Chemistry department, plan of study for a chemistry degree
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.