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59 courses with the subject CHEM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

CHEM 1100Consumer Chemistry3

Chemistry as viewed through illustrations taken from common substances, objects, and processes in the world around us. Topics range from table salt to perception-altering drugs, and from drinking water to nuclear pow

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 1110Chemistry for Allied Health3

Survey of concepts in general and organic chemistry and biochemistry. Laboratory component introduces techniques, methods, and instrumentation. Intended for students majoring in Nursing and other allied health discip

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 1111General Chemistry I4

A survey of chemistry covering basic concepts of inorganic chemistry. The laboratory component introduces techniques, methods, and instrumentation. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 3 (LC)]

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 1112General Chemistry II4

A continuation of the survey begun in chemistry 1111 covering basic concepts of organic, and biochemistry. The laboratory component introduces techniques, methods, and instrumentation. Prerequisite: CHEM 1111 or CHEM

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 1171General Chemistry I Lab

A survey of chemistry covering basic concepts including inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. The laboratory component introduces techniques, methods, and instrumentation. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 3 (LC)] If on-campus student must register for CHEM 1111 (Lecture) and CHEM 1171 (Lab).

Subject
CHEM
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 1172General Chemistry II Lab

A survey of chemistry covering basic concepts including inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. The laboratory component introduces techniques, methods, and instrumentation. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 3 (LC)] If on-campus student must register for CHEM 1111 (Lecture) and CHEM 1171 (Lab).

Subject
CHEM
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 1211
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CHEM
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alias
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 1921Directed Group Study3

Arranged group study.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 2130Chemistry of Drugs3

Introduction to the pharmacology of the more common drugs and toxic substances.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 2210Forensic Science3

Introduction to the theory and practice of crime scene evidence analysis. Topics include, but are not limited to: bloodstain analysis, toxicology, DNA evidence, forensic entomology, fingerprint analysis, biological e

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 2211Principles of Chemistry I4

Principles of inorganic, physical, solution, and gas phase chemistry. The laboratory component introduces techniques, methods, and instrumentation. Intended for chemistry majors and minors, biology majors, preprofess If on-campus student must register for CHEM 2211 (Lecture) and CHEM 2271(Lab).

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 2212Principles of Chemistry II4

Continuation of the development of principles of inorganic, physical, solution, and gas phase chemistry begun in CHEM 2211. The laboratory component introduces techniques, methods, and instrumentation. Intended for c Student must register for CHEM 2212 (Lecture) and CHEM 2272 (Lab).

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 2270Forensic Science Laboratory1

Introduction to techniques in Forensic Science. These techniques include, but are not limited to: Bloodstain analysis, HPLC, GC-MS, PCR, and microscopic analysis of biological and physical evidence. [Core Curriculum

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 2271Principles of Chemistry I Lab0

Principles of inorganic, physical, solution, and gas phase chemistry. The laboratory component introduces techniques, methods, and instrumentation. Intended for chemistry majors and minors, biology majors, preprofess If on-campus student must register for CHEM 2211 (Lecture) and CHEM 2271(Lab).

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 2272Principles of Chemistry II Lab0

Continuation of the development of principles of inorganic, physical, solution, and gas phase chemistry begun in CHEM 1211. The laboratory component introduces techniques, methods, and instrumentation. Intended for c Student must register for CHEM 2212 (Lecture) and CHEM 2272 (Lab).

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 2925People of the Environment: Chemistry Perspective3

A study of the chemical processes important in maintaining a clean environment.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 3100Journal Club1

Oral and written presentations of special topics in chemistry. May be repeated with 2 semester credits allowed toward chemistry major. Prerequisite: CHEM 3312.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated with 2 semester credits allowed toward chemistry major.
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 3110Laboratory Management and Safety2

Laboratory management concepts, safety information concerning chemical substances. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 3140Chemical Toxicology3

Chemical principles in toxicology. Design of environmentally safer chemicals; quantitative analysis of the toxicity of various molecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 3311.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 3150Standard Methods of Water Analysis3

Introduction to techniques of analysis of natural and effluent water samples using standard analytical techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 1112 or CHEM 2212.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 3210Interpretation of Spectral Data2

Systematic identification of chemical structures utilizing data from mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CHEM 3312 or CHEM 3372 (may be co- requisite).

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 3311Organic Chemistry I3

A study of the properties of aliphatic and aromatic compounds and the theories and mechanisms to account for those properties. Prerequisite: CHEM 1112 or CHEM 2212.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 3312Organic Chemistry II3

Continuation of study of the properties of functional groups and the theories and mechanisms to account for those properties. Prerequisite: CHEM 3311.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 3371Organic Chemistry Laboratory I1

Laboratory study of the reactions of organic compounds. Prerequisites: CHEM 1112 or CHEM 2212; Corequisite CHEM 3311.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 3372Organic Chemistry Laboratory II1

Laboratory study of the reactions of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 3371; Corequisite CHEM 3312.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 3411
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CHEM
Type
alias
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 3507Analytical Chemistry3

A study of equilibrium processes and the experimental methods and instruments used for quantitative analysis of samples. Prerequisite: CHEM 1112 or CHEM 2212.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 3570Analytical Chemistry Laboratory1

Laboratory applications of analytical instrumentation to chemical analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 1112 or CHEM 2212, CHEM 3507 (may be corequisite).

