CHEM 100    The Chemistry Around Us (5 Credits)

An introductory chemistry course for liberal arts students who may have no previous chemistry knowledge. Principles of chemistry will be discussed in the context of topics that may vary by quarter. Contact the Chemistry Department for the specific topic.
Prerequisite: Placement into both ENGL 105 and MATH 090.

CHEM 101    Introduction to Chemistry (5 Credits)

A general introduction to chemistry with an emphasis on applications of chemistry in the health and life sciences. Intended for students in allied health fields, such as nursing and dental hygiene.
Prerequisite: Placement into both MATH 090 and ENGL 105.

CHEM 102    Introduction to Organic Chemistry (5 Credits)

Structure, properties and reactions of organic and biomolecules, and biochemical processes. Not recommended for students continuing with chemistry beyond 102.
Prerequisite: CHEM 101 and placement into ENGL 105.

CHEM 110    Preparation for College Chemistry (5 Credits)

A preparation for the CHEM 131 sequence for students who have not had high school chemistry. Emphasis on quantitative reasoning and problem solving techniques.
Prerequisite: MATH 090 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

CHEM 131    General Chemistry (6 Credits)

For science and engineering majors who plan to take a year or more of chemistry. Measurement, stoichiometry, atomic structure, periodicity. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative techniques.
Prerequisite: 1. MATH 131 with a grade of at least 2.0, or concurrent enrollment. 2. Placement into ENGL 105. 3. Entry code. To obtain an entry code from the Chemistry Department (ALD 269, 425-640-1641), you must have completed CHEM 110 with at least a grade of 2.0 or pass the CHEM 131 Placement Exam. This exam is given in the Testing Center (MLT 152, 425-640-1546).

CHEM 132    General Chemistry (6 Credits)

Continuation of CHEM 131. Molecular bonding and structure, liquids and solids, equilibrium, and principles of thermodynamics. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative techniques.
Prerequisite: CHEM 131 and MATH 131 with grades of 2.0 or higher or equivalent.

CHEM 133    General Chemistry (6 Credits)

Continuation of CHEM 132. Principles of oxidation-reduction, acids and bases, kinetics, thermodynamics, and nuclear chemistry. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative techniques.
Prerequisite: CHEM 132, with a grade of 2.0 or higher or equivalent.

CHEM 198    Individual Project in Chemistry (1-5 Credits)

Study of student-selected project or approved experience in the field of Chemistry. S/U grade option.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits.

CHEM 199    Special Projects (1-5 Credits)

Individual projects in Chemistry.

CHEM 231    Organic Chemistry (6 Credits)

Structure, nomenclature, reactions and properties of hydrocarbons, and alkyl halides. Reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry. Laboratory includes introduction of organic laboratory technique and instrumental analysis.
Prerequisite: CHEM 133 or equivalent with grade of 2.0 or higher and ENGL 105 or equivalent, with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

CHEM 232    Organic Chemistry (6.5 Credits)

Continuation of CHEM 231. Structure, nomenclature, reactions, and properties of organic molecules, especially aromatics and carbonyl compounds. Laboratory includes preparation of organic compounds and instrumental analysis.
Prerequisite: CHEM 231 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

CHEM 233    Organic Chemistry (6.5 Credits)

Continuation of CHEM 232. Properties and reactions of carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, and biomolecules. Laboratory emphasizes synthesis and biochemical techniques.
Prerequisite: CHEM 232 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or equivalent.

CHEM 241    Chemical Instrumentation I (2.5 Credits)

Introduction to instrumental methods typical of working laboratories, including balances, recorders, conductivity, pH, electrode systems, spectrophotometry, atomic absorption, and computer interfaces. Emphasis is on abilities that transfer to unfamiliar instruments.
Prerequisite: CHEM 132 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. CHEM 241 may be taken independent of CHEM 242.

CHEM 242    Chemical Instrumentation II (2.5 Credits)

Introduction to instrumental methods for organic chemicals, including gas and liquid chromatography, ultraviolet, infrared, and mass spectrometry. Emphasis on abilities that transfer to unfamiliar instruments.
Prerequisite: CHEM 231 with a grade of 2,0 or higher; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 232. CHEM 242 may be taken independently of CHEM 241.

CHEM 291    ChemCore Internship (1-5 Credits)

Students working toward the ChemCore degree, who have completed CHEM 133, receive on-the-job experience in a commercial chemistry laboratory. S/U grade only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 133 and instructor's permission.

CHEM 298    Individual Project in Chemistry (1-5 Credits)

Study of student-selected project or approved experiences in the field of Chemistry. S/U grade option.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits.