42 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 101Chemistry in the Real World 3 SH
This course is designed for non-science majors to introduce students to the major concepts of chemistry. How does chemistry drive the modern world? This non-mathematical course explores the essential science behind today’s most pressing topics: forensics, green technologies, alternative energy, and the ethics of innovation. Students will learn to evaluate the chemical phenomena that define our daily lives and our future.
F (4 SH) This course is the second in a two course sequence in Environmental Science. This term will focus on an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the scientific concepts, principles, processes and methodologies required in environmental analysis. Topics will include atmospheric pollution, water pollution, ozone layer depletion, acid rain, and climate change. Laboratory will emphasize some standard wet and instrumental methods of air, water and soil analyses. Cross listed as ENCS 202.
This course is designed specifically for students who are interested in pursuing a nursing degree. The course will provide an overview of the foundations of general, organic, and biological chemistry will be explored. Course Laboratory Fee Required.
CHEM 160NIntroduction to Environmental Science 4 SH
This course explores the root causes of the global environmental quality deterioration: overpopulation, depletion of natural resources, and subsequent pollution. Students will consider differing world viewpoints and development of possible solutions. Cross-listed as ENSC 160N.
4 SH This course serves as an introduction to the philosophy and methodology of the physical sciences, the basic laws of physical sciences and how the earth as a physical entity falls under those laws. Inventions of man
F (4 SH) This course is designed specifically for students who are interested in pursuing a nursing degree. The course will provide an overview of the foundations of general, organic, and biological chemistry will be explored.
Foundation for the advanced study of chemistry; physical principles of chemistry. Laboratory stresses use of classical analytical methods, interpretation of observations, and independent study. Prerequisite: 2 years of high school algebra and 1 year of high school geometry or enrollment in MATH 161M or MATH 302M. Course Lab Fee: $50.00 Required.
The foundational course in a two-semester sequence of the chemistry of carbon containing molecules. Course designed to introduce theories of structure and bonding, acid-base chemistry, three-dimensional analysis, elementary reactions, nomenclature. The structure/function relationship is emphasized. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHEM 212 or equivalent. Course Lab Fee: $50.00 Required.
A continuation of CHEM 221, this course builds upon the structure/function relationship to include topics of structure determination, chemistry of alcohols, the carbonyl group, and advanced chemical synthesis. Emphasis placed on molecular transformations by reaction. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHEM 221N with a grade of C- or better.. Course Lab Fee: $50.
F (3 SH) This course explores the root causes of the global environmental quality deterioration: overpopulation, depletion of natural resources, and subsequent pollution. Students will consider differing world viewpoints and development of possible solutions. This course does not satisfy the general education requirement in Natural Science. Cross-listed as ENSC 201.
F (4 SH) Foundation for the advanced study of chemistry; physical principles of chemistry. Laboratory stresses use of classical analytical methods, interpretation of observations, and independent study. Prerequisite: 2 years of high school algebra and 1 year of high school geometry or enrollment in MATH 220M or MATH 302M. Course Laboratory Fee: $50.00
This course provides students with foundational understanding of the analysis of biomolecules, including the use of modern techniques to identify/quantify proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: CHEM 222. Course Lab Fee: $50.
This course emphasizes the chemical reactions involved in human metabolism, including biodegradation and biosynthesis pathways for common metabolites, and the associated changes in energy of these reaction pathways. Emphasis will be placed on metabolic disorders and other medically related issues. Prerequisite:
F (4 SH) Chemistry of carbon compounds, focusing on the covalent bond; reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry; laboratory work in synthesis, reaction studies, and structure determination. Prerequisites: CHEM 301N, CHEM 302.
Continuation of introductory organic chemistry with emphasis on structure, synthesis, and reactions of bio - organic compounds and natural products. Topics include alkaloids, carbohydrates, and terpenes, de- termination of the structure of organic compounds by modern spectroscopic methods, and more detailed description of reaction mechanisms. Reading the chemical literature will also be incorporated. Prerequisite: CHEM 222 Course Lab Fee: $50.00 Required.
This course explores the wave/particle duality as applied to chemical systems. Students will apply fundamental knowledge of the theory of relativity to explain bonding, rotational/translation changes, and spectroscopy.
A systematic overview of the reactions and properties of the transition metals. Additional topics include metal bonding, coordination chemistry, group theory, and organometallic chemistry. Serves as a capstone course for the Chemistry-Business major. Prerequisites: Successfully completion of CHEM 221, CHEM 222. Course Lab Fee: $50.00 Required.
Techniques in physical chemistry and advanced inorganic chemistry. Encourages critical thinking in practical laboratory situations. Prerequisites: CHEM 221, CHEM 222. Course Lab Fee: $50.00 Required. Comprehensive Science Education (CSED) The Comprehensive Science Education Major is designed for teacher candidates planning to teach science in high school. It combines studies in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics. Teacher candidates completing this major and the Secondary Education major are eligible for licensures in Comprehensive Science (9-12) with a B.S. degree. Comprehensive Science Education Major 89 Semester hours minimum (51 SH core requirements; 38 SH in required Education minor) I. Teacher candidates in the Comprehensive Science Education major must complete a concentration in either Biology. The exact sequence of the courses in the concentration will be determined by the academic advisor and the teacher candidate. Biology Concentration (51 SH) Biology 24 SH Chemistry 12 SH Earth Science 7 SH (may be satisfied by STEM 101N and GEOG 201) Physics 8 SH II. Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Licensure: 38 SH.
F (3 SH) States of matter; energy relationships in chemical systems; reaction rates; introductory quantum and group theory; molecular orbital theory. A study using mathematical techniques. Prerequisites: CHEM 301N, CHEM 302, MATH 302M, MATH 303, PHYS 301N, PHYS 302.
S (4 SH) (WI) Comparison of enzyme-catalyzed mechanisms of reactions involved in cell metabolic pathways to mechanisms of related non-cellular chemical reactions; energy sources and requirements for the total cell; control mechanisms; chemotherapy and information transfer. Laboratory stresses modern analytical and instrumental techniques to study cellular metabolism and molecular physiology. This is a writing intensive course. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: CHEM 404.
Permission of the Department Chair. This is a writing intensive course.
CHEM 508Senior Inorganic Laboratory
S (1 SH) (WI) Techniques in physical chemistry and advanced inorganic chemistry. Encourages critical thinking in practical laboratory situations. This is a writing intensive course. Prerequisites: CHEM 403, 404, 405, 406, 505.
Chemistry UD (3 SH) Continuation of introductory organic chemistry with emphasis on structure, synthesis, and reactions of bio - organic compounds and natural products. Topics include alkaloids, carbohydrates, and terpenes, de- termination of the structure of organic compounds by modern spectroscopic methods, and more detailed description of reaction mechanisms. Reading the chemical literature will also be incorporated. Prerequisite: CHEM 404
