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CHEM 0110 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1 (4cr.)
A basic college chemistry course for science,
engineering, and medical professions majors. Emphasizes stoichiometry,
gas laws, atomic theory, thermochemistry, and solutions. There are
no prerequisites for this course. (Meets CAS Physical Science requirement,
either independent or sequence when taken prior to CHEM 0120.)
CHEM 0120 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY 2 (4cr.)
A continuation of CHEM 0110 which covers solutions,
solid state, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, kinetics, nuclear chemistry,
and all phases of equilibrium. Prerequisite: CHEM 0110.
( Meets CAS Physical Science sequence when taken with CHEM 0110.)
CHEM 0197 - DIRECTED STUDY (1-3 cr.)
Independent research on a project or special
instruction on a topic in chemistry supervised by a member of the chemistry
faculty.
CHEM 0250 - INTRODUCTORY ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(3cr.)
This course is concerned with the rigorous treatment
of equilibria that are of analytical importance and with an introduction
into electroanalytical methods, emission and absorption spectrophotometry,
and modern separation methods, particularly chromatography. Prerequisite:
CHEM 0120.
CHEM 0260 -INTRODUCTORY ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
LABORATORY (1cr.)
The primary objectives of this course are to
introduce the student to current analytical methods and to cultivate sound
experimental technique. Laboratory work includes ion-exchange separations,
complexometric and potentiometric acid-base titrations, and absorption
spectrophotometry. Corequisite: CHEM 0250
CHEM 0310 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1 (3cr.)
An introduction to organic molecules through
the study of isomerism, reaction mechanisms, and syntheses. Prerequisite:
CHEM 0120.
CHEM 0320 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2 (3cr.)
A continuation of CHEM 0310 with complex molecules
of biological interest stressed near the end of this course. Prerequisite:
CHEM 0310.
CHEM 0330 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1
(1cr.)
Laboratory course in which students are given
the opportunity to carry out important synthetic reactions where products
are purified, characterized, and identified using various physical and
instrumental methods and techniques. Corequisite: CHEM 0310.
CHEM 0340 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2
(1cr.)
A continuation of CHEM 0330. Corequisite:
CHEM 0320.
CHEM 0800 - CHEMISTRY FOR NON-SCIENTISTS (3cr.)
This course offers a general introduction to
chemistry with an emphasis on basic chemical concepts. It starts
by describing how atoms and molecules were discovered and how their properties
are understood. Next, the process of a chemical reaction is described.
Emphasis is on understanding principles, rather than on mathematical theory
or calculations. There are no prerequisites or corequisites for this
course. (Meets Physical Science requirement, either independent or
sequence when taken in conjunction with CHEM 0810.)
CHEM 0810 - CONTEMPORARY ISSUES: IMPACT ON
PUBLIC POLICY (3cr.)
This course examines problems facing society
where chemistry has immediate impact. Topics include such issues
as environmental pollution, new vs. old sources of energy, new sources
of raw materials, nuclear energy and associated problems, and development
of new pharmaceuticals, drug and future needs in medicine, and the synthesis
of new life forms. Controversial issues are presented and include
debates between experts of competing viewpoints. The emphasis is
scientific and the topics serve to increase the scientific depth of the
students. There are no prerequisites for this course. (Meets
Physical Science requirement, either independent or sequence when taken
with CHEM 0800.)
CHEM 0910 - CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES FOR THE HEALTH
PROFESSIONS (4cr.)
A one term course covering general and biological
chemistry, designed primarily for students preparing for the School of
Nursing or another health-related profession. Course covers aspects
of general chemistry including atomic structure and bonding and chemical
equilibria. A brief introduction to organic chemistry including physical
properties and representative reactions of common functional groups is
followed by the chemistry of the major classes of biomolecules and metabolism.
(Meets Physical Science Requirement, either independent or sequence, when
taken with CHEM 0810).