CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry. CIP 4005015103
A study of basic organic and inorganic chemistry with special emphasis placed on practical applications of chemistry. Designed for students with no previous background in chemistry. A background in elementary algebra may be helpful, but it is not required. (4 SCH, 3 lecture, 2 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
Required skill level code: Reading, A; Writing, A; Math, B.
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I. CIP 4005015203
A review and extension of basic principles of chemistry, together with a study of the elements and their compounds, bonding theories, kinetic molecular theory, solutions and acid-base theories. (4 SCH, 3 lecture, 3 lab)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in high school chemistry or grade of C or better in CHEM 1405 or approval of the division chair.
Required skill level code: Reading, A; Writing, A; Math, A.
CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II. CIP 4005015203
A study of kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry. (4 SCH, 3 lecture, 3 lab)
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 1411.
Required skill level code: Reading, A; Writing, A; Math, A.
CHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry I. CIP 4005045203
A study of the nomenclature, classification and reactions of aliphatic compounds by means of reaction mechanisms, transition state theory, stereochemistry. Alkanes, alkyl halides, alcohols, alkenes, alkynes, alicyclics and aromaticity are studied. (4 SCH, 3 lecture, 3 lab)
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 1412.
Required skill level code: Reading, A; Writing, A.
CHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry II. CIP 4005045203
A study of the nomenclature, classification and reactions of aromatic, aliphatic and arene compounds by means of reaction mechanisms, transition state theory, stereochemistry and elementary infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Aromatics, alcohols, ethers, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones, amines and phenols are studied. (4 SCH, 3 lecture, 3 lab)
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 2423.
Required skill level code: Reading, A; Writing, A.