Chemistry Course Descriptions

CHM 101 Introduction to Chemistry ... 3
Prerequisite: One of the following must be completed: MAT 098, ASMNT A121. Introduction to basic principles of chemistry, including inorganic, analytical, physical and organic chemistry. Emphasizes practical applications, including health and environmental applications. Corequisite: CHM 103.

CHM 103 Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory ... 1
Hands-on course with emphasis on proper laboratory techniques and experimental activities that illustrate concepts studied in CHM 101. Corequisite: CHM 101.

CHM 110 General Chemistry I ... 3
Prerequisite: MAT 098 or ASMNT A121. One year of high school chemistry or  CHM 101 with a grade of C or better. Study of how compounds are formed and named; chemical equations; calculations and problem-solving involving elements, compounds and chemical equations including stoichiometry, thermochemistry; properties of gases, solids, solutions and acids and bases. Corequisite: CHM 113.

CHM 111 General Chemistry II ... 3
Prerequisites: CHM 110, CHM 113. Continuation of Chemistry I. Includes study of chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry, complex ions, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction reactions, and introduction to organic chemistry. Corequisite: CHM 114.

CHM 113 General Chemistry Laboratory I ... 2
Experimental component of CHM 110 Corequisite: CHM 110.

CHM 114 General Chemistry Laboratory II ... 2
Prerequisites: CHM 113, CHM 110. Experimental component of CHM 111. Corequisite: CHM 111.

CHM 115 General Chemistry I ... 5
Prerequisites: MAT 098 and one year of high school chemistry or CHM 101 with a grade of C or better. Study of how compounds are formed and named, chemical equations, calculations and problem-solving involving elements, compounds and chemical equations including stoichiometry, thermochemistry; properties of gases, solids, solutions, and acids and bases. Experiments introduce basic lab skills and aspects of qualitative and quantitative analysis.

CHM 116General Chemistry II ... 5
Prerequiste: Completion of CHM 115 with a grade of C or better. Continuation of Chemistry I. Includes study of chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry, complex ions, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction reactions, nuclear chemistry, and introduction to organic chemistry. Experiments continue to introduce and improve laboratory skills and problem solving.

CHM 122 Quantitative Analysis ... 3
Prerequisites: CHM 111, CHM 114 with a grade of C or better. Introduction to volumetric, spectrophotometric, and gravimetric chemistry. Focus on instrumental analysis and advanced chemical laboratory skills. Additional laboratory time may be required.

CHM 240 Organic Chemistry I ... 3
Prerequisites: CHM 111, CHM 114 with a grade of C or better. Introduction to structure, nomenclature, properties, synthesis and reactions of aliphatic and aromatic carbon compounds. Fall.

CHM 241 Organic Chemistry II ... 3
Prerequisites: CHM 240, with a grade of C or better. Continuation of study of structure, nomenclature, properties, synthesis and reactions of aliphatic and aromatic carbon compounds with emphasis on chemistry of carbonyl compounds. Corequisite: CHM 243. Spring.

CHM 243 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ... 2
Prerequisites: CHM 240, with a grade of C or better or equivalent. Hands-on introduction to laboratory techniques and procedures of organic synthesis and identification. Corequisite: CHM 241. Spring.