Course Descriptions

Chemistry Course Descriptions

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CHEM-101 - SURVEY OF CHEMISTRY 1  4 credits
This course can satisfy the science requirement for non-science majors. A survey of topics in inorganic chemistry including: problem solving strategies with emphasis in the use of dimensional analysis (conversion factors), atomic and molecular structure, periodic properties, stoichiometry, gas laws, acid-base behavior, solutions, nomenclature, chemical bonding, Lewis structures. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab per week. PREREQUISITE: ALGB-083 or ALGB-087.
CHEM-103 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1  4 credits
This course is for science majors, engineers, and students transferring to pre-med, pre-vet, pre-dental or pharmacy programs. Critical thinking is stimulated through the solution of multi-step problems. Topics include: dimensional analysis; atomic, molecular and electronic structure; stoichiometry solubility; precipitation and redox reactions; gases; periodic table and periodic trends; thermochemistry. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab per week. PREREQUISITE: One year of high school chemistry or physics and placement at MATH-100 or higher level, or permission of dept. chair.
CHEM-201 - SURVEY OF CHEMISTRY 2  4 credits
A continuation of Survey of Chemistry 1. A study of the basic concepts of organic and biochemistry Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab per week. PREREQUISITE: CHEM-101.
CHEM-203 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY 2  4 credits
A continuation of CHEM-103. Critical thinking is stimulated through the solution of multi-step problems. Topics include: chemical bonding; molecular geometry and hybridization; intermolecular forces; solutions; kinetics; chemical equilibrium; acids and bases; thermodynamic functions; electrochemistry. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab per week. PREREQUISITE: CHEM-103. Add-on honors component available.
CHEM-240 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY AND INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE  4 credits
A survey of the basic concepts of organic chemistry including nomenclature, structure, and reactions. The theories of modern instrumental methods (spectroscopy, chromatography, atomic absorption techniques) will be studied. The laboratory will include experiments relevant to environmental and industrial applications. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab per week. PREREQUISITE: CHEM-101.
CHEM-320 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1  4 credits
This course is designed for transfer students with majors in chemistry, biology, pre-med or predental. Reaction, synthesis and mechanism of organic reactions will be studied. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab per week. PREREQUISITE: CHEM-203 or permission of instructor.
CHEM-340 - INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS  3 credits
The theory and practice of modern analytical methods will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on spectroscopic, chromatographic, total organic carbon, and atomic absorption techniques. The lab will include selected experiments in air and water analysis having relevance to environmental and industrial situations. Two class hours and three lab hours each week. PREREQUISITE: CHEM-201 or permission of instructor. Offered Spring Semester
CHEM-355 - INSTRUMENTATION FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (7 WEEKS)  2 credits
This course is for students in the Clinical Laboratory Science program. Basic electronics and the principles of modern clinical instrumentation are reviewed. Topics include spectrophotometry; fluorescence; chemiluminescence; turbidimetry and nephelometry; nucleic acid probe techniques. The laboratory will consist of demonstrations and field trips to local hospital laboratories to view the procedures discussed in the lecture. One two-hour lecture and one lab session per week (seven weeks). PREREQUISITE: CHEM-101.
CHEM-370 - INDEPENDENT CHEMISTRY STUDY 1  
This course is designed for students with interest in conducting undergraduate research in Chemistry on a current topic, under the supervision of a Chemistry Professor. Laboratory work is strongly emphasized. Credit will be 1, 2, 3 or 4 credits. PREREQUISITE: Permission of Department Chairperson
CHEM-420 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2  4 credits
A continuation of CHEM-320. Emphasis is on basic reactions and their mechanisms, nomenclature and spectral identification through NMR and IR spectroscopy. Laboratory work involves organic synthesis by microscale and macroscale techniques. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab per week PREREQUISITE: CHEM-320