Course Descriptions
Chemistry Course Descriptions
CHM-designated courses qualify as Natural Science or Liberal Arts electives.
CHM115
General Chemistry I - 3 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
This class was previously called CHM105.
CHM115L
General Chemistry I Lab - 1 Credit
This course is offered as part of CHM115 General Chemistry I.
Laboratory fee required.
This class was previously called CHM105 Lab.
CHM116
General Chemistry II - 3 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: CHM115
This class was previously called CHM106.
CHM116L
General Chemistry II Lab - 1 Credit
This course is offered as part of CHM116 General Chemistry II.
Laboratory fee required.
This class was previously called CHM106 Lab.
CHM310
Environmental Chemistry - 3 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: ENV121.
This class was previously called CHM210.
CHM310L
Environmental Chemistry Lab - 1 Credit
This course is offered as part of CHM310 Environmental Chemistry.
Laboratory fee required.
This class was previously called CHM210 Lab.
CHM205
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: CHM115, CHM116
CHM206
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