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CHM 101 Armchair Chemistry

An introduction to the science of chemistry, using equivalent portions of laboratory experiments and directed discussions. No credit toward chemistry or biochemistry major or minor. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)

Credits
3(2-2)

CHM 111 The Interaction of Chemistry and Society

The impact of chemistry on our environment. Emphasis on water, air, and environmental pollution. Recommended for elementary school teachers. No credit toward chemistry or biochemistry major or minor. No previous chemistry required.

Credits
3(3-0)

CHM 112 Chemistry and Society Laboratory

Elementary laboratory experiments which parallel CHM 111 and 120 lectures and investigate the impact of chemistry on our environment. Recommended for elementary/middle school education majors. No credit toward chemistry or biochemistry major or minor. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Pre/Co-requisite: CHM 111 or CHM 120. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)

Credits
1(0-3)

CHM 120 Survey of Chemistry

Elementary concepts in chemistry. For students on curricula needing minimal chemical background or students who need additional preparation for CHM 131. This course provides suitable preparation for the successful completion of the laboratory courses, CHM 112 or CHM 127. Cannot be counted on a Chemistry/Biochemistry major or Chemistry minor. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Recommended: High school Algebra II or MTH 105. (University Program II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Science)

Credits
4(4-0)

CHM 127 Introductory Chemistry Laboratory

Elementary laboratory experiments which parallel the syllabus in CHM 120. Recommended for students in dietetics, sports medicine, health education, and elementary/middle school education. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. No credit toward chemistry or biochemistry major or minor. Pre/Co-requisite: CHM 120. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)
 

Credits
1(0-2)

CHM 131 General Chemistry I

Introductory course covering fundamental concepts of chemistry including atoms, properties of matter, reactions and stoichiometry, electronic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, thermochemistry, gas laws. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. Recommended: High school algebra or MTH 107; high school chemistry or CHM 120. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)

Credits
4(3-3)

CHM 132 General Chemistry II

Continuation of CHM 131 including solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, weak acids and bases, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: CHM 131. Recommended: a grade of C or better in CHM 131.

Credits
4(3-3)

CHM 141 General Chemistry for Engineering Students

Advanced introductory course covering fundamental concepts of chemistry including stoichiometry, equilibrium, and kinetics. At least one year of high school chemistry is expected. Recommended: High school algebra or MTH 107; high school chemistry or CHM 120.

Credits
4(4-0)

CHM 142 Introduction to Chemistry Lab

Fundamental concepts of chemistry including stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and molecular structures, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, weak acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Pre/Co- requisites: CHM 141. Recommended: High school algebra or MTH 107; high school chemistry or CHM 120.

Credits
1(0-3)

CHM 161 Principles of Chemistry

Intensive introduction to chemical principles for the well-prepared, motivated student. Recommended: High school Algebra II or MTH 107 (preferably with a B or better); high school chemistry or CHM 120.

Credits
5(4-4)

CHM 171 Perspectives in Chemistry

Selected topics in chemistry for the nonscientist. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits when the content is not a duplication of previous topics. No credit toward major or minor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

CHM 172 Introduction to the Techniques of Research

Introduction to laboratory techniques used in research for beginning students in chemistry and for participants in other summer research programs at the beginning level.

Credits
1-3(Spec)