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CHEM 102L Principles of Chem. Lab II 1 sem hrs.
This lab experience is designed to compliment Chem 102 lecture.
A strong focus is placed on proper methods for measuring data
(mass, volume, length, etc...), proper use of significant figures,
basic statistical methods, graphing and data presentation, laboratory
safety and proper scientific report writing. Experiments include,
but are not limited to, thin-layer chromatography of
Pharmaceuticals; colligative properties of solutions; chemical
kinetics; chemical equilibrium; electrochemistry; more complex
volumetric analysis; and qualitative chemical analysis. For most
experiments, students work independently, but teamwork is also
encouraged in certain situations. A greater emphasis is placed on
exploratory and investigative science during this course. This lab
is offered only in the spring semester every year. One 3-hour lab
period per week.
CHEM 109 General, Organic, and 3 sem. hrs.
Biochemistry I (GOBC I)
This course is specifically designed for students intending to pursue
careers in nursing and related fields. This first course focuses on
inorganic chemistry or general chemistry. Topics include: measurements;
significant figures; metric system; units; density; atoms,
molecules and ions; basic nomenclature of inorganic salts and simple
diatomic covalent molecules; balancing chemical reactions; stoichiometry
(mass-mole relationships); basic gas laws; basics of
thermodynamics; basics of acid-base chemistry; basics of chemical
kinetics; basics of chemical equilibrium; periodic table; basics of
chemical bonding; Lewis structures and VSEPR geometries; and
basic of nuclear chemistry. A working knowledge of basic math
including simple algebra is needed. This course is calculation intensive.
All students need a scientific calculator. Successful completion
of the Chem 100 placement exam is needed to enter this course.
This course does not count toward a chemistry or biology major.
Taking the lab course (Chem 109L) in conjunction with this lecture
course is highly recommended. This course is normally offered during
the fall & spring semesters and in the summer I session every
year. 3 one-hour lectures per week..
CHEM 109L General, Organic, and 1 sem. hr.
Biochemistry I Laboratory
This lab experience is designed to compliment Chem 109 lecture.
A strong focus is placed on proper methods for measuring data
(mass, volume, length, etc…), proper use of significant figures;
basic statistical methods; graphing and data presentation; laboratory
safety and proper scientific report writing. Experiments include,
but are not limited to, determination of densities of materials; basic
gravimetric analysis; volumetric analysis (acid-base titrations,
etc…); separation of mixtures; calorimetry and other labs as time
permits. For most experiments, students work independently, but
teamwork is also encouraged in certain situations. This lab is
offered in the fall and spring semesters and during summer I every
year. One 3-hour lab period per week.
CHEM 110 General, Organic, and 3 sem. hrs.
Biochemistry II (GOBC II)
This course is specifically designed for students intending to pursue
careers in nursing and related fields. This course focuses on basic
organic chemistry and fundamental biochemistry. Topics include
Lewis structures, physical properties, basic nomenclature, and chemical
reactions of the following classes of organic compounds:
Hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes & aromatics), alcohols,
ethers, aldehydes, ketones, ester, amides, anhydrides, phosphoesters,
thioesters, thioalcohols, and amines. Stereochemistry and acid-base
topics are also included. The second half of the course applies the
organic chemistry to biochemicals with an emphasis on health-related
applications. Topics include: amino acids & proteins, enzymes,
carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, vitamins and coenzymes, basic
metabolism. Clinical topics include, but are not limited to, diabetes
mellitus, clinical isoenzymes, lipoprotein profiles, drug therapies,
ethanol metabolism, and others. This course is an organic chemical
structure-intensive experience emphasizing structure-function relationships,
monomer-polymer relationships and metabolic control
systems and disease. Successful completion of Cheml09 is needed to
enter this course. This course does not count toward a chemistry or
biology major. Taking the lab course (Chem 110L) in conjunction
with this lecture course is highly recommended. This course is normally
offered during the fall & spring semesters and in the summer
II session every year. 3 one-hour lectures per week.
CHEM 110L General, Organic, and 1 sem. hrs.
Biochemistry II Laboratory
This lab experience is designed to compliment Chem 102 lecture. A
strong focus is placed on proper methods for measuring data (mass,
volume, length, etc…), proper use of significant figures, basic statistical
methods, graphing and data presentation, laboratory safety and
proper scientific report writing. Experiments include, but are not
limited to, thin-layer chromatography of pharmaceuticals; colligative
properties of solutions; chemical kinetics; chemical equilibrium;
electrochemistry; more complex volumetric analysis; and qualitative
chemical analysis. For most experiments, students work independently,
but teamwork is also encouraged in certain situations. A
greater emphasis is placed on exploratory and investigative science
during this course. This lab is offered only in the spring semester
every year. One 3-hour lab period per week.
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4 sem. hrs.
Fundamental concepts of molecular orbital theory, thermodynamics,
kinetics, and acid-base chemistry are introduced and used to develop
basis for resonance theory, nucleophile-electrophile concept, and
functional group-reactivity relationships. Chemistry of alkanes,
cycloalkanes, organohalides, and alcohols is investigated.
Fundamentals of stereochemistry and symmetry will be introduced.
Melting point determination, distillation, recrystallization, extraction,
thin layer chromatography, and fundamentals of synthesis are
introduced during the lab. Three one-hour lectures and one four-hour
lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 101-102. Offered every fall
semester.
CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II 4 sem. hrs.
Principles introduced in Organic Chemistry I are used to study chemistry
of alkenes, dienes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, aldehydes,
ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines, and heterocyclics.
Pericyclic reactions are considered if time permits. Planning and performance
of organic syntheses and verification of molecular structure
using infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy,
and various chemical tests are presented in the lab. Three
one-hour lectures and one four-hour lab per week. Prerequisite:
CHEM 201. Offered every spring semester.
CHEM 301 Quantitative Analysis 4 sem. hrs.
Study of gravimetric and volumetric methods of analysis. Principles
and applications of chemical equilibria, acid-base reactions, solubil-
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