Chemistry
Courses in chemistry (designated CHEM) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward
biological sciences; andCHEM 103 General Chemistry I (4)
(For students majoring or minoring in a science; not appropriate for nonscience students fulfilling general education requirements. Fulfills the laboratory science requirement.) Prerequisite: MATH 107 (recommended) or MATH 103 or equivalent. The first course in chemistry intended for students majoring or minoring in science. A study of the nature and composition of matter. Elements, inorganic compounds, and chemical calculations are covered. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CHEM 102, CHEM 103, CHEM 105, CHEM 107, or CHEM 121.
CHEM 113 General Chemistry II (4)
(For students majoring or minoring in a science; not appropriate for nonscience students fulfilling general education requirements. Fulfills the laboratory science requirement.) Prerequisite: CHEM 103 or CHEM 105. A study of kinetics; homogeneous, heterogeneous, and ionic equilibria; oxidation/reduction reactions; electrochemistry; and chemistry of the elements. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CHEM 113 or CHEM 115.
CHEM 121 Chemistry in the Modern World (3)
(For students not majoring or minoring in science.) An exploration of chemistry as it relates to human life and the environment. The goal is to use a working knowledge of chemical principles, scientific reasoning, and quantitative reasoning to make informed decisions about health and safety matters. Discussion examines natural processes and human factors in the modern world using the principles of chemistry and the scientific method. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CHEM 103 or CHEM 121.
CHEM 297 Environmental Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 115 (or MATH 107-108). An examination of chemistry in the context of environmental systems and an exploration of interactions among ecosystems, living resources, waste, and pollutants. The aim is to identify and evaluate fundamental principles of chemistry in relation to environmental systems and ecosystem health. Discussion covers sources, effects, prevention, and management of pollution and environmental degradation. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CHEM 102, CHEM 103, CHEM 105, CHEM 107, CHEM 121, or GNSC 140.
Last updated: 5 July 2011