14 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 100Introductory Chemistry
3 class hours, 3 credits. An introductory course focusing on measurement, structure of matter, stoichiometry, solutions, gases, electronic structure of atoms and chemical bonding. Credit will not be given for both this course and CHEM 121. [Spring]
3 class hours, 3 credits. This class is the continuation of CHEM 121. Kinetics, acid-base and solubility equilibria, buffers, pH, chemical thermodynamics, solution properties, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry and coordination chemistry. [Spring]
3 class hours, 3 credits. A course detailing the structures and properties of solid materials. Bonding mechanisms, crystalline structures and imperfections, solidification. Mechanical properties and their dependence on atomic-scale structure. Electrochemical corrosion. Thermal aspects: phase diagrams, isothermal transformation diagrams, heat treatments. Engineering alloys, polymers and ceramics. [Fall and Spring] 2024-25 Undergraduate Course 5
3 class hours, 3 credits. Comparison of mechanical properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, glasses and composites with emphasis on failure of materials. Modern theory of electrons and atoms. Electrical conduction. Band theory and the classification of materials as conductors, semiconductors and insulators. Dielectrics and capacitors. Optical properties and the laser. Magnetism and magnetic materials.
3 class hours, 3 credits. An introduction to the chemistry of fuels, combustion and lubricants. Includes topics on chemical thermodynamics, kinetics and emissions.
3 class hours, 3 credits. Natural and pollution-related atmospheric, aquatic and soil chemistry. Mechanisms of smog formation, ozone depletion and global warming; fresh and salt water chemistry and biochemistry, water pollution and ground water contamination. Chemical monitoring techniques and pollution- control technology. [Fall] Previously CHEM 220.
3 laboratory hours, 1 credit. This course is designed to introduce students to common procedures for analyzing environmental samples such as water, air, and sediments. The techniques include wet methods, such as titrations and extractions, and instrumental methods such as mass spectroscopy, and flow injection analysis. The course also includes coverage of the theory of instrumentation involved in these techniques. [Fall]
3 class hours, 3 credits. A first semester course in Organic Chemistry. Nomenclature, structure, synthesis, and reactions of aliphatic organic compounds emphasizing reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry. [Spring] Previously CHEM 221. 2024-25 Undergraduate Course 6
3 laboratory hours, 1 credit. Organic Chemistry Lab is intended to be taken simultaneously with the lecture class. The majority of laboratory experiments cover the same content as the Organic Chemistry lecture class however spectroscopic techniques are also included. [Spring] Previously CHEM 222. 2024-25 Undergraduate Course 7
3 class hours, 3 credits. Physical and chemical properties of hazardous materials; flammability principles; compressed gases; cryogens; chemistry of combustion; chemistry of fire extinguishment; common substances; corrosives; water reactive materials; toxic materials; radioactive materials; radiation hazards. Placed in Courses in Reserve 3/27/13.
1, 2, or 3 credits each. Theoretical or experimental investigation of special problems in either chemistry or metallurgy. Credits vary with problems. Deleted 11/13/13.