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 3811Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry3

Theoretical approach to the principles of inorganic chemistry. Integration of theory and descriptive chemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 2212.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 3980Research1-2

This research experience will develop essential skills needed to be a chemist. Student researchers will participate in scholarly projects based on appropriate methodology and scholarship. Work will culminate in a pre

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4110Environmental Chemistry3

Intensive study of biogeochemical cycles of natural and man-made pollutants including transformations, transport, fate and persistence mechanisms. Environmental effects, long-term impacts, and methods of treatment/ prevention are discussed. Prerequisites: CHEM 1112 or CHEM 2212 or consent of instructor.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4320Special Topics in Organic Chemistry1-3

Selected topics such as advanced synthesis, advanced reaction mechanisms, polymers, and natural products. May be repeated when topic is changed. Prerequisite: CHEM 3312. Might not be offered every year.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated when topic is changed.
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4411Biochemistry I3

Chemical principles governing metabolic functions and genetics. Prerequisites: CHEM 3312 or consent of instructor.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4412Biochemistry II3

Continuation of CHEM 3411. Chemical principles governing metabolic functions and genetic materials. Prerequisite: CHEM 4411.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4420Special Topics in Biochemistry1-3

Selected topics such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymology, nucleic acids, metabolism, toxicology, and biochemical lab techniques. May be repeated when topic is changed. Prerequisite: CHEM 3312. Might not be

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated when topic is changed.
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4471Biochemistry Laboratory I1

Laboratory techniques pertaining to biochemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 3312 and CHEM 3372, Corequisite: CHEM 4411.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4472Biochemistry Laboratory II1

Continuation of laboratory techniques pertaining to biochemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 4411; Corequisite: CHEM 4412.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4476Techniques in Biotechnology and Biochemistry2

This course is one of two options for completion of the techniques core requirement for the BCMB major. The structure of the course consists of a combined lecture and lab. The course provides students with opportunit

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4510Instrumental Methods of Analysis3

Theory and applications of instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 3507 and CHEM 3570.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4520Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry1-3

Selected topics such as mass spectrometry, NMR, electrochemistry, chemical separations, and computerized instrument interfaces. Prerequisite: CHEM 3507. Might not be offered every year.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4571Instrumental Analysis Laboratory I1

Experimental applications of instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Corequisite: CHEM 4510.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4572Instrumental Analysis Laboratory II1

Continuation of CHEM 4571. Experimental applications of instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 4510.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4614Medicinal Chemistry: Drug Design3

This course focuses on drug design and development, as well as the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drug molecules. Organic chemistry principles vital to drug synthesis and case studies of clinic

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4615Medicinal Chemistry: Drug Action3

This course focuses on drug targets such as enzymes, receptors, and nucleic acids and the mechanisms by which pharmaceuticals alter the normal cellular activity. Common classes of pharmaceuticals (antibacterial, anti

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4711Physical Chemistry I3

Fundamental understanding of chemical and physical properties of atoms and molecules through quantum mechanical and classical approaches. Prerequisites: CHEM 2212 and PHYS 2101.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4712Physical Chemistry II3

Fundamental understanding of chemical and physical properties of atoms and molecules through quantum mechanical and classical approaches. Prerequisites: CHEM 4711 or consent of instructor.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4720Special Topics in Physical Chemistry1-3

Selected topics such as kinetics, thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, and molecular modeling. Prerequisite: CHEM 3312. Might not be offered every year.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4771Physical Chemistry Laboratory I1

Physical chemistry laboratory applications. Prerequisites: CHEM 3570; Corequisite: CHEM 4711.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4772Physical Chemistry Laboratory II1

Physical chemistry laboratory applications. Continuation of 3771. Prerequisites: CHEM 3570; Corequisite: CHEM 4712.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4811
Subject
CHEM
Type
alias
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4812Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II3

Continuation of the study of the theoretical approaches to the principles of inorganic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 4712 and CHEM 4811.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4820Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry1-3

Selected topics such as organometallics, catalysis, bioinorganic chemistry, and materials chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 3312. Might not be offered every year.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4871Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory I1

Laboratory oriented approach emphasizing techniques and theories of preparative inorganic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 4711.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4872Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory II1

Laboratory oriented approach emphasizing techniques and theories of preparative inorganic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 4871.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4894Research I2

This research experience in chemistry will develop essential skills needed to be a chemist. Student researchers will utilize literature, record, and analyze experimental results, and report findings in papers and pre

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4895Research II2

This second course in a two course research sequence in chemistry will continue to develop essential skills needed to be a chemist. Student researchers will utilize literature, record and analyze experimental results

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4917DIS Tchg Assoc |1-2

Directed Independent Study | Teaching Associate

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4970Internship3-4

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Student internships may be either full-time or part-time in a public or private agency appropriate to the degree objective. Internships consist of closely supervised periods o

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
CHEM 4980Research1-3

This research experience will develop essential skills needed to be a chemist. Student researchers will participate in scholarly projects based on appropriate methodology and scholarship. Work will culminate in a pre

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu

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