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CHEM100 Introduction to Chemistry (for Non-Science Majors) (Fall, Spring & Summer) -- 4.0 hours A one-semester introductory course in basic concepts and language of chemistry for the non-science major. Fundamentals of inorganic and organic chemistry with applications to everyday life. Class meets for 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab per week.
Prerequisites: Place into MATH105.
Notes: A lab is required for this course.  Some sections will require a separate lab, while other sections will include the lab.

[T] IAI: P1 902L

CHEM101 General Chemistry I (Fall & Spring) -- 4.0 hours The first semester of a two-semester sequence in College Chemistry for students in science and engineering.  The topics include principles of atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, chemical equations, ideal gas laws, solutions and colloids, and oxidation-reduction.  Class meets for 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of lab per week.

Prerequisites: Place into MATH111; CHEM100 or its equivalent is recommended.

Notes: A lab is required for this course. Some sections will require a separate lab, while other sections will include the lab.

[T] IAI: P1 902L EGR 961 BIO 906 CLS 906 CHM 911 NUR 906

CHEM102 General Chemistry II (Spring) -- 4.0 hours This is the second semester of a two semester sequence in College Chemistry for students in science and engineering.  The topics include descriptive chemistry of the metals and nonmetals, coordination complexes, qualitative analysis, kinetics, ionic equilibrium, solubility and organic chemistry.  Class meets for 3 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week.

Prerequisites: CHEM101 with a C or better.

Notes: A lab is required for this course. Some sections will require a separate lab, while other sections will include the lab.

[T] IAI: EGR 962 BIO 907 CHM 912 NUR 907

CHEM105 Introduction to Forensic Chemistry (Spring) -- 4.0 hours Students will examine the influence of chemistry on society through the study of contemporary issues, with an emphasis on forensic chemistry.  Students will be introduced to chemical, biochemical, and microscopy principles associated with analyzing organic and inorganic substances including soil, blood, DNA, hair, drugs, toxins, fibers, and glass.  The course meets 3 hours lecture and 2 hours of lab per week.
Prerequisites: Placement into ENGL101 and MATH101. 

Notes: A lab is required for this course. Some sections will require a separate lab, while other sections will include the lab.  Not offered every year.
[T] IAI: P1 903L

CHEM133 Organic Chemistry I (Fall) -- 5.0 hours The first semester of a two semester sequence in Organic Chemistry for students pursuing chemistry, biochemistry, medical or engineering professions.  Topics covered are meant to build basic skills and knowledge in nomenclature, functional groups, molecular structure and analysis, reactivity and synthesis.  Laboratory is required and convers the general techniques needed in organic synthesis and spectroscopic analysis methods. 3 lecture hours, 4 lab hours.
Prerequisites: CHEM102
Notes: A lab is required for this course. Some sections will require a separate lab, while other sections will include the lab.

[T] IAI: EGR 963 BIO 908 CHM 913 NUR 908

CHEM134 Organic Chemistry II (Spring) -- 5.0 hours The second of a two semester sequence in Organic Chemistry for students pursuing chemistry, biochemistry, medical or engineering professions.  Topics covered include nomenclature, molecular structure, reactivity and synthesis, with some extra emphasis on spectroscopy and applications to biological chemical reactions.  Laboratory is required and offers more complex reactions than CHEM133 through the use of more sensitive reagents and multi-step reactions.  Course consists of 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours.



Prerequisites: Completion of Organic Chemistry 1, CHEM133 (IAI:  CHM914), the first semester of a year-long course, is required with a grade of a C or better.



Notes: A lab is required for this course.  Some sections will require a separate lab, while other sections will include the lab.

[ T] IAI: P1 904 P1 904L CHM 914

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