Chemistry (CHEM)
CHEM 011 Chemical Calculations (Cr2)(2:0)
Chemistry problems and how to solve them, including basic chemical theory as necessary.
CHEM 105 Chemistry in Contemporary Society (Cr4)(3:2)
The scientific method and basic chemistry principles applied to contemporary topics such as energy, food, environmental pollution, sports, ecology, organic chemistry, and material usage; stress on critical thinking skills, experimental design, and use of the microcomputer. Approved for the Honors Program.
CHEM 120 General Chemistry I (Cr4)(3:3)
Study and practice of the scientific method. Laboratory experiments include: verification and investigative exercises, several in a collaborative setting. Instrumentation including FTIR and G.C. Topics include: basic chemical concepts and stoiciometry, electron arrangements, quantum theory, spectroscopy, chemical bonding, behavior of gases, liquids, solids, introduction to solution chemistry, colligative properties, and equilibrium. Prereq. - Math: 2 years of high school algebra or MATH 026 or 028; Chemistry: 1 year of high school chemistry or CHEM 011; Reading: eligibility for English I or a grade of ’R’ in READ 017 or a grade of ’B’ or above in both ENGL 038 and ENGL 035.
CHEM 121 Lab Safety Procedure (Cr2)(2:0)
Development of safety attitudes and safety training, toxicological concepts, hazards, risk analysis, chemical storage and disposal, safety regulations, and safety literature, examination of selected case studies and accidents. Restricted to Chemistry and Chemical Technology students only.
CHEM 135 Chemistry of Life (Cr4)(3:2)
Principles of general, organic, and biochemistry with emphasis on applications in the health sciences. Also available through Online Learning.
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I (Cr4)(3:3)
Functional groups, structures, stereo-chemistry, rates of reactions, reaction mechanisms, preparations and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, dienes, optical isomers, and aromatic compounds; modern organic lab techniques and applications to chemistry, biology, and chemical engineering. Pre- or coreq. - CHEM 220. Offered fall only.
CHEM 220 General Chemistry II (Cr4)(3:3)
Thermodynamics, kinetics, nuclear chemistry, solution concentrations and dilutions, acids, bases, potentiometry, precipitation reactions, electrochemistry, and introductions to coordination chemistry, qualitative analysis, and organic chemistry. Prereq. - CHEM 120.
CHEM 225 Quantitative Analysis (Cr4)(3:3)
Evaluation of analytical data, aqueous and nonaqueous solution chemistry, titration curves, electrochemistry; theory and applications of: gravimetric, titrimetric, potentiometric, complexation, electroanalytical, spectrophotometric, and chromatographic methods of analysis. Prereq. - CHEM 220.
CHEM 228 Chemical Methods and Instrumentation (Cr3)(2:3)
Instrumentation including GC, HPLC, GC/MS, IR, NMR, ICP; introduction to EPA, TQM, and ISO-9000; regulatory compliances; team-oriented problem solving/process improvement methods. Prereq. - CHEM 220.
CHEM 251 Organic Chemistry II (Cr4)(3:3)
Continuation of CHEM 201, including preparation and reactions of alcohols, thiols, disulfides, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amides, esters, amines, amino acids, and proteins; modern organic lab techniques, and an optional student project in lab. Prereq. - CHEM 201. Offered spring only.
CHEM 291 Special Studies in Chemistry (Cr1)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.
CHEM 292 Special Studies in Chemistry (Cr2)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.
CHEM 293 Special Studies in Chemistry (Cr3)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.
CHEM 294 Special Studies in Chemistry (Cr4)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.
