CHEM 111      Physical Basis Of Chemistry
An introductory course in the basic principles applicable to chemistry for students who intend to take but are not adequately prepared to take Chemistry 211. The emphasis is on quantitative relationships and problem solving.
Credits: 3 hours
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CHEM 115      Elements Of Chemistry I
A one-term course in general chemistry with special emphasis on organic chemistry and biochemistry. A terminal course that does not meet requirements as a prerequisite for any higher level chemistry course. Corequisite: CHEM 115L. Three hours of lecture each week, one hour of discussion each week. Fall, Winter.
Credits: 4 hours
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CHEM 115L      Elements Of Chemistry, Laboratory I
A one-term course in general chemistry with special emphasis on organic chemistry and biochemistry. A terminal course that does not meet requirements as a prerequisite for any higher level chemistry course. Corequisite: CHEM 115. One three hour laboratory period each week. Fall, Winter.
Credits: 1 hours
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CHEM 160      Chemistry, Society, And The Environment
This course is intended to offer a survey of chemical and scientific concepts surrounding current issues. The emphasis will be on the application of fundamental chemical knowledge to allow a full understanding of these issues in the context of currently known facts and theories. Through classroom discussion and application of the scientific method, the ramifications of the issues will be examined. Topics will include pollution, the importance of the chemical industry, its responsibilities to society, and other items of current scientific and environmental interest.
Credits: 3 hours
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CHEM 160L      Laboratory For Chemistry, Society, And The Environment
This course is offered in support of CHEM 160. It will consist of field activities, experiments, and demonstrations to reinforce the concepts and ideas presented in that course.
Credits: 1 hours
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CHEM 180P      Basic Chemistry
A one-semester survey of basic chemistry including: atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, and selected topics from organic, polymer and biochemistry. A terminal course that does not meet requirements as a prerequisite for any higher level chemistry course. Corequisite: CHEM 181P. Prerequisite: College Algebra or equivalent. This course is equivalent to CHEM 115.
Credits: 4 hours
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CHEM 181P      Experimental Basic Chemistry
A demonstration/laboratory course designed to support and illustrate the concepts presented in Chemistry 180P. A terminal course that does not meet requirements as a prerequisite for any higher level chemistry course. Corequisite: CHEM 180P. Prerequisite: College Algebra or equivalent. This course is equivalent to CHEM 115L.
Credits: 4 hours
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CHEM 182P      Special Projects In Chemistry
An independent study course consisting of library work and field work designed to exemplify various applied aspects of chemistry. A terminal course that does not meet requirements as a prerequisite for any higher level chemistry course. Corequisite: CHEM 180P. Prerequisite: College Algebra or equivalent.
Credits: 4 hours
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CHEM 206      Human Nutrition
Introduction to nutrition for health and wellness and the use of chemical energy in the breakdown and synthesis of biomolecules. Nutrition as it applies to a variety of life situations from infancy to older adults. Learning encompasses elements of anatomy and physiology related to nutrition and health.
Credits: 3 hours
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CHEM 211      General Chemistry I
Stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, atomic structure, molecular shapes and bonding theories. Prerequisites: or corequisite Math 110 or equivalent Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 211L Offered: Each Term
Credits: 4 hours
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CHEM 211L      Experimental General Chemistry I
Introduction to the laboratory techniques used in studying the chemical properties of substances. Some quantitative techniques are included. Prerequisites: Math 110 or equivalent Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 211 Offered: Each Term
Credits: 1 hours
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CHEM 212LR      Experimental General Chemistry II
Introduction to analysis and synthesis. Descriptive chemistry of the more common elements. Three hours per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 and CHEM 211L or equivalent (each with a C-or better) Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 212R Offered: Each Term
Credits: 1 hours
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CHEM 212R      General Chemistry II
Liquids and solids, solutions, equiibrium, kinetics, electrochemistry and thermodynamics. Introductory course to all advanced work in chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 and CHEM 211L or equivalent (each with a C-or better) Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 212LR Offered: Each Term
Credits: 4 hours
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CHEM 311      Laboratory Safety And Health I
An introduction to laboratory safety and health. Topics to be discussed include good laboratory practice; laboratory hazards; safe chemical handling, storage and disposal; first aid; protective equipment; and federal regulations. Prerequisite: Chemistry 320 or CHEM 321, or equivalent. Fall.
Credits: 1 hours
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CHEM 320      Elementary Organic Chemistry
A one-semester course covering both aliphatic and aromatic fields designed to satisfy requirements for dental schools, medical technology programs, six-year medical programs, pharmacy schools, biology majors. Prerequisite: CHEM 211 CHEM 211L and CHEM 212 CHEM 212L or their equivalents (each with a C-or better). Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 320L Offered: Winter, Summer
Credits: 4 hours
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CHEM 320L      Experimental Organic Chemistry
Elementary organic chemistry experiments to teach basic laboratory operations. Three hours of laboratory a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 211 CHEM 211L and CHEM 212 CHEM 212L or their equivalents (each with a C-or better). Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 320 Offered: Winter, Summer
Credits: 1 hours
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CHEM 321      Organic Chemistry I
The two terms (CHEM 321, CHEM 322R) constitute an integrated unit in which the chemistry of aliphatic, aromatic, and some heterocyclic compounds are studied. The study begins with simple monofunctional compounds and ends with polyfunctional natural products. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 CHEM 211L and CHEM 212 CHEM 212L or their equivalents (each with a C-or better). Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 321L Offered: Each Term
Credits: 3 hours
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CHEM 321L      Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 321L introduces the student to basic techniques and procedures in isolation, purification, and characterization of organic compounds and simple reactions used in the organic chemistry laboratory. The student will also be trained in the proper way to write a scientific laboratory report. Prerequisite: CHEM 211 CHEM 211L and CHEM 212 CHEM 212L or their equivalents (each with a C-or better) Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 321 Offered: Each Term
Credits: 1 hours
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CHEM 322L      Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 322L is an extension of CHEM 321L. CHEM 322L builds from the basic techniques, procedures, and writing to more advanced organic operations. Prerequisite: CHEM 321 and CHEM 321L or equivalent (each with a C-or better) Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 322R Offered: Each Term
Credits: 1 hours
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CHEM 322R      Organic Chemistry II
Continuation of Chemistry 321. Prerequisites: CHEM 211/211L, CHEM 212/212L and CHEM 321/321L or their equivalents. (each with a C-or better) Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 322L Offered: Each Term
Credits: 3 hours
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