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CHEMISTRY COURSES
CHEMISTRY (CHEM)
CHEM 110 Survey of Chemistry Fall BD 3 credits
Prerequisite: None. Course designed specifically for non-science majors who wish to obtain a basic understanding of chemistry as applied in the world today. Does not serve as a prerequisite for other chemistry courses. Concurrent registration in CHEM 110L is required.
CHEM 110L Survey of Chemistry Lab Fall BD 1 credit
One two-hour lab session per week. Labs completed will follow topics covered in the lecture portion of the class. Concurrent registration in CHEM 110 is required.
CHEM 112 Introduction to Forensic Science F&S 3 credits
Prerequisite: None. Introduces the basic principles and relationships between the applications of chemistry to forensic sciences as they relate to the criminal investigative process. Areas included are blood analysis, hair analysis, firearm identification, fiber comparisons, paints, glass compositions, soil comparison. Upon completion of this course students should understand the potential value of forensic science and also the limitations. Concurrent registration in CHEM 112L required.
CHEM 112L Introduction to Forensic Science Lab F&S 1 credit
Concurrent registration in CHEM 112 required.
CHEM 114 Chemistry in Art Spring BD 3 credits
This course is designed specifically for non-science majors and liberal arts majors who wish to obtain the elementary principles and theories of chemistry and the study of chemical elements and their compounds as relevant to art topics and real-world uses. Concurrent registration in CHEM 114L required.
CHEM 114L Chemistry in Art Lab Spring BD 1 credit
One two-hour lab session per week. Labs completed will follow topics covered in the lecture portion of the class. Concurrent registration in CHEM 114 is required.
CHEM 115 Introductory Chemistry F&S SM 4 credits
Prerequisite: Completion of at least one of the following: ASC 93 or higher level Math class with a "C" or better, ACT Math score of 21 or greater, equivalent placement test score, or by permission from instructor. Course introduces the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry including states of matter, measurement, atomic theory, bonding, naming, molecular geometry, stoichiometry, gas laws, intermolecular forces, solutions, equilibrium, and acid/base chemistry. This course is recommended for students of the allied health fields, those wanting a preparatory course for general chemistry or needing a general education lab science. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 115L is required.
CHEM 115L Introductory Chemistry Lab F&S SM 1 credit
One two-hour lab session per week. Labs completed will follow topics covered in the lecture portion of the class. Concurrent registration in CHEM 115 is required.
CHEM 116 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry F&S SM 4 credits
Prerequisite: Passing grade of ‘C' or better in CHEM 115 or CHEM 121 within the past three years. This course explores nomenclature, properties, and reactions of hydrocarbons, the functional groups derived from them, and major biochemical compounds. Concurrent registration in CHEM 116L is required.
CHEM 116L Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Lab F&S SM 1 credit
One two-hour lab session per week. Labs completed will follow topics covered in the lecture portion of the class. Concurrent registration in CHEM 116 is required.
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I F&S 4 credits
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MATH 103 with "C" or higher or higher level Math course, or Math ACT score of at least 24 or equivalent placement. This course is the first of a two-semester sequence primarily intended for students majoring in science and science-related fields. Topics to be covered in this semester include: matter, measurement, atoms, ions, molecules, reactions, chemical calculations, thermochemistry, bonding, molecular geometry, periodicity, and gases. Concurrent registration in CHEM 121L is required.
CHEM 121L General Chemistry I Lab F&S 1 credit
One three-hour lab session per week. Labs completed will follow topics covered in the lecture portion of the class. Concurrent registration in CHEM 121 is required.
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II F&S 4 credits
Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM 121 with a grade of ‘C' or better. This course is the second of a two-semester sequence primarily intended for students majoring in science and science-related fields. Topics to be covered in this semester include: intermolecular forces, liquids, solids, kinetics, equilibria, acids, bases, solution chemistry, precipitation, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Concurrent registration in CHEM 122L is required.
CHEM 122L General Chemistry II Lab F&S 1 credit
One three-hour lab session per week. Labs completed will follow topics covered in the lecture portion of the class. Concurrent registration in CHEM 122 is required.
CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry I Fall 4 credits
Prerequisite: CHEM 122, General Chemistry II with a grade of C or better. Designed for science and pre-professional students. Structure and bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, functional groups, spectrocopy (NMR, IR, MS) for structure determination. Concurrent Registration in CHEM 241L is required.
CHEM 241L Organic Chemistry I Lab Fall 1 credit
One three-hour lab session per week. Labs completed will follow topics covered in the lecture portion of the class.
CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry II Spring 4 credits
Prerequisite: C or better in CHEM 241 within the last 3 years. Designed for science and preprofessional students. Structure and reactivity, name reactions, carbon-carbon bond forming reactions, aromatic and heterocyclic chemistry, biomolecules and polymers, multi-step synthesis. Concurrent registration in CHEM 242L is required.
CHEM 242L Organic Chemistry II Lab Spring 1 credit
One three-hour lab session per week. Labs completed will follow topics covered in the lecture portion of the class. Concurrent registration in CHEM 242 is required.
CHEM 294 Independent Study 1-3 credits
Independent or directed study of special topics in chemistry. Department chairperson approval required.
CHEM 299 Special Topics in Chemistry BD 1-3 credits
Repeatable up to six semester hours. An examination of special topics in chemistry.
CHEM 195-295 Service Learning 1 credit
Maximum of six semester hours. Service learning may be accomplished by one of three methods: Joining a club that has a public service component, doing volunteer work at a non-profit organization, or taking a course that links public service with its curriculum.
CHEM 197-297 Cooperative Education/lnternship F&S SM 1-3 credits each
Repeatable up to a maximum of six hours. Work hours are arranged by employer, advisor and student. Progress is checked by oral and written reports from the employer. Periodic student-advisor conferences are required to discuss progress or problems. Students are required to submit an accounting of their experiences to their instructor. All co-op experiences are based on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Department chair approval is required.
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