9 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 107Inorganic Chemistry 1 - Lecture & Lab5
This course provides an in-depth study of matter, the mole concept, composition and reaction stoichiometry, chemical reaction types, solution stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic structure, quantum theory, chemical periodicity, chemical bonding models, molecular structure, and the properties of gases, liquids and solids. Laboratory experiments emphasize quantitative analytical techniques.
Grade of “C” or higher in MATH 131 - College Algebra or a higher-level math course (except MATH 138 Elements of Geometry , MATH 140 Statistics , MATH 141 - Business Statistics , and MATH 142 - Statistics 2 ); OR appropriate placement score.
CHEM 111Inorganic Chemistry 2 - Lecture & Lab5
A continuation of Inorganic Chemistry 1 - Lecture & Lab, this course provides an in-depth study of solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, aqueous equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. Topics emphasized include solution composition, colligative properties, reaction rates and mechanisms, equilibrium calculations, Le Châtelier’s principle, weak acid-base equilibria, buffers, hydrolysis, solubility product, entropy, free energy, electrochemical cells and radioactive decay. Laboratory experiments include qualitative analysis of cations and quantitative analytical techniques.
Grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 107 Inorganic Chemistry 1 - Lecture & Lab , AND grade of “C” or higher in MATH 131 - College Algebra or a higher-level math course (except MATH 138 Elements of Geometry , MATH 140 Statistics , MATH 141 - Business Statistics and MATH 142 - Statistics 2 ); OR appropriate placement score.
CHEM 113Principles of Inorganic Chemistry - Lecture & Lab4
This is a one-semester inorganic chemistry course in which students are introduced to the fundamentals of chemistry such as scientific measurement, matter and energy, atomic theory, the periodic table, chemical bonds, quantitative relationships in chemical reactions, properties of gases, water, acids, bases and solutions. In the laboratory, students develop the skills to carry out basic quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques.
Successful completion of MATH 92 - Prealgebra or higher; or Course Placement
CHEM 117Principles of Organic Chemistry - Lecture & Lab4
A one-semester Organic chemistry course in which students are introduced to the fundamentals of organic chemistry. Emphasis is placed on the structure, properties, synthesis, reactions and simple mechanisms of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, amines, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, and biologically important molecules. In the laboratory, students develop the skills to carry out basic organic techniques, synthesis and reactions.
CHEM 127Introduction to Forensic Science - Lecture & Lab4
Forensic Science is the application of science to the examination of physical evidence obtained in the investigation of a crime. Both the lecture and laboratory emphasize the role of forensic science within the criminal justice system. Some of the topics to be covered include the crime scene, collection of physical evidence, fingerprints, firearms, trace evidence and DNA analysis. When possible, there will be a field trip to the local forensic science laboratory.
CHEM 131Introduction to Forensic Science - Lecture3
Forensic science is the application of science to the examination of physical evidence obtained in the investigation of a crime. This course emphasizes the role of forensic science within the criminal justice system. Some of the topics to be covered include the crime scene, collection of physical evidence, fingerprints, firearms, and serology.
CHEM 145Biochemistry of Addiction (Lecture and Lab)3
After introducing basic chemical principles, this course examines the chemical nature of addictive and psychoactive drugs and how they interact with receptors and body metabolism. Toxicology testing and screening are also emphasized. This class provides 45 of the classroom contact hours in knowledge of alcoholism and substance abuse required for the credential Addiction Counselor.
In-depth study of: (i) the structure of organic compounds and the functional groups (bonding, acid-base properties, nomenclature, conformations, stereochemistry), and (ii) the synthesis and reactivity (including detailed mechanisms) of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, halides, alcohols, ethers, epoxides, sulfides, and organometallic reagents. Laboratory experiments are related to topics covered in lecture and emphasize organic laboratory techniques, synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of organic molecules.
CHEM 111 Inorganic Chemistry 2 - Lecture & Lab with grade C or better
CHEM 205Organic Chemistry 2 (Lecture and Lab)5
Continuation of Organic Chemistry 1. In-depth study of the structure, synthesis and reactivity (including detailed mechanisms) of conjugated, aromatic, carbonyl and nitrogen compounds. Multi-step syntheses are emphasized. Additional topics may include heterocycles, pericyclic reactions, biochemical molecules/pathways and/or polymers. Laboratory experiments are related to topics covered in lecture and build upon the organic laboratory techniques learned in first semester, featuring more complex syntheses and spectroscopic methods of analysis.
