CH 103
General Chemistry I (3)
Survey of inorganic chemistry and introduction to organic chemistry. Matter and energy, atomic structure, chemical reactions, gas laws, acids and bases, solutions, nuclear chemistry, structure of organic compounds, and applications to the health sciences. For students not majoring in science.
Prerequisite: one year high school algebra or equivalent.
Ursuline Studies Stage I Science satellite.
CH 103L
Laboratory for General Chemistry I (1)
Selected experiments in chemistry.
Pre- or co-requisite: CH 103.
CH 104
General Chemistry II (3)
Survey of organic and biochemistry. The chemistry of key functional groups in organic molecules is studied and then applied to carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, enzymes, and hormones; the process of digestion and metabolism and the analysis of body fluids. For students not majoring in science.
Prerequisite: CH 103 or equivalent.
CH 104L
Laboratory for General Chemistry II (1)
Selected experiments in organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Pre- or co-requisite: CH 104 or equivalent.
CH 105
Principles of Chemistry I (3)
Atomic theory, molecular structure, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gases, states of matter, solutions, and applications to daily life, industry, and life processes. Required for science majors.
Prerequisite: one year of high school chemistry or CH 103.
Ursuline Studies Stage I Science satellite.
CH 105L
Laboratory for Principles of Chemistry I (1)
Selected chemistry experiments.
Pre- or co-requisite: CH 105.
CH 106
Principles of Chemistry II (3)
Chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Required for science majors.
Prerequisite: CH 105 or approval of department chair.
CH 106L
Laboratory for Principles of Chemistry II (1)
Selected chemistry experiments.
Pre- or co-requisite: CH 106.
CH 221, 222
Organic Chemistry I, II (3, 3)
A two-semester course of study in organic chemistry. Coverage focuses on 1) structural theory of organic chemistry; 2) mechanistic theory of organic reactions; and 3) structure and reactivity profiles of organic compounds. Applications of organic reactions in synthesis and biological chemistry are highlighted.
Prerequisite: CH 106 or permission of instructor.
CH 221L, 222L
Laboratory for Organic Chemistry I, II (1, 1)
Selected organic chemistry experiments.
Pre- or co-requisite: CH 221, 222.
CH 288, 488
Special Topics (credit varies)
CH 422
Biochemistry (3)
Chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids; enzymes and biochemical genetics.
Prerequisite: CH 222.
CH 422L
Laboratory for Biochemistry (1)
Selected experiments. Includes extensive computer spreadsheet analysis (graphing and regression) of lab data.
Pre- or co-requisite: CH 422.
CH 461, 462
Independent Study (1-3, 1-3)
Study of special topics in chemistry. Approval of department chair required.
CH 475
Academic Internship (1-3)
An off-campus learning experience to provide the student with the opportunity to relate academic and educational goals to learning beyond the limits of the classroom.
CH 487
Undergraduate Research (1-3)
An independent laboratory research experience in chemistry.
Prerequisite: CH 106 and 106L and permission of instructor.
CH 199, 299, 399, 499:
External Learning Assessment (credit varies)
Measurable and verifiable learning which has occurred outside of the traditional classroom. Numerical designation indicates level of proficiency in the topic. Courses for which there is an exact Ursuline College equivalent are listed by the appropriate numerical designation.
"PL" is listed before all course titles for which credit is granted through external learning assessment.
