Chemistry (CHEM)

A survey of and an introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry. The topics of atomic structure, periodic relationships, chemical bonding, kinetics, gas laws, stoichiometry, solutions, equilibria, and electrochemistry are examined. Topics are covered in less detail than in CHEM 1110, 1210 and 1220. This course is intended for non-science majors. It fulfills the science requirement in the General Studies program. This course does not have additional laboratory time and will not count toward a lab science requirement.

Introduction to the fundamental principles and the concepts of chemistry. Atomic structure, periodic relationships, bonding, kinetics, and equilibria are examined to permit their use in understanding chemical reactions though in less detail than in CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1220. The laboratory portion stresses the acquisition of skills in scientifically ethical data gathering and in the manipulation of apparatus and materials. Not a pre-requisite for CHE 2210 Organic Chemistry I.

This one semester lecture and laboratory course is an introductory course to both organic chemistry and biochemistry with a focus on clinical relevancy. Discussions and laboratory applications of the structure and function of organic compounds, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, as well as the mechanism of enzyme-catalyzed reactions, metabolism and bioenergetics will be covered.

The first of a two-semester sequence, this course introduces fundamental concepts, models, and techniques including stoichiometry, periodicity, atomic structure, reaction types, and molecular shape. This course also prepares the student for continued study in CHEM 1220 .It is strongly recommended that a student have completed a high-school chemistry course or CHEM 1010 or CHEM 1110.

The second of a two-semester sequence, this course builds upon concepts presented in CHEM 1210, including discussions and laboratory applications of intermolecular forces, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and an introduction to nuclear and organic chemistry.

This course covers topics of special interest in chemistry for chemistry majors and may encompass independent study. Topics vary by college and semesters and are meant to address current and relevant chemistry topics.

The first part of a two-part sequence designed to present the principles and theories involving the principal groups of carbon compounds. Topics include nomenclature, stereochemistry, and conformational analysis of organic molecules, and the preparation, reactions and mechanisms of alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes, alkynes, and alcohols. The laboratory activities feature the basic reaction, purification, and separation techniques utilized in organic chemistry, and activities integrated with the theory of the functional groups covered in lecture.

ere is a spacing issue. Course description should read The second part of a two-part sequence designed to present the principles and theories involving the principal groups of carbon compounds. Presents nomenclature, preparation and reactions of alcohols, ethers, conjugated double-bond systems, aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, and biomolecules. Explains reaction mechanisms when necessary. The laboratory exercises investigate either the preparation or the reaction of the aforementioned chemical species. Laboratory exercises may also include using modern instrumentation to identify organic compounds.

This intermediate level course focuses on the structure, function, and properties of biological molecules. The organization of amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids are addressed through a discussion of their hierarchical structure, their assembly into essential complexes in biological systems, and their relationship to human disease. Protein function is examined through the study of enzyme kinetics, the characterization of major metabolic pathways, and the interconnectivity of these pathways in tightly regulated networks.

This one semester lecture and laboratory course is a theoretical and hands-on introduction to analytical instruments commonly used in chemical, biological, and environmental analyses. Discussions and laboratory application of polarimetry, refractometry, spectrophotometry (infrared, ultraviolet, visible, and atomic absorption), and chromatography (paper, thin layer, gas-liquid, and liquid-liquid). Sample preparation, analysis, and data evaluation will be emphasized.