2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

CHEM 101 Chemistry for Citizens

(3 lecture) No previous chemistry required. Develops the fundamental role chemistry plays in daily life and an understanding of scientific and technological issues affecting society. (LAC, gtP)

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CHEM 102 Chemistry for Citizens Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Prerequisite or take concurrently: CHEM 101. Investigation of the chemical world through hands-on activities in the laboratory. For non-science majors. Credit toward Liberal Arts Core given only upon successful completion of CHEM 101. (LAC, gtP)

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CHEM 103 Introductory Chemistry

No credit for chemistry major or minor. Basic chemistry concepts to prepare those with no chemistry background for CHEM 111 or CHEM 281.

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CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I

(4 lecture, 3 laboratory) Either high school chemistry or CHEM 103 is recommended prior to taking CHEM 111. Atomic theory, mole concept, stoichiometry, states of matter, formulas, nomenclature, periodicity, bonding and solutions. (LAC, gtP)

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CHEM 112 Principles of Chemistry II

(4 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisite: CHEM 111. A continuation of CHEM 111. Thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.

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