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CHEM 100 Introduction to Chemistry
CHEM 101 Basic General Chemistry
CHEM 102 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
CHEM 140 General Chemistry I
CHEM 150 General Chemistry II
CHEM 160 General Chemistry III
CHEM& 161 General Chemistry w/Lab I
CHEM& 162 General Chemistry w/Lab II
CHEM& 163 General Chemistry w/Lab III
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 238 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 239 Organic Chemistry III
CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

CHEM 100 Introduction to Chemistry 5 Credits
A look at chemistry in our lives by studying its relationship to water, natural resources, petroleum, food, radioactivity, and the atmosphere. Includes the structure of atoms, chemical reactions, bonding, balancing equations, and related laboratory activities. Prerequisite: None.
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CHEM 101 Basic General Chemistry 5 Credits
Measurements, the chemical elements, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, gases, liquids, solutions and chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction. Prerequisite: MATH 098 or MATH 101. (Four lecture, three lab hours weekly.)
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CHEM 102 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 5 Credits
Continuation of CHEM 101. Emphasis on organic chemistry and biochemistry. Major functional groups and simple reaction mechanisms are stressed. Biochemistry of major energy pathways (photosynthesis and cellular respiration), carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes and molecular genetics is covered. Prerequisite: CHEM 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
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CHEM 140 General Chemistry I 5 Credits
1st quarter of a general chemistry sequence for engineering, biological science, physical science, pre-med, pre-dental, pre-vet, and math majors. Includes chemical bonding, electron structures, thermochemistry, stoichiometry and gas laws. Problem solving is stressed. 4 hours lecture/3 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MATH 099.
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CHEM 150 General Chemistry II 5 Credits
Continuation of CHEM 140. For science and engineering majors. Includes chemical equilibrium, aqueous equilibria, oxidation reduction reactions and cell potentials. Laboratory experience supports lecture and the concepts presented therein. 4 hours lecture/3 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C"or better in CHEM 140.
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CHEM 160 General Chemistry III 5 Credits
Third quarter sequence to CHEM 150. For science and engineering majors. Chemistry of the halogens and other non-metals, metals and metallurgy. Also nutrient cycles, radiation concepts and an introduction to organic chemistry. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in CHEM 150.
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CHEM& 161 General Chemistry w/Lab I 5 Credits
First quarter of a general chemistry sequence for engineering, biological science, physical science, pre-med, pre-dental, and math majors. Includes chemical bonding, electron structures, reaction prediction, quantum mechanical concepts, thermochemistry, stoichiometry and gas laws. Stresses problem solving and critical thinking. 4 hours lecture/3 hours lab per week. This course was formerly known as CHEM 140. Prerequisite: MATH 140 or MATH 120 or concurrent enrollment.
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CHEM& 162 General Chemistry w/Lab II 5 Credits
Second quarter of a general chemistry sequence for engineering, biological science, physical science, pre-med, pre-dental, and math majors. Includes covalent bonds, molecular shapes, solutions and solids, colligative properties, rates of reaction and equilibrium. Introduction to organic chemistry. Stresses problem solving and critical thinking. 4 hours lecture/3 hours lab per week. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in CHEM& 161 or CHEM 140 and MATH 140 or MATH 120. MATH& 141 strongly recommended or concurrent.
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CHEM 163 General Chemistry w/Lab III 5 Credits
Third quarter of a general chemistry sequence for engineering, biological science, physical science, pre-med, pre-dental, and math majors. Includes acids and bases, solubility and complex ion equilibria, thermodynamics - entropy, reduction-oxidation reactions and electrochemistry and nuclear reactions and issues. Stresses problem solving and critical thinking. 4 hours lecture/3 hours lab per week. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in CHEM& 162 or CHEM 150, MATH& 141 or MATH 121.
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CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry I 4 Credits
First of a three-quarter sequence of organic chemistry courses. Emphasis on structure, naming, properties, and transformations of the main classes of carbon compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 160 and ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 with grades of "C" or better; or instructor's permission.
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CHEM 238 Organic Chemistry II 4 Credits
Second of a three-quarter sequence of organic chemistry courses. Further study of structure, naming, properties and transformations of the main classes of carbon compounds, especially aromatic and carbonyl compounds. Intended to be taken concurrently with CHEM 242. Prerequisite: CHEM 237 with a grade of "C" or better; or instructor's permission.
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CHEM 239 Organic Chemistry III 4 Credits
Third of a three-quarter sequence of organic chemistry courses.  Emphasis on structure, naming, properties and transformations of amine and polyfunctional carbon compounds; and biochemical compounds (such as lipids, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids). Prerequisite: CHEM 238 with a grade of “C” or better; or instructor’s permission.
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CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 3 Credits
First laboratory course of a three-quarter sequence of organic chemistry courses. Emphasis on reactions, synthesis, purification and analysis of the main classes of carbon compounds. Intended to be taken concurrently with CHEM 237. Prerequisite: CHEM 160 and ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 with grades of "C" or better; CHEM 237 with a grade of "C" or better (or concurrent enrollment); or instructor's permission.
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CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 3 Credits
Second laboratory course to accompany a three-quarter sequence in organic chemistry courses.  Further study of reactions, synthesis, purification and analysis of the main classes of carbon compounds, especially aromatic and carbonyl compounds.  Intended to be taken concurrently with CHEM 238. Prerequisite: CHEM 237 and CHEM 241 with grades of “C” or better; CHEM 238 with a grade of “C” or better (or concurrent enrollment); or instructor’s permission.
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