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Chemistry

Courses in chemistry (designated CHEM) may be applied as appropriate, for example, toward:

  • the general education requirement in the biological and physical sciences; and
  • electives.
CHEM 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 or MATH 115. 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 a science.) An exploration of the effects and applications of chemistry on human life and activities. The chemistry of the universe, living organisms, the brain, food and drugs, consumer goods, metals, plastics, and fibers are discussed. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CHEM 102, CHEM 103, CHEM 105, CHEM 107, CHEM 121, or GNSC 140.

CHEM 122 Laboratory Chemistry (1)

(Fulfills the laboratory science requirement.) Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 121. May not be used to satisfy the laboratory science requirement without credit for CHEM 121. Laboratory experimentation illustrating chemical principles and applications in the modern world. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CHEM 103, CHEM 104, CHEM 113, CHEM 122, CHEM 233, CHEM 243, or CHEM 245.

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Last updated: 17 July 2008

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