analysis of Cations” (XXIV, which deals with ionic equilibria as it relates to solubility)

     CHEM 281 also covers equilibria very well.  A section titled “Chemical Equilibrium” (V) can be found on the outline portion of the syllabus, and this deals with weak acid/base equilibria, buffers, and other common equilibria of importance to analytical measurements.

Topics are covered in CHEM121, CHEM 122, CHEM123, and CHEM 124 as described for the Secondary Minor.

Topics are covered in CHEM 281 as described for the Minor.

     Additionally, Secondary Major students also cover equilibria in CHEM 361 (Physical Chemistry).  See evidence for this on the CHEM 361 syllabus outline as items V (“Phase Equilibria and Colligative Properties”), and VI (“Activities and Chemical Equilibrium”).

1.1.7

acid-base

C

For the students in the program, acid-base reactions and definitions are covered in several classes.  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level C, Comprehensive Understanding.  Students seeking certification in chemistry are required to master this material covered in the general chemistry sequence:  CHEM 121, CHEM 122, CHEM 123, and CHEM 124.  In CHEM 121, the relevant section is titled “Aqueous Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry” (IV), and this is where acids-base chemistry is introduced.  The students experience an acid-base reaction in the CHEM 122 laboratory.  See syllabus outline item VII (titled “Standardization of Sodium Hydroxide Solution the Determination of the Molar Mass of an Unknown Acid”).   In CHEM 123, the relevant topics are outline items XVI (“Acids & Bases”) and XVII (“Aqueous Equilibrium”).  In CHEM 124, the students carry out two experiments related to this standard; “pH Meters, Hydrolysis and Buffer Capacity” (XXII) and “pKa and Molar Mass of a Weak Acid” (XXIII).

     A more advanced development of this standard is presented in CHEM 281.  Here the students have coverage of “Acids and Bases” (IV) and “Chemical Equilibrium” (V, dealing with acid-base equilibria) in the lecture portion, while they carry out an experiment related to the standard that is titled “Volumetric KHP by Standard Indicator Change pH Titration and Electrochemical pH Titration” (item 2 in the laboratory outline).

Topics are covered in CHEM121, CHEM122, CHEM123, and CHEM124 as described for the Secondary Minor.

Topics are covered in CHEM 281 as described for the Minor.

     Additionally, Secondary Major students cover organic acids and bases in the organic chemistry sequence (see for instance, CHEM 372 syllabus outline topic VII, “Carboxylic Acids”).

1.1.8

electrochemistry

C

For the students in the program, the topic of electrochemistry is covered in several classes.  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level C, Comprehensive Understanding.  Candidates for the Secondary Minor are provided detailed coverage of this material in primarily the second semester of the general chemistry sequence, CHEM 123 lecture and CHEM 124 laboratory.  In CHEM122 the students do an experiment that uses electrochemical measurements, “Conductivity and Chemical Reactions,” but the main point of this experiment is not the electrochemical measurements.  Thus, in CHEM 123 the students cover a chapter on “Electrochemistry” (this chapter is item XX in the outline section of CHEM 123 syllabus).  The students also carry out two experiments in CHEM 124 that directly rely on electrochemistry; “Electrolysis” (XXV) and “Electrochemical Cells” (XXVI).  Note, the pH measurements for experiments in both CHEM 122 and CHEM124 use hydrogen ion selective electrochemical probes.

     In CHEM 281, the students also cover an entire chapter devoted to using electrochemistry as an analytical tool (see item VI, “Electrochemistry”).  The laboratory portion of CHEM 281 has electrochemical experiments:  “Volumetric KHP by Standard Indicator Change pH Titration and Electrochemical pH Titration” (2), “Macro Fe by Indicator and Potentiometric Methods” (5), and “Ksp of AgCl by Silver Electrode Method” (9).

Topics are covered in CHEM122, CHEM123, and CHEM124 as described for the Secondary Minor.

