Chemistry

An introductory course for students in various health-related programs.  Emphasis is placed on practical aspects of inorganic chemistry.  Some organic chemistry is introduced.  (3 class hours. 2 laboratory hours)

An introductory course that presents the fundamentals of chemistry, with applications to physical, biological, and environmental processes. Practical aspects of inorganic and basic organic chemistry are emphasized.

This course emphasizes the atomic nature of matter, fundamental laws and theories of mass and energy, the periodic classification of elements, chemical bonding, nomenclature, kinetic molecular theory applied to solids, liquids and gases, solution chemistry, and descriptive chemistry. Laboratory studies reinforce the principles and concepts studied in lecture and will initiate the student to sound methods of scientific investigation. (3 class hours/3 laboratory hours)

Continuation of CHM151. Considers the study of chemical families, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, solubility products, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry. Laboratory studies reinforce the principles and concepts studied in lecture and include the qualitative analysis of metals. (3 class hours/3 laboratory hours)

This course covers organic nomenclature, bonding, structure, reaction theory, aliphatic hydrocarbons, functional groups, stereochemistry, aromatic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, and reaction mechanisms. The laboratory emphasizes basic laboratory techniques for separation, purification and synthesis. (3 class hours/4 laboratory hours)

Continues CHM251 Organic Chemistry I. It includes nomenclature, reaction mechanisms, name reactions, synthesis, organic qualitative analysis, carbanions, oxygen and nitrogen containing functional groups, spectroscopy and biochemical processes. In the laboratory, organic qualitative analysis, synthesis, and spectroscopy of organic compounds are taught. (3 class hours/4 laboratory hours)