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CHEM 115         Introductory Chemistry (3 credits)
Introductory chemistry is a one-semester course designed to be an introduction to fundamental concepts used in general chemistry.  The course topics include measurement, atomic theory, chemical bonding, ionic and covalent compounds, naming, shape, intermolecular forces, states of matter, solutions, reaction rates, equilibrium and acid-base chemistry.  Prerequisite: ASC 092 and/or ASC 093 or equivalency exam. (F, O) ND:LABSC

CHEM 115L       Introductory Chemistry Laboratory (1)
CHEM 115L is the laboratory component of CHEM 115. It is designed to provide hands-on experience with the concepts discussed in the lecture portion, and to provide an introduction to standard practices in the chemistry laboratory, such as safety, techniques and documentation of experimental work.  Corequisite: CHEM 115. (F) ND:LABSC

CHEM 116         Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry (3)
This course is a one-semester course designed to be an introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry.  The course topics include alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatics, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, amides, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes and metabolism.  Prerequisite: CHEM 115. (S, O) ND:LABSC

CHEM 116L       Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory (1)
CHEM 116L is the laboratory component of CHEM 116. It is designed to provide hands-on experience with the concepts discussed in the lecture portion, and to provide an introduction to standard practices in the organic and biochemistry laboratory, such as safety, techniques and documentation of experimental work. Prerequisite: CHEM 115L. (S) ND:LABSC

CHEM 121         General Chemistry I (4)
This course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in general chemistry. General Chemistry I is focused on the fundamental concepts of chemistry, such as measurement, matter, molecules, ions chemical equations, ideal gases, atomic structure, ionic and covalent bonding, periodicity and molecular geometry. Corequisite: MATH 103 or department approval. (F) ND:LABSC

CHEM 121L       General Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
CHEM 121L is the laboratory component of CHEM 121. It is designed to provide hands-on experience with the concepts discussed in the lecture portion, and to provide an introduction to standard laboratory practices, such as safety, techniques and documentation of experimental work. Corequisite:  CHEM 121. (F) ND:LABSC

CHEM 122         General Chemistry II (4)
This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence in general chemistry. General Chemistry II involves the applications of the first semester topics toward the study of intermolecular forces, solutions, reaction rates, equilibrium, solubility and complex ions, acids and bases, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 121. (S) ND:LABSC

CHEM 122L       General Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
CHEM 122L is the laboratory component of CHEM 122. It is designed to provide hands-on experience with the concepts discussed in the lecture portion, and to provide additional experience with standard laboratory practices, such as safety, techniques and documentation of experimental work. Prerequisite: CHEM 121L. Corequisite:  CHEM 122. (S) ND:LABSC

CHEM 241         Organic Chemistry I (4)
This course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry intended for students in the sciences and pre-professional programs. Organic Chemistry I is focused on the study of structure and properties of organic compounds, with an emphasis on structure and bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, reactions, mechanisms and synthesis. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 and 122. (F) ND:LABSC

CHEM 241L       Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
CHEM 241L is the laboratory component of CHEM 241. It is designed to provide hands-on experience with the concepts discussed in the lecture portion, and to provide an introduction to standard practices in the organic laboratory, such as safety, techniques, reactions, product analysis and documentation of experimental work. Prerequisites: CHEM 121L and 122L. Corequisite: CHEM 241. (F) ND:LABSC

CHEM 242         Organic Chemistry II (4)
This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry intended for students in the sciences and pre-professional programs. Organic Chemistry II is further focused on the relationship of reactivity of organic compounds, with an emphasis on reactions, synthesis, mechanisms and spectroscopic methods. Prerequisite: CHEM 241. (S) ND:LABSC

CHEM 242L       Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
CHEM 242L the laboratory component of CHEM 242. It is designed to provide hands-on experience with the concepts discussed in the lecture portion, and to provide further experience with standard practices in the organic laboratory, such as safety, techniques, reactions, multi-step syntheses, product analysis and documentation of experimental work. Corequisite:  CHEM 242. Prerequisite: CHEM 241L. (S) ND:LABSC

CHEM 260         Elements of Biochemistry (4)
Protein structure, function conformation and dynamics; enzymes; DNA-RNA; structure and flow of genetic information; biological membranes; and metabolism. Prerequisites: CHEM 122 with CHEM 241 recommended, and CHEM 241L or 242L. (S)

CHEM 260L       Elements of Biochemistry Lab (1)
Laboratory to accompany Elements of Biochemistry 260. Corequisite: CHEM 260.

CHEM X92         Experimental Course (1-9)
A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.

CHEM 299         Special Topics (1-9)
A course designed to meet special departmental needs.

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