17 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 1010Introductory Chemistry (PS)3
This introductory chemistry course uses case studies to demonstrate how chemistry can support individual and community health. No prior science experience is needed. Students gain fundamental chemical knowledge, quantitative problem-solving skills, and a modern scientific perspective. The course also challenges students to adopt evidence-based learning strategies.
Introduction to basic concepts in chemistry. Emphasizes application of math principles, use of computers and other problem-solving methods. Preparation for CHEM 1210 series.
Introductory course in general inorganic and organic chemistry of hydrocarbons of functional groups. For health science students and other non-chemistry majors. It is recommended that students take CHEM 1115 in the same semester as this course.
MATH 1010 w/C grade or better or appropriate placement score for placement into MATH 1050 . Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
CHEM 1115Elementary Chemistry Lab1
Graded laboratory. It is recommended that students take CHEM 1110 in the same semester as this course.
MATH 1010 or appropriate placement score into MATH 1050 . Semesters Offered: All
CHEM 1120Elementary Bioorganic Chemistry4
Introductory organic chemistry, including nomenclature, structural visualization and manipulation, and reactions for a variety of functional groups. Organic chemistry is applied to introductory biochemistry through investigation of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and genetic material at the molecular level. Primarily for health science students and other non-chemistry majors.
CHEM 1110 Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
CHEM 1210General Chemistry I4
Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry. Atomic structure chemical bonding, chemical reactions, solution chemistry, stoichiometry, periodic table, thermochemistry, kinetics, gases, and kinetic molecular theory will be covered. It is recommended that students take CHEM 1215 in the same semester as this course.
MATH 1050 w/C grade or better, or appropriate placement score Semesters Offered: All
CHEM 1220General Chemistry II4
Chemical kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases, entropy and free energy, precipitation reactions, electrochemistry, main group chemistry, nuclear chemistry, metallic bonding theories, hybridization, intro to organic chemistry. It is recommended that students take CHEM 1225 in the same semester as this course.
CHEM 1250Introduction to Chemical and Instrumental Analysis4
This course covers a basic overview of the following instrumentation techniques: UV-Vis Spectroscopy, IR Spectroscopy, Voltammetry, Mass Spectrometry, Gas Chromatography, and High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography. Investigations emphasize key components, parameter adjustment, instrument operation, and data interpretation. Errors in chemical analysis and statistical data treatment are included.
CHEM 1220 Semesters Offered: based on student demand Click here for searchable class schedule
CHEM 2310Organic Chemistry I4
Introduction to concepts of organic chemistry. Structure, bonding, reaction mechanisms. Detailed study of alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, alcohols. Intro to spectroscopy and stereochemistry. It is recommended that students take CHEM 2315 in the same semester as this course.
Conjugated and aromatic systems, organometallic compounds carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines biological molecules. Mechanistic organic chemistry, functional group transformation and multistep synthesis. It is recommended that students take CHEM 2325 in the same semester as this course.
