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25 courses with the subject CHM, 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.

CHM 102Energy and the Environment3

Lecture course that utilizes the principles of chemistry to explore selected topics, including climate change, environmental pollution, alternative energy, commercial products, drugs, and nutrition. The course is not open to majors in chemistry, biology, or neuroscience.

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
CHM 102LEnergy and the Environment Lab1

One semester laboratory course to accompany CHM102 Energy and the Environment. Two hours of lab per week. Not open to majors in biology or chemistry. Additional Fee(s): Lab/Materials fee.

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
CHM 107Chemistry I3

This course is the first course in a two-semester sequence designed to provide a robust foundation in the principles of chemistry. Topics include atomic and electronic structure, periodicity, nomenclature, dimensional analysis, reaction stoichiometry, molecular shapes, bonding, intermolecular forces, gases, solids, liquids, and solutions. CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 249

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
CHM 108Chemistry II3

This course is the second course in a two-semester sequence designed to provide a robust foundation in the principles of chemistry. Topics include thermochemistry, phase changes, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, reactions in aqueous solution, thermodynamics, kinetics, and electrochemistry.

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
Prerequisite
CHM107
CHM 109LChemistry I Laboratory1

Introduction to the basic experimental procedures and laboratory techniques in chemistry. Experiments are correlated with the lectures in Chemistry 107. Additional Fee(s): Lab/Materials fee.

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
Corequisite
CHM107
CHM 110LGeneral Chemistry II Lab1

CHOOSE TWO ELECTIVE COURSES

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
CHM 205Organic Chemistry I3

Development of the structural theory of organic compounds. Relationship of structure to reactivity, stereochemistry, types of organic reactive intermediates, and the chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, and aromatic compounds are covered.

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
Prerequisite
CHM108
CHM 206Organic Chemistry II3

CHM216LW Organic Chemistry Lab (2)

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
CHM 209Inorganic Chemistry3

A descriptive survey of inorganic chemistry, including bonding theories, coordination compounds, electrochemistry, inorganic syntheses, and the chemistry of the transition metals.

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
Prerequisite
CHM108
CHM 215LElementary Organic Chemistry Lab2

CHM216LW Organic Chemistry Lab (2)

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
CHM 311Physical Chemistry I3

PHY492/PHY493 Independent Study (2/3) OR any PCHE PHY course in physics approved in advance. CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 137

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
CHM 312Physical Chemistry II4

CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
CHM 317LIntegrated Chemistry Laboratory2

Experiments are selected to illustrate important principles of advanced experimental chemistry and familiarize students with important experimental methods. The course is intended to encourage students to think critically about the reliability of their experimental results in the light of their previous chemistry experience. Additional Fee(s): Lab/Materials fee.

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
Prerequisite
CHM110L
Corequisite
CHM311
CHM 318LChemical Analysis Laboratory3

This laboratory teaches the proper design, implementation and analysis of modern techniques in instrumental chemistry, encompassing spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and separation science. In addition, several inorganic compounds are synthesized and characterized. Student-originated research projects are used extensively throughout this course. Additional Fee(s): Lab/Materials fee.

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
Prerequisite
CHM216L
CHM 322Topics in Analytical Chemistry3

This course explores the fundamental chemical principles underlying modern chemical instrumentation. Students learn the advantages and limitations of these instruments, how to select the proper instrumental configuration for a specific experiment, and how to evaluate emerging chemical technologies. Prerequisits: CHM206

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
Corequisite
CHM318L
CHM 338Biochemistry I3

CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 91

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
CHM 339Biochemistry II3

Or additional course pre-approved by the Department Chair CHOOSE ONE ELECTIVE WITH A LAB

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
CHM 340LMacromolecule Lab2

CHM2xx/3xx Chemistry Elective (3)

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
CHM 343Environmental Chemistry3

CHOOSE TWO ELECTIVE LABS

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
CHM 345Modeling Earth’s Climate Change3

OR additional course pre-approved by the Department Chair

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
CHM 490Chemistry Capstone3

CHM3xx Chemistry Elective (3)

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
CHM 491Independent Study1
Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of Instructor
CHM 492Independent Study2
Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of Instructor
CHM 493Independent Study3
Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of Instructor
CHM 494Independent Study4

CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 252

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.chatham.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of Instructor

Source: Chatham University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59