22 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 1101Introductory Chemistry : Students in this course will be introduced to physical3.0
phenomena, energy and energy changes, periodicity, chemical compounds and behaviors, mole and mole concepts, chemical reactions and reaction types, light and light properties, bonding, and bonding types, molecular geometry, and gases. Prerequisite: None. Previously SCH 101
CHEM 1150General Chemistry I : Students in this course will be introduced to the basic principles3.0
of chemistry, including modern atomic structure and bonding, chemical equations, mole concepts, gas laws and stoichiometry. Prerequisite: None. (Natural Science General Education Course). Previously SCH 150
CHEM 1151General Chemistry I Laboratory, : Laboratory experiences designed to supplement the1.0
lecture course in General Chemistry I. Topics include: Density; Simple Chemical Reactions, Gas Laws; Stoichiometry and Qualitative Analysis experiments. Previously SCH 151 124
CHEM 1160General Chemistry II : A continuation of Chem 1150. This course covers in-depth3.0
treatments of gases, solids and liquids, properties of solution, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, principles of acids and bases, nuclear chemistry, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: C or better in CHEM 1150 or SCH 150. Previously SCH 160
CHEM 1161General Chemistry II Laboratory, : Laboratory experiences designed to supplement1.0
the lecture course in General Chemistry II. Topics include Acid-base chemistry; Rates of reaction; Solubility Product Constant; Acid and Base Dissociation Constant; Precipitation reactions; Gas Chromatography experiments. Previously SCH 161
CHEM 3301Intro to Radiochemistry : This is an introduction to several applications of3.0
radiochemistry/radionuclides in chemistry. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, the principles of radioactive decay, radiation interactions with matter, radiation detection and detectors, health physics, nuclear methods of analysis, isotopic tracers, and various sources of radioactive materials. Prerequisites: C or better in CHEM 3315 or SCH 315 or C or better in PHSC 3317 or SPH 315 or C or better in PHYS 3317 or SPY 315, and C or better in MATH 1150 or MAT 150. Previously SCH 301
None. (Natural Science General Education Course). Previously SCH 302
CHEM 3313Organic Chemistry I : This course leads students to understand organic chemical3.0
formulas, bonding in organic compounds, chemical nomenclature, resonance and tautomeric, stereochemistry, spectroscopy of organic compounds and the chemistry of organic acids and bases of carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen.
C or better in CHEM 1160 or SCH 160. Previously SCH 311
CHEM 3314Organic Chemistry I Laboratory, : Laboratory experiences designed to supplement the1.0
lecture course in Organic Chemistry I. Topics include: Organic synthesis; Identification of organic compounds and Chromatography experiments. Previously SCH 311
CHEM 3315Organic Chemistry II : This course is a continuation of Chem 3313 and covers classes3.0
of organic reactions; functional group reactions as they fit into these classes; substitution at saturated carbon and carbonyl loci; addition to multiple bonds; elimination reactions; aromatic substitution; molecular rearrangements; oxidation and reduction. Prerequisites: C or better in CHEM 3313 or SCH 311. Previously SCH 312
CHEM 3316Organic Chemistry II Laboratory, : Laboratory experiences designed to supplement1.0
the lecture course in Organic Chemistry II. Topics include Natural product synthesis, Drug discovery and Protein Chemistry experiments. Previously SCH 312
CHEM 3321Analytical Chemistry I : The fundamental theory underlying modern analytical4.0
chemistry and laboratory practices in quantitative and qualitative analysis of organic and inorganic compounds. The three-hour weekly labs will focus on the separation and identification of the common metallic and non- metallic ions using semimicro techniques. Prerequisite: C or better in CHEM 1160 or SCH 160, co-requisites: PHSC 3317. Previously SCH 321
CHEM 3322Analytical Chemistry II : A study of fundamental principles underlying separation and4.0
spectral interpretation with laboratory activities focusing on the quantitative and qualitative trace analysis of organic and inorganic compounds utilizing modern analytical instruments. Prerequisite: C or better in CHEM 3321 or SCH 321. Previously SCH 322
CHEM 3340Biochemistry I : This course is the first part of the Biochemistry course series3.0
Biochemistry I, II, and Lab. Students will be introduced to the detailed information of structures and functions of different classes of biomolecules, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Students will also focus on learning the applied biochemical procedures on characterizing and purifying biomolecules, as well as diversified functions of different classes of proteins. Prerequisites: C or better in CHEM 3313 or SCH 311. Previously SCH 340 125
CHEM 3341Biochemistry II : This course is the second part of the Biochemistry series3.0
Biochemistry I, II and Lab. Students will be introduced to diversified functions of different classes of proteins, kinetic analysis of enzymatic activities, regulatory strategies of enzymatic activities, catalytic mechanisms of some well-characterized enzymes, the major metabolic pathways of energy exchange in cells, molecular pathways of signal transduction through G proteins, and diversified structural and functional features of immunoglobulins.
C or better in CHEM 3340 or SCH 340. Previously SCH 341
CHEM 3342Biochemistry Lab : The course explores the basic laboratory techniques commonly2.0
utilized in experimental biochemistry. Attention will be given to both the theory and practice of experimental applications. Prerequisite: C or better in CHEM 3341 or SCH 341. Previously SCH 342
CHEM 4411Physical Chemistry I : The laws of thermodynamics will be presented and applied to4.0
gases, solutions, systems in chemical or phase equilibrium and electrochemistry. This course will also introduce students to basic kinetics, including rate laws and rate limiting steps. Prerequisites: C or better in CHEM 3322 or SCH 322, C or better in PHYS 3317 or SPY 315, C or better in MATH 1160 or MAT 160. Previously SCH 411
C or better in CHEM 4411 or SCH 411. Previously SCH 412
CHEM 4420Seminar in Chemistry (W, I - Designations) : A survey of chemical literature and1.0
trends in modern chemical research and investigation. Students are required to prepare and report on assigned topics. Prerequisite: C or better in CHEM 3315 or SCH 315. Previously SCH 420
CHEM 4430Chemistry Instrumentation : Theories and applications of instrumentation methods of3.0
ultraviolet, infrared, and visible spectroscopies, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. In addition, polarimetry, chromatography, and the physical-chemical methods of potentiometric, titrimetric, and polar graphic chemistry, and related methods are introduced. Interpretation of data and principles of operation of basic and advanced analytical instruments are emphasized. Prerequisite: C or better in CHEM 3322 or SCH 322. Previously SCH 430
CHEM 4445Inorganic Chemistry : This course presents a chemical study of metals; their behavior4.0
and roles in the biological systems, acid-base concepts; hard and soft acids; atomic structure; ionic solids; chemical bonding; molecular structure, symmetry, and solution chemistry. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Status. Previously SCH 445
CHEM 4499Independent Study in Chemistry (W, I Designations) : This course provides students4.0
with research experience. Students will conduct research on a project designed specifically for them and will be supervised by a faculty member. A paper and presentation of experimental results is required. Prerequisite: C or better in CHEM 3315 or SCH 315. Previously SCH 499 Environmental Science-related Course Descriptions
