Chemistry (CHM)

CHM 101. Introductory Chemistry I. (4 Credits)

Explores the experimental and theoretical aspects of general chemistry while emphasizing scientific reasoning, critical and analytical thinking. Designed for the non-science major. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week. Prerequisites: Eligible for MTH 154 or eligible for MTH 161.

CHM 110. Survey of Chemistry. (3 Credits)

Introduces the basic concepts of general, organic, and biochemistry with emphasis on their applications to other disciplines. No previous chemistry background required. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

CHM 111. General Chemistry I. (4 Credits)

Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in the lecture portion of the course to earn an overall grade of C or higher in the lecture portion of the course to earn an overall grade of C or higher. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week. Prerequisites: Eligible for ENG 111 and eligible for MTH 161.

CHM 112. General Chemistry II. (4 Credits)

Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in the lecture portion of the course to earn an overall grade of C or higher. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week. Prerequisites: CHM 111 with a grade of C or higher or instructor permission.

CHM 241. Organic Chemistry I. (3 Credits)

Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: CHM 112 with a grade of C or higher.

CHM 242. Organic Chemistry II. (3 Credits)

Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): CHM 241 with grade of C or higher and corequisite of CHM 246.

CHM 245. Organic Chemistry I Laboratory. (2 Credits)

Introduces various methods and procedures used in present day organic laboratories. Covers the general techniques, organic synthesis, and the use of common spectroscopic instrumentation; synthesizing a variety of compounds; and analyzing the products through physical properties and spectroscopy. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHM 112 with a grade of C or better; Corequisite: CHM 241.

CHM 246. Organic Chemistry II Laboratory. (2 Credits)

Introduces various methods and procedures used in present day organic laboratories. Covers the general techniques, organic synthesis, and the use of common spectroscopic instrumentation; synthesizing a variety of compounds; and analyzing the products through physical properties and spectroscopy. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHM 245; Corequisite: CHM 242.