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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 105Chemistry and Society4

This course is intended for students not majoring in the natural sciences. It provides an introduction to the chemistry of everyday life with a focus on its relation to societal issues. Topics may include the atmosphere, water, nuclear and solar energy, plastics, drugs, cosmetics, and nutrition. Three lecture hours plus two laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.su.edu
Corequisite
CHML 105 Chemistry and Society lab must be taken concurrently
CHEM 121General Chemistry I4

A study of the fundamental laws and principles of chemistry. Emphasis is given to standard laboratory procedures and techniques for chemical analysis. This course is designed to provide the student with a chemical background to be utilized in other fields of work as well as for further work in science. Three-hour lecture plus three-hour laboratory per week. Credit(s): 4

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.su.edu
Corequisite
CHML 121 General Chemistry I lab must be taken concurrently
CHEM 122General Chemistry II4

A continuation of the fundamental concepts of chemistry. Included is a study of the preparation, properties, and uses of the more important elements and their compounds. Three-hour lecture plus three-hour laboratory per week. Credit(s): 4

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.su.edu
Prerequisite
A “C-” or better in CHEM 121
Corequisite
CHML 122 General Chemistry II lab must be taken concurrently
CHEM 211Analytical Chemistry4

Recent techniques of chemical analysis are presented. Basic principles of quantitative acid-base, redox and complexometric titrimentry. Gravimetric and colorimetric analysis are included. Three-hour lecture plus three-hour laboratory per week. Credit(s): 4

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.su.edu
Prerequisite
A “C-” or better in CHEM 122
Corequisite
CHML 211 Analytical Chemistry lab must be taken concurrently
CHEM 301Organic Chemistry I4

A comprehensive introduction to the modern theories of organic structure and reactivity. Three-hour lecture plus three-hour laboratory per week. Credit(s): 4

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.su.edu
Prerequisite
A “C-” or better in CHEM 122
Corequisite
CHML 301 Organic Chemistry I lab must be taken concurrently
CHEM 302Organic Chemistry II4

A continuation of the fundamental principles of organic chemistry. Three-hour lecture plus three-hour laboratory per week. Credit(s): 4

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.su.edu
Prerequisite
A “C-” or better in CHEM 301
Corequisite
CHML 302 Organic Chemistry II lab must be taken concurrently
CHEM 311Instrumental Analysis4

Modern analytical methods of separation and characterization. The theory and technique of spectrophotometric, electronanalytical and chromatographic methods of analysis. Three-hour lecture plus three-hour laboratory per week. Credit(s): 4

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.su.edu
Prerequisite
A “C-” or better in CHEM 122
Corequisite
CHML 311 Instrumental Analysis lab must be taken concurrently
CHEM 317Inorganic Chemistry3

A survey of fundamental aspects of the inorganic chemistry of main group and transition metal elements. Topics include atomic structure, molecular symmetry, bonding models, coordination chemistry and metal carbonyl chemistry. Credit(s): 3

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.su.edu
Prerequisite
A “C-” or better in CHEM 122
CHEM 321Physical Chemistry I4

An application of laws and principles of physics and mathematics to chemical systems. Topics studied include thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibria, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and elementary quantum mechanics. Three-hour lecture plus three-hour laboratory per week. Credit(s): 4

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.su.edu
Prerequisite
A “C-” or better in CHEM 122 and MATH 201
Corequisite
CHML 321 Physical Chemistry I lab must be taken concurrently
CHEM 322Physical Chemistry II3

This course is a continuation of CHEM 321 . Topics covered include quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Credit(s): 3

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.su.edu
Prerequisite
CHEM 321
CHEM 331Biochemistry I4

A study of the fundamental principles, applications, and major recent advances in biochemistry. Three-hour lecture plus three-hour laboratory per week. Credit(s): 4

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.su.edu
Prerequisite
A “C-” or better grade in CHEM 121 and CHEM 122
Corequisite
CHML 331 Biochemistry I lab must be taken concurrently
CHEM 332Biochemistry II4

A continuation of the fundamental principles, applications, and major recent advances of biochemistry. Three-hour lecture plus three-hour laboratory per week. Credit(s): 4

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.su.edu
Prerequisite
A “C-” or better in CHEM 331 . CHML 332 Biochemistry II lab must be taken concurrently
CHEM 380Chemistry Practicum1

This course will involve observation and participation in the operation of an industrial chemical laboratory. Assignments will be made by Shenandoah University faculty in cooperation with local industry and will include twenty-five hours of working experience per semester. Credit(s): 1

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.su.edu
Prerequisite
Chemistry majors with 15 credit hours of chemistry only
CHEM 420Advanced Synthesis and Analysis3

This is a laboratory-oriented course in which advanced techniques in chemical synthesis and qualitative analysis are studied. Four-hour laboratory per week. Credit(s): 3

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.su.edu
Prerequisite
CHEM 211 , CHEM 302 and senior standing
CHEM 491Research Seminar2

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for study of the scientific approach to the solution of technical problems. Credit(s): 2

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.su.edu
Prerequisite
CHEM 211 and CHEM 302 It is strongly recommended that students enroll in this course in the fall or spring of their junior year
CHEM 492Research Seminar2

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for study of the scientific approach to the solution of technical problems. Credit(s): 2

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.su.edu
Prerequisite
CHEM 211 , CHEM 302 , and CHEM 491
CHEM 495Topics in Chemistry1

Study of specific topics, issues or themes within the field of chemistry. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.su.edu

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