Topics are covered in CHEM 281 as described for the Minor.

     Additionally, Secondary Major students cover electrochemistry both in the lecture and laboratory portions of CHEM 381.  For evidence, see the syllabus items I (“Introduction to Electrochemistry”), II (“Electrogravimetric and Coulometric Methods”), and III (“Voltammetry”).

1.1.9

nomenclature

B

For the students in the program, the topics associated with nomenclature of inorganic compounds are covered in several classes.  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level B, Basic Understanding.  Students experience this material mainly in the general chemistry sequence:  CHEM 121, CHEM 122, CHEM 123, and CHEM 124.  CHEM 121 is where most of the general concepts of nomenclature are presented.  Many of the systematic names for inorganic compounds are covered in the second chapter of the class, see syllabus outline item II (“Atoms, Molecules, and Ions”).  Additional coverage is given throughout several of the remaining chapters, especially in the seventh chapter (Item VII, “Periodic Properties of the Elements”).  Many of the individual experiments and Prelab assignments in CHEM 122 and CHEM 124 require knowing the nomenclature of the compounds encountered.   CHEM 123 takes the nomenclature to a higher level in chapters on “Polymers” (XII) and “Acids and Bases” (XVI).

     The CHEM 281 lecture and laboratory both use nomenclature throughout these experiences.  Evidence for this can be observed from many of the titles in the laboratory outline, where the elements are given by their symbols. 

Topics are covered in CHEM121, CHEM122, CHEM123, and CHEM124 as described for the Secondary Minor.

Topics are covered in CHEM 281 as described for the Minor.

1.1.10

qualitative analysis

C

For the students in the program, the topics dealing with qualitative analysis are covered in a few classes.  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level C, Comprehensive Understanding.  Students cover the qualitative analysis by way of an introduction in CHEM123.  This introduction centers around Ksp (solubility product constants) values and solution equilibrium.  See item XVII (“Aqueous Equilibrium”) from the CHEM 123 syllabus outline an evidence of meeting the standard.  CHEM124 devotes an entire laboratory experiment, “Qualitative Analysis of Cations” (XXIV from CHEM 124 syllabus), to this standard.

     Additional coverage of qualitative analysis takes place in CHEM 281, under the heading of “Chemical Equilibrium” (V) and mainly from a historical perspective.  One laboratory experiment in CHEM 281 is based on the Ksp value of a compound, “Ksp of AgCl by Silver Electrode Method” (experiment 9).  This relates to the standard as Ksp values are key concepts for qualitative analysis schemes.

Topics are covered in CHEM123 and CHEM124 as described for the Secondary Minor.

Topics are covered in CHEM 281 as described for the Minor.

     Additionally, Secondary Major students see related material in CHEM 361 under “Activities and Chemical Equilibrium” (VI).

1.2

Organic Chemistry, including

1.2.1

functional groups

C

Functional Groups are covered throughout the organic chemistry sequence, CHEM 270 lecture and CHEM 271 laboratory, taken by the Secondary Minor.  These students have an option of taking the 300-level sequence (CHEM 371 and CHEM 372 lectures with the CHEM 373 laboratory) in place of the 200-level sequence (with the 300-level being described under the Secondary Major).  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level C, Comprehensive Understanding.  In CHEM 270, there are several chapters devoted to the chemistry of functional groups, and the course is essentially structured around this topic.  For evidence of this standard, see the CHEM 270 syllabus outline topics that follow:  “Organic Halogen Compounds,” “Alcohols, Phenols, Thiols,” “Ethers and Epoxides,” “Ethers and Epoxides,” and “Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives.”  In the CHEM 271 laboratory, there is an entire experiment titled “Chemical Tests for Functional Groups and the Identification of an Unknown” (see CHEM 271 syllabus outline item 6 for evidence).

