12 courses with the subject CHM, 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.
CHM 100Preview of General Chemistry
0 Credit(s) 2 Equated Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs. Required of all students who wish to enroll in CHM 1100 and do not meet the prerequisites. Lecture and workshop introduces chemical nomenclature, symbolism, structure of atoms and molecules, isotopes and atomic weight, simple chemical reactions and balancing chemical equations. Mathematics necessary for chemistry included. Critical reading of chemistry texts. Students receive intensive help with weak areas.
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. First of a two-semester lecture and laboratory sequence intended for science and engineering majors. Lecture topics include: atomic theory, stoichiometry of chemical reactions, types of reactions, introduction to acid-base, solubility, and reduction-oxidation chemistry, thermochemistry, quantum mechanical description of atoms, the elements and the periodic table, covalent bonding, molecular geometry, properties of real and ideal gases, liquids, and solids, and colligative properties of binary mixtures. Laboratory: An experimental approach to chemical sciences with emphasis on developing fundamental, reproducible laboratory techniques and a goal of understanding achieving precision and accuracy in laboratory experiments. Proper use of laboratory equipment and standard wet chemical methods are practiced. Areas of investigations include acid-base, precipitation, and reduction-oxidation chemistry, thermochemistry, ideal gases, spectroscopy, and green chemistry. Student must complete CHM 1100 Laboratory - Initial Student Safety Instruction & Certification prior to the first laboratory meeting. See Department of Physical Sciences website Chemistry Laboratory Safety section for information. Prerequisite(s): (1) MAT 9010 or MAT 9B0 or MAT 900 and CHM 200, or (2) MAT 9010 or MAT 9B0 or MAT 900 and Chemistry Ready Placement Score placing into CHM 1100 or (3) Department
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. Second semester of a two-semester lecture and laboratory sequence intended for science and engineering majors. Lecture topics include: introduction to kinetics, physical and chemical equilibrium, acid-base and solubility equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, and introductions to nuclear, main group, and organic chemistry. Laboratory: An experimental approach to chemical sciences with emphasis on developing fundamental, reproducible laboratory technique and a goal of understanding and achieving precision and accuracy in laboratory experiments. Proper use of laboratory equipment and standard wet chemical methods are practiced. Areas of investigations include acid-base, precipitation, and reduction-oxidation equilibrium, spectroscopy, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry, and chemical synthesis. Student must complete CHM 1200 Laboratory - Initial Student Safety Instruction & Certification prior to the first laboratory meeting. See Department of Physical Sciences website Chemistry Laboratory Safety section for information. Prerequisite(s): CHM 1100; or Department Permission Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E) Department: Physical Sciences 415
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. (2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. laboratory) This introductory course covers the basics in chemistry within the context of "green" principles and their applications. Laboratory modules explore relevant topics such as alternative energy, renewable resources, and environmental chemistry. Fulfills the CHM 1100 Prerequisite. Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MAT 9010 or MAT 9B0 or MAT 900 Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences Department: Physical Sciences
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Basic and advanced concepts of chemical reactivity, molecular geometry and electronic distribution in molecules. Topics include: Atomic theory, the periodic table, periodic trends and properties (with a focus on main group elements), bonding theories, Lewis structures and formal charges, valence bond theory, polar and non-polar molecules and bonds, resonance theory, molecular orbital theory: general principles; molecular orbitals for homo-nuclear and heteronuclear diatomic molecules, molecular orbital theory for organic molecules focusing on functional groups, principles of symmetry in molecules, chirality, isomerism, stereoisomerism, naming chiral centers; Newman, sawhorse and fisher projections, free- energy diagrams, reaction coordinates and transition states, reaction mechanisms: curved arrow symbolism, elementary steps. Prerequisite(s): CHM 1100 Department: Physical Sciences
(s) Hours: 9 hrs. Modern concepts of organic chemistry includes: structure and bonding reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, nomenclature and synthesis, and relationship between structure and reactivity of the functional groups representing the principal classes of organic compounds. Laboratory covers fundamental operations of organic chemistry including determination of physical properties, experimental reactions and procedures, basic instrumentation and analysis. Student must complete CHM 3100 Laboratory - Initial Student Safety Instruction & Certification prior to the first laboratory meeting. See Department of Physical Sciences website Chemistry Laboratory Safety section for information. Prerequisite(s): CHM 1200; or Department Permission Department: Physical Sciences
(s) Hours: 9 hrs. Continued study of structure and reactivity of organic compounds including structure and bonding, nomenclature, synthesis, stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms of the important functional groups of organic compounds. Laboratory covers basic processes of organic chemistry, advanced instrumental methods, study of functional groups and derivatives and qualitative organic analysis. Select students may be introduced to research methods. Student must complete CHM 3200 Laboratory - Initial Student Safety Instruction & Certification prior to the first laboratory meeting. See Department of Physical Sciences website Chemistry Laboratory Safety section for information. Prerequisite(s): CHM 3100; or Department Permission Department: Physical Sciences 416
(s) Hours: 7 hrs. Principles of general chemistry with applications to biological systems and processes. Intended for students who wish to pursue a career in nutrition or other health-related fields. Not open to students who have completed CHM 1100. Utilization of the metric system, conversions, physical and chemical properties of matter, chemical nomenclature, symbolism, atomic and molecular structure, nuclear processes, the basics of chemical bonding and reactions, stoichiometry, and the properties of the states of matter, solids, liquids and gases. Students will also be introduced to the chemistry of solutions and colloids, acids and bases, which are integral in nutritional processes. Students will be able to proceed on to organic chemistry courses in health-related fields. Prerequisite(s): Passed, exempt, or completed developmental course work for the CUNY Assessment Tests in Reading, Writing, and ACCUPLACER CUNY Assessment Test in Math or Department permission Department: Physical Sciences 414
(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs. Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results Prerequisite(s): Department permission Department: Physical Sciences
(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs. Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results Prerequisite(s): Department permission Department: Physical Sciences
(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs. Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results Prerequisite(s): Department permission Department: Physical Sciences
(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs. Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results Prerequisite(s): Department permission Department: Physical Sciences
