First Year Chemistry Courses

CHEM 100 – Introductory Chemistry

For students with little or no background in chemistry, this course covers basic principles and prepares students for further study in chemistry.

CHEM 101 – General Chemistry I

Introduction to fundamental chemistry concepts including atomic structure, periodic trends, chemical bonding, and stoichiometry.

CHEM 102 – General Chemistry II

Continuation of General Chemistry I, focusing on topics like thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, and electrochemistry.

CHEM 103 – Principles of Chemistry I

Similar to General Chemistry I, focusing on fundamental principles and their application to real-world problems, often designed for science majors.

CHEM 104 – Principles of Chemistry II

Continuation of Principles of Chemistry I, covering more advanced topics such as chemical kinetics, equilibrium, and introductory organic chemistry.

CHEM 105 – Fundamentals of Chemistry

A comprehensive introduction, often designed for students in life sciences or health sciences, covering both general and organic chemistry basics.

CHEM 120 – Structure and Bonding in Chemistry

Focuses on molecular structure, bonding theories, and the relationship between structure and properties.

CHEM 130 – Chemical Energetics and Dynamics

Introduction to thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, and reaction kinetics.

CHEM 150 – Organic Chemistry for Beginners

An introduction to organic chemistry, focusing on the structure, properties, and reactions of organic molecules.

Second-Year Chemistry Courses

CHEM 200 – Organic Chemistry I

Introduction to the structure, properties, and reactions of organic compounds, including stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and functional groups.

CHEM 201 – Organic Chemistry II

Continuation of Organic Chemistry I, focusing on more complex organic reactions, mechanisms, and multi-step synthesis.

CHEM 210 – Analytical Chemistry I

Introduction to quantitative analysis and chemical instrumentation, covering topics like titrations, chromatography, and spectroscopy.

CHEM 220 – Physical Chemistry I

Study of thermodynamics, gases, liquids, solutions, and phase equilibria, focusing on the fundamental principles of physical chemistry.

CHEM 221 – Physical Chemistry II

Covers chemical kinetics, quantum chemistry, and molecular spectroscopy.

CHEM 230 – Inorganic Chemistry I

Introduction to the chemistry of transition metals, coordination chemistry, and the descriptive chemistry of elements.

CHEM 231 – Inorganic Chemistry II

Continuation of Inorganic Chemistry I, focusing on advanced topics such as organometallic chemistry and solid-state chemistry.

CHEM 240 – Biochemistry I

Introduction to the chemical processes within living organisms, covering topics like enzyme kinetics, metabolism, and biomolecular structure.

CHEM 250 – Environmental Chemistry

Focuses on the chemical processes in the environment, including atmospheric, aquatic, and soil chemistry, as well as pollution and sustainability.

CHEM 260 – Materials Chemistry

Introduction to the chemistry of materials, including polymers, nanomaterials, and solid-state chemistry.

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