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CHEMISTRY COURSES
CHEMISTRY (CHEM)
CHEM 110 Survey of Chemistry Fall BD 3 credits
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. An introduction to general and organic chemistry laboratory techniques with an emphasis on applications drawn from health, environmental and industrial sciences. Concurrent registration in CHEM 110 is required.
CHEM 112 Introduction to Forensic Science F&S 3 credits
Prerequisite: MATH 102. 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, and seminal fluid analysis. 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
Prerequisite: MATH 102. 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. It does NOT serve as a prerequisite for any other chemistry courses. Concurrent registration in CHEM 114L required.
CHEM 114L Chemistry in Art Lab Spring BD 1 credit
One two-hour lab session per week. Concurrent registration in CHEM 114 is required.
CHEM 115 Introductory Chemistry F&S SM 4 credits
Elementary principles and theories of chemistry and the study of chemical elements and their compounds. Concurrent registration in CHEM 115L is required. Prerequisite: ASC 093, Algebra Prep 3 ( formerly MATH 102) or ACT of 21 or higher.
CHEM 115L Introductory Chemistry Lab F&S SM 1 credit
One two-hour lab session per week. 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. Emphasis is placed on organic and biochemistry. Especially intended for students who wish to include organic and biochemistry their first year. Required for students planning degrees in nursing, clinical lab technician and other allied health fields. 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. Concurrent registration in CHEM 116 is required.
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I F&S 4 credits
Prerequisite: CHEM 115 or one year high school chemistry and MATH 103 or higher. Required of engineers, pre-medical students, clinical lab scientists, pharmacists, chiropractors and others planning on advanced courses in chemistry. Covers 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. Concurrent registration in CHEM 121 is required.
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II F&S 4 credits
Prerequisite: A passing grade of ‘C' or better in CHEM 121. Covers intermolecular forces, liquids, solids, kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases, solution chemistry, precipitation, thermodynamics, 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. Concurrent registration in CHEM 122 is required.
CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry I Fall 4 credits
Prerequisite: a passing grade of ‘C' or better in CHEM 122. Recommended for pharmacy, pre-med, clinical lab science, chemistry, chemical engineering, chiropractic, and related fields. Concurrent registration in CHEM 241L is required.
CHEM 241L Organic Chemistry I Lab Fall 1 credit
Organic synthesis and functional group analysis. One three-hour lab session per week. Concurrent registration in CHEM 241 is required.
CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry II Spring 4 credits
Prerequisite: a passing grade of ‘C' or better in CHEM 241. Continuation of CHEM 241. Recommended for pharmacy, pre-med, clinical lab science, chemistry, chemical engineering, chiropractic, and related fields. Concurrent registration in CHEM 242L is required.
CHEM 242L Organic Chemistry II Lab Spring 1 credit
More advanced aspects of organic laboratory operations and synthesis. Analysis and structure determination using spectroscopic techniques. One three-hour lab session per week. 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 1-3 credits
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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