(CHE) Chemistry

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• CHE 100 - Introductory Chemistry
• CHE 101 - General Chemistry I
• CHE 102 - General Chemistry II
• CHE 105 - Agricultural Chemistry
• CHE 106 - Chemical Science Concepts
• CHE 107 - General and Physiological Chemistry
• CHE 108 - Computational Chemistry
• CHE 201 - Organic Chemistry I
• CHE 202 - Organic Chemistry II
• CHE 205 - Analytical Chemistry
• CHE 210 - Instrumental Analysis
• CHE 281 - Cooperative Education -- Chemical Laboratory Technology
• CHE 272 - Cooperative Education II
• CHE 282 - Cooperative Education III
• CHE 293 - Honors Research in Chemistry I
• CHE 294 - Honors Research in Chemistry II
• CHE 295 - Honors Research in Chemistry III
• CHE 296 - Honors Research in Chemistry IV

Science CHE 101 - General Chemistry I (4 credits) Prerequisite: MAT 135 Corequisite: ENG 101 Basic concepts and theoretical principles of modern chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry; atomic theory and the structure of matter; periodic table; chemical bonding; kinetic-molecular theory and the states of matter; gas laws; solutions; oxidation-reduction; and acid-base systems. Lab work introduces the use of computers for data collection and analysis. 2 lecture/1 recitation/3 laboratory hours course outline

Science CHE 102 - General Chemistry II (4 credits) Prerequisite: CHE 101 with a minimum C grade or permission Corequisite: MAT 146 or approved equivalent Theoretical and practical aspects of kinetics; simple and ionic chemical equilibria; thermodynamics; spectrophotometry; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; and the major families of chemical elements with emphasis on the transition elements. Lab work includes qualitative cation and anion analysis plus additional computer applications for data collection and analysis. 2 lecture/1 recitation/3 laboratory hours course outline

Science CHE 105 - Agricultural Chemistry (3 credits) Corequisite: MAT 037 (or MAT 037A and 037B) or proficiency in basic algebra Introductory course with emphasis on topics needed for an understanding of the basic chemistry of agriculture. [Fall offering] 2 lecture/3 laboratory hours

Science CHE 106 - Chemical Science Concepts (3 credits) Prerequisite: MAT 037 (or MAT 037A and 037B) or proficiency in basic algebra Corequisite: ENG 101 Fundamental topics in chemistry and biology are introduced utilizing forensics to explore basic science concepts. Topics include general, organic, and biochemistry, and general and molecular biology. Lab experiments integrate case-study analyses and modern instrumentation with techniques in enzymology, chromatography, microscopy, fingerprinting, DNA analysis, and serology. Prepares the student for informed engagement in society by providing scientific knowledge on which attitudes and opinions can be developed. 2 lecture/2 laboratory hours course outline

Science CHE 107 - General and Physiological Chemistry (4 credits) Prerequisites: high school chemistry or CHE 100; MAT 037 (or MAT 037A and 037B) or equivalent Introduction to basic chemical and physical principles and their applications to life processes. Lab exercises illustrate these principles and the behavior of physiologically significant materials. 2 lecture/1 recitation/2 laboratory hours course outline

Science CHE 201 - Organic Chemistry I (5 credits) Prerequisite: CHE 102 with a minimum C grade Theoretical principles of reaction mechanisms and the synthesis of important classes of organic compounds. Topics include stereoisomerism; alcohols; ethers; nucleophilic substitution; elimination reactions; and instrumental methods. Lab work introduces the synthesis, purification, separation and identification of organic compounds. 3 lecture/4 laboratory hours course outline

Science CHE 202 - Organic Chemistry II (5 credits) Prerequisite: CHE 201 with a minimum C grade Follows CHE 201 with increased emphasis on spectroscopy and mechanisms. Topics include aromatic compounds; electrophilic substitution reactions; carbonyl chemistry; carboxylic acid derivatives, amines, carbohydrates and proteins. Lab work includes methods of synthesis, purification, and spectroscopic identification of organic compounds. 3 lecture/4 laboratory hours course outline

Science CHE 205 - Analytical Chemistry (4 credits) Prerequisite: CHE 102 with a minimum C grade, MAT 146 Theory and methods of quantitative chemical analysis including gravimetric, volumetric, and certain instrumental approaches. Topics considered include ionic equilibria, oxidation and reduction, precipitation and complex formation, and optical analysis techniques. 3 lecture/3 laboratory hours

Science CHE 210 - Instrumental Analysis (4 credits) Prerequisites: MAT 146 or approved equivalent, CHE 102 with a minimum C grade Principles and application of some instrumental methods of chemical analysis including potentiometric titrations, conductance, electrodeposition, polarography, amperometric titrations, spectrophotometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, atomic absorption, and gas and liquid chromatography. 3 lecture/3 laboratory hours