CHEM 1401. General Chemistry I - Foundational concepts of chemistry are studied, including
introductory quantum mechanics, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, and chemical reactions.
Laboratory provides exposure to a wide variety of experimental techniques. Lecture three
hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: High school algebra. $35 fee.
CHEM 1402. General Chemistry II - Continuation of CHEM 1401. Emphasis is given to
applications of equilibrium theory and includes solution chemistry, kinetics, and thermodynamics. Lab experiments expose students to common qualitative analytical techniques. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1401 or strong background in high school chemistry. $35 fee.
CHEM 1403. Chemistry and Life - Chemistry and Life is designed for students in the nursing
program and non-science majors or minors. Emphasis will be placed on the metric system
and topics related to introductory chemistry. Additional topics to be included will be introductory
organic and biochemistry. Laboratory provides exposure to a wide variety of experimental
techniques. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: High school algebra.
$35 fee.
CHEM 2402. Analytical Chemistry I - The theory and practice of common quantitative laboratory
techniques including gravimetric, volumetric, electroanalytical, and atomic absorption
methods. The laboratory is designed to equip students with the fundamental skills of basic analytical chemistry. Lecture two hours, laboratory six hours. Prerequisites: CHEM 1402, MATH
1304, or equivalent. $35 fee.
CHEM 3403. Organic Chemistry I - An introductory organic chemistry course which covers
structure, nomenclature, stereochemistry, synthesis, and reactions of hydrocarbons, alkyl
halides, alcohol, ethers, and aromatic compounds. The laboratory focuses on standard laboratory techniques and synthesis of organic compounds. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1402. $35 fee.
CHEM 3404. Organic Chemistry II - A continuation of CHEM 3403. Emphasizes study in
NMR, CMR, and IR. The synthesis and reactions of functional groups such as alcohols, aldehydes,
ketones, carboxylic acids, phenol, amines, and related compounds are studied in detail. The laboratory introduces organic qualitative analysis and continues the synthesis of organic compounds. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 3403. $35 fee.
CHEM 3407. Instrumental Analysis - An introductory study of the principles and applications
of instrumentation in analytical chemistry. The methods used will include atomic absorption
spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, uv-visible spectroscopy, high-performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography. Lecture two hours, laboratory six hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 2402 or division approval.
CHEM 4402. Biochemistry I - Life processes at the molecular level with an emphasis on the
structure and function of DNA, RNA and proteins, including replication, transcription, translation
and gene regulation. The lab is focused on understanding and using the tools of modern
biochemistry. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 3404. $35 fee.
CHEM 4403. Biochemistry II - A continuation of CHEM 4402. Emphasis is placed on
enzyme kinetics, metabolic pathways and biosynthesis of membrane lipids, nucleotides and
amino acids. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 3404. $35 fee.
CHEM 4404. Chemical Geology (EASC 4404) - An examination of the Earth and Earth
processes through the application of chemical principles. Topics will include principles and
applications of crystal chemistry, geochemical thermodynamics, isotope geochemistry, and
aqueous geochemistry. Lab will involve participation by each student in the acquisition, interpretation, and presentation of geochemical data relevant to a specific geologic problem.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1402, EASC 1401, or division approval. $35 fee.
CHEM 4405. Physical Chemistry I - An introductory study of the laws of thermodynamics
with emphasis on chemical equilibrium, phase equilibrium, and electrochemistry. The laboratory introduces studies using the bomb calorimeter, heats of solutions, dilution, and neutralization. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisites: CHEM 2402, MATH 2307. $35 fee.
CHEM 4406. Physical Chemistry II - An introductory study of quantum theory, atomic structure,
symmetry, chemical kinetics, and photochemistry. The laboratory focuses on studies in
spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, and related topics. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisites: CHEM 2402, MATH 2307. $35 fee.