Introduction to fundamental chemical concepts, including measurements; basic inorganic nomenclature; atomic structure; nuclear chemistry; periodic properties; molecular structure and bonding; basic thermochemistry; types of reactions; stoichiometry; properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions; equilibria; acids and bases. May not be counted for credit in programs offered within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; not open to students with credit in CHM 110. Prerequisite: Education majors, Engineering Technology majors, and allied health majors such as nursing and dietetics. Others can also enroll in this course with an approved Course Reserve Form.
This course is designed to prepare students for CHM 110 or to be utilized as a Bradley Core Curriculum course. Topics include: mathematical concepts used in General Chemistry; atomic structure; periodic properties; inorganic nomenclature; chemical reactions; stoichiometry; chemical bonding; basic thermochemistry; properties of solutions; acids and bases, chemical kinetics and equilibrium. May not be counted for credit in programs offered within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; not open to students with credit in CHM 110. Prerequisite: The sum of the mathematics ACT score or a converted mathematics SAT score and the mathematics placement exam score is at least 35. Corequisite: MTH 109
Course designed to provide chemical concepts for students majoring in the physical or biological sciences, engineering, or related disciplines. Topics include: measurements; basic inorganic nomenclature; atomic structure; stoichiometry; types of reactions; thermochemistry; periodic properties; molecular structure and bonding; properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions; acids and bases. Prerequisite: The sum of the mathematics ACT score or a converted mathematics SAT score and the mathematics placement exam score is at least 45 or C or better in MTH 109; high school chemistry or C or better in CHM 100 or CHM 104.
Continuation of CHM 110. For students majoring in the physical or biological sciences and related disciplines. Topics include: acid-base equilibria; thermodynamics; electrochemistry; descriptive chemistry of metals and nonmetals; kinetics; nuclear chemistry; environmental chemistry. Prerequisite: C or better in CHM 110.
Topics include kinetic molecular theory, thermodynamics, equilibrium, and kinetics. Cross listed with CHM 570. It is recommended that students take CHM 326 before taking this course Prerequisite: C or better in CHM 116 and CHM 256; MTH 122 or 116; PHY 201 or 108
Topics include quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics. Cross listed with CHM 576. It is recommended that students take CHM 326 before taking this course. Prerequisite: C or better in CHM 116 and CHM 256; MTH 122 or 116; PHY 201 or 108
Topics include kinetic molecular theory, thermodynamics, equilibrium, and kinetics. Students conduct independent projects. Cross listed with CHM 470. For cross-listed undergraduate/graduate courses, the graduate-level course will have additional academic requirements beyond those of the undergraduate course. Prerequisite: C or better in CHM 256 and CHM 326; 1 year each of college level calculus and physics.
Topics include quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics. Students conduct independent projects. Cross listed with CHM 476. For cross-listed undergraduate/graduate courses, the graduate-level course will have additional academic requirements beyond those of the undergraduate course. Prerequisite: C or better in CHM 256 and CHM 326; 1 year each of college level calculus and physics.