Chemistry Course Descriptions
| Course |
Descripton |
Pre-requisite |
Course Content
Summary |
| CHM 101 - 102 General Chemistry I-II (4 Credits, Lecture and Lab) |
This is a two semester chemistry designedfor the non-science major.It emphasizes
experimental and theoretical aspects of Inorganic,
Organic and Biological chemistry. We will discuss general chemistry concepts as they apply to issue within our society and environment. CHM 101 is for Nursing Majors or any non-science majors at NVCC. You can take CHM 101 if you are certain that the school you are transferring to only needs an Introduction to Chemistry course |
CHM 101: Satisfactory placement scores for ENG 111 and MTH 151 (or complete units 0-5 of MTT) CHM 102: Completion of CHM 101 or its equivalent. |
CHM 101- 102 |
| CHM 111 - 112 College Chemistry I-II (4 Credits, Lecture and Lab) |
This is a two semester chemistry course
designed for Science and Engineering majors. Explores
the fundamental laws, theories and concepts of Chemistry Note: You need CHM 111-112 if a) You plan to be a Science or Engineering major b) You plan to apply to Physical Therapy program, Medical School, Physician's assistant program, Bachelor's in Nursing |
CHM 111: Satisfactory placement scores for ENG 111 and MTH 163 (or complete units 0-9 of MTT) CHM 112: Satisfactory completion of CHM 111 (or its equivalent) |
CHM 111-112 |
CHM 241-242 Organic Chemistry I -II (3 Credits, Lecture) |
Introduces fundamental chemistry of Carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanism. |
CHM 241: Satisfactory placement score for
ENG 111 and satisfactory completion of CHM 112 (or its
equivalent) CHM 242: Satisfactory completion of CHM 241 (or its equivalent) |
CHM 241-242 |
CHM 245-246 Organic Chemistry Lab I - II (2 Credits, Lab) |
Note: CHM 245 can be taken concurrently
with CHM 241 or after completing CHM 241. CHM 246 can be taken concurrently with CHM 242 or after completing CHM 242. CHM 245 must be completed before enrolling for CHM246. Some schools need only one semester of Organic Chemistry Lab. |
CHM 245: CHM 241 is the pre-requesite or co-requesite CHM 246: CHM 242 is the pre-requesite or co-requesite and a satisfactory completion of CHM 245 |
CHM 245-246 |
| CHM 260 Introductory Biochemistry (3 Credits, Lecture) |
Explores fundamentals of Biological chemistry. Includes study of macromolecules, metabolic patheays and biochemical genetics. | Satisfactory placement score for ENG 111
and satisfactory completion of CHM 112 (or its
equivalent) |
CHM 260 |