CH101 Introduction to Chemistry (3 hours)
An inquiry into the important aspects of chemistry for those with limited educational background in chemistry.
CH110 General Chemistry I (4 hours)
In this course the student will develop a knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts of General Chemistry. This will include a study of the fundamental laws, properties and theories of inorganic chemistry. In the laboratory the student will develop a command of the laboratory techniques found in General Chemistry. Prerequisites: High School Algebra, current enrollment in MA102 College AIgebra/Trigonometry is recommended. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab.
CH111 General Chemistry II (4 hours)
A continuation of the emphasis in course CH110. Prerequisites: Grades of C or better in both MA102 and CH110 (or equivalent courses). 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab.
CH110H Honors General Chemistry (4 - 8 hours)
A study of the fundamental laws, properties, and theories of inorganic matter. The course is an accelerated and enriched version of CH110 and CH111, General Chemistry I and II. Students completing this course with a grade of C or better will receive 8 hours credit. Prerequisites: High School Chemistry and a minimum ACT math score of 25. 4 hours lecture; 3 hours lab per week.
CH320* Analytical Chemistry I (4 hours)
A study of the fundamentals of chemical quantitative analysis, including sampling, precision, laboratory techniques, and data interpretation. A review of equilibria and problem solving skills are included. Classical analytical methods are studied, and instrumental methods are introduced. In the laboratory, students will develop a command of analytical laboratory techniques, with an emphasis on classical quantitative analysis. Students will learn and practice precise and accurate laboratory skills and proper record-keeping procedures. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CH111 General Chemistry II or in CH110H Honors General Chemistry or equivalent.
CH321* Analytical Chemistry II (4 hours)
In this course students will gain the knowledge and understanding of Analytical Chemistry with an emphasis on theory, use, maintenance, and data interpretation of chemical laboratory instrumentation. The primary topics will include spectrophotometry, chromatography, and non-optical spectroscopy (NMR, MS). Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CH320 Analytical Chemistry I, CH331 Organic Chemistry II, and PH202 University Physics II, or their equivalents. 3 hours lecture; 4 hours lab.
CH330 Organic Chemistry I (4 hours)
A study of aliphatic and aromatic organic chemistry, reactions and theories. The student will develop a knowledge and understanding of organic chemistry and a command of laboratory techniques found in organic chemistry. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CH111 General Chemistry II or CH110H Honors General Chemistry or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab.
CH331 Organic Chemistry II (4 hours)
A continuation of the emphasis in course CH330. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CH330 Organic Chemistry I or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab.
CH/BI345 Scientific Research and Writing (3 hours)
This course will examine issues related to the methods and methodology of scientific research, will introduce students to the use, evaluation, and presentation of scientific literature, and will develop students’ abilities to write in a manner appropriate for scientific journals. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in three 300 level Chemistry courses (for CH345) or three 300 level Biology courses (for BI345), passing of CH331 Organic Chemistry II with a grade of C or better, or permission of the instructor.
CH350* Physical Chemistry I (3 hours)
A study of the states of matter, an introduction to quantum and statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and the application of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: Grades of C or better in MA230 Analytical Geometry & Calculus II, PH202 University Physics II, and CH111 General Chemistry II or CH110H Honors General Chemistry or equivalent.
CH351* Physical Chemistry II (3 hours)
A continuation of the emphasis in course CH350. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CH350 Physical Chemistry I or equivalent.
CH360 Biochemistry (3 hours)
Constitution and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, action and constitution of vitamins, enzymes, hormones, and nucleic acids, chemistry of respiration and tissues, energy relationships, inorganic metabolism, and other topics. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CH331 Organic Chemistry II or equivalent.
CH360L Biochemistry Laboratory (1 hour)
This course is a laboratory that will study some of the techniques used in biochemistry laboratories. It will emphasize protein and enzyme chemistry involving techniques such as separation, identification, and kinetics. The student will produce well-written, formal laboratory reports.
