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  • CHEM 122: General Chemistry 2

    4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Continuation of CHEM 121. Develops the qualitative and quantitative concepts in chemistry essential for future study in higher level chemistry and other science disciplines. Topics include: properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium and applications thereof, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week.
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  • CHEM 231: Condensed Organic Chem

    4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an integrated lecture and lab course covering aliphatic, aromatic, alkyl halide, alcohol, thiol, ether, amine, and carbonyl compounds for Health & Exercise Sciences, Ecology & Environmental, and Marine Biology majors. The properties of organic compounds are explored from the perspectives of functional groups, chemical reactivity, stereochemistry, energy changes, and reaction mechanisms.
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  • CHEM 251: Nutritional Biochemistry

    4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Explores the molecular basis of biochemistry of nutrition at the interface between chemical processes, biological functions, and nutritional metabolism. Life processes are chemical in nature, involving interactions between atoms, ions, and molecules, and are consistent with the chemical foundation learned in pre-requisite courses. Major topics include fuel management, the organization and control of metabolic pathways, and the structures, properties, and functions of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids and their role in metabolism.
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  • CHEM 261: Inorganic Chemistry

    4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Presents an introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of Inorganic Chemistry. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, bonding theories, molecular symmetry, basic coordination chemistry, solid-state chemistry, descriptive chemistry of selected elements, transition metal chemistry, and f-element chemistry. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours laboratory per week.
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  • CHEM 281: Organic Chemistry 1

    4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an integrated lecture and lab course