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CHEM
17 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 1020Introduction to Chemistry4.00
(3.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course is intended as a broad introduction to chemistry for the non-science major. Topics covered include the scientific method, atomic structure, the periodic table, bonding, acids and bases, nomenclature, equations, stoichiometry, gas laws, and oxidation and reduction. The lecture/theory portion of this course is offered both on campus in the classroom and as a Web course. This course includes two hours of required lab per week, which must be taken on campus. The laboratory introduces you to safe handling of chemicals, appropriate use of lab ware, and transcription of observations and data. Concurrent registration in lab is required, and attendance in the first week lab safety session is mandatory. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3. of MATH 0070 or MATH 0077. It is strongly recommended to have also placed into READ 1300 or have completed READ 0200.
4.00 credits (4.00 lec) This course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence that covers the synthesis, reactions, nomenclature and structure of organic compounds. Topics include chemical structure, kinetics and enthalpy of reactions, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry; the syntheses and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, conjugated systems, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, and ketones; as well as NMR, IR, UV, and mass spectroscopy. Molecular modeling software is used during instruction to assist in visualizing reactions and i available for your use outside of class. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3. strongly recommended to have either completed CHEM 2224 or to take it concurrently with CHEM 2204.
4.00 credits (4.00 lec) This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence which covers the synthesis, reactions, nomenclature and structure of organic compounds, aromatic compounds, carboxylic acids, acid derivatives, amines, heterocycles, acetoacetic and malonic acid syntheses, carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, lipids, polymers, industrial chemistry, agrochemical, and pharmaceuticals. Molecular modeling software is used during the lecture to visualize molecules and reactions and is available for your use outside of class. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3. 350
(2.00 lab) This course is the laboratory component that accompanies CHEM 2204: Organic Chemistry 1. The laboratory work consists of separation, purification, and identification techniques, both with ordinary chemical methods and with IR spectroscopy, gas chromatography, column chromatography, and refractive index instrumentation. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: CHEM 2204.
(2.00 lab) This course is the laboratory component that accompanies CHEM 2205: Organic Chemistry 2. The laboratory work consists of synthesis, purification and reactions of organic compounds and unknown identification, both with ordinary chemical methods and with IR spectroscopy, gas chromatography, column chromatography, and refractive index instrumentation. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 3. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: CHEM 2205.
(2.00 lec) This lecture course will provide students with opportunity to learn the methods and processes in scientific research and is writing-intensive. You will learn about how to pursue research in the sciences, funding sources, and various approval processes. You will understand the importance of ethics in research in science and engineering, and responsible conduct of research and reporting of results. You will learn about the types of literature and use library resources and authentic literature databases. You will write a synopsis proposing your research topic. You will find and retrieve primary scientific literature effectively and efficiently. Yo will have an understanding of embargos, copyrights and other intellectual property aspects. You will learn about patents and related aspects. You will effectively read, synthesize and analyze primary scholarly articles from peer-reviewed primary scientific literature on your chosen topic. You will evaluate the information and its sources critically and use the information effectively to write a scientific review report on the chosen topic. You will understand the different styles of citing references and incorporate the style relevant to your discipline. You will participate in peer review and editing. You will attend research seminars and participate in a field trip to the University of Minnesota libraries. You will learn the processes involved in publishing scientific work. You will present your research work in the annual poster symposium at MCTC. 352
(2.00 lab) This course will provide students opportunities to carry out undergraduate research in the sciences in approved topics by the instructors. You will learn the scientific research methods and processes. You will write a literature review evaluating information and its sources critically and use the information effectively to write a research proposal on a chosen project approved by the instructor. You will design a scientific method for the project and carry out the proposed project under the supervision of the instructor. You will learn to do detailed laboratory work accurately with precision and u incorporate good laboratory practices, documentation procedures, and quality-control standards. You will develop analytical ability and data analysis and management skills. Upon completion of the project, you will write a thesis and defend your thesis. You will explore the possibilities of publishing the results and do a poster presentation. 2722 And BIOT 2320; or CHEM 2722 AND CHEM 2320; or CHEM 2722 AND BIOT 2320; Instructor approval to take BIOL 2231 or BIOT/CHEM 2320 concurrently.
READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051. 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
