| CHEMISTRY (DESCRIPTIONS AND PREREQUISITES) |
| CHEM 10 |
Fundamental Chemical Concepts |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS pre-algebra assessment score of at least 32, or COMPASS algebra assessment of at least 20, or a grade of “P” in MATH 97 or 98. A basic course for students planning to take more chemistry, but whose background is not adequate to start the regular chemistry series. The course introduces fundamental chemical concepts and the elementary mathematical principles needed to solve chemistry problems. |
| CHEM 100 |
Fundamentals of Chemistry I |
4 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS algebra assessment score of at least 40, or a grade of “C” or better in CHEM 10, MATH 101, or other college-level mathematics course. This is an introductory course in basic chemistry covering chemical concepts and principles of inorganic chemistry. This course includes lecture and laboratory experiences. This course should not be taken by students in curricula requiring a chemistry major or minor. [48-48-96] Lab Fee |
| CHEM 101 |
Fundamentals of Chemistry II |
4 CR |
| Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in CHEM 100 or CHEM 110. This course is a continuation of CHEM 100 covering more specific topics, such as nuclear chemistry, basic organic chemistry, and introductory biochemistry. This course includes lecture and laboratory experiences. [48-48-96] Lab Fee |
| CHEM 110 |
General Chemistry I |
4 CR |
| Prerequisites: one year of high school chemistry or a grade of “C” or better in CHEM 100 AND a COMPASS algebra assessment score of at least 71 or a grade of “C” or better in MATH 121. This course includes the following topics: atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding concepts, stoichiometric relationships, gas laws, periodic properties, acid-base relationships, some descriptive chemistry, oxidation-reduction, and an introduction to chemical equilibrium. This course includes lecture and laboratory experiences. [48-48-96] Lab Fee |
| CHEM 111 |
General Chemistry II |
4 CR |
| Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in CHEM 110. This course is a continuation of CHEM 110 and includes the following topics: chemical equilibrium, introduction to chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, some descriptive chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry. This course includes lecture and laboratory experiences. [48-48-96] Lab Fee |
| CHEM 201 |
Organic Chemistry I |
4 CR |
| Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in CHEM 111. This course provides a comprehensive study of the physical and chemical properties of alphatic, aromatic, and cyclic compounds including functional groups. Emphasis is placed upon mechanisms and theory of reactions of the basic classes of organic compounds. The course includes lecture and laboratory. [48-48-96] Lab Fee |
| CHEM 202 |
Organic Chemistry II |
4 CR |
| Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in CHEM 201. This course is a continuation of CHEM 201 and provides a comprehensive study of the preparations, synthesis, and mechanisms of reactions of the functional classes of organic compounds including selected topics in biochemistry. [48-48-96] Lab Fee |
| CHEM 210 |
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in CHEM 100 or 110. A brief introduction to organic chemistry as it applies to biochemistry. The chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and other biochemically important compounds will be studied. The metabolism of the main classes of biochemical compounds will be emphasized in conjunction with the role of vitamins, hormones, and related compounds. |