Functional Groups are covered throughout the organic chemistry sequence CHEM 371 and CHEM 372 lectures with the CHEM 373 laboratory.  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level C, Comprehensive Understanding.  Evidence for this coverage is found in the topics listed in the syllabi for CHEM 371, CHEM 372, and CHEM 373.  Note that most of the material in these classes is structured around functional groups.  For the basic introduction to what functional groups are, this is covered in CHEM 371 under the heading “An Overview of Organic Reactions” (see CHEM 371 syllabus outline item V).  

1.2.2

nomenclature

C

Nomenclature related to organic molecules is covered in the organic chemistry sequence, CHEM 270 lecture and CHEM 271 laboratory, taken by the Secondary Minor.  These students have an option of taking the 300-level sequence (CHEM 371 and CHEM 372 lectures with the CHEM 373 laboratory) in place of the 200-level sequence (with the 300-level being described under the Secondary Major).  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level C, Comprehensive Understanding.  In CHEM 270, there is no one section on the syllabus directly related to nomenclature as this material is presented throughout the course.  For example, the naming rules specific to the carboxylic acide are given in the section titled “Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives” (CHEM 270 outline item X). 

     In CHEM 271, the laboratory manual is written such that the students must understand standard organic nomenclature to be able to perform the experiments.  For example, the students must understand the difference between fluorene and fluorenone in experiment number 4 (“Column Chromatography - Separation of a Fluorene - Fluorenone”).

Nomenclature related to organic molecules is covered throughout the organic chemistry sequence (CHEM 371, CHEM 372, and CHEM 373).  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level C, Comprehensive Understanding.  The basics for nomenclature are given in the first section (“Structure and Bonding”) of CHEM 371.  As topics follow, the nomenclature specific to the compounds covered is included within the chapter for that compound class (to see evidence of this standard being met, see the corresponding syllabi entries in CHEM 371, CHEM 372, and CHEM 373). 

1.2.3

aliphatic and alicyclic reactions

A

Aliphatic and alicyclic reactions are covered in the lecture portion of the organic chemistry sequence (CHEM 270, taken by the Secondary Minor students).  Minor students have an option of taking the 300 level-sequence (CHEM 371 and CHEM 372 lectures with the CHEM 373 laboratory) in place of the 200-level sequence (with the 300-level being described under the Secondary Major).  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level A, Awareness.  This standard is addressed in section II (“Alkanes and Cycloalkanes-Conformational and Geometric Isomerism”) of CHEM 270. 

Aliphatic and alicyclic reactions are covered lightly in the CHEM 371 portion of the organic chemistry sequence.  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level A, Awareness, which is what the coverage provides.  Evidence of the standard being address is found as item III (“The Nature of Organic Compounds:  Alkanes and Cycloalkanes”) in the syllabus outline for CHEM 271.

1.2.4

stereochemistry

A

Stereochemistry of organic molecules is covered in the lecture portion of the organic chemistry sequence (CHEM 270, taken by the Secondary Minor students).  Minor students have an option of taking the 300-level sequence (CHEM 371 and CHEM 372 lectures with the CHEM 373 laboratory) in place of the 200-level sequence (with the 300-level being described under the Secondary Major).  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level A, Awareness. 

In meeting this standard, an entire section, section V (“Stereoisomerism”) on the syllabus outline for CHEM 270, is devoted to this topic.

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Stereochemistry of organic molecules is covered an entire chapter in CHEM 371.  On the CHEM 371 syllabus, see section IV (“Stereochemistry of Alkanes and Cycloalkanes”).  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level A, Awareness, and devoting an entire chapter to this topic surpasses this standard.

