Introduction to Chemistry 5 credits A study of matter, chemical reactions and equations, atomic structure, chemical bonding, acids and bases, and an introduction to organic and biochemistry. CHEM 101 Basic General Chemistry 5 credits Measurements, the chemical elements, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, gases, liquids, solutions and chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction. CHEM 102 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 5 credits A continuation of CHEM 101.
Emphasis is placed on organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Major functional groups in both paraffins and aromatic based compounds and simple reaction mechanisms are stressed. Biochemistry of some major energy producing paths is included. Course includes chemical bonding, electron structures, thermochemistry, stoichiometry and gas laws. Problem solving is stressed. CHEM 150 General Chemistry II 5 credits Continuation of Chemistry 140.