CHEM

GOAL 4: MATHEMATICS/LOGICAL REASONING………………………….….…………....3 CR

Subject

CHEM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.rctc.edu

2 hours lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course investigates the world of chemistry, the nature of matter and our everyday interactions with chemicals. Elementary concepts of chemistry will be introduced as they relate to economic, political, environmental, and social issues. Through this unique approach to studying chemistry, students will use critical-thinking skills to assess the impact of chemicals in the modern world. (

Subject

CHEM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.rctc.edu

Prerequisite

None)

GOAL 5: HISTORY AND THE SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORIAL SCIENCES …………………3 CR

Subject

CHEM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.rctc.edu

GOAL 5: HISTORY AND THE SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORIAL SCIENCES …………………6 CR

Subject

CHEM

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.rctc.edu

3 hours lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is a survey of organic and biological chemistry. After a brief review of general chemistry concepts, organic chemistry topics related to biological systems will be discussed. The structure and reactivity of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids will be described along with the cellular metabolism of these compounds. (

Subject

CHEM

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.rctc.edu

Prerequisite

CHEM 1117 or CHEM 1128)

GOAL 4: MATHEMATICS/LOGICAL REASONING……………………….……..……………3 CR

Subject

CHEM

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.rctc.edu

III. RESTRICTED BIOLOGY ELECTIVES………………………………………………………4 CREDITS Select one course (4 credits) from the list below.

Subject

CHEM

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.rctc.edu

4 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course is a survey of organic compounds. Students are presented an overview of structures, bonding, nomenclature, and reactivity of the major functional groups. The study of reactions will be focused on the mechanisms to explain concepts such as selectivity. (

Subject

CHEM

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.rctc.edu

Prerequisite

CHEM 1117 or CHEM 1128)

3 hours lecture/week - 3 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is a thorough study of the chemistry of organic compounds with emphasis on structure, properties, and reactivity. Molecular structure along with isomerization and conformational analysis leads to a deep understanding of physical and chemical properties. The study of reactions will be focused on the mechanisms to explain concepts such as regio- and stereoselectivity. (

Subject

CHEM

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.rctc.edu

Prerequisite

CHEM 1128, can be concurrent with instructor permission) Pg. 255

3 hours lecture/week - 3 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is a continued study of the chemistry of organic compounds with emphasis on structure, properties, and reactivity. Chemical structures will be determined via multiple spectroscopic methods. The study of reactions will be focused on the mechanisms to explain concepts such as regio- and stereoselectivity. Development and understanding of multistep synthesis will be a focus of this course. (

Subject

CHEM

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.rctc.edu

Prerequisite

CHEM 2127)

Credits and hours/week may vary. - Common Course Outline USE FOR ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LECTURE ONLY - This course is a thorough overview of atoms, molecules, structures, and bonding in organic chemistry. Reactions of organic compounds as acids and bases as well as nucleophiles and electrophiles are covered. Stereoisomerism and simple synthesis of organic compounds are presented. Functional groups and biomolecules of interest are introduced and their reactivity studied. Nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions complete the course. This is a variable credit course. (Prerequisites: CHEM 1128 or Co-

Subject

CHEM

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.rctc.edu

Prerequisite

CHEM 1128 with instructor permission)

3 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is designed to give students a hands-on introduction to Chemistry research. Students will conduct independent research under the close supervision of a faculty advisor. The type of research will be determined by the faculty advisor and student. This course can be repeated up to four times with the project changing or expanding in complexity each semester. With instructor's permission, this course can be taken concurrently with CHEM 1127. (

Subject

CHEM

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Repeatable

can be repeated up to four times with the project changing or expanding in complexity each semester.

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.rctc.edu

Prerequisite

CHEM 1127) (Other Requirements: This course can be taken concurrently with CHEM 1127.)

3 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course introduces the fundamental principles in biochemistry. Topics cover the structure and function of biomolecules, kinetics of enzyme-catalyzed reactions, major metabolic pathways that synthesize and degrade biomolecules, and the storage and transmission of genetic information in organisms. (

Subject

CHEM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.rctc.edu

Prerequisite

CHEM 2100 or CHEM 2127) Pg. 256