24 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 1101CHEMISTRY AND SOCIETY4
A study of chemical phenomena, the role of chemistry in our lives, and the impact of chemistry on modern society, to include nuclear chemistry, energy sources, acids and bases, organic chemistry, biochemistry, drugs, toxins, and pollutants. Lecture and laboratory. Same as CHEM 1102 except for laboratory; student may not receive credit for both courses. For non-science majors only.
A study of chemical phenomena, the role of chemistry in our lives, and the impact of chemistry on modern society, to include nuclear chemistry, energy sources, acids and bases, organic chemistry, biochemistry, drugs, toxins, and pollutants. Same as CHEM 1101 except for laboratory; student may not receive credit for both courses.
A study of the principles of general, organic, and biological chemistry with an emphasis on physiological applications. Students may not receive credit for CHEM 1501 and CHEM 1104. This course is intended primarily for nursing students and is not suitable for students who will need a full year of chemistry for admission to medical school or similar programs.
Same as ENV 1125. A study of environmental chemistry to include discussions of basic chemistry, toxins, meteorology, air pollution, ozone depletion, global warming, water supply, water pollution, solid waste management, and hazardous waste management. Lecture and laboratory.
A study of forensic science to include the investigation of physical evidence (e.g., petroleum products, accelerant residue, blood, DNA, and glass) encountered at crime scenes. Lecture only. Same as CHEM 1136 except for laboratory; student may not receive credit for both courses. For non-science majors only.
A study of the fundamental principles of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gases, bonding, and periodicity. Lecture and Laboratory.
A study of the fundamental principles of chemistry, including liquid/solid states, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction, and electrochemistry. Lecture and Laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 1501.
A study of theory and practice of quantitative chemical analysis, to include gravimetric and volumetric methods and elementary spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques with emphasis on solution equilibrium. Lecture and laboratory.
Same as ENV 2570. A study of the chemistry of the environment applying the principles of chemistry to such topics as atmospheric chemistry, air pollution, water chemistry, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, and hazardous waste management. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 1502.
A study of the structure, classification, properties, and reactions of hydrocarbons (both aliphatic and aromatic), organic halides and alcohols. The stereochemistry of organic compounds will also be studied. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 1502.
A study of the structure, classification, properties, and reactions of oxygen- and nitrogen-containing organic compounds. The spectroscopic behavior of organic compounds will also be studied. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 2601.
A study of the theory and practice of modern instrumental methods of analysis to include sample preparation, UV-Vis, IR, Raman, fluorescence, atomic absorption and emission, gas and liquid chromatography, electro-analytical techniques, and mass spectrometry. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 2501 and CHEM 2602.
A study of concentration, time, and energy changes in chemical systems and reactions. Includes theory and applications in chemical kinetics, reaction dynamics, thermodynamics, and equilibria. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 1502, MATH 1801, and PHYS 2521.
A study of the quantum behavior of chemical systems. Includes theory and applications in quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CHEM 1502, MATH 1802, and PHYS 2522.
Same as BIOL 3552. An introduction to the chemistry of cellular processes, to include protein conformation and function, the generation and storage of metabolic energy, and the biosynthesis of important cellular structures as the main themes. The course will include a seminar emphasizing representative case studies involving the clinical application of biochemical knowledge. Prerequisite: CHEM 2602.
Study of a topic selected by the department focusing on a specialized area of study of chemistry. 166 | CATAWBA COLLEGE 2026–2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Skills in the area of chemical research will be developed. The student will be exposed to the chemical literature, research techniques, research safety, development of research questions, and approaches to research. The student will be expected to produce both written and oral research reports. Lecture and laboratory.
A research project carried out by a student under the direction of one of the members of the chemistry department faculty. This course may be repeated for credit.
CHEM 4401INTERNSHIP IN CHEMISTRY OR BIOCHEMISTRY1-6
Field experience in some aspect of chemistry or biochemistry with formal evaluation, supervision, and direction provided by an outside agency in concert with the supervisory professor and student. Prerequisites: permission of coordinating professor and departmental approval. Application must be approved in the semester preceding the one in which the internship is to be undertaken.
