20 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 103General Chemistry I4
[QR] Introduction to the structure of atoms and molecules, stressing molecular electronic properties, periodic behavior, solutions, gas laws, chemical equilibrium, thermochemistry, and chemical properties. Mathematical relations are stressed throughout. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Quantitative Reasoning [QR] requirement.
MTH 100 or MTH 107 or higher. Course Session Cycle: Every Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
CHM 104General Chemistry II4
[NSM] Introduction to the structure of atoms and molecules, stressing molecular electronic properties, periodic behavior, solutions, gas laws, chemical equilibrium, thermochemistry, and chemical properties. Mathematical relations are stressed throughout. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Natural Science/Math [NSM] requirement.
MTH 100 or MTH 107 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher and CHM 103 . Course Session Cycle: Fall & Spring Semester
CHM 105Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry4
[NSM] An introduction to the structural and functional relationship of organic and biological molecules including hydrocarbons and their derivatives, aldehydes, ketones, amines, carboxylic acids, esters, amides, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and enzymes, and DNA and RNA. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Natural Science/Math [NSM] requirement.
CHM 103 - General Chemistry I or a “C” or higher in High School Chemistry. Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
CHM 180280, 380, 480 - Practicum1
Allows the student to gain firsthand experience and knowledge of procedures and practices common to the field by providing service to program, college, business, and/or the community. Pass/Fail. 1 Credit(s). 45 Service Hour(s).
Permission of the instructor. Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester
CHM 195196 - 495-496 - Independent Research1-3
Under faculty supervision, a student will design and carry out a rigorous scientific study of a specific problem in chemistry. Written and oral presentations of the research are required. The course must be approved by the supervising faculty member and the School Dean. 1-3 Credit(s).
Coursework and skills determined by individual instructors. Course Session Cycle: FA
CHM 201Organic Chemistry I4
A comprehensive, two-semester study of the compounds of carbon using the functional group approach and emphasizing reactions, mechanisms, synthesis, and spectroscopy. Three-hour laboratory each week. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s).
CHM 103 - General Chemistry I & CHM 104 - General Chemistry II or CHM 105 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester
CHM 202Organic Chemistry II4
A comprehensive, two-semester study of the compounds of carbon using the functional group approach and emphasizing reactions, mechanisms, synthesis, and spectroscopy. Three-hour laboratory each week. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s).
CHM 201 - Organic Chemistry I Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester
CHM 220Principles of Pharmacology3
[NSM] Pharmacology introduces students to the fundamental concepts of drug therapy. Topics discussed include factors involved in drug administration, metabolism, toxicity, and function, as well as an introduction to drugs and drug classes. Societal and economic aspects of drug therapy in relation to issues such as drug cost, scheduling, regulation, and addiction are also covered. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Natural Science/Math [NSM] requirement.
BIO 111 - Introductory Biology II or higher or CHM 103 - General Chemistry I or higher. Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Even Years
CHM 240Natural Product Extraction and Analysis3
[NSM] This course will explore the principles and methods currently used to extract natural products with a focus on botanical extracts. Topics covered will include chemical classification of natural products, extraction methods and applications as well as an introduction to the analysis of the extracts. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Natural Science/Math [NSM] requirement.
CHM 103 - General Chemistry I or CHM 105 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Even Years
CHM 305Analytical Chemistry4
A theoretical base for the analytical process is developed in the classroom and applied in the laboratory. Techniques for sample collection and preparation, data evaluation and the theory and methodology of the major chemical and instrumental techniques of analysis are presented. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s).
CHM 104 - General Chemistry II Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Odd Years
CHM 315Biochemistry I4
[NSM] A study of the catabolic, anabolic, and energetic processes in living systems. Emphasis is on the relationships between the molecular structure and the interactions of biological molecules. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Natural Science/Math [NSM] requirement.
CHM 105 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry or CHM 201 - Organic Chemistry I Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester
CHM 316Biochemistry II3
Biochemistry II is a course that will expand on the topics covered in the ‘rst semester course to allow for more in-depth coverage of the topics. A focus on metabolic pathways, enzymatic mechanisms and the integrative nature of biochemical pathways will be emphasized. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
CHM 315 - Biochemistry I or CHM 202 - Organic Chemistry II Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Odd Years
CHM 331Forensic Science4
Laboratory-oriented course to develop a practical understanding of the scientific techniques used in forensic investigations. Students receive hands-on experience working with techniques used in modern forensic laboratories as well as an understanding of the scientific principles involved in using and developing those techniques. Emphasis is placed on the chain of evidence and appropriate statistical analysis of results obtained. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s).
CHM 105 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry or CHM 201 - Organic Chemistry I Course Yearly Cycle: Occasionally
CHM 341Physical Chemistry I3
An introduction to physical chemistry for students in the life sciences. Physical chemistry is the analysis and modeling of physical aspects of chemical systems. Topics covered will include thermodynamics, physical transformations of pure substances, simple mixtures, chemical equilibrium, and chemical kinetics. 3 Credit(s).
CHM 103 - General Chemistry I or PHY 201 - General Physics I and CHM 104 - General Chemistry II or PHY 202 - General Physics II and MTH 111 - Pre-Calculus I Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Even Years
CHM 342Physical Chemistry II3
A complementary study of physical chemistry for advanced students. Physical chemistry is the analysis and modeling of physical aspects of chemical systems. Topics covered will include quantum theory, atomic structure and spectra, molecular structure, molecular symmetry, rotational and vibrational spectra, and molecular spectroscopy. 3 Credit(s).
CHM 103 - General Chemistry I or PHY 201 - General Physics I and CHM 104 - General Chemistry II or PHY 202 - General Physics II and MTH 203 - Concepts in Calculus Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Odd Years
CHM 405Advanced Chemistry Laboratory4
This interdisciplinary chemistry laboratory provides students with laboratory experience using biochemistry, environmental chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and instructional analysis through a laboratory rotation, intensive research projects, formal laboratory reports, and in-class presentations. Trips to regional laboratories will provide exposure to the usage of equipment not available at Ferrum College. 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s).
CHM 201 - Organic Chemistry I Course Yearly Cycle: Occasionally
CHM 412Environmental Chemistry3
Important concepts of chemodynamics (the science concerned with the movement and fate of chemicals within the three geospheres) are developed and applied in case studies. Description of chemical movement from the site of release and their tendency to be transformed in the environment is emphasized, rather than pollution analysis, control, and health effects. 3 Credit(s).
CHM 103 - General Chemistry I and CHM 104 - General Chemistry II or CHM 105 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Course Yearly Cycle: Occasionally
CHM 420Medicinal Chemistry3
Medicinal Chemistry will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of medicinal chemistry from a bioorganic perspective. The impact of both chemical and biological concepts on drug design and therapeutic applications will also be discussed. Topics covered will include a study of the drug structure and the corresponding impacts on drug action, solubility, delivery, target binding, metabolism and interactions. 3 Credit(s).
CHM 201 - Organic Chemistry I Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Odd Years
CHM 425Inorganic Chemistry3
A presentation of chemical structure, bonding, and reactions emphasizing elements other than carbon. Alternative theoretical approaches to bonding and structure are surveyed. Non-metal and coordination chemistry, organometallics, catalysis, and biochemical inorganic systems are studied. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
