High school chemistry is also recommended. The first course of a two semester sequence highlighting electron configurations, nomenclature, solutions, bonding, molecular shape, hybridization and gas laws. CHEM 110.0 or permission of instructor Introduction to principles of quantitative analytical chemistry, including ionic equilibria and solution stoichiometry. Laboratory instruction includes titrimetry, gravimetry, separations and use of pH meters, AA, spectrophotometers and various types of chromatography including HPLC, GC and ion-exchange to quantify samples. The first semester of a two semester sequence that covers the study of general organic compounds and their nomenclature, reactions and applications.
All units have related laboratory work.
A continuation of CHEM 251. This course emphasizes the chemistry of carbonyl compounds, aspects of aromatic chemistry, heterocycles, nitrogen compounds, carbohydrates,and other organic compounds found in nature. All units have related laboratory work. PHYS 141.0, CHEM 110.0, or permission of instructor. Some knowledge of organic chemistry is recommended.