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CHM

8 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 101Introductory Chemistry4

Explores the experimental and theoretical concepts of general chemistry while emphasizing scientific reasoning, critical and analytical thinking. Designed for the non-science major. This is a Passport Transfer course. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.vhcc.edu
Prerequisite
Competency level MDE 54 (MTE 1-5).
CHM 111General Chemistry I4

Total 15

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.vhcc.edu
CHM 112General Chemistry II4

Total 17

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.vhcc.edu
CHM 241Organic Chemistry I3

Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Part I of II Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.vhcc.edu
Prerequisite
CHM 112 with a grade of C or higher
CHM 242Organic Chemistry II3

Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. 227

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.vhcc.edu
Prerequisite
CHM 241 with grade of C or higher
CHM 245Organic Chemistry I Laboratory2

Introduces various methods and procedures used in present day organic laboratories. Covers the general techniques, organic synthesis, and the use of common spectroscopic instrumentation; synthesizing a variety of compounds; and analyzing the products through physical properties and spectroscopy. Part I of II. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.vhcc.edu
Prerequisite
CHM 112 with a grade of C or better
Corequisite
CHM 241
CHM 246Organic Chemistry II Laboratory2

Introduces various methods and procedures used in present day organic laboratories. Covers the general techniques, organic synthesis, and the use of common spectroscopic instrumentation; synthesizing a variety of compounds; and analyzing the products through physical properties and spectroscopy. Part II of II. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.vhcc.edu
Prerequisite
CHM 245
Corequisite
CHM 242
CHM 299Supervised Study1

Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

Subject
CHM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.vhcc.edu

Source: Virginia Highlands Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59