CH/CL - Chemistry
CH 103: Introduction to Chemistry (3)
This course provides a one-semester study of measurements, periodic table, states of matter, nomenclature, chemical equations, stoichiometry, chemical bonds, solutions, chemical equilibrium, acids, bases, and pH. This course includes 3 hours of lecture plus 2 hours of laboratory and/or recitation weekly. The lab may only be taken if previously or concurrently enrolled in CH 103. (Laboratory/Natural Science course)
CL 101: Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory
Laboratory component to CH 103.
CH 133: Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry (3)
This one-semester course offers an introduction to the chemical principles important to biological systems. It is designed mainly for students of nursing, health sciences, and those not planning to take additional chemistry courses. Topics covered are those especially important for health-related majors with special emphasis placed on examples illustrating the relevance of organic and biochemical principles to medical applications. It will involve approximately five weeks of organic chemistry and 10 weeks of biochemistry. This course includes 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab and/or recitation weekly. (Laboratory/Natural Science course)
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: 'C' or above in CH 103/CL 101 or its equivalent, or successful completion of high school chemistry, or a satisfactory score on the division-approved placement exam. The lab may only be taken if previously or concurrently enrolled in CH 133/CL 131. Corequisite: MA 114.
CL 131: Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory (1)
Laboratory component to CH 133.
CH 140 – Chemistry for Health Professions (4)
An introductory chemistry course for students in nursing and health-related fields. This course provides students with a descriptive background in general, organic, and biochemistry so that courses and topics such as nutrition, pharmacology, and pathophysiology can be appreciated on a molecular level. The first part of the course will focus on fundamentals of general chemistry dealing with the nature of atoms, atomic structure, bonding, and dimensional analysis. The second half of the course will focus on the structure and nomenclature of organic and biomolecules and their role in health and disease.
CH 153: College Chemistry I (3)
This course utilizes a modern concepts approach to atomic structure, periodic classification, gases, solutions, oxidation and reduction, and chemical equilibrium. It explores the systematic separation of the common cations and anions using semi-micro analytical techniques. This course includes 3 hours lecture plus 3 hours of laboratory and 1 hour of recitation weekly. The lab may only be taken if previously or concurrently enrolled in CH 153/CL 151. (Laboratory/Natural Science course)
Prerequisite: 'C' or above in MA 114, and 'C' or above in CH 103/CL 101 or its equivalent, or successful completion of high school chemistry, or a satisfactory score on the division-approved placement exam.
CL 151: College Chemistry I Lab (1)
Laboratory component to CH 153.
CH 163: College Chemistry II (3)
This course covers the states of matter, solids, liquids, gases, solutions, oxidation and reduction reactions, rates of chemical reaction, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory and 1 hour of recitation weekly. This lab may only be taken if previously or concurrently enrolled in CH 163/CL 161. (Laboratory/Natural Science course)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CH 153/CL 151.
CL 161: College Chemistry II Lab (1)
Laboratory component to CH 163.
CH 303: Organic Chemistry I (3)
This course is the study of carbon compounds with emphasis put on saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons. It includes the classification of organic compounds by their functional groups and a study of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, and ketones. This course includes 3 hours lecture plus 3 hours of laboratory and 1 hour of recitation weekly. (Laboratory/Natural Science course)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CH 163 and CL 161.
CL 303: Organic Chemistry I Lab (1)
Laboratory component to CH 303.
CH 313: Organic Chemistry II (3)
This course is the second half of a two-semester sequence with emphasis on aromatics, acids, esters, amides, carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours of laboratory and 1 hour of recitation weekly. (Laboratory/Natural Science course)
Prerequisite: CH 303 and CL 303.
CL 313: Organic Chemistry II Lab (1)
Laboratory component to CH 313.
CH 323: Biochemistry (3)
A study of the organization of living cells, the structure and function of the biomolecules, enzymatic reactions, metabolism, and information pathways. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory and 1 hour of recitation weekly. (Laboratory/Natural Science course)
CL 321: Biochemistry Lab (1)
Laboratory component to CH 323.
CH 353: Science in Society (3)
This course is designed to integrate concepts and views from the natural sciences, the social sciences, and philosophy through the exploration of complex issues current to modern societal structures using cooperative and interactive learning projects. Classes include 3 hours of lecture weekly plus project hours outside of class to be arranged.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status and a minimum of six (6) credit hours in the natural sciences or mathematics.