Chemistry

CHM-designated courses qualify as Natural Science or Liberal Arts electives.

CHM 105

General Chemistry I - 4 Credits

Introduction to chemical principles including atomic and molecular structure, properties of the elements,

stoichiometry, atomic bonding, chemical reactions, and the ideal gas law will be discussed in this introductory

course. Inquiry based study in the concurrent laboratory component will provide hands-on application of appropriate lecture material and reinforce both the quantitative and qualitative components of chemistry.

Laboratory fee required. Prerequisite: MAT120

 

CHM 106

General Chemistry II - 4 Credits

This is a continuation of General Chemistry I. Principles learned in General Chemistry I will be expanded in this course to include kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, solubility, and pH. Inquiry based study in the concurrent laboratory component will provide hands-on application of appropriate lecture material and reinforce both the quantitative and

qualitative components of chemistry.

Laboratory fee required. Prerequisite: CHM105

 

CHM 200

Environmental Chemistry - 4 Credits

Over the past 20 years, there has been increasing interest in studying the chemical processes at work in the environment. This course investigates the chemistry that supports studies of energy sources, ozone depletion and

formation, water quality, industrial and agricultural processes, toxicology, ground level air pollution, soil quality,

and pesticide use.

Laboratory fee required. Prerequisite: ENV120

 

CHM 205

Organic Chemistry I - 3 Credits

Organic Chemistry I is a focused study of carbon-containing compounds and their functional groups, chemical characteristics and physical properties. The synthesis of several organic compounds will also be discussed (aromatic

hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ethers, etc.), along with spectroscopy.

Prerequisite: CHM105, CHM106

 

CHM 206

Organic Chemistry II - 3 Credits

Organic Chemistry II is a continuation of the study of organic molecules and compounds. The functional groups, chemical characteristics, physical properties and synthesis of biological macromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates,

lipids, and nucleic acids), and biochemistry will be the focal point of course discussions.

Prerequisite: CHM205