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: 3 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: 3 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: 3 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: 1 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: 1 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: 4 semester hours.