CHEM Courses

  • CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry Laboratory 1

    Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in ; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory report.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 1.0
    Lab hours: 3.0

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    Restrictions:

    • High School chemistry is strongly recommended

  • CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry Laboratory 2

    Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in ; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, chemical instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory report.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 1.0
    Lab hours: 3.0

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    • College readiness in reading and math required

  • CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I

    Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry. Corequisite CHEM 1111.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0

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    • High school chemistry is strongly recommended.

  • CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II

    Chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acidbase concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0

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    • CHEM 1109/1309/1409 Required.

  • CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry I (lecture + lab, allied health emphasis)

    Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry,food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry. Designed for allied health students and for students who are not science majors. Organic and biological chemistry are emphasized. This course provides the basic chemical background for understanding metabolism and other biological processes which occur in living organisms. Not to be taken by science majors.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 2.0
    Lab hours: 4.0

    Restrictions:

    • College readiness in reading required.

  • CHEM 2123 - Organic Chemistry I (lab, 1 SCH version)

    This laboratory-based course accompanies CHEM 2323, Organic Chemistry I. Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. Methods for the purification and identification of organic compounds will be examined.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 1.0
    Lab hours: 3.0

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    • College readiness in reading is required

  • CHEM 2125 - Organic Chemistry II (lab, 1 SCH version)

    This laboratory-based course accompanies CHEM 2325, Organic Chemistry II. Laboratory activities reinforce advanced principles of organic chemistry, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 1.0
    Lab hours: 3.0

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    Restrictions:

    • College readiness in reading is required

  • CHEM 2323 - Organic Chemistry I

    Fundamental principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. This course is intended for students in science or pre- professional programs. Corequisite: CHEM 2123

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0

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    • CHEM 2123 - Organic Chemistry I (lab, 1 SCH version)

    Restrictions:

    • College readiness in reading is required
    • Successful completion with a grade of C or better in CHEM 1312/1112 is required

  • CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry II

    Advanced principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. This course is intended for students in science or pre-professional programs. Corequisite: CHEM 2125

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0

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    Corequisites:

    • CHEM 2125 - Organic Chemistry II (lab, 1 SCH version)

    Restrictions:

    • College readiness in reading is required
    • Successful completion with a grade of C or better in CHEM2123/2323 or CHEM 2423 required

  • CHEM 2389 - Academic Cooperative

    An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in the physical sciences. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual students will set specific goals and objectives in the scientific study of inanimate objects, processes of matter and energy, and associated phenomena.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0