Chem 101 Introductory Chemistry--4 hours
      Covers atomic structure, chemical bonding, reactions, states of matter, acids, and bases. Introduces organic chemistry. Basic algebra needed. Three hours lecture and one two-hour lab per week. Designed for students with no chemistry background. Students with high school chemistry should take Chem 121 General Chemistry.

Chem 102 Introduction to Biochemistry--4 hours
      Surveys the structure, chemical properties, and functions of the common classes of organic compounds, with a special emphasis on those which are important to living organisms. Discusses stero-chemistry, enzymes, energy production, and the structure and functions of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: Chem 101 or equivalent. Offerered alternate years.

Chem 121 General Chemistry I--4 or 5 hours
      Reviews basic concepts including atomic structure, chemical bonding, states of matter, and solutions. Three hours lecture and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Chem 101 or high school chemistry (with grade of C or better). Algebra background required. (Additional lab work, problems, and a research paper required for 5 hours credit.)

Chem 122 General Chemistry II--4 or 5 hours
      Treats thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and equilibrium, as well as some representative elements. Introduces organic chemistry and qualitative analysis. Three hours lecture and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Chem 121. (Additional lab work required for 5 hours credit.)

Chem 203 Organic Chemistry I--4 hours
      Studies the structure, properties, and reaction mechanisms of carbon compounds. Three hours lecture and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Chem 122.

Chem 204 Organic Chemistry II--4 hours
      Continues Chem 203, emphasizing synthesis and mechanisms of reactions. Introduces spectroscopy. Three hours lecture and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Chem 203.

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