CHEM 109: Introductory Chemistry

Description
A study of the basic principles of chemistry with special emphasis on problem solving and chemistry in the environment. Designed especially for the student who plans to enroll in CHEM 110 but lacks the necessary prerequisites. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
3 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: MATH 98 OR ELMT SCORE 46 or HIGHER)
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CHEM 110: Chemistry I

Description
Develops problem-solving skills related to the nature of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, energy transformations, atomic and molecular structure, quantum theory, chemical bonding, and periodic properties. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[prereq: CHEM 109 AND (MATH 130 or MATH 150) AND (coreq: CHEM 110L and MATH 130) (if neither MATH 150 nor MATH 130 have been taken)]
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CHEM 110L: Chemistry I Lab

Description
Required lab course for CHEM 110. Emphasizes qualitative and quantitative experiments, data analysis, and error propagation. Lab course fee may be charged. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: CHEM 110)
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CHEM 111: Chemistry II

Description
Develops problem-solving skills related to solutions, phase changes, gas laws, thermodynamics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, organic chemistry, electrochemistry, metal complexation, and nuclear chemistry. Required of all ESSP majors. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[prereq: CHEM 110 AND CHEM 110L AND (MATH 130 OR MATH 150) AND (coreq: CHEM 111L)]
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CHEM 111L: Chemistry II Lab

Description
Required laboratory course for CHEM 111. Emphasizes qualitative and quantitate experiments, data analysis, and error propagation. Lab course fee may be charged. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: CHEM 111)
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CHEM 210: Survey of Organic Chemistry

Description
Survey of organic compounds, with an emphasis on biological and environmental processes. Nomenclature, structure in two and three dimensions, and relationships between structure and reactivity.
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: CHEM 111) AND (coreq: CHEM 210L)]
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CHEM 210L: Survey of Organic Chem Lab

Description
Required lab course for CHEM 210.
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: CHEM 111 AND CHEM 111L) AND (coreq: CHEM 210)]
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CHEM 211: Organic Chemistry I

Description
Nomenclature, structure, bonding, reactivity, and formation of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, halogenated compounds, and alcohols. Includes intro to spectroscopy. (Offered fall semester.)
Units:
5
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: CHEM 111)
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CHEM 295: Special Topics

Description
Studies a particular topic in Chemistry. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Letter Grade Available)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
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CHEM 312: Organic Chemistry II

Description
Synthesis, reactions, and analysis of organic compounds, with applications to biology, biogeochemistry, and environmental science.
Units:
5
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: CHEM 211)
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CHEM 350: Analyt & Instr Chem

Description
Lecture and laboratory course develops skill and understanding of analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis. Covers a range of spectrophotometry, chromatography, spectrometry, and titrimetry methods. Students are billed a materials fee. Offered when demand warrants.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[Prereq: Chem 111 and Chem 111L and [(Chem 210 and Chem 210L) or CHEM 211]
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CHEM 395: Special Topics

Description
Studies a particular topic in Chemistry. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Letter Grade Available)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
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CHEM 495: Special Topics

Description
Studies a particular topic in Chemistry. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Letter Grade Available)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
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