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CHEMISTRY 073 0100 - Basic Chemical Calculations
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or 112 or higher and concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121, or consent of department chair (CC).
1 lecture hour per week based on sixteen weeks. Credit Hours: 1

CHEMISTRY 073 0121 - Basic Chemistry I

Principles of general inorganic chemistry, including properties of matter, dimensional analysis, fundamentals of stoichiometry, interpretation of the periodic table, nomenclature and introduction to solution chemistry and commonly used concentration units. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or 112 or higher and concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121, or consent of department chair (CC).
2 lecture hours and 4 lab hours per week based on sixteen weeks. Credit Hours: 4

CHEMISTRY 073 0201 - General Chemistry I

Topics include the periodic table of the elements, atomic structure, basic concepts of quantum theory, bonding, stoichiometry of compounds and reactions, thermochemistry, the gaseous state, basic concepts of the liquid and solid states, solutions, acids and bases. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Course Fee: $30.00
Prerequisites: Eligibility for Mathematics 140 and a grade of C or better in Chemistry 121 or pass the Chemistry placement test, or consent of department chair.
4 lecture hours and 4 lab hours per week based on sixteen weeks. Credit Hours: 5

CHEMISTRY 073 0203 - General Chemistry II

Topics include equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, solubility equilibria, kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, nuclear chemistry and descriptive topics in organic chemistry. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Course Fee: $30.00
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Chemistry 201 and in mathematics 140 or 143, or consent of department chair (CC).
4 lecture hours and 4 lab hours per week based on sixteen weeks. Credit Hours: 5

CHEMISTRY 073 0204 - Quantitative Analysis
Gravimetric, volumetric, and calorimetric procedures; basic techniques of quantitative measurement applied to the determination of percentage composition, equilibrium constants and the reliability of data. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 203.
2 lecture hours and 4 lab hours per week based on sixteen weeks. Credit Hours: 4

CHEMISTRY 073 0205 - Organic Chemistry I

Fundamentals of organic chemistry, orbital and structural theory, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, structural isomerism, introduction to functional groups, nomenclature, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, resonance theory, spectroscopy, basic organic laboratory techniques including synthesis, purification, characterization,, and analysis. Writing assignments are part of the course. Course Fee: $30.00
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Chemistry 203 or consent of the department chairperson.
4 lecture hours and 4 lab hours per week based on sixteen weeks. Credit Hours: 6

CHEMISTRY 073 0206 - Laboratory Techniques of Organic Chemistry

Basic organic laboratory techniques, chromatography, qualitative analysis, spectroscopy. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 205
1 lecture hour and 2 lab hours per week based on sixteen weeks. Credit Hours: 2

CHEMISTRY 073 0207 - Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory

Continuation of study of organic chemistry: alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, functional derivatives of carboxylic acids, O, N and S containing compounds, heterocyclic compounds, spectroscopy; laboratory emphasis on organic synthesis and spectroscopic analysis. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Course Fee: $30.00
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Chemistry 205 or consent of department chairperson.
4 lecture hours and 4 lab hours per week based on sixteen weeks. Credit Hours: 6

CHEMISTRY 073 0212 - Survey of Organic and Biochemistry
Survey of organic chemistry including nomenclature and reactions of major functional groups essential to biochemistry and an introduction to the structure and function of biomolecules, and the metabolism of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 201 or consent of department chairperson.
3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week based on sixteen weeks. Credit Hours: 4

CHEMISTRY 073 0217 - Introduction to Instrumental Analysis
Use of modern optical and electrical methods in chemical analysis; filter photometers; visible, ultraviolet and infrared spectrophotometer; gas chromatographs, radioactive counters, pH meters; potentiometers; refractometers; polarimeters; and polarographs. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Course Fee: $30.00
Prerequisites: Chemistry 201 and Chemistry 205, or consent of department chairperson.
2 lecture hours and 4 lab hours per week based on sixteen weeks. Credit Hours: 4

CHEMISTRY 073 0218 - Advanced Techniques in Instrumental Analysis
Continuation of Chemistry 217. Trace analysis, separation and identification of mixtures, and industrial applications. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 217, or consent of department chairperson.
2 lecture hours and 4 lab hours per week based on sixteen weeks. Credit Hours: 4

CHEMISTRY 073 0295 - Independent Research In Chemistry I
Original laboratory research supervised by a faculty member, either on-campus or off-campus. A well defined academic goal must be outlined by the instructor and the student. This course will usually require library research, laboratory work, and the preparation of final and oral reports. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.
1 lecture hour and 5 lab hours per week based on sixteen weeks. Credit Hours: 3

CHEMISTRY 073 0299 - Special Topics

Credit Hours: 0

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