CHE - Chemistry Courses

CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab
5 credits
Prerequisites: MAT 106
CHE 101 includes the study of measurements, atomic theory, chemical bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, solutions, acid and base, gas laws, and condensed states. Laboratory experiments demonstrate the above concepts qualitatively and quantitatively. This course is designed for nonscience majors, students in occupational and health programs, or students with no chemistry background.

CHE 111 General College Chemistry I with Lab
5 credits
Prerequisite: One year of high school chemistry or equivalent.
Co-requisite: MAT 121
CHE 111 focuses on basic chemistry and measurement, matter, chemical formulas, reactions and equations, stoichiometry and thermochemistry. This course covers the development of atomic theory culminating in the use of quantum numbers to determine electron configurations of atoms, and the relationship of electron configuration to chemical bond theory and molecular orbital theory. It includes gases, liquids, and solids. Problem solving skills are emphasized. This course incorporates laboratory experiments.

CHE 112 General College Chemistry II with Lab
5 credits
Prerequisites: CHE 111, MAT 121
CHE 112 presents concepts in the areas of solution properties, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base and ionic equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry. This course emphasizes problem solving skills and descriptive contents for these topics. Laboratory experiments demonstrate qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques.

CHE 208 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry with Lab
5 credits
Prerequisite: CHE 111 and CHE 112
CHE 208 introduces some of the major topics in modern organic chemistry and biochemistry, focusing on relating structure and behavior of molecules to their functions. The chemistry of organic molecules based on their functional groups, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids is studied.

CHE 211 Organic Chemistry I with Lab
5 credits
Prerequisite: CHE 112
CHE 211 focuses on compounds associated with the element carbon. This course includes structure and reactions of aliphatic hydrocarbons and selected functional group families. This course covers nomenclature of organic compounds, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms such as SN1, SN2, E1 and E2. Laboratory experiments demonstrate the above concepts, plus the laboratory techniques associated with organic chemistry.

CHE 212 Organic Chemistry II with Lab
5 credits
Prerequisite: CHE 211
CHE 212 continues the investigation into the chemistry of carbon-based compounds, their reactions and synthesis. This course includes the structure, physical properties, reactivities, and synthesis of organic functional groups not covered in the first semester. It explores functional groups including alcohols, ethers, aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, amines, amides, esters, and carboxylic acids. CHE 212 includes reactions and reaction mechanisms of aromatic compounds. An introduction to biochemical topics may be included if time permits. Laboratory experiences demonstrate the above concepts and the laboratory techniques associated with organic chemistry.

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