Chemistry
CHEM 091 Preparatory Chemistry 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 070 or the equivalent
A basic introduction to chemistry that includes the study of chemical
terminology, the periodic table, chemical nomenclature, equation writing, solution
chemistry, the pH scale, and chemical problem solving. This course, designed
for students with no high school chemistry, satisfies the high school chemistry
admission requirement for some Nursing and Health Careers programs.
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CHEM 095 Chemical Skills 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra or the equivalent
A pre-college course that includes the study of the mathematics of science,
chemical terminology, the periodic table, chemical nomenclature, equation
writing and chemical problem solving. The purpose of the course is to provide
the student who has little or no background the opportunity to prepare for
general chemistry (CHEM 141). Three hours of lecture demonstration per
week.
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CHEM 131 Principles of Chemistry
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra
An introduction to general inorganic chemistry. Major concepts include atomic
structure, bonding, chemical periodicity, stoichiometry, gas laws, solution
chemistry, oxidation/reduction, acid/base chemistry, and equilibrium. This course
is intended for liberal arts students who wish to meet a laboratory science
requirement or for students fulfilling requirements in Health Careers and
Nursing programs. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per
week.
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CHEM 132 Principles of Organic and Biological Chemistry
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 131 or CHEM 141 or the equivalent
The second course in a two-semester sequence, including study of introductory
organic chemistry with special emphasis on nomenclature and functional group
reactivity, as well as introductory biochemistry and metabolism.
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CHEM 141 Principles of General and Inorganic Chemistry I
5 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: One year of high school algebra or the college equivalent. Also a
passing grade on the chemistry pretest or CHEM 095 with a grade of C or
better; or CHEM 131 with a grade of C or better
Includes the study of atomic structure; stoichiometry; chemical periodicity;
bonding and structure; reactions and equations; and properties of solids, liquids,
gases, and solutions. This course is for students majoring in science, engineering,
mathematics, pharmacy, or other pre-professional programs. Three hours of
lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
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CHEM 142 Principles of General and Inorganic Chemistry II
5 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 141 with a grade of C or better, with Math 175
recommended
A continuation of CHEM 141 with special emphasis on properties of solutions,
reaction rates, chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, acid/base
chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the more common elements. Three
hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
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4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: At least one semester of college chemistry with a grade of C or
better
An introduction emphasizing structural theory, stereochemistry, physical
properties, reaction mechanisms, and functional group chemistry, covering the
first semester of a full year course, and meeting the requirements for
premedical, predental, pharmacy, and chemical engineering students. Students
should check requirements for organic chemistry at their intended transfer
institution. Four hours of lecture per week without lab.
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4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Chem 241 with a grade of C or better
A continuation of Chemistry 241 with special emphasis on carbonyl chemistry,
amines, heterocycle chemistry, amino acids, peptides, carbohydrates, and
nucleic acid chemistry. This course should meet the requirements for science
majors and premedical, predental, pharmacy, and chemical engineering students.
Four hours of lecture per week without lab.
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CHEM 243 Organic Chemistry Laboratory
2 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 141 and CHEM 241
Microscale glassware and analytical techniques are used to study fundamental
organic chemistry reactions and the preparation of organic compounds.
Techniques include distillation, crystallization, and sublimation. Analysis of
compounds includes the following: melting points, boiling points, refractive
indices, infrared spectroscopy, and chromatography (gas, thin layer, column).
One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.