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This course develops and applies chemical concepts to show the importance and relevance of chemistry in our daily lives. Areas of focus include using the scientific method, atomic and molecular structure, chemical and physical changes, phases of matter, acids and bases, polymers, food chemistry, and consumer chemistry. This course is recommended for non-science majors in the fields of education, health/medical, business, and the humanities. (5 contact hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab) (OT36) [Catalog Entry]
ADDITIONAL FEES: $35.00

Prerequisite: MATH 0850 or MATH 1400; or placement test into MATH 0950 or placement test into MATH 1650. This course, the first in a two-course sequence, introduces students to the fundamentals of beginning chemistry, including matter and energy, measurements, atomic and electronic structure, the periodic table, inorganic nomenclature, quantitative aspects of matter, stoichiometry, bonding, solutions, and acids and bases. Students will complete lab experiments related to these topics. This course is recommended for CCP students and non-science majors, especially those entering the health sciences and nursing. (6 contact hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab) (OT36) [Catalog Entry]
ADDITIONAL FEES: $35.00

Prerequisite: CHEM 1100 or high school chemistry, MATH 1650 (can be taken concurrently) or its equivalent or placement test into MATH 1700. This course focuses on the principles of college chemistry, including measurements and dimensional analysis, formulas, equations and stoichiometry, solution reactions, gas laws, thermochemistry, atomic and electronic structure, the periodic table, bonding, and molecular geometry. Students will complete lab experiments related to these topics. This course is recommended for students who are pursuing an associate degree, or who are science-engineering majors, or who are attempting to qualify for a career in a health field such as physical therapy. (7 contact hours: 4 lecture, 3 lab) (OT36, TAG) [Catalog Entry]
ADDITIONAL FEES: $35.00

Prerequisite: CHEM 1500. This course continues the study of the principles of college chemistry, including organic nomenclature, solids and liquids, solutions, chemical kinetics, molecular equilibrium, acid-base theory, acid-base equilibrium, precipitation and complex ion equilibrium, oxidation-reduction, and electrochemistry. Students will complete lab experiments related to these topics. This course is recommended for students who are pursuing an associate degree, or who are science-engineering majors, or who are attempting to qualify for a career in a health field such as physical therapy. (7 contact hours: 4 lecture, 3 lab) (OT36) [Catalog Entry]
ADDITIONAL FEES: $35.00

Prerequisite: CHEM 2500. This course continues the organic chemistry sequence. It emphasizes organic synthesis, structure determination, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, reaction mechanisms, and the use of the chemical literature. It covers aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, amides, esters, polymers, fats, amino acids, carbohydrates and proteins. Students will study nucleophilic acyl substitution, nucleophilic addition, carbanions, and polymerization mechanisms. Related laboratory experience emphasizes more advanced synthetic and analytical procedures, using both macro and micro techniques. This course is intended for chemistry majors and chemical technician, pre-medical, pre-dental, and pharmacy students. (9 contact hours: 3 lecture, 6 lab) (OT36) [Catalog Entry]
ADDITIONAL FEES: $35.00