Chemistry (CHM)

CHM 111 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY/LAB
Credits: 4 (3 lecture, 1 lab)
Term: (F, S, SU)
Prerequisite: MATH 103

This course is a survey of the principles of inorganic chemistry with emphasis on scientific measurement; atomic structure; chemical periodicity; chemical bonding and nomenclature; chemical reactions and stoichoimetry; gas laws; properties of liquids, solids, and solutions; acid-base chemistry; and some electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. This course is designed for students entering health science or nursing programs. The laboratory portion of the course provides hands-on experience dealing with the topics covered in the lecture portion. It is strongly recommended that students have good basic algebra skills.

CHM 112 ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY/LAB
Credits: 4 (3 lecture, 1 lab)
Term: (F, S)
Prerequisites: CHM 111 with a grade of “C-” or higher

This course is a survey of the principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry with emphasis on nomenclature; structure and classification; properties; and applications of organic and biological compounds. Some discussions of metabolism and cellular processes are also included. This course is designed for students entering health science or nursing programs. The laboratory portion of the course provides hands-on experience dealing with the topics covered in the lecture portion.

CHM 131 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I/LAB
Credits: 4 (3 lecture, 1 lab)
Term: (F 2008 based on Sufficient Demand)
Prerequisites: MATH 108

The first course in the two-semester general chemistry sequence covering the general principles of modern chemistry. Topics covered include: atomic structure, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, chemical bonding, the periodic table, and the states of matter. The laboratory portion of the course provides hands-on experience dealing with the topics covered in the lecture portion. The experimental nature of the science of chemistry and the mathematical treatment of data are emphasized.

CHM 132 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II/LAB
Credits: 4 (3 lecture, 1 lab)
Term: (S 2009 based on Sufficient Demand)
Prerequisites: CHM 131 with a grade of “C-” or higher

The second course in the two-semester general chemistry sequence. Topics covered include: solutions, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, thermodynamics, and kinetics. The laboratory portion of the course provides hands-on experience dealing with the topics covered in the lecture portion.