Chemistry

Introductory general chemistry emphasizing applied theory, problem solving, unit-conversion, lab skills. Not recommended for Math/Science students. Prerequisite: Placement into college level math. Eligible to take ENGL 1010. Lab Fee.

This course provides a survey of basic facts and principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Topics include the structure, properties, and reactivity of some of the major types of organic functional groups. Other topics include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, and metabolism. Designed for Nursing and other Allied Health majors. Not recommended for Math/Science students. Prerequisites: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010. Lab fee (in-person classes only). Fall/Spring/Summer)

This course explores chemistry in the context of the world around us, with an emphasis on topical issues such as the air we breathe, the water we consume, climate change, sources of energy, and the impact of plastics. The course takes a “citizens first” approach that focuses on understanding societal issues in order to serve as informed citizens. Designed for non-science majors to fulfill laboratory science requirements. Prerequisites: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010. Lab fee.

This is the first course in a two-course general chemistry sequence, which covers the principles of chemistry and its quantitative aspects. Topics include the atomic theory of matter, electronic structure of atoms, theories of chemical bonding, reactions and stoichiometry, and properties of gases. Descriptive chemistry is integrated throughout the course. This course is intended for science majors. Lecture/laboratory. Prerequisites: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010. 75% or higher in high school chemistry and placement into MATH 1215 or higher, or CHEM 1020 and placement in MATH 1215 or higher, or CHEM 1010. High school physics and a familiarity with algebraic calculations is strongly recommended. Lab fee.

This is the second course in a two-course general chemistry sequence, which covers the principles of chemistry and its quantitative aspects. Topics include thermochemistry, intermolecular forces and physical states of matter, properties of aqueous solutions, thermodynamics and equilibrium, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. Descriptive chemistry is integrated throughout the course. This course is intended for science majors. Lecture/laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 1510. High school physics and a familiarity with algebraic/logarithmic calculations is strongly recommended. Lab fee.

Studies the principles and techniques to describe, explain, and predict the behavior of organic compounds including theories of bonding, nomenclature and isomerism, spectroscopy, resonance and hyperconjugation and reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite: One year of college chemistry. Lecture/laboratory. Lab fee.

Applies the principles to selected functional groups. Application of organic chemistry to other fields. Laboratory techniques in the analysis, isolation, and synthesis of organic compounds. Lecture/laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 2010. Lab fee.

This course covers fundamental principles of quantitative chemical analysis, including sampling and sample preparation, methods of chemical analysis, and the reporting and interpretation of results. There is a strong emphasis on the use of standards, methods of calibration, experimental design, data collection, statistical treatment of results, documentation, quality control and assurance, and good laboratory practices. Laboratory techniques include volumetric and gravimetric methods of analysis, potentiometry, spectrophotometry, and chromatography. This course is intended for science and chemical technology majors. Lecture/laboratory. Prerequisites: Two college-level chemistry courses. Lab fee.

This course provides a survey of the spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electroanalytical techniques commonly used in instrumental analysis. There is a strong emphasis on the underlying theory, instrumentation and components, use of standard operating procedures, experimental design, collection and interpretation of results, and troubleshooting. Laboratory techniques include UV-visible spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry. This course is intended for science and chemical technology majors. Lecture/laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 2033. Lab fee.