Introductory course in chemistry emphasizing problem-solving techniques related to chemical concepts. Atomic structure, stoichiometry, metric units, chemical bonding.

3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MAT 096 Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry.

Composition of substances, atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, chemical equations, state of matter, aqueous solutions, pH, and an introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry.

3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MAT 090 Foundations for College Mathematics.

The science behind the examination of firearms, cartridges, explosives, drugs and other types of physical evidence by the crime lab is presented. Emphasis on proper handling of substances found in crime scene investigations. Laboratory techniques include many modern instrumental methods, such as gas chromatography, infrared and mass spectroscopy as used in today's modern crime labs.

3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours.

Is your water safe to drink? Worry about hotter climates, holes in the ozone layer, pesticide residues in food, and extinction of species? This course is designed to give the student a better scientific background for understanding the environment from a chemical viewpoint and do hands on laboratory investigations to better appreciate the ecosystem in which we live.

3 Class Hours; Corequisite: CHM 123L Environmental Science Laboratory

Experiments in Drinking water, groundwater, air, and soil analysis using EPA methodology. Analysis will include Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Liquid Chromatography, Microbiology and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy of real world samples.

3 Laboratory Hours; Corequisite: CHM 123 Environmental Science

A continuation of CHM 123 Environmental Science: this course will include biotec, geologic, hydrologic, and atmospheric factors of the environment, human impacts and interdisciplinary issues. Federal and State regulations and approved methodology for monitoring and remediation will also be discussed as illustrated by case studies.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite CHM 123 Environmental Science, Corequisite: CHM 124L Environmental Science Laboratory

A continuation of CHM 123L Environmental Science Laboratory emphasizing the use of approved methodology, field trips, and a special project to study environmental problems of both local and global interest.

3 Laboratory Hours; Corequisite: CHM 124 Environmental Science II

Fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry. Composition of substances, kinetic and molecular theories, atomic structure and bonding, solutions and colloids, ions in solution and introduction to organic chemistry. For Fire Protection Technology students.

2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours.

Fundamental treatment of organic chemistry, nomenclature, properties of selected functional groups, mechanisms, stereochemistry and synthetic methods. Special emphasis on biomolecules such as lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, vitamins and medicinally active compounds.

2 Class Hours; Prerequisite: CHM 145 Chemistry I and CHM 145 Chemistry Laboratory I; Corequisite: CHM 146 Chemistry II and CHM 146 Chemistry Laboratory II and CHM 133L Survey of Organic Chemistry Laboratory.

Emphasis on techniques on separation, identification and purification by classical and instrumental methods such as gas chromatography and spectroscopy, and selected experiments with biomolecules.

3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: CHM 145 Chemistry Laboratory; Corequisite: CHM 133 Survey of Organic Chemistry.

Introductory treatment of general chemistry for the non-science student emphasizing applications of chemistry in everyday life. Measurements, atoms and bonding, the states of matter, nuclear processes, oxidation and reduction, solutions, acids and bases. Applications include energy sources, effects of radiation, the environment, life processes, testing of advertising claims. For Liberal Arts non-science students.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: MAT 092 Foundations for College Math II; Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHM 141L General Chemistry Laboratory I.

Experiments to introduce chemical laboratory techniques while increasing awareness of the chemical world and to attain some insight into how a chemist attacks a problem. Qualitative and quantitative measurements.

3 Laboratory Hours; Corequisite: CHM 141 General Organic and Biochemistry I.

Continuation of CHM 141 General, Organic and Biochemistry I. A survey of organic chemistry including nomenclature, reactions of selected functional groups, stereochemistry and biochemistry. Applications include consumer products, living systems, food and metabolism. For Liberal Arts non-science and Allied Health students.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: CHM 141 General, Organic and Biochemistry I; Prerequisite or Corequisite CHM 142L. General Chemistry Laboratory II.

A continuation of CHM 141L General Chemistry Laboratory emphasizing organic and biochemical experiments which substantiate classroom lectures.

3 Laboratory Hours; Corequisite: CHM 142 General Organic and Biochemistry II.

Comprehensive treatment of general chemistry for the science-oriented student. Builds on their prior chemistry, with emphasis on the basic laws and theories of chemistry and their derivation from experimental evidence. Presents the qualitative and quantitative aspects of matter's composition and changes and their unifying principles. Includes physical and chemical properties, periodicity of elements, stoichiometry, current atomic and bonding theories, laws and theories of physical states and changes of state, solution chemistry, and thermochemistry.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: Regents Chemistry (75 minimum final grade) or CHM 090 Preparatory Chemistry and Regents Level III Math or MAT 096 Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry or MAT 098 Applications of Algebra with Trigonometry II; Corequisite: CHM 145L Chemistry Laboratory.

Laboratory experiments to emphasize the empirical basis for the principles discussed in lecture and the proper gathering and interpretation of experimental data.

3 Laboratory Hours; Corequisite: CHM 145 Chemistry.

Continuation of CHM 145 Chemistry including thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, equilibrium in aqueous solution, acids and bases, coordination chemistry and electrochemistry.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: CHM 145 Chemistry, CHM 145L Chemistry Laboratory and MAT 136 College Algebra and Trigonometry; Corequisite: CHM 146 Chemistry Laboratory.

Continuation of CHM 145 Laboratory with experiments designed to illustrate thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, qualitative analysis, and electrochemistry.

3 Laboratory Hours; Corequisite CHM 146 Chemistry.

An introduction to the theory and laboratory instruction in electrochemical, nuclear, optical and chromatographic methods of analytical chemistry. Laboratory techniques include potentiometry, conductimetry, coulometry, polarography, liquid scintillation counting, gamma spectrometry, ultraviolet-visible, infrared, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, gas, ion, high performance liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography, mass spectrometry. For Medical Laboratory Technology students.

1 Class Hour, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: CHM 146 Chemistry.

A fundamental treatment of organic chemistry. Organic nomenclature, chemical properties of selected functional groups, mechanisms, stereochemistry and synthetic methods. For Liberal Arts science majors and Engineering Science students with departmental approval.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: CHM 146 Chemistry; Corequisite: CHM 245L Organic Chemistry Laboratory.

Basic techniques of separation and purification such as recrystallization, distillation, extraction, chromatography, modern instrumental techniques. Introduction to modern organic synthesis with emphasis on microscale techniques and methods of separation and purification.

4 Laboratory Hours; Corequisite: CHM 245 Organic Chemistry.

A continuation of CHM 245 Organic Chemistry including spectroscopy and introduction to molecules of biological importance.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: CHM 245 Organic Chemistry; Corequisite: CHM 246L Organic Chemistry.

A continuation of CHM 245L Organic Chemistry Laboratory including an introduction to complex multistep synthesis and qualitative organic analysis by classical and modern instrumental techniques with emphasis on microscale techniques.

4 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisites: CHM 245 Organic Chemistry and CHM 245L Organic Chemistry Laboratory; Corequisite: CHM 246 Organic Chemistry.

Application of the principles of forensic toxicology and the related forensic sciences within the scope of medical-legal investigation. Drug and poison analysis, examination of physical evidence and death investigation. Laboratory sessions will provide basic knowledge of forensic analysis utilizing microscopy, gas chromatography, thin layer chromatography and spectroscopy.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: CHM 120 Fundamental Chemistry or a semester of General Chemistry or permission of instructor.

The student undertakes an independent project in his/her specialty under the guidance of a faculty member. Only one independent study course allowed per semester. Consideration may be given a project involving a work assignment.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval.