CHE 101: General Chemistry I. Introduction to units of scientific measurement, atomic structure, nomenclature, the mole concept, stoichiometry. Introduction to chemical reactions, calculations with chemical equations and formulas, the gas laws, thermochemistry, introduction to quantum theory of the atom and chemical periodicity. (Three hours of lecture per week). Prerequisite/Corequisite: MAT 115 or consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
CHE 102: General Chemistry II. This course is a continuation of CHE 101. Topics include structure and bonding, states and properties of matter, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid-base theory, complex ion equilibria, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. (Three hours of lecture per week). Prerequisite: CHE 101 or equivalent. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
CHE 109: Chemistry in Context. An overview of some of the basic concepts and principles of chemistry using a guided inquiry approach incorporating hands-on chemistry activities related to real life applications, environmental, health, and social issues. (Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.). CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
CHE 110: General Chemistry I Lab. Practical methods of measurements and the accuracy. Experimental investigations of common chemical reactions. Quantitative aspects of chemical reactions. Experimental aspects of other selected concepts of CHE 101. (Three hours of lab per week). Prerequisite/Co-requisite: CHE 101. CREDIT: ONE SEMESTER HOUR.
CHE 120: General Chemistry II Lab. Elementary statistical analysis and molecular modeling. Experimental aspects of properties of matter, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid-base theory, complex ion equilibria, and electrochemistry. (Three hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisites/Co-requisite: CHE 102. CREDIT: ONE SEMESTER HOUR.
CHE 200: Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry. Functional groups commonly found in biologically active compounds. Introduction to common biochemical: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and genetic material. Four hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHE 102 Nomenclature, structure, stereochemistry, and reactivity of basic organic compounds. CREDIT: FOUR SEMESTER HOURS.
CHE 209: Survey of General, Organic and Biochemistry. Topics include: properties of matter, atomic structure and the periodic table, chemical bonding, general reactions such as acid-base chemistry, organic functional groups, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids and lipids. This course is required for students in Nursing. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: MAT 115 with a grade C or better. CREDIT: FOUR SEMESTER HOURS.
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