Chemists explore the composition and properties of matter, investigating the ways in which elements and compounds combine and react, and creating new molecules to address a diverse array of industrial, engineering, and medical needs.
Their expertise in the essential scientific study of substances makes possible a wide array of career options, from product manufacturing and quality control, to toxicological research and next-generation medical development. It is also a preferred major for students seeking admission to medical school.
May need 1 year high school chemistry and chemistry placement or math placement. Laws and concepts of chemistry and their application to chemical systems. The liquid and solid states, phase changes and phase diagrams, topics in the chemistry of materials, oxidation-reduction chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical thermodynamics and gas-phase equilibrium. Lect. 3 hrs., Workshop 1 hr., 3 hours credit. The following courses can be taken concurrently with this course: MCS 1074, MCS 1414, MCS 1424.
CHM1213
3
University Chem 1 Lab – Laboratory experiments supporting topics covered in CHM1213. Lab 3 hrs. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: CHM 1213.
CHM1221
1
Modern concepts of molecular-orbital theory and spectroscope methods. The solution state and colligative properties of solutions, and solution-phase equilibrium theory applied to solubility, chemical kinetics, acids and bases, and complex formation. Descriptive chemistry of the main-group and transition elements. Lecture 3 hrs.
CHM1223
3
Laboratory experiments supporting topics covered in CHM1223. Lab 3 hrs. 1 hour credit. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: CHM 1223.
CHM1231
1
Total Credits:
8
Electives
Selected from chemistry courses numbered 2000 or higher (except CHM 3144)
11
Please note that minors require at least 6 credits differentiated from the courses required to earn a major, not including general electives.