Chemistry

Courses

CHEM 100: Chemistry and Society

Credits 4.0
Fundamentals of chemistry with an emphasis on the role of chemistry in environmental and life systems. The role of feedback systems on chemical behavior is illustrated in atmospheric, aquatic, nuclear and nutritional systems. Meets the general education requirement for a 4-credit natural science course with laboratory.

CHEM 103: Basic General Chemistry

Credits 4.0
Fundamentals of chemistry including historical and descriptive aspects as well as basic mathematical concepts. Covers units of measurement, periodic table, chemical equations, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, radioactivity, oxidation-reduction reactions, solutions, acids, bases, and buffers. Meets the general education requirement for a 4-credit natural science course with laboratory.

CHEM 104: Survey of Organic and Biochemistry

Credits 4.0
Fundamentals of chemistry as applied to biological systems. Bridges the gap between a general chemistry course and biochemical concepts of other health related sciences. Recommended for health- science degree candidates and non-science majors interested in the central role of chemistry in life. Meets the general education requirement for a 4-credit natural science course with laboratory.

CHEM 105: General Chemistry I

Credits 4.0

This course (including laboratory) is an introduction to general chemistry and explores topics to a much greater depth than preparatory courses. Topics include: measurement, energy and matter, periodic trends, chemical composition, chemical reactions, solutions, bond theory, gases, thermodynamics, and problem-solving (applied mathematics). This meets the general education requirements for a 4-credt natural science course with laboratory.