A survey course of basic topics in chemistry. Topics may include philosophy and methods of science, arithmetic calculations, the metric system, unit conversions, atomic theory, chemical bonding, types of reactions, stoichiometry, solutions. A rigorous course in general chemistry incorporating a theoretical orientation including the study of structure of matter, periodic properties, stoichiometry, solids, liquids, gases and chemical equilibrium.
Lab covers quantitative aspects of chemistry and necessary accuracy for such work.
The Continuation of CHEM 141 including aqueous solutions. The lab covers analytical procedures including semimicroqualitative analysis for cations and anions and an introduction to instrumental analysis. A survey of inorganic chemistry for nursing and allied health sciences. Includes atomic structure, bonding periodicity, stoichiometry, gases, equilibrium. A survey of organic chemistry including structure, function and chemistry of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, carboxylic acids.