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CHEMISTRY

CHM 101-102 (4 CR.) (4 CR.)

GENERAL CHEMISTRY I-II

Prerequisite for CHM 101 is a satisfactory placement score for ENG 111. Satisfactory completion of CHM 101 (or its equivalent) is a prerequisite for enrollment in CHM 102. Designed for the nonscience major. Emphasizes experimental and theoretical aspects of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry. Discusses general chemistry concepts as they apply to issues within our society and environment. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

CHM 111-112 (4 CR.) (4 CR.)

COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I-II

Prerequisites for CHM 111 are satisfactory placement scores for ENG 111 and MTH 163; high school chemistry also strongly recommended. Satisfactory completion of CHM 111 (or its equivalent) is a prerequisite for CHM 112. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

CHM 121-122 (4 CR.) (4 CR.)

HEALTH SCIENCE CHEMISTRY I-II

Prerequisite for CHM 121 is a satisfactory score on the ENG 111 placement test. Prerequisite for CHM 122 is CHM 121. Introduces the health science student to concepts of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry as applicable to the allied health profession. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

CHM 126 (4 CR.)

COLLEGE CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS

Prerequisite is satisfactory completion of one year of high school chemistry or division approval. Corequisites are MTH 173 and ENG 111. [This is a terminal course in college chemistry for engineering majors.] Examines principles and concepts of chemistry with an emphasis on applications useful to engineers. Includes stoichiometry; atomic structure; chemical equations and reactions; chemical bonding and molecular structure; gases, liquids, and solids; materials science; chemical thermodynamics; kinetics; equilibrium; electro-chemistry; and polymers. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

CHM 241-242 (3 CR.) (3 CR.)

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I-II

Prerequisites for CHM 241 are CHM 112 or equivalent and a satisfactory placement score for ENG 111. CHM 241 is prerequisite for CHM 242. Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CHM 245-246 (2 CR.) (2 CR.)

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I-II

Prerequisite for CHM 245 is CHM 112. May be taken concurrently with or following CHM 241-242. CHM 245 is prerequisite for CHM 246. Is taken by chemistry and chemical engineering majors. Includes qualitative organic analysis. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

CHM 255 (3 CR.)

INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS

Prerequisite is CHM 112 or equivalent. Introduces general principles and application of specific instrumental methods. Emphasizes practical analysis of everyday and/or industrial substances. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

CHM 260 (3 CR.)

INTRODUCTORY BIOCHEMISTRY

Prerequisite is a satisfactory placement score for ENG 111 and CHM 112 or CHM 122 or division approval. Explores fundamentals of biological chemistry. Includes study of macromolecules, metabolic pathways, and biochemical genetics. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CHM 270 (4 CR.)

CHEMICAL PROCESSES: MICROELECTRONICS

Prerequisites are CHM 111-112, CHM 255, MTH 271-272 or MTH 173-174, PHY 170 and PHY 201-202. Presents an advanced treatment of the chemical processes used in the field of microelectronics: topics include atomic bonding, crystal structure and growth, noncrystal structures, composites, layering deposition, thin film properties and production, electrical and optical properties, photolithography and quality control as well as equipment used in the manufacturing process. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

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