Chemistry (CHM)

This course is an introductory course for students with inadequate backgrounds in math to develop and build mathematical skills and learn concepts required for entry into more rigorous chemistry courses. Does not meet general education requirement.

Meets General Education requirement. This course is an introduction to the elementary principles of modern chemistry. This course prepares students without high school chemistry, or with an inadequate background, for CHM 1045. Modern chemical theories are used to develop an understanding of fundamentals of inorganic chemistry and its applications. An emphasis is placed on quantitative relationships and using dimensional analysis to solve problems.

This course is designed for students pursuing careers in the sciences or who need a more rigorous presentation of chemical concepts than is offered in an introductory course. Students will engage in problem solving and critical thinking while applying chemical concepts. Topics will include the principles of chemistry including atomic theory, electronic and molecular structure, measurement, stoichiometry, bonding, periodicity, thermochemistry, nomenclature, solutions, and the properties of gases. This is a state-designated general education core course. (202440)

This course is designed for students pursuing careers in the sciences or who need a more rigorous presentation of chemical concepts than is offered in an introductory course. Students will engage in problem solving and critical thinking while applying chemical concepts. Topics will include the principles of chemistry including atomic theory, electronic and molecular structure, measurement, stoichiometry, bonding, periodicity, thermochemistry, nomenclature, solutions, and the properties of gases. This is an honors course and a state-designated general education core course.

Meets General Education requirement. An introduction to principles of chemistry to include a study of equilibrium, reaction rate, and electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; basic organic chemistry; and colligative properties of solutions.

Meets General Education requirement. A continuation of General Chemistry 1 to include a study of equilibrium, reaction rate, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, basic organic chemistry and colligative properties of solutions. Students will also conduct an analysis on energy sources and resources. This course is designed to provide a unique environment based on collaborative and active learning.

This course is the first part of a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry that studies the organization of carbon compounds and the unifying principles of their chemistry. The course covers the study of hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives. The topics include nomenclature, synthesis, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy.

Meets General Education requirement. This course is the second part of a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry that studies the organization of carbon compounds and the unifying principles of their chemistry. The course covers the study of alcohols, ethers, carboxylic acids, and other organic compounds. The topics include structure, nomenclature, synthesis, utilization of products, reaction mechanisms, and stereo-chemical considerations of products as well as structure elucidation via spectrometric techniques.

This is an internship and work experience in a science field or laboratory to develop the skills needed for employment which include setting, achieving, and evaluating goals for hands-on learning experiences in the sciences. This course may be taken for maximum credit of 6.

This course gives students opportunity to understand the relationship of theory to practice through participation in a service-learning experience. Students are required to complete 20 hours of volunteer work, a service-learning contract, and an oral and written reflection of the experience.