Chemistry
CHM 121 Foundations of Chemistry (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: MAT 070, RED 090
Corequisites: CHM 121A
This course is designed for those who have no previous high school chemistry
or a grade of C or less in high school chemistry. Topics include matter, structure
of the atom, nomenclature, chemical equations, bonding and reactions; mathematical
topics include measurements, scientific notation, and stoichiometry. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of chemical concepts
and an ability to solve related problems in subsequent chemistry courses.
CHM 121A Foundations of Chem Lab (0-2-0-1)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: CHM 121
This course is a laboratory for CHM 121. Emphasis, is placed on laboratory experiences
that enhance materials presented in CHM 121. Upon completion, students should
be able to utilize basic laboratory procedures and apply them to chemical principles
presented in CHM 121.
CHM 130 Gen, Org, & Biochemistry (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: MAT 070, RED 090
Corequisites: CHM 130A
This course provides a survey of basic facts and principles of general, organic,
and biochemistry. Topics include measurement, molecular structure, nuclear chemistry,
solutions, acid-base chemistry, gas laws, and the structure, properties, and
reactions of major organic and biological groups. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical concepts.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
CHM 130A Gen, Org, & Biochem Lab (0-2-0-1)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: CHM 130
This course is a laboratory for CHM 130. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences
that enhance materials presented in CHM 130. Upon completion, students should
be able to utilize basic laboratory procedures and apply them to chemical principles
presented in CHM 130. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course
requirement.
CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: MAT 070 and RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry topics
include measurement, matter and energy, atomic and molecular structure, nuclear
chemistry, stoichiometry, chemical formulas and reactions, chemical bonding,
gas laws, solutions, and acids and bases. Upon completion, students should be
able to demonstrate a basic understanding of chemistry as it applies to other
fields. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
CHM 131A Introduction to Chemistry Lab (0-0-3-1)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: CHM 131
This course is a laboratory to accompany CHM 131. Emphasis is placed on laboratory
experiences that enhance materials presented in CHM 131. Upon completion, students
should be able to utilize basic laboratory procedures and apply them to chemical
principles presented in CHM 131. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural
sciences/mathematics.
CHM 132 Organic and Biochemistry (3-3-0-4)
Prerequisites: CHM 131/131A or CHM 151 or Departmental Approval
Corequisites: None
This course provides a survey of major functional classes of compounds in organic
and biochemistry. Topics include structure, properties, and reactions of the
major organic and biological molecules and basic principles of metabolism. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental
chemical concepts needed to pursue studies in related professional fields. This
course has been approved to satisfy the comprehensive Articulation Agreement
general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
CHM 151 General Chemistry 1 (3-3-0-4)
Prerequisites: MAT 161 or MAT 171 and CHM
121 or departmental permission
Corequisites: None
This course covers fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include
measurement, atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, chemical reactions,
chemical bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, and solutions. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental
chemical laws and concepts as needed in CHM 152. This course has been approved
to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement
in natural sciences/mathematics.
CHM 152 General Chemistry II (3-3-0-4)
Prerequisites: CHM 151
Corequisites: None
This course provides a continuation of the study of the fundamental principles
and laws of chemistry. Topics include kinetics, equilibrium, ionic and redox
equations, acid-base theory, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, introduction
to nuclear and organic chemistry, and complex ions. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate an understanding of chemical concepts as needed
to pursue further study in chemistry and related professional fields. This course
has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general
education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics
CHM 198 Seminar in Chemistry (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity to explore topics of current interest. Emphasis
is placed on the development of critical listening skills and the presentation
of seminar issues. Upon completion, students should be able to critically analyze
issues and establish informed opinions.
CHM 251 Organic Chemistry I (3-3-0-4)
Prerequisites: CHM 152
Corequisites: None
This course provides a systematic study of the theories, principles, and techniques
of organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure, properties, reactions,
and mechanisms of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers; further
topics include isomerization, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts
of covered organic topics as needed in CHM 252. This course has been approved
for transfer through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
CHM 252 Organic Chemistry II (3-3-0-4)
Prerequisites: CHM 251
Corequisites: None
This course provides continuation of the systematic study of the theories, principles,
and techniques of organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure,
properties, reactions, and mechanisms of aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic
acids and derivatives, amines and heterocyclics; multi-step synthesis will be
emphasized. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding
of organic concepts as needed to pursue further study in chemistry and related
professional fields. This course has been approved for transfer through the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
CHM 261 Quantitative Analysis (2-6-0-4)
Prerequisites: CHM 152
Corequisites: None
This course introduces classical methods of chemical analysis with an emphasis
on laboratory techniques. Topics include statistical data treatment; stoichiometric
and equilibrium calculations; and titrimetric, gravimetric, acid-base, oxidation
reduction, and compleximetric methods. Upon completion, students should be able
to perform classical quantitative analytical procedures. This course has been
approved for transfer through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.