Chemistry Courses

CHE 145 CHEMISTRY FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES
A one semester course intended for students in the allied health and medical fields. The course covers the fundamental concepts and essentials of general chemistry, introductory organic chemistry, and an introduction to biochemistry. A laboratory will introduce students to the use of the scientific method by combining experiments, observations, measurements and analysis. Four credit hours. Prerequisite: MAT 112 or MAT 114 or higher placement. Offered Spring semester (d). Note: Registration for both the lecture (CHE 145) and the lab (CHE 145L) is required.

CHE 200 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
A combination of lecture and laboratory exercises that provide an introduction to the basic principles of chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, atomic theory, chemical bonding, thermochemistry, states of matter, and properties of mixtures. Four credit hours. Prerequisite: MAT 112 or MAT 114 or higher placement. High school chemistry or CHE 145 is recommended. Offered Fall semester (d). Note: Registration for both the lecture (CHE 200) and the lab (CHE 200L) is required.

CHE 201 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
The application of principles learned in CHE 200 to complex chemical systems. Topics include kinetics, acids and bases, equilibria, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Four credit hours. Prerequisite: CHE 200. Offered Spring semester (d). Note: Registration for both the lecture (CHE 201) and the lab (CHE 201L) is required.

CHE 300 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
An introductory course that examines the properties of carbon-containing compounds. Lecture topics will include nomenclature, organic functional groups, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, acid-base chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, and synthetic schemes. The laboratory will introduce the student to organic techniques and synthesis. Four credit hours. Prerequisite: CHE 201. Offered Fall semester (d). Note: Registration for both the lecture (CHE 300) and the lab (CHE 300L) is required.

CHE 301 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
A continuation of CHE 300. The course supplies an expanded view of organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and stereochemistry. The student will develop a more complete synthetic correlation chart. The chemistry of organic molecules will be related to the biochemical reactions of living cells. Emphasis will be placed on spectroscopy, molecular rearrangements, and applications to molecular genetics. The laboratory will offer an integration of organic techniques such as spectroscopy, chromatography, and analytical techniques. Four credit hours. Prerequisite: CHE 300. Offered Spring semester (d). Note: Registration for both the lecture (CHE 301) and the lab (CHE 301L) is required.

CHE 400 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY
A course that explores the biological importance of chemical compounds with emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. Topics include enzyme regulation, enzyme kinetics, the role of carbohydrates, the biological mechanisms employed in energy production, and the integration of metabolic pathways. The laboratory will provide an introduction to the fundamental techniques of biochemistry. Four credit hours. Prerequisites: BIO 171 and CHE 301. Offered Fall semester (d). Note: Registration for both the lecture (CHE 400) and the lab (CHE 400L) is required.

CHE 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHEMISTRY