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5 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 1010Introductory Chemistry4
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog
Source
catalog.inverhills.edu
Prerequisite
MATH 0840 with a grade of “C” or higher OR higher level math placement, either within the last 2 years.
CHEM 1061Principles of Chemistry I5

Includes study of basic chemical theory and application with emphasis upon atomic theory and structure, chemical bonding, inorganic chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, reaction stoichiometry, periodic relationships, molecular structure, properties of gases and the kinetic molecular theory. The lab component of this course provides the student with the opportunity to apply chemical concepts through observation, data collection, quantitative measurement, problem analysis, and mathematical applications to chemistry. Approved safety goggles and a lab apron are required. Pre-Requisites Concurrent enrollment in MATH 0118 and MATH 1118 OR placement into MATH 1118 .

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog
Source
catalog.inverhills.edu
CHEM 1062Principles of Chemistry II5

Continues CHEM 1061 with emphasis on properties of liquids and solids, properties of aqueous solutions, principles of kinetics, acid-base concepts, solution chemistry applied to chemical equilibria of weak electrolytes, electrochemistry, basic concepts of thermodynamics and nuclear chemistry. The lab component of this course provides the student with the opportunity to apply chemical concepts through observation, data collection, quantitative measurement, problem analysis and mathematical applications to chemistry. Approved safety goggles and a lab apron are required. Pre-Requisites CHEM 1061 Major Content Areas Thermodynamics including laws entropy, Gibb’s free energy, spontaneity and relations. Nuclear chemistry foundations. Liquids and solids including phase diagrams and intermolecular forces Solution chemistry including solubility theory, concentration units and colligative. Acid-base concepts including strength, pH/concentration calculations, titration curves. Chemical kinetics including reaction orders, integrated rate laws, mechanisms and Chemical equilibrium including equilibrium calculations and LeChatelier’s principle. Solubility equilibria and its application to precipitation analysis. electrochemistryoundations including balancing redox reactions and Nerrst. Learning Outcomes Define acids and bases using three definitions, relate strength of an acid and its conjugate base to its molecular structure and analyze and solve acid/base equilibria problems and calculate pH of acids, bases, buffers and interpret titration curve. Calculate solubility product constant Ksp and describe the factors that affect solubility including common ion effects. Analyze and perform calculations with thermodynamic functions, enthalpy and Gibbs free energy on it relation to equilibria. State the characteristics of liquids and solids, including examples of phase changes Calculate solution concentrations and perform conversions Determine the rate of a reaction and its dependence on Determine the rate law from a reaction mechanism.Write equilibrium constant expressions for different chemical. Apply Le Chatelier’s Principle to predict the effects of concentration, pressure/volume, and temperature changes on the equilibrium mixtures. Balance redox reactions and calculate standard and nonstandard cell potentials and relate to standard free energy x reactions and calculate standard and nonstandard cell potentials and relate to standard free energy. Use basic laboratory equipment properly and recognize characteristics of hazardous wastes, handle and dispose chemicals appropriately. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 02 - Critical Thinking 03 - Natural Science

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog
Source
catalog.inverhills.edu
CHEM 2061Organic Chemistry I5

Is intended for students pursuing a major in chemistry, biology, chemical or material science engineering, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and a variety of medical fields. The course includes a review of basic chemical concepts applied to organic compounds, the role of covalent bonding in organic compounds, functional groups, resonance, structural isomerism, an overview of organic nomenclature, chemical properties of alkanes, stereochemistry, substitution and elimination reactions, free-radical reactions, preparation and reactions of alcohols, ethers and epoxides. The lab component of the course provides the student experience with lab techniques applied to organic chemistry. Pre-Requisites CHEM 1062 Major Content Areas Nomenclature, synthesis and reactions of alcohols, retrosynthesis using reactions of alkanes and alcohols. Nomenclature, synthesis and reactions of ethers and epoxides. Review of basic chemical concepts applied to carbon compounds. Introduction to MO theory, orbital hybridization of carbon, nitrogen and oxygen, functional groups, pi-bond conjugation and resonance. Structural isomers, survey of organic nomenclature, and properties and reactions of alkanes. Stereochemistry: Geometric isomers, conformational analysis, chirality and resulting stereoisomers and stereochemical nomenclature. Substitution and elimination reactions for alky halides, Sn1, Sn2, E1 and E2reaction mechanisms. Free-radical reactions. Learning Outcomes Gain an understanding of various addition reactions of alkenes, alkynes and carbonyl functional groups. Investigate the structure, synthesis and applications of several types of organometallic reagents. Illustrate each type of organic reaction mechanism with specific organic chemical reactions. Use preparations and reactions of alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers and epoxides to write out possible laboratory syntheses for given compounds. Students will recognize characteristics of hazardous wastes and describe safe handling, storage, and disposal appropriate for this course. Apply basic chemical concepts to organic compounds in order to explain their physical and chemical properties. Recognize organic compounds by their functional groups. Write structural and condensed formulas for organic compounds. Name representative compounds belonging to the different families of organic compounds using the IUPAC system. Recognize structural and stereochemical isomerism in organic compounds and name such compounds appropriately. Recognize Sn1, Sn2, E1, E2 and free-radical reaction mechanisms in organic reactions.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog
Source
catalog.inverhills.edu
CHEM 2062Organic Chemistry II5

Is a continuation of CHEM 2061 that includes the study of IR and NMR spectroscopy, the chemistry of alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, conjugate addition reactions, enolates and carbanions, amines and an introduction to some biochemical organic compounds. The lab component of the course provides the student experience with obtaining and interpreting IR spectra for reactants and products in organic reactions, synthesis and isolation products from reaction mixtures, identification methods for selected families of organic compounds and analytic techniques used in the identification of organic compounds. Pre-Requisites CHEM 2061 Major Content Areas IR, proton NMR and C-13 NMR spectroscopy. Synthesis and reactions of alkenes and alkynes. Aromaticity, reactions of benzene and benzene derivatives. Synthesis using substituted benzene compounds. Nomenclature, synthesis and reactions of aldehydes and ketones. Nomenclature, synthesis and reactions of carboxylic acids and derivatives of carboxylic acid. Chemistry of conjugated pi bonds and its use in cyclization through the Diels-Alder reaction. Enolates and carbanions in alkylation of malonic estr, aldol condensation reactions and Claisen condensation reactions. Nomenclature, synthesis and reactions of amines. Some common monosaccharides and their reactions, disaccharides and polysaccharides. Learning Outcomes Interpret simple IR, proton NMR and C-13 NMR spectra to obtain the structure of an organic compound. Devote time to understanding the structure of carboxylic acids and their derivatives (anhydrides, acid halides, esters and amides) and demonstrate how to interconvert these compounds using various nucleophilic acyl addition and substitution reactions. Gain insight into the nature of aromaticity. Understand the unique structure and stability of the aromatic system (including benzene, naphthalene, heterocyclic compounds, and aromatic cations and anions.) Gain a basic understanding of the structure, synthesis and reactions of amines such as the Hofmann elimination and Cope rearrangement. Learn the unique stability and reactions of conjugated double bonds. Alpha substitutions (enol and enolate chemistry) and condensation reactions of carbonyl compounds (aldol, Claisen, acetoacetic and malonic ester syntheses, Michael addition and Robinson annulation) will be investigated thoroughly. Students will recognize characteristics of hazardous wastes and describe safe handling, storage, and disposal appropriate for this course. Learn the structures, syntheses and reactions of various ethers and epoxides. Review the numerous synthetic pathways that lead to aldehydes and ketones and learn the various nucleophilic acyl substitutions and condensation reactions that these compounds can undergo Learn a variety of electrophilic and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions, understand activating/deactivating groups and have a basic discussion of organopalladium coupling reactions (Heck< Suzuki, Hiyama, etc.).

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog
Source
catalog.inverhills.edu

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