CHEM 110 - Chemistry Topics Various topics in introductory chemistry. Unit(s): 1 - 4. CHEM 112 - Principles of Organic & Biochemistry Chemical bonding, structure, properties and reactivity applied to organic and biochemical compounds. Includes basic metabolic processes and nuclear chemistry with application to medicine and health. Lecture/Lab Hours: Four hours lecture; three hours laboratory, weekly. Prerequisite(s): Passing grade on Chemistry Placement Exam, CHEM 91 or 105 with at least "C". Note(s): Meets the Nursing requirement in chemistry. Approved for General Education science credit. Fee: $40. Unit(s): 5. CHEM 301 - Organic Chemistry I The first semester of the traditional yearlong course in organic chemistry. Structure, properties and reactivity of carbon-containing compounds with emphasis on reaction mechanisms. An introduction to the major functional groups, computer-based drawing and searching tools. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 106. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 311 required. Unit(s): 3. CHEM 302 - Organic Chemistry II Continuation of Organic Chemistry I includes the instrumental methods for structure determination, IR, NMR, MS. The last third of the course is devoted to the structure and properties of major biochemical substances. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 301. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 312 required. Unit(s): 3. CHEM 311 - Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I Basic laboratory techniques for the synthesis, isolation, purification and analysis of organic compounds including the major chromatographic methods, TLC, GC, LC. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 301 required. Fee: $75. Unit(s): 1. CHEM 312 - Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II Continuation of the laboratory methods in organic chemistry including the major structural determination and analysis tools of NMR, IR, HPLC, UV/Vis. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 302 required. Fee: $75. Unit(s): 1. CHEM 320 - Basic Organic and Biochemistry The structure, properties and reactivity of organic and biological molecules. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 106. Note(s): This is a one semester terminal course and thus does not serve as a prerequisite for CHEM 302 or BIOS / CHEM 411. May not fulfill the requirement for medical school or other related health professions. Fulfills the requirement for environmental science and human biology majors. Unit(s): 3. CHEM 332 - Environmental Chemistry Quantitative introduction to the chemistry of the atmosphere and air pollution, energy and climate, toxic organic compounds, water pollution and purification, soil chemistry and waste disposal. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory, weekly. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320 or 302. Fee: $75. Unit(s): 4. CHEM 350 - Analytical Chemistry A survey of classical chemical methods of analysis such as titrimetry and gravimetry along with various instrumental methods including electrochemistry, spectroscopy and chromatography. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture; six hours laboratory, weekly. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 301. Fee: $80. Unit(s): 5. CHEM 352 - Fundamentals of Material Science Introduction to the structure-property relationships of engineering and natural materials including metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. Examines the strength of materials, strengthening mechanisms, diffusion, phase transformations, heat treatment and microstructure control. Considers how materials are selected for design of a product. Cross-listed: PHSC 352. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 112 or 233; CHEM 105 and MATH 105. Unit(s): 3.
PHSC 234 - General Physics III: Waves, Optics & Modern Physics Unit(s): 4. PHSC 321 - Circuits & Instrumentation I Unit(s): 5.
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Chemistry Minor Minor Requirements A Chemistry Minor requires the completion of 21 units, including the following courses: • CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I Unit(s): 4. • CHEM 106 - General Chemistry II Unit(s): 4. • CHEM 301 - Organic Chemistry I Unit(s): 3. • CHEM 302 - Organic Chemistry II Unit(s): 3. • CHEM 311 - Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I Unit(s): 1. • CHEM 312 - Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II Unit(s): 1. Choose one of the following two options: • CHEM 350 - Analytical Chemistry Unit(s): 5. or • CHEM 411 - Biochemistry I Unit(s): 3. • and CHEM 413 - Laboratory in Biochemistry Unit(s): 2. • Note: Six chemistry minor units must not count towards any other major or minor. Courses (CHEM) CHEM 91 - Basic Chemistry A This course is designed for students planning to enroll in Chemistry 112 (Principles of Organic & Biochemistry) who did not score sufficiently well on the Chemistry Placement Exam. When Offered: Fall. Note(s): Units do not count toward graduation requirements. Unit(s): 2. CHEM 92 - Basic Chemistry B This course is designed for students planning to enroll in Chemistry 105 (General Chemistry) who did not pass the Chemistry Placement Exam. When Offered: Spring. Note(s): Units do not The basic principles of chemistry for the non-science major. Uses the materials of modern society as a theme for exploring the properties and structure of matter as well as the methods and consequences of transforming natural resources to consumer products. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Unit(s): 3. CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I Principles and theories of the structure and properties of matter including stiochiometry, atomic theory, the periodic table, chemical bonding, molecular structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions, states of matter, gas laws and solutions. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory; one hour recitation, weekly. Prerequisite(s): High school chemistry or CHEM 092, two years of high school algebra and a passing grade on the Chemistry Placement Exam. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Fee: $60. Unit(s): 4. CHEM 106 - General Chemistry II Continuation of General Chemistry I. Subjects include chemical kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, solubility, acidity, electrochemistry, coordination complexes and various special topics. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory; one hour recitation, weekly. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 105. Fee: $60. Unit(s): 4. count toward graduation requirements. Unit(s): 2. CHEM 100 - The Chemistry of Everyday Life
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