The courses are offered in the semester indicated:
A = All semesters, F = Fall, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer, TBA = To Be Arranged.
CHEM 1010 Introduction to
Chemistry
(PS)
3
A
Prerequisite: None
A survey of general chemistry including structure, composition, properties
of substances and their transformations is introduced. This course may be taught
with a service-learning component. Check course schedule for details.
CHEM 1100 Preparatory
Chemistry
3
A
Prerequisite: None
This is an introduction to the basic concepts in chemistry, that emphasizes
the application of math principles, use of computers and other techniques to
solve chemistry problems. The class is designed for students who need review for
the CHEM 1210 series.
CHEM 1110 Elementary
Chemistry
4
A
Prerequisites: MATH 1010 or equivalent, concurrent with CHEM 1130
This is an introductory course in general inorganic and organic chemistry of
hydrocarbon functional groups. The class primarily is for health science
students and other non-chemistry majors.
CHEM 1120 Elementary Bioorganic
Chemistry
4
A
Prerequisites: CHEM 1110, concurrent with CHEM 1140
This is an introductory course in organic chemistry of heteroatom functional
groups and introductory biochemistry. Primarily for health science students and
other non-chemistry majors.
CHEM 1115 Elementary Chemistry
Lab
1
A
Prerequisite: Concurrent with CHEM 1110
This is a graded laboratory taken concurrently with CHEM 1110.
CHEM 1125 Elementary Bioorganic
Chemistry
Lab
1
A
Prerequisite: Concurrent with CHEM 1120
This is a graded laboratory taken concurrently with CHEM 1120.
CHEM 1210 General Chemistry
I
4
F,
Sp
Prerequisites: MATH 1050 with a grade of "C" or better,
concurrent with CHEM 1230
Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry including such topics as atomic
structure, chemical bonding. chemical reactions, solution chemistry,
stoichiometry, periodic table, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, gases and
kinetic molecular theory will be covered.
CHEM 1220 General Chemistry
II
4
Sp,
Su
Prerequisites: CHEM 1210, concurrent with CHEM 1240
Fundamentals of general chemistry including chemical kinetics, chemical
equilibria, acids and bases, precipitation reactions, entropy and free energy,
electron transfer reactions, main group and transition elements, nuclear
chemistry, hybridization and molecular orbitals, metallic bonding and an
introduction to organic chemistry will be taught.
CHEM 1215 General Chemistry Lab
I
1
F,
Sp
Prerequisite: Concurrent with CHEM 1210
This is a graded laboratory taken concurrently with CHEM 1210.
CHEM 1225 General Chemistry Lab
II
1
Sp,
Su
Prerequisite: Concurrent with CHEM 1220
This is a graded laboratory taken concurrently with CHEM 1220.
CHEM 2000 Chemistry
CO-OP
2-4
A
Prerequisite: Instructor’s approval
Cooperative education represents flexibility and alternative opportunities
for students to complete portions of their educational goals through new
learning associated with study-related internships or employment.
CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry
I
4
F,
Sp
Prerequisites: CHEM 1220 with a grade of "C" or better,
concurrent with CHEM 2330
This is an introduction to concepts of organic chemistry, includes
structure, bonding and reaction mechanisms. Detailed study of alkanes, alkyl
hydrides, alkynes and aromatic compounds and an introduction to spectroscopy and
stereochemistry are taught.
CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry
II
4
Sp,
Su
Prerequisites: CHEM 2310 with a grade of “C" of better,
concurrent with CHEM 2340
This is a continued study of major functional groups, including conjugated
and aromatic systems, carbonyl compounds, amines. Introduction to biological
molecules and selected topics will be covered.
CHEM 2315 Organic Chemistry Lab
I
1
F,
Sp
Prerequisite: Concurrent with CHEM 2310
This is a graded laboratory series taken concurrently with CHEM 2310.
CHEM 2325 Organic Chemistry Lab
II
1
Sp,
Su
Prerequisite: Concurrent with CHEM 2320
This is a graded laboratory series taken concurrently with CHEM 2320.