Course Descriptions

Chemistry (CHM)

CHM 05 DEVELOPMENTAL CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES (1-5 cr.)   Introduces basic principles of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry. Emphasizes applications to the health sciences. Lecture 1-3 hours.  Laboratory 0-3 hours.  Total 1-7 hours per week.

 

CHM 101-102 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I-II (4 cr.) (4 cr.)   Emphasizes experimental and theoretical aspects of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry. Discusses general chemistry concepts as they apply to issues within our society and environment. Designed for the non-science major. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

 

CHM 111-112 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I-II (4 cr.) (4 cr.)   Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

 

CHM 241-242 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.)   Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite CHM 111-112 or Corequisite CHM 243-244-245-246. Lecture 3 hours per week.

                                                                         

CHM 243-244 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I-II (1 cr.) ––Is taken concurrently with CHM 241 and CHM 242.  Laboratory 3 hours per week.