CHEM-Chemistry

Lower Division Collegiate

CHEM104 (3 credits)
Introductory Chemistry

Designed for non-science majors. Introduces the essence of atoms and molecules, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, gases, acids, and bases. Prepares students for work in a laboratory that uses chemicals. Also helps students understand how cells and organisms function. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory and recitation sections. All three sections are required for this 5-credit class. Prerequisite: MTH65 or MTH63 or designated placement score.

CHEM104L (1 credit)
Introductory Chemistry Lab

Lab associated with CHEM104.

CHEM104R (1 credit)
Introductory Chemistry Recitation

Recitation associated with CHEM104.

CHEM105 (3 credits)
Introductory Organic Chemistry

Designed for non-science majors. Introduces the essence of nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry, including hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines and amides. Prepares students for work in a laboratory that uses chemicals. Also helps students understand how cells and organisms function. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections. Prerequisite: CHEM104, CHEM104L, CHEM104R. Corequisite: CHEM105L.

CHEM105L (1 credit)
Introductory Organic Chemistry Lab

Lab associated with CHEM105.

CHEM106 (3 credits)
Introductory Biochemistry

Designed for non-science majors. Introduces the essence of biochemistry, including chirality, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids and metabolism. Prepares students for work in a laboratory that uses chemicals. Also helps students understand how cells and organisms function. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections. Prerequisite: CHEM105, CHEM105L.

CHEM106L (1 credit)
Introductory Biochemistry Lab

Lab associated with CHEM106.

CHEM221 (3 credits)
General Chemistry I

Presents chemistry to pre-professional students interested in science careers (chemistry, geology, physics, biology), engineering, medicine, and veterinary medicine. Introduces the concepts of atomic chemistry, chemical equations, stoichiometry, the gas laws, thermochemistry, the periodic table, and chemical bonding. An introduction to the chemical laboratory is presented. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory and recitation sections. All three sections are required for this 5-credit class. Prerequisite: MTH65 or designated placement score. Recommended prerequisite: CIS120.

CHEM221L (1 credit)
General Chemistry I Lab

Lab associated with CHEM221.

CHEM221R (1 credit)
General Chemistry I Recitation

Recitation associated with CHEM221.

CHEM222 (3 credits)
General Chemistry II

Continues topics presented in CHEM221. Exposes students to the liquid and solid states of matter, solution properties, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, and chemical solubility. More complex instruments and tools found in chemical laboratories are introduced and used in the lab. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory, and recitation sections. All three sections are required for this 5-credit class. Prerequisite: MTH95 and CHEM221, CHEM221L, CHEM221R.

CHEM222L (1 credit)
General Chemistry II Lab

Lab associated with CHEM222.

CHEM222R (1 credit)
General Chemistry II Recitation

Recitation associated with CHEM222.

CHEM223 (3 credits)
General Chemistry III

Completes general chemistry sequence. Presents a deeper view of thermochemistry, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, descriptive chemistry of the periodic table, the transition metals, and introduces organic chemistry and biochemistry. Students are directed in the use of laboratory instrumentation. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory, and recitation sections. All three sections are required for this 5-credit class. Prerequisite: MTH111 and CHEM222, CHEM222l, CHEM222R.

CHEM223L (1 credit)
General Chemistry III Lab

Lab associated with CHEM223.

CHEM223R (1 credit)
General Chemistry III Recitation

Recitation associated with CHEM223.