Three hours lecture/three hours lab per week. Fundamental laws and theories. Topics include chemical stoichiometry, thermochemistry, reactions in solution including acid-base and oxidation-reduction, atomic structure and bonding, and the states of matter. Prerequisites: one year of high school chemistry with grades of C or higher; placement into MATH 112 or higher. Students placed into MATH 112 are required to enroll in MATH 112 concurrent with enrollment in CHEM 120. NS

Three hours lecture/three hours lab per week. A continuation of 120. Topics include physical properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium including acid-base, hydrolysis, solubility, and complex ion, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: C or higher in 120.

Three hours lecture/two hours lab per week. The chemistry of organic compounds: functional groups, types of reactions, stereochemistry, and selected reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 106 or 120.

In the field of science, objectivity, facts, and data are core to our identity as scientists. However, in our current cultural context there is a growing claim that all knowledge is biased and influenced by a myriad of overt and covert agendas. While a minority of people in our current culture maliciously use information as means to change or control others (with no regard for what actually is true), many have long in good faith questioned whether true objectivity is even possible.

One hour lecture per week. Introduction to diverse careers in the sciences, including healthcare professions. This includes learning about graduate school, pre-professional programs (like medical school), and area businesses/organizations that hire scientists. Students will participate in job shadowing experiences, spend time learning about application processes (of all types), and complete an individual assessment of what is required to achieve career goals. Restricted to students with sophomore or junior standing. (Equal to BIOL-212.)

Three hours lecture/three hours lab per week. The chemistry of organic compounds in terms of the principles that govern their behavior and account for their properties. Topics consist of reaction mechanisms including regioselectivity, conformational analysis, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy of organic molecules. The laboratory emphasizes best practices in notebook writing. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 121.

Courses on topics of interest to chemistry students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a biology faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

Advanced non-classroom experiences in the field of biology. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurrence from academic advisor and approved by department. Learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. Prerequisite: 397. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit.

A student-driven research experience under the supervision of a faculty mentor or an internship director. Two credits will be the standard credits given for this course. Research contracts will be required for everyone who registers, with fewer or additional credits given depending on the approved project and time commitment. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 397. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of six credits.