I 4 credits An introduction to the fundamental principles of Chemistry including modern concepts of atomic and molecular theory, physical states of matter, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, gas laws, equilibria, and reactions of inorganic compounds. A second-semester general Chemistry course which introduces the topics of equilibrium, kinetics, ionic equilibria of weak electrolytes, solubility product, coordination compounds, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and descriptive chemistry. Qualitative analysis is included in the laboratory portion of this course. An introduction to the structure, nomenclature, characteristics, and some reaction mechanisms of simple organic compounds and to the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. A course allowing for instruction in areas not included in the regular Chemistry curriculum.
Topics vary according to the expertise of individual instructors.
An in-depth study of the chemistry of organic compounds. This course includes nomenclature, structure, reactions, stereochemistry, an introduction to absorption spectroscopy, and uses and reaction mechanisms of organic molecules. Ch 201 or concurrent enrollment in Ch 201. An introduction to the techniques and methods of the organic chemistry laboratory. This course includes the synthesis of various classes of compounds, determination of properties and structures, product evaluation, introduction to various instruments, and identification.