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Learning Strategies Essential for Success in Chemistry
As a new course offering, CHE 125 focuses on developing techniques, strategies, and advanced learning skills that are essential for success in college-level chemistry. Real world contexts, issues, and problems are explored from a chemistry perspective. Provides a bridge from high school to college courses and from CHE 131 to CHE 132. A grade of C or higher in CHE 125 satisfies the prerequisite for entry into CHE 132, provided CHE 129 or CHE 131 have been completed with a passing grade (D or higher).
CHE 131-E General Chemistry IB
A broad introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry, including substantial illustrative material drawn from the chemistry of inorganic, organic, and biochemical systems. The principal topics covered are stoichiometry, the states of matter, chemical equilibrium and introductory thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, electron structure and chemical bonding, and chemical periodicity. The sequence emphasizes basic concepts, problem solving, and factual material. It provides the necessary foundation for students who wish to pursue further coursework in chemistry. This sequence is inappropriate for students who have completed two or more years of chemistry in high school; such students should take CHE 141, 142. Three lecture hours and one 80-minute workshop per week. May not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 129 or CHE 141.
Corequisite: MAT 125 or higher; 4 credits
CHE 132-E General Chemistry II
A continuation of either CHE 129 or 131, introducing the fundamental principles of chemistry, including substantial illustrative material drawn from the chemistry of inorganic, organic, and biochemical systems. The principal topics covered are stoichiometry, the states of matter, chemical equilibrium and introductory thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, electron structure and chemical bonding, and chemical periodicity. The sequence emphasizes basic concepts, problem solving, and factual material. It provides the necessary foundation for students who wish to pursue further coursework in chemistry. This sequence is inappropriate for students who have completed two or more years of chemistry in high school; such students should take CHE 141, 142. Three lecture hours and one 80-minute workshop per week. May not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 142.
Prequisite: C or higher in CHE 129 or 131 Pre- or Coreq:MAT 125 for those who took CHE 129 or 130; MAT 126 or higher for all others; 4 credits
CHE 133 General Chemistry Laboratory I
Designed to familiarize students with (1) some chemical and physical properties of substances, (2) techniques of quantitative chemistry, and (3) scientific methodology. Four hours of laboratory and discussion per week. CHE 133 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 143, and CHE 134 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 144.
Pre- or Corequisite: CHE 129 or 131; 1 credit
CHE 134 General Chemistry Laboratory II
Designed to familiarize students with (1) some chemical and physical properties of substances, (2) techniques of quantitative chemistry, and (3) scientific methodology. Four hours of laboratory and discussion per week. CHE 133 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 143, and CHE 134 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 144.
Prerequisites: CHE 133 Pre- or Corequisite: CHE 132; 1 credit Physical Chemistry
CHE 312 is our Physical Chemistry short course, intended primarily for students of the biological sciences. The course covers the fundamental concepts of chemical thermodynamics (foundations, multiphase systems, solutions of electrolytes and of non-electrolytes, chemical equilibrium), electrochemistry (electrochemical cells), transport processes, and chemical kinetics, with special emphasis on applications to biological systems. 3 credits.
CHE 321 Organic Chemistry I
An introduction to the structure, reactivity, and properties of organic compounds is presented using modern views of chemical bonding. These fundamental ideas are applied to topics ranging from synthetic chemistry to complex functional structures such as lipid bilayers.
Prerequisite: C or higher in CHE 132 or 142; 4 credits
CHE 322 Organic Chemistry IIA
Discussion of the structure, reactivity, and properties of organic compounds introduced in CHE 321 is continued. The chemistry of substances important in biology, medicine, and technology is emphasized. CHE 322 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 326.
Prerequisite: C or higher in CHE 321; 4 credits
CHE 327 Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Techniques of isolating and handling organic substances, including biological materials. A one-semester course that provides a basic organic laboratory experience. It is recommended that students take CHE 327 at the same time as or immediately following CHE 322 or 326. Four laboratory hours and one lecture hour per week. Not for credit in addition to CHE 383.
Prerequisite: CHE 133 or 143; CHE 134 or 144 Pre- or Corequisite: CHE 321; 2 credits
CHE 593 Chemical Demonstrations
The design and implementation of demonstrations to illustrate modern concepts of chemistry. 3 credits
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