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CHEM 100 Molecules and Life in the Modern World (3 credits)
Introduction to chemistry in its many forms and applications, physical and organic, with consideration of environmental and social issues. Includes laboratory activities.

Prerequisite: Must have completed with a ""C"" or better: MATH 116 or MATH 116E or MATH 120 or MATH 120E or MATH 126 or MATH 126E or higher; or be currently enrolled in MATH 116 or MATH 120 or MATH 126 or higher.

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CHEM 121 General Chemistry I (4 credits)
Fundamentals of chemistry including reaction stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, states of matter, and thermochemistry.

Prerequisite: Must have completed MATH 127 or higher, or be enrolled in MATH 127 or higher, or have earned a satisfactory score on the placement test, ACT, or SAT.

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CHEM 122 General Chemistry II (4 credits)
Fundamentals of chemistry including solutions, kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and properties of inorganic and organic compounds. Also, introduction to qualitative analysis.

Prerequisite: Must have completed CHEM 121.

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CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
Intensive introduction to the theory of carbon chemistry with particular emphasis on understanding the relationship between the structure and behavior of organic molecules.

Prerequisite: Must have completed CHEM 122 and be enrolled in CHEM 241L.

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CHEM 241L Organic Chemistry for life Sciences Lab I (1 credits)
Laboratory exercises in introductory organic chemistry. Stereochemistry, separation and purification techniques, micro-scale organic reaction procedures.

Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in CHEM 241.

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CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
Continuation of CHEM 241 with emphasis on complex reactions and mechanisms, and introduction to advanced approaches for the synthesis of organic molecules.

Prerequisite: Must have completed CHEM 241 and be enrolled in CHEM 242L.

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CHEM 242L Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Lab II (1 credits)
Laboratory exercises in intermediate organic chemistry with continued emphasis on micro-scale organic reaction procedures. Introduction to the identification of organic compounds using chemical and instrumental means (qualitative analysis).

Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in CHEM 242.

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