Chemistry (CHE)
Introduces non-science majors to the main concepts and applications of chemistry in our society. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).
Presents the elementary principles of general, organic and biological chemistry. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).
Reinforces concepts covered in CHE 130 and introduces basic laboratory techniques, methods, and instrumentation through selected experiments pertaining to chemical and physical properties, quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, and the reactions of organic and biomolecules. Laboratory: 1 credit hour (30 contact hours).
Introduces topics in general chemistry, including properties of matter, stoichiometry, gases, atomic structure, bonding, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and nuclear chemistry. Intended for students interested in a one-semester course in general chemistry and recommended for students seeking careers in allied health fields. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
Reinforces concepts covered in CHE 140 and introduces basic laboratory techniques, methods, and instrumentation through selected experiments dealing with chemical and physical properties, qualitative analysis, and quantitative analysis. Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours).
Continues the sequence begun in CHE 140. Introduces topics in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Introduces organic functional groups, their reactions, and the chemistry of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.
Reinforces concepts covered in CHE 150 and introduces basic laboratory techniques, methods, and instrumentation through selected experiments dealing with the preparation, characterization, and purification of organic compounds and the reactions of biomolecules. Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours).
Focuses on major chemical topics, including stoichiometry, atomic structure, properties of matter and the relationship between molecular structure and chemical behavior. Emphasizes solving of mathematical problems which illustrate the principles of chemistry. Designed for students in the sciences, engineering, and pre-professional programs. Lecture: 4.0 credits (60 contact hours).
Reinforces concepts covered in CHE 170 and introduces basic laboratory techniques, methods, and instrumentation through selected experiments. Emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative techniques. Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours).
Continues CHE 170. Focuses on major chemical topics, including acid-base chemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics, and chemical equilibrium. Emphasizes solving of mathematical problems which illustrate the principles of chemistry. Designed for students in the sciences, engineering, and pre-professional programs. Lecture: 4.0 credits (60 contact hours).
Reinforces concepts covered in CHE 180 and introduces basic laboratory techniques, methods, and instrumentation through selected experiments. Emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative techniques. Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours).
Presents the fundamental principles of organic chemistry. Emphasizes the structures and properties of carbon-containing compounds. Introduces organic reactions, their mechanisms, and applications to synthesis. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
Introduces common techniques used in the laboratory for purification, separation, identification, and reactions of organic compounds. Laboratory: 2 credit (60 contact hours).
Presents further applications of the principles of organic chemistry. Continues the study of organic reactions, their mechanisms, synthesis and modern spectroscopic techniques. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
Explores the synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds in the laboratory. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).
Presents a topic in chemistry chosen by the instructor. Topics may vary from semester to semester at the discretion of the instructor; course may be repeated with different topics to a maximum of six credit hours. Lecture: 1-3 credits (15-45 contact hours).
Explores experiments pertinent to a topic in chemistry chosen by the instructor. Topics may vary from semester to semester at the discretion of the instructor; course may be repeated with different topics to a maximum of six credit hours. Laboratory: 1-3 credits (30-90 contact hours).
Offers the student the opportunity to perform laboratory research on a problem chosen by the instructor. Course may be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours. Laboratory: 1-3 credits (30-90 contact hours).