Chemistry Courses & Descriptions
2011-2012
CHEM 100 Chemical Explorations • 5 CR
Presents basic concepts of chemistry using a relatively non-mathematical approach. Topics include measurement, atomic and molecular structure, the periodic table, chemical vs. physical changes, acids and bases, and the social and environmental role of chemistry. Same as CHEM& 105 and CHEM& 110. Only one of the three (CHEM 100, CHEM& 105 or CHEM& 110 may be taken for credit.
CHEM& 110 Chemical Concepts w/ Lab • 6 CR
Presents the topics of chemistry in a relatively non-mathematical way and focuses on the social and environmental roles of chemistry. Course covers atomic and molecular structure, measurement, the periodic table, and acids and bases. The laboratory expands upon the course materials. Same as CHEM 100 and CHEM& 105. Only one of the three (CHEM 100, CHEM& 105, or CHEM& 110) may be taken for credit.
CHEM& 121 Introduction to Chemistry • 6 CR
Introduces simplified atomic and molecular theory. Students investigate the chemistry of solutions, gases, liquids, and solids and examine quantitative relationships in chemical processes. Format includes lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 098 with a C or better, or placement into MATH 099 or higher.
CHEM& 131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry • 6 CR
Presents organic chemistry and biochemistry, with emphasis on functional groups, reaction synthesis, and biochemical applications. Format includes lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM& 121 or permission of instructor.
CHEM& 161 General Chemistry I • 6 CR
First in a three-course chemistry sequence for science and engineering students. The 161/162/163 series covers atomic structure, stoichiometry, solutions, gas laws, periodic law, bonding, molecular orbital theory, colligative properties, radioactivity, thermochemistry, equilibrium, acids, bases, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, kinetics, and simple organic chemistry. Courses in the series take a quantitative approach; format includes lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in MATH& 141, or placement into MATH& 142. Also, CHEM& 121 with a C or better or by chemistry placement exam.
CHEM& 162 General Chemistry II • 6 CR
Second in a three-course chemistry sequence for science and engineering students."Prerequisite: CHEM& 161 with a C or better and MATH& 141 with a C or better.
CHEM& 163 General Chemistry III • 6 CR
Third in a three-course chemistry sequence for science and engineering students. Prerequisite: CHEM& 162 with a C or better.
CHEM 199 Individual Studies in Chemistry • V1-5 CR
Allows specialized, independent projects relating to chemistry. May include laboratory work. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Prerequisite: Two quarters of college chemistry and permission of instructor.
CHEM& 261 Organic Chemistry I • 6 CR
The first of a three-course series in organic chemistry. The 261/262/263 series covers structure, nomenclature, reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds. Format includes laboratory work. Prerequisite: CHEM& 161 and CHEM& 162 and CHEM& 163.
CHEM& 262 Organic Chemistry II • 6 CR
Second in a three-course organic chemistry sequence. Format includes laboratory work. Prerequisite: CHEM& 261.
CHEM& 263 Organic Chemistry III • 6 CR
Third in a three-course sequence. Continues the lecture and lab component of CHEM& 261 and CHEM& 262. Topics include functional groups and biologically important compounds. Format includes laboratory work. Prerequisite: CHEM& 262.
CHEM 265 Biochemistry I • 4 CR
The first in a two-quarter sequence for science majors and for students interested in careers in pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine and medical technology. Topics include protein structure and function; carbohydrates and their metabolism, electron transport processes and some of the major metabolic pathways. Prerequisite: BIOL& 211 and CHEM& 261 or equivalent.
CHEM 266 Biochemistry II • 4 CR
The second in a two-quarter sequence for science majors and for students interested in careers in pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine and medical technology. Topics include lipid structure, metabolism, transport and biosynthesis, nucleic acid structure and function, DNA replication, transcription and translation. Prerequisite: CHEM 265
CHEM 299 Individual Studies in Chemistry • V1-5 CR
Allows specialized, independent projects relating to chemistry. May include laboratory work. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Prerequisite: Two quarters of college chemistry and permission of instructor.
2010-2011
CHEM 100 Chemical Explorations • 5 CR
Presents basic concepts of chemistry using a relatively non-mathematical approach. Topics include measurement, atomic and molecular structure, the periodic table, chemical vs. physical changes, acids and bases, and the social and environmental role of chemistry. Same as CHEM& 110. Either CHEM 100 or CHEM& 110 may be taken for credit, not both.
CHEM& 110 Chemical Concepts w/ lab • 6 CR
Previously CHEM& 105
Presents the topics of chemistry in a relatively non-mathematical way and focuses on the social and environmental roles of chemistry. Course covers atomic and molecular structure, measurement, the periodic table, and acids and bases. The laboratory expands upon the course materials. Same as CHEM 100. Either CHEM& 110 or CHEM 100 may be taken for credit, not both.
CHEM& 121 Introduction to Chemistry • 6 CR
Previously CHEM 101
Introduces simplified atomic and molecular theory. Students investigate the chemistry of solutions, gases, liquids, and solids and examine quantitative relationships in chemical processes. Format includes lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 085 or 097.
CHEM& 131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry • 6 CR
Previously CHEM 102
Presents organic chemistry and biochemistry, with emphasis on functional groups, reaction synthesis, and biochemical applications. Format includes lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM& 121 or permission of instructor.
CHEM& 161 General Chemistry I • 6 CR
Previously CHEM 140
First in a three-course chemistry sequence for science and engineering students. The 161/162/163 series covers atomic structure, stoichiometry, solutions, gas laws, periodic law, bonding, molecular orbital theory, colligative properties, radioactivity, thermochemistry, equilibrium, acids, bases, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, kinetics, and simple organic chemistry. Courses in the series take a quantitative approach, format includes lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH& 141 or equivalent and either one year high school chemistry or CHEM& 121.
CHEM& 162 General Chemistry II • 6 CR
Previously CHEM 150
Second in a three-course chemistry sequence for science and engineering students. Prerequisite: CHEM& 161 with a C- or better.
CHEM& 163 General Chemistry III • 6 CR
Previously CHEM 160
Third in a three-course chemistry sequence for science and engineering students. Prerequisite: CHEM& 162 with a C- or better.
CHEM 199 Individual Studies in Chemistry • V 1-5 CR
Allows specialized, independent projects relating to chemistry. May include laboratory work. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Prerequisite: Two quarters of college chemistry and permission of instructor.
CHEM& 261 Organic Chemistry I • 6 CR
Previously CHEM 231
The first of a three-course series in organic chemistry. The 261/262/263 series covers structure, nomenclature, reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds. Format includes laboratory work. Prerequisite: CHEM& 161, 162, 163.
CHEM& 262 Organic Chemistry II • 6 CR
Previously CHEM 232
Second in a three-course organic chemistry sequence. Format includes laboratory work. Prerequisite: CHEM& 261.
CHEM& 263 Organic Chemistry III • 6 CR
Previously CHEM 243
Third in a three-course sequence. Topics include functional groups and biologically important compounds. Format includes laboratory work. Prerequisite: CHEM& 262.
CHEM 299 Individual Studies in Chemistry • V 1-5 CR
Allows specialized, independent projects relating to chemistry. May include laboratory work. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Prerequisite: Two quarters of college chemistry and permission of instructor.
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