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CHEM 1105  Introductory Chemistry I (lab)  1 Credit   (0 Lec, 3 Lab)  

This survey course is introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry. This course will NOT count towards the Core Curriculum or transfer path if you are pursuing an AS in Natural Science. THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 7, Writing level 6, Math level 6
Co-requisite(s): CHEM 1305  
Course Type: Academic

CHEM 1111  General Chemistry I (lab)  1 Credit   (0 Lec, 3 Lab)  

This lab course covers basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in CHEM 1311; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.
Prerequisite(s): Math 1314, MATH 2412, MATH 2413, MATH 2414, MATH 2415, MATH 2318, or MATH 2320, Reading level 7, Math level 9
Co-requisite(s): CHEM 1311  
Course Type: Academic

CHEM 1112  General Chemistry II (lab)  1 Credit   (0 Lec, 3 Lab)  

This second semester of the general inorganic chemistry lab covers basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in CHEM 1312; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, chemical instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1311 and CHEM 1111, Reading level 7, Math level 9
Co-requisite(s): CHEM 1312  
Course Type: Academic

CHEM 1305  Introductory Chemistry I (lecture)  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This lecture survey course is introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry. This course will NOT count towards the Core Curriculum or transfer path if you are pursuing an AS in Natural Science. THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 7, Writing level 6, Math level 6
Co-requisite(s): CHEM 1105  
Course Type: Academic

CHEM 1311  General Chemistry I (lecture)  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This lecture course covers the fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichemistry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314, MATH 2412, MATH 2413, MATH 2414, MATH 2415, MATH 2318, or MATH 2320, Reading level 7, Math level 9
Co-requisite(s): CHEM 1111  
Course Type: Academic

CHEM 1312  General Chemistry II (lecture)  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This second semester of the general inorganic chemistry lecture covers chemical equilibrium, phase diagrams and spectrometry, acid-base concepts, thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1311 and CHEM 1111, Reading level 7, Math level 9
Co-requisite(s): CHEM 1112  
Course Type: Academic

CHEM 2123  Organic Chemistry I (lab)  1 Credit   (0 Lec, 3 Lab)  

This laboratory course accompanies CHEM 2323, Organic Chemistry I. Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. Methods for the purification and identification of organic compounds will be examined.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1312/CHEM 1112 Reading level 7, Math level 8
Co-requisite(s): CHEM 2323  
Course Type: Academic

CHEM 2125  Organic Chemistry II (lab)  1 Credit   (0 Lec, 3 Lab)  

This laboratory course accompanies CHEM 2325, Organic Chemistry II. Laboratory activities reinforce advanced principles of organic chemistry, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2323 and CHEM 2123
Co-requisite(s): CHEM 2325  
Course Type: Academic

CHEM 2323  Organic Chemistry I (lecture)  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

In this introductory organic chemistry lecture course fundamental principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS IN SCIENCE OR PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1312 and CHEM 1112
Co-requisite(s): CHEM 2123  
Course Type: Academic

CHEM 2325  Organic Chemistry II (lecture)  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This second semester of introductory organic chemistry lecture course advanced principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS IN SCIENCE OR PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2323 and CHEM 2123
Co-requisite(s): CHEM 2125  
Course Type: Academic

CHEM 2389  Academic Cooperative  3 Credits   (1 Lec, 8 Lab)  

This is an instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in the physical sciences. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the scientific study of inanimate objects, processes of matter and energy, and associated phenomena.
Prerequisite(s): Eight hours of Chemistry, Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 8
Course Type: Academic