2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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CHEM 100 - Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 4 CR
This is an introductory course in basic chemistry covering chemical concepts and principles of inorganic chemistry. This course includes lecture and laboratory experiences. This course should not be taken by students in curricula requiring a chemistry major or minor. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
Prerequisites & Requisites: (1) ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 . (AND) (2) ACCUPLACER® college algebra score of at least 65, or ACCUPLACER® elementary algebra score of at least 85, or 1 course from MATH 102 , MATH 105 , MATH 111 , MATH 112 , MATH 115 , MATH 118 , MATH 119 , MATH 125 , MATH 130 , MATH 132 , MATH 140 , MATH 141 , MATH 142 , MATH 241 , or MATH 242 with at least a grade of C.
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CHEM 110 - General Chemistry 1 4 CR
This course includes the following topics: atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding concepts, stoichiometric relationships, gas laws, periodic properties, acid-base relationships, some descriptive chemistry, oxidation-reduction, and an introduction to chemical equilibrium. This course includes lecture and laboratory experiences. [48-48-96] Lab fee
Prerequisites & Requisites: (1) At least a grade of C in one year of high school chemistry, or CHEM 100 (AND) (2) ACCUPLACER® college algebra score of at least 50, or 1 course from MATH 125 , MATH 130 , MATH 132 , MATH 140 , MATH 141 , MATH 142 , MATH 241 , or MATH 242 with at least a grade of C.
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CHEM 111 - General Chemistry 2 4 CR
This course is a continuation of CHEM 110 and includes the following topics: chemical equilibrium, introduction to chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, some descriptive chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry. This course includes lecture and laboratory experiences. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
Prerequisites & Requisites: Take CHEM 110 with at least a grade of C.
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CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry 1 4 CR
This course provides a comprehensive study of the physical and chemical properties of aliphatic, aromatic, and cyclic compounds, including functional groups. Emphasis is placed upon mechanisms and theory of reactions of the basic classes of organic compounds. The course includes lecture and laboratory experiences. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
Prerequisites & Requisites: Take CHEM 111 with at least a grade of C.
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CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry 2 4 CR
This course is a continuation of CHEM 201 and provides a comprehensive study of the preparations, synthesis, and mechanisms of reactions of the functional classes of organic compounds including selected topics in biochemistry. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
Prerequisites & Requisites: Take CHEM 201 with at least a grade of C.
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CHEM 210 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 4 CR
A brief introduction to organic chemistry as it applies to biochemistry. Organic topics include the structure, physical properties, and chemical behavior of the major classes of organic compounds. The structure, function, formation, and reactions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and nucleic acids are covered. The metabolism of the main classes of biochemical compounds will be emphasized in conjunction with the role of vitamins, hormones, and related compounds. This course includes lecture and laboratory experiences [48-48-96] Lab Fee
Prerequisites & Requisites: Select 1 course from CHEM 100 or CHEM 110 with at least a grade of C.
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