CHEM& 110    Chemical Concepts (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 (was CHEM 100).
Prerequisite: Placement into both ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105) and MATH 090.

CHEM& 121    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 (was CHEM 101).
Prerequisite: Placement into both MATH 090 and ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105).

CHEM& 131    Introduction to Organic/Biochem (5 Credits)

Structure, properties and reactions of organic and biomolecules, and biochemical processes. Not recommended for students continuing with chemistry beyond 131 (was CHEM 102).
Prerequisite: CHEM& 121 (was CHEM 101) and placement into ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105).

CHEM& 139    General Chemistry Prep (5 Credits)

A preparation for the CHEM& 141 sequence for students who have not had high school chemistry. Emphasis on quantitative reasoning and problem solving techniques (was CHEM 110).
Prerequisite: MATH 090 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

CHEM& 141    General Chemistry I (4 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& 141 (was MATH 131) with a grade of at least 2.0, or concurrent enrollment. 2. Placement into ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105) 3. Entry code. To obtain an entry code from the Chemistry Department (ALD 269, 425.640.1641), you must have completed CHEM& 139 (was CHEM 110) with at least a grade of 2.0 or pass CHEM& 141 Placement Exam. This exam is given in the Testing Center (MLT 152, 425.640.1546).

CHEM& 142    General Chemistry II (4 Credits)

Continuation of CHEM& 141 (was CHEM 131). Molecular bonding and structure, liquids and solids, equilibrium, and principles of thermodynamics. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative techniques (was CHEM 132)
Prerequisite: CHEM& 141 (was CHEM 131) and MATH& 141 (was MATH 131) with grades of 2.0 or equivalent.

CHEM& 143    General Chemistry III (4 Credits)

Continuation of CHEM& 142 (was CHEM 132). Principles of oxidation- reduction, acids and bases, kinetics, thermodynamics, and nuclear chemistry. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative techniques (was CHEM 133).
Prerequisite: CHEM& 142 (was CHEM 132) with a grade of 2.0 or higher or equivalent.

CHEM& 151    General Chemistry Lab I (2 Credits)

Laboratory emphasizes quantitative techniques.

CHEM& 152    General Chemistry Lab II (2 Credits)

Laboratory emphasizes quantitative techniques.

CHEM& 153    General Chemistry Lab III (2 Credits)

Laboratory emphasizes quantitative techniques.

CHEM 171    CHEM INSTRUMENTATION I (1 Credit)

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 (was CHEM 241).
Prerequisite: CHEM& 142 (was CHEM 132) with a grade of 2.0 or higher. CHEM 171 may be taken independent of CHEM 271.

CHEM 181    CHEM INSTRUMENTATION LAB I (1.5)

Laboratory emphasizes quantitative techniques. No prerequisites attached to the lab only to the lecture CHEM 171.

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& 241    Organic Chem I (4 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 (was CHEM 231).
Prerequisite: CHEM& 143 (was CHEM 133) or equivalent with a grade of 2.0 or higher and ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105) or equivalent, with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

CHEM& 242    Organic Chem II (4 Credits)

Continuation of CHEM& 241 (was CHEM 231). Structure, nomenclature, reactions, and properties of organic molecules, especially aromatics and carbonyl compounds. Laboratory includes preparation of organic compounds and instrumental analysis (was CHEM 232).
Prerequisite: CHEM& 241 (was CHEM 231) with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

CHEM& 243    Organic Chem III (4 Credits)

Continuation of CHEM& 242 (was CHEM 232). Properties and reactions of carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, and biomolecules. Laboratory emphasizes synthesis and biochemical techniques (was CHEM 233).
Prerequisite: CHEM& 242 (was CHEM 232) with a grade of 2.0 or higher or equivalent.

CHEM& 251    Organic Chem Lab I (2 Credits)

Laboratory includes introduction of organic laboratory technique and instrumental analysis.

CHEM& 252    Organic Chem Lab II (2.5 Credits)

Laboratory includes preparation of organic compounds and instrumental analysis.

CHEM& 253    Organic Chem Lab III (2.5 Credits)

Laboratory emphasizes synthesis and biochemical techniques.

CHEM 281    Chem Instrumentation Lab II (1.5 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 (was CHEM 242).
Prerequisite: CHEM& 241 (was CHEM 231) with a grade of 2.0 or higher; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 242. CHEM 271 may be taken independently of CHEM 171.

CHEM 291    ChemCore Internship (1-5 Credits)

Students working toward the ChemCore degree, who have completed CHEM& 143 (was CHEM 133), receive on-the-job experience in a commercial chemistry laboratory. S/U grade only.
Prerequisite: 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.