65 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 101Introduction to Chemical Principles4
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 A one semester course directed at non-chemistry majors that provides an introduction to general chemistry, and the fundamentals of biological chemistry. The course with its laboratory activities introduces states of matter, atoms and bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, mole concept, gas laws, pH and acid-base chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. 702
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 A one semester course directed at non-chemistry majors that provides an introduction to organic chemistry and principles of biochemistry. This course with its laboratory activities, introduces hydrocarbons, organic functional groups, amino acids, nucleic acids, protein, fat, carbohydrate, and discusses the chemistry involved in metabolic pathways and energy production.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A non-mathematical study of atomic structure, elementary nuclear theory, the periodic table, bonding, valence, hybridization, and molecular and crystal structure.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 The study of stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, and the balancing of chemical equations, with laboratory activities investigating mole-mass relationships, gas laws, and measurement of thermochemical phenomena.
Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 The first course of a two semester sequence in introductory chemistry that studies measurement and uncertainty, atomic structure, nomenclature, stoichiometry, types of reactions, solution concentrations, gas laws, thermochemistry, electronic configuration, periodic properties of the elements, and chemical bonding (including molecular geometries). The course includes a mandatory one-hour non-credit recitation period per week. 704
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 This laboratory course that accompanies CHEM 141 introduces laboratory techniques, physical properties, stoichiometry, gas laws, and types of chemical reactions. Safe laboratory techniques and the writing of quality laboratory reports will be emphasized.
Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 The second part of a two semester (one year) course in college level chemistry. The course investigates kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid-base equilibria, solubility equilibria, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. The course has an additional mandatory one-hour non-credit recitation period per week.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 This course introduces the methods of online chemical literature search and provides training on how to critically evaluate scientific literature. Students will research a relatively narrow topic under the guidance of a faculty mentor and present the topic through oral presentations and written literature reviews.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A one semester course that investigates the principles of quantitative analytical chemistry and how these principles are applied in chemistry and related disciplines. Lecture and laboratory concentrate on tools, experimental error, statistics, quality assurance, calibration methods, systematic treatment of equilibrium, acid-base titration, EDTA titration, redox titration, gravimetric analysis, introduction to electroanalytical and spectrometric methods, concepts of analytical separation and application of Excel in analytical chemistry.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 A one-semester analytical chemistry laboratory course that investigates the principles of quantitative analytical chemistry and how the principles and techniques of classical methods (e.g., gravimetric, titrimetric, and redox) of analysis and some of the most common instrumental methods (e.g., spectrometric and separation techniques) are applied in chemistry and related disciplines. Laboratory experimentations will involve the use of these analytical techniques in the determination of substances in a variety of sample matrices.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 A one-semester course in which the chemistry of the hydrocarbons (including aromatics) and monofunctional alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids (and their derivatives), and amines is surveyed. The course will conclude with an introduction to the chemistry of polyfunctional biomolecules. The laboratory will consist of the techniques used in the purification, isolation, and 706
PHYS 121 College Physics I PHYS 122 College Physics II PHYS 211 Mechanics PHYS 212 Heat ZOOL 110 General Zoology ZOOL 200 level or above, two courses required
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the nomenclature, synthesis, reactions and reaction mechanisms, and spectroscopy of hydrocarbons alkylhalides and alcohols, with laboratory exercises introducing techniques of isolation, purification, characterization, and synthetic methods in organic chemistry.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 A study of laboratory exercises introducing techniques in isolation, purification, characterization, and synthetic methods in organic chemistry.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A course investigating the nomenclature, synthesis, reactions and reaction mechanisms, and methods for analysis of functionally substituted organic compounds, with laboratory activities extending the topics started in CHEM 223 and emphasizing syntheses and technical writing.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 A course investigating the nomenclature, synthesis, reactions and reaction mechanism, and methods for analysis of functionally substituted organic compounds with laboratory activities extending the topics started in CHEM 223 and emphasizing syntheses and technical writing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Introduction of mathematical and computational tools for analyzing chemical engineering problems. Sequential modular and equation-based simulation of steady-state chemical processes using advanced spreadsheet methods and multivariate root-finding algorithms. Material and energy balances on transient processes and their solution using analytical and numerical methods. Introduction to microscopic material and energy balances using the "shell balance" approach to develop the governing differential equations. Solutions to steady-state boundary value problems in heat conduction and Fickian diffusion.
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 This course covers general concepts about polymeric systems including synthesis, characterization, structure development, and bulk properties. Applications of polymers including fibers and composites are also covered. This course is cross listed with MATS 301.
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Principles of operation and application of modern chemical instrumentation used in analytical chemistry. Topics include statistics, spectrophotometry, mass spectrometry, Raman spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, electroanalytical, and separation science. Reinforcement of these techniques by practical experience, aspects of sample preparation, standardization, data acquisition and interpretation.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 One-semester lecture course that introduces modern instrumental methods on qualitative and quantitative analytical chemistry. Topics include atomic and molecular spectroscopy, chemical separations methods, and electroanalytical chemistry used in biological, materials, environmental, and chemical systems; major 708
CHEM 211 and CHEM 211L with a grade of C or higher
CHEM 311LInstrumental Analysis Laboratory2
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4 One-semester laboratory course designed to provide hands-on experience with modern chemical instrumentation for qualitative and quantitative measurements. Experiments include atomic and molecular spectroscopy, chemical separations methods, and electroanalytical chemistry.
CHEM 211 and CHEM 211L and MATH 241 and MATH 242 and PHYS 125 and PHYS 125L and PHYS 126 and PHYS 126L (may be taken concurrently)
CHEM 313LPhysical Chemistry I Laboratory1
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 A survey of the experimental methods of physical chemistry to study calorimetry, thermodynamics, chemical and phase equilibria, chemical kinetics, and colligative and transport properties for binary systems.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The second course in a two-semester sequence of calculus-based physical chemistry, that provides an introduction to quantum mechanics and its applications to atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopy and investigates statistical mechanics as a bridge between microscopic and macroscopic worlds. Students 709
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 This course is a survey of the experimental methods of physical chemistry to study atomic and molecular spectroscopy, molecular structure, chemical dynamics, and the chemical and physical properties of nanoparticles, as well as an introduction to computational chemistry methods.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course develops the basic principles of physical chemistry in a one-semester calculus based course for and applied to life sciences. The particular areas covered include thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and quantum mechanics. The course will focus on principles and their application to teh fundamental problems of the biological sciences. The course is directed to students majoring in biology, biochemistry, pre-medical, pre- pharmacy, and students in general. 730
A grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 223 and CHEM 223L and PHYS 126 and PHYS 126L and MATH 241
CHEM 321Thermodynamics and Equilibrium3
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A calculus-based study of the three laws of thermodynamics with derivation of equilibrium constants from chemical potential, Raoult's Law, the phase rule, and equilibrium electrochemistry including the Debye- Hueckle theory. 590
CHEM 211 and CHEM 211L and MATH 241 and MATH 242 and PHYS 122
CHEM 324Kinetics3
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of change, including the transport properties of gases and liquids and electrical conduction. Starting with the kinetic theory of gases, the absolute rate theory and the collision theory are derived. Other topics include rates; mechanisms including complex mechanisms (consecutive, chain, branching, autocatalytic, and polymerizing); and the half-life of chemical reactions. Students will also be exposed to the steady-state approximation, and the study of the Arrhenius theory for calculation of activation parameters.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A focus on trends of inorganic reactions, structure, and properties of the elements and their compounds in relation to their position in the periodic table. Students will be able to rationalize and interpret most inorganic properties using qualitative models that are based on quantum mechanics, such as the properties of atomic orbitals and their use to form molecular orbitals. Modern organometallic compounds will be introduced, and the environmental impact of inorganic chemistry will be discussed. This course will consist of lecture and discussion sessions.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 A detailed examination of topics and studies in chemistry in preparation for beginning a formal research project to be conducted in CHEM 491 and CHEM 499 , culminating in a written and oral report.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 This course exposes students to the health sciences through shadowing and being mentored by a practicing healthcare professional in the community. The course offers students an opportunity to gain hands on experience, build community contacts, and acquire the complementary knowledge and skills needed for a future career in the health sciences.
CHEM 311 and CHEM 311L and declared Chemistry major or Instructor approval
CHEM 399Pre-Pharmacy Internship1
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 This course exposes students to the pharmacy field through shadowing and being mentored by a pharmacist in the community. The course offers students an opportunity to gain hands on experience, build community contacts, and acquire the complementary knowledge and skills needed for a future career as a pharmacist. Course taken for pass/ fail credit.
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 An advanced analytical chemistry course that involves the separation, detection, identification, and quantification of biological samples, such as proteins, peptides, DNA, and drugs. Topics include spectroscopy immunoassays, chromatography, electrophoresis, mass spectroscopy, biosensors, bioassays, DNA, and protein sequencing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will provide students with a general overview of the role of elements and inorganic compounds in biological systems. Fundamentals of biochemistry and inorganic chemistry are included. Topics include enzyme kinetics, electron-transfer processes, ligand-field theory, and metal trafficking and exchange in proteins.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course provides an in-depth look at how pharmacologically active molecules are designed to treat human diseases. Topics covered include drug discovery, molecular design, organic synthesis of drug molecules, structure-activity relationships, drug interactions with receptors, enzyme inhibition and inactivation, pharmacokinetics, case histories, patents, and ethics. This course is designed for students who are considering careers in medicinal chemistry and pharmacological research, the pharmaceutical industry, pharmacy, and medicine.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 This course requires individual research under the mentorship of a departmental faculty member. Using one or more methods, students will work on an original research project and collect original data to contribute to problem solving in chemistry or related fields. Emphasis will be placed on the process of scientific research, including collection, assessment, interpretation, and presentation of data. Students will submit a written final report of the work carried out and will present a seminar on his/ her research.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 6 A capstone research course for seniors that offers a comprehensive examination of the Chemistry curriculum. The course provides detailed training in ethics education, literature reading and review, research planning, hands-on research practicing, lab reports, and oral/ written presentations. Students must adopt a research area and work with a research advisor.