1.2.5

structure and reactivity of major functional groups

B

Structure and reactivity of major functional groups are covered throughout the organic chemistry sequence, CHEM 270 lecture and CHEM 271 laboratory, taken by the Secondary Minor.  These students have an option of taking the 300-level sequence (CHEM 371 and CHEM 372 lectures with the CHEM 373 laboratory) in place of the 200-level sequence (with the 300-level being described under the Secondary Major).  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level B, Basic Understanding.  In CHEM 270, there are several chapters devoted to the chemistry of functional groups, and the course is essentially structured around this topic.  For evidence of this standard, see the CHEM 270 syllabus outline topics that follow:  “Organic Halogen Compounds,” “Alcohols, Phenols, Thiols,” “Ethers and Epoxides,” “Ethers and Epoxides,” and “Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives.”  In the CHEM 271laboratory, there is an entire experiment titled “Chemical Tests for Functional Groups and the Identification of an Unknown” (see CHEM 271 syllabus outline item 6 for evidence). covered in the organic chemistry sequence.  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level B, Basic Understanding. 

Structure and reactivity of major functional groups are covered throughout the organic chemistry sequence CHEM 371 and CHEM 372 lectures with the CHEM 373 laboratory.  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level B, Basic Understanding.  Evidence for this coverage is found in the topics listed in the syllabi for CHEM 371, CHEM 372, and CHEM 373.  Note that most of the material in these classes is structured around functional groups and the reactivity of the functional groups.

1.2.6

aromatic compounds

B

Aromatic compounds are covered in the organic chemistry sequence, CHEM 270 lecture and CHEM 271 laboratory, taken by the Secondary Minor.  These students have an option of taking the 300-level sequence (CHEM 371 and CHEM 372 lectures with the CHEM 373 laboratory) in place of the 200-level sequence (with the 300-level being described under the Secondary Major).  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level B, Basic Understanding.  In CHEM 270, there is an entire sections on the syllabus directly related to aromatic compounds, section IV (“Aromatic Compounds”), which meets the standard well.

     In CHEM 271, experiment number 7 (“The Grignard Synthesis - Preparation of Triphenylmethanol.”) works directly with aromatic compounds.

Aromatic compounds are covered extensively in CHEM 371, as there are two sections devoted to this topic:  section XIII (“Benzene and Aromaticity”) and section XIV (“Chemistry of Benzene:  Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution”).  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level B, Basic Understanding, and these two sections meet this standard.

1.2.7

spectroscopy

B

Spectroscopy is covered in the organic chemistry sequence lecture, CHEM 270, taken by the Secondary Minor students.  These students have an option of taking the 300-level sequence (CHEM 371 and CHEM 372 lectures with the CHEM 373 laboratory) in place of the 200-level sequence (with the 300-level being described under the Secondary Major).  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level B, Basic Understanding.  In CHEM 270, there is an entire sections on the syllabus devoted to spectroscopy, section XII (“Spectroscopy and Structure Determination”), which meets the standard well.

[The general chemistry sequence (CHEM 121-CHEM 124) also introduces optical spectroscopy to the Secondary Minor students.]

Spectroscopy is covered in the first three sections of CHEM 372:  I (“Structure Determination:  Mass Spectrometry and Infrared Spectrosopy”), II (“Structure Determination:  Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy”), and III (“Structure Determination:  Ultraviolet Spectroscopy”).   Thus the proficiency standard (B) is obviously attained.  Additionally, an experiment in CHEM 373 is devoted to the topic (“Spectrometric Identification Workshop”) and several of the experiments following this one require spectroscopic analysis of the students’ products.

1.2.8

heterocyclic compounds

A

Heterocyclic compounds are briefly mentioned in the lecture portion of the organic chemistry sequence (CHEM 270, taken by the Secondary Minor students).  Minor students have an option of taking the 300 level-sequence (CHEM 371 and CHEM 372 lectures with the CHEM 373 laboratory) in place of the 200-level sequence (with the 300-level being described under the Secondary Major).  The standard for proficiency in this topic is level A, Awareness. CHEM 270 mentions heterocyclic compounds as related to amines (for example, pyridine) in section XI (“Amines”) on the syllabus outline. 

Heterocyclic compounds are mentioned in conjunction with amine derivatives in CHEM 372.  See syllabus outline item XII (“Arylami