10 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 1700Chemistry Concepts4
This laboratory science course covers the basic concepts of chemistry. Topics include measurements and calculations used in chemistry; the general properties of chemicals; physical characteristics of matter, atoms and elements; basics of chemical bonding; chemical equations and their uses; gases, liquids and solids; solutions; and acids and bases. The course relates chemistry concepts to applications in everyday life. The course is intended for students who have not had a high school chemistry course. 4C/3/1/0
MATH 0910 with a grade of “C” or better, or appropriate assessment score Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 3
CHEM 1711Principles of Chemistry 14
This course uses the scientific method to study matter; what matter is comprised of and how matter changes. Basic chemical theory and applications are covered with an emphasis on the principles and theories of atomic and molecular structure; periodic properties of elements; thermochemistry; reaction stoichiometry; behavior of gases, liquids, and solids; molecular and ionic structure and bonding; energy sources and environmental issues related to energy use. The lab component includes the application of chemical concepts through observation, data collection, quantitative measurement, and problem analysis. 3 hours of lab per week required in a 16-week semester. 4C/3/1/0
MATH 0920 or CHEM 1700 with a grade of “C” or better, or appropriate assessment score Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 3
CHEM 1712Principles of Chemistry 24
This course is a continuation of CHEM 1711 Principles of Chemistry 1 with an emphasis on chemical kinetics; radioactive decay; chemical equilibrium; solutions; acids and bases; solubility; second law of thermodynamics; electrochemistry and corrosion; descriptive chemistry of the elements; coordination chemistry; biochemistry; and applications of chemical principles to environmental problems. The lab component of this course provides students with the opportunity to apply chemical concepts through observation, data collection, quantitative measurement and problem analysis. 3 hours of lab per week required in a 16-week semester. 4C/3/1/0
CHEM 1711 with a grade of “C” or better Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 3
CHEM 1730Biochemical Lab Exploration - SEE BIOC17304
This course introduces students to procedures and guidelines relating to chemical, biological, physical, and biomedical research. Students will gain an understanding of good laboratory practices, intellectual property, standard operating procedures, clinical research practices, and lab safety. Students will also learn to communicate in a scientific manner. The lab component of the course will provide hands-on experience with the laboratory environment, clean room environment, and instrumentation used in scientific laboratories. 4C/3/1/0
CHEM 1711 or BIOL 1740 with a grade of “C” or better Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 3
CHEM 1755Research Fundamentals3
This course introduces students to procedures and guidelines relating to chemical, biological, physical, and engineering research. Students will design and conduct a project in one of these areas. Students will utilize literature searches, good laboratory practices, standard operating procedures, assay development, clinical research practices, and lab safety related to research. Students will also learn to communicate in a scientific manner. The lab component of the course will provide hands-on experience with the laboratory environment, clean room environment, and instrumentation used in scientific laboratories. 3C/1/2/0
BIOL 1740 or CHEM 1711 with a grade of “C” or better.
CHEM 2720Organic Chemistry 15
This course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry. Topics include an overview of covalent bonding, acid-base chemistry, and reaction energetics. The course also covers nomenclature, stereochemistry, organic molecular structures, substitution and elimination reactions and reactions alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and alcohols. The laboratory activities include an introduction to laboratory techniques used in organic chemical synthesis, and the use of chromatography and spectroscopy in the analysis of organic compounds. Three hours of lab per week are required. 5C/4/1/0
CHEM 1712 with a grade of “C” or better Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 3
CHEM 2721Organic Chemistry 25
This course is a continuation of CHEM 2720 Organic Chemistry 1. Topics include amines, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and their derivatives. Reaction mechanisms studied include electrophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic addition and substitution at carbonyl groups, and reactions at the alpha carbon of carbonyl compounds. The course also includes application of organic chemistry related to polymers, natural products, and biochemistry. The laboratory activities cover reactions, synthesis, and the chemical and instructional identification of organic compounds. Three hours of lab per week are required. 5C/4/1/0
CHEM 2720 with a grade of “C” or better Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 3
CHEM 2730Instrumental Analysis4
This course introduces the principles of analytical methods and instrumentation. The theories and applications of various chemical and biochemical methods of analyses will be studied. Instrumentation methods including chromatography, spectrophotometry, microscopy, and others will be applied in laboratory to a variety of chemical and biological systems. Mathematical calculations, statistical analysis of data, and quantitative chemical analysis will also be incorporated. Students will also be introduced to standards important to quality control in regulatory environments, using documentation procedures and validation principles according to regulatory standards. 4C/2/2/0
CHEM 1711 with a grade of “C” or better or instructor permission Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 3
CHEM 2790Research Project for Science and Engineering Technology3
This course provides students with an opportunity to design and carry out a science research project under the supervision of a faculty advisor and/or industry advisor. The research project will be prepared using literature review, problem identification, procedural documentation, data collection, data analysis, findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Evaluation will be carried out by faculty teams and industry experts. The course requires 2 hours per credit of arranged lab work each week in an industrial or academic research lab. 3C/0/0/3
BIOL 1755 Research Fundamentals or CHEM 1755 Research Fundamentals; Instructor approval Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 3
CHEM 2795Special Topics in Chemistry
1-6 Variable Credits This course is designed to present additional or unique material and learning experiences within a specified discipline. The course will be based on student need, flexibility, and may be designed to meet various transfer and pre-major course requirements. Please see a current Course Schedule for complete course details.
