Mathematics & Sciences

Chemistry

Course Descriptions

CHM-090: Chemistry Concepts

This course provides a non-laboratory based introduction to basic concepts of chemistry. Topics include measurements, matter, energy, atomic theory, bonding, molecular structure, nomenclature, balancing equations, stoichiometry, solutions, acids and bases, gases, and basic organic chemistry. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and apply basic chemical concepts necessary for success in college-level science courses.
Pre-Requisites: Complete one: Complete MAT-003 with a grade of P1 or higher; Place out of MAT-003; Complete MAT-025; Place out of MAT-025; Complete MAT-035; Place out of MAT-035 Complete one: Complete ENG-002 with a grade of P1 or higher; Place out of ENG-002; Complete ENG-025; Place out of ENG-025; Complete ENG-110

CHM-130: General, Organic, & Biochemistry

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.
Pre-Requisites: Complete one: Complete MAT-003 with a grade of P1 or higher; Place out of MAT-003; Complete MAT-025; Place out of MAT-025; Complete MAT-035; Place out of MAT-035 Complete one: Complete ENG-002 with a grade of P1 or higher; Place out of ENG-002; Complete ENG-025; Place out of ENG-025; Complete ENG-110

CHM-131: Introduction to Chemistry

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.
Pre-Requisites: Complete one: Complete MAT-003 with a grade of P1 or higher; Place out of MAT-003; Complete MAT-025; Place out of MAT-025; Complete MAT-035; Place out of MAT-035 Complete one: Complete ENG-002 with a grade of P1 or higher; Place out of ENG-002; Complete ENG-025; Place out of ENG-025; Complete ENG-110

CHM-131A: Introduction to Chemistry Lab

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.
Pre-Requisites: Take CHM-131

CHM-132: Organic and Biochemistry

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.
Pre-Requisites: Take one set: Set 1: CHM-131 and CHM-131A Set 2: CHM-151

CHM-151: General Chemistry I

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. Students will develop laboratory technique and learn how to effectively communicate experimental results in written reports.
Pre-Requisites: Complete CHM-090 or place out of CHM-090 Complete ENG-002 with a grade of P1 or higher, place out of ENG-002, complete ENG-025, or place out of ENG-025 Complete MAT-171 with a grade of C or higher

CHM-152: General Chemistry II

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. Students will develop laboratory skills learned in CHM 151 and give an oral presentation on a chemically relevant subject.
Pre-Requisites: Take CHM-151 Complete CHM-151 with a grade of C or higher

CHM-251: Organic Chemistry I

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. Students will perform basic synthetic and analytic techniques on organic compounds.
Pre-Requisites: Complete CHM-152 with a grade of C or higher Take CHM-152

CHM-252: Organic Chemistry II

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. Students will conduct a multi-step synthetic scheme in the laboratory component.
Pre-Requisites: Complete CHM-251 with a grade of C or higher Take CHM-251