Chemistry
CHM 100 Chemistry for the Health Sciences (3-3) 4 hrs.
Introduces basic concepts of inorganic and organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Emphasizes chemical principles applied to biological systems. Laboratory
exercises apply theory to biological and consumer products. Especially
designed for students in allied health sciences. Meets the prerequisite
of the Nursing Program. IAI P1 902L
CHM 110 Fundamentals of Chemistry (3-3) 4 hrs.
Introduces concepts of chemistry. Emphasizes the composition of matter,
the periodic table, the chemistry of solutions and chemical calculations.
The laboratory experiments utilize many common household materials to
demonstrate applications of chemical concepts. For students whose preparation
does not permit enrollment in CHM 121 and CHM 131. IAI P1 902L
Prerequisite:
MTH 080 or MTH 087 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment.
CHM 121 General Chemistry I (3-3) 4 hrs.
Studies principles of atomic and molecular structure, bonding, stoichiometry,
thermochemistry, states of matter and kinetic molecular theory. Corresponding
laboratory experiments include columetric and gravimetric analyses, qualitative
studies of reactions and calorimetry. IAI P1 902L IAI BIO 906 IAI EGR
961 IAI CHM 911
Prerequisite:
Two semesters of high school chemistry or CHM 110 with a grade of "C"
or better and MTH 080 or MTH 087 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent
enrollment in MTH 080 or MTH 087.
CHM 122 General Chemistry II (3-3) 4 hrs.
Continues CHM 121. Principles of chemical kinetics, equilibria, electro-chemistry,
thermo-dynamics, redox, descriptive chemistry of metals and non-metals,
an introduction to organic chemistry and nuclear chemistry. Laboratory
includes experiments related to the lecture material along with the theory
and practice of qualitative analysis. IAI BIO 907 IAI EGR 962 IAI CHM
912
Prerequisite:
CHM 121 with a grade of "C" or better.
CHM 125 Organic and Biochemistry for the Health Sciences (3-3) 4 hrs.
Introduces principles and health applications of organic chemistry and
biochemistry. Studies the structure, nomenclature and reactions of organic
compounds. Also studies carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic
acids, metabolic pathways and bioenergetics. Includes related laboratory
exercises. Intended for students in the allied health sciences but open
to all non-physical science majors.
Prerequisite:
CHM 110 or CHM 121 with a grade of "C" or better or placement exam and
consent of the chemistry department chairperson.
CHM 131 ColIege Chemistry I (3-6) 5 hrs.
Studies principles of chemistry including molecular, atomic and electronic
theories of matter and their relations to the periodic table. Quantitatively
treats thermochemistry, bonding, behavior of gases, solids and liquids,
and solutions. Emphasizes interpretation of laboratory data. Primarily
for students in chemistry, chemical engineering or physical sciences.
IAI P1 902L IAI CHM 911
Prerequisite:
Two semesters of high school chemistry with a grade of "B" or better,
or CHM 110 with a grade of "B" or better, and credit or registration in
MTH 103 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
CHM 132 ColIege Chemistry II (3-6) 5 hrs.
Continues CHM 131 with emphasis on kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibria,
acid-base reactions, coordination chemistry, electrochemistry and nuclear
chemistry. Primarily for students in chemistry, chemical engineering or
physical science curricula. Laboratory includes qualitative analysis.
IAI CHM 912
Prerequisite:
CHM 131 with a grade of "C" or better.
CHM 201 Basic Organic Chemistry (3-3) 4 hrs.
Surveys topics of organic chemistry covering nomenclature, structure,
reactions and synthesis of the major classes of organic compounds, including
hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and amines.
The laboratory includes experiments in distillation, crystallization,
chromatography, extraction, synthesis and analysis.
Prerequisite:
CHM 100, CHM 110, or CHM 121 with a grade of "C" or better or consent
of instructor.
CHM 204 Organic Chemistry I (3-6) 5 hrs.
Applies modern theories of electronic structures to the study of chemical
and physical properties of organic compounds. Laboratory includes syntheses,
qualitative organic analyses, IR and visible spectrophotometry, gas chromatography,
thin-layer chromatography, polarimetry and refractometry. IAI BIO 908
IAI EGR 963 IAI CHM 913
Prerequisite:
CHM 122 or CHM 132 with a grade of "C" or better.
CHM 205 Organic Chemistry II (3-6) 5 hrs.
Continues CHM 204. IAI BIO 909 IAI EGR 964 IAI CHM 914
Prerequisite:
CHM 204 with a grade of "C" or better.
CHM 210 Quantitative Analysis (3-6) 5 hrs.
Studies chemical, theoretical and applied methods relevant to sampling,
gravimetric analysis, titrimetry, acid-base reactions, chemical separations,
chromatography and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite:
CHM 122 or CHM 132 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better.