Chemistry

Study of the basic principles of chemistry for the student with little or no chemistry background. Topics include: mathematics review, significant figures, scientific notation, scientific method, the metric system, problem solving, dimensional analysis, classification of matter, chemical bonding, atomic theory, stoichiometry, gas laws, solution chemistry, acid-base reactions, and equilibrium reactions. Topics are introduced in the lecture and reinforced in the laboratory. This course is appropriate for students in health sciences, pre-science, or non-science curricula. Will not serve as a prerequisite for upper-level chemistry offerings. Meets General Education requirement for Science.

General theories and principles of chemistry are introduced and emphasized in the lecture and reinforced in the laboratory. Topics include mathematic review, significant figures, scientific notation, scientific method, the metric system, problem solving, dimensional analysis, nomenclature, chemical equations, stoichiometry, heats of reaction, calorimetry, Hess’s Laws, gas laws, atomic and molecular theory, structure and chemical bonding. Meets General Education requirement for Science.

Continuation of CHEM110-General Chemistry I. Topics include solution chemistry, molecular weight determination, concentration, kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibrium systems (Ka, Kb, Ksp), qualitative and instrumental analysis, acid-base chemistry, redox reactions, electrochemistry, nuclear, organic, polymer and biochemistry.

Modern theories of molecular structure, reaction mechanisms, and synthesis of organic compounds are introduced. Topics include classification and nomenclature of organic compounds, stereochemistry, hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons, and spectroscopy. Laboratory sessions will emphasize techniques for the synthesis, purification, and identification of organic compounds.

Continuation of CHEM210-Organic Chemistry I. Topics include carbonyl chemistry, aromatic hydrocarbons, phenols, amines, proteins and carbohydrates. Laboratory will emphasize synthesis, purification, and spectroscopic identification of organic compounds.