CHM 113(3-3-4)
Fundamentals of Chemistry
The fundamentals of chemistry are covered in one semester. Topics include Modern Atomic Theory, chemical bonding, classification of chemical reactions, stoichemistry, solution chemistry, the gas laws, and the major definitions of acids and bases. The laboratory will cover laboratory techniques and will be used to illustrate the chemical principles taught in the course. This course does not satisfy any requirement for the Math/Science, Computer Science, or Science degrees
PR: MAT 128
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CHM 115(3-0-3)
Consumer Chemistry
This course will cover the fundamentals necessary to understand the atoms and molecules that are the fundamental building blocks of all things. This knowledge will subsequently be applied to discussions of the chemistry involved in our everyday lives, such as the chemistry of food, medicines, soaps and detergents, household cleaners, perfumes and personal care items, polymers, materials, and the environment.
CHM 121(3-3-4)
General Chemistry I
This course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence. Topics include Modern Atomic Theory, chemical bonding and intermolecular forces, classification of chemical reactions, stoichemistry, solution chemistry, the gas laws, and enthalpy. The laboratory emphasizes techniques, laboratory notebook keeping and experiments to illustrate the concepts studied.
PR: High school math equivalencies of course A and course B or course 1, course 2, and course 3, and high school chemistry or CHM 113
F, S
CHM 122(3-3-4)
General Chemistry II
The second semester of the two-semester sequence covers kinetics, additional solution chemistry, equilibrium, acids and bases and their reactions, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Selected topics may include nuclear chemistry, an introduction to organic chemistry, and transitional metal chemistry. The laboratory emphasizes techniques and laboratory notebook keeping. The laboratory experiments illustrate the concepts studied.
PR: CHM 121 and MAT 167 or high school Precalculus
F, S
CHM 200(3-3-4)
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
This course provides an introduction to the major classes of organic compounds followed by an introduction to biochemistry including a study of the structure and function of the four major macromolecules in biochemistry: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and enzymes, and nucleic acids. Other molecules such as hormones and vitamins, which are important to the cellular and molecular processes, will also be studied.
PR: CHM 122 or equivalent
CHM 228(4-3-5)
Organic Chemistry I
This course is the first of a two-semester course in organic chemistry. The first semester includes the study of structure, stereochemistry, nomenclature, preparation, reactions and reaction mechanisms of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, cyclic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, ethers, epoxides, and alcohols. The laboratory stresses techniques, organic synthesis and the use of instruments for analysis.
PR: CHM 122 or equivalent
CHM 229(4-3-5)
Organic Chemistry II
The second semester of organic chemistry covers the structure, stereochemistry, nomenclature, preparation, reactions and reaction mechanisms of conjugated systems, aromatic systems, carboxylic acids and derivatives, B-dicarbonyl compounds, aldehydes, ketones, amines, phenols, and aryl halides. The laboratory stresses organic synthesis and the identification of organic compounds.
PR: CHM 228 or equivalent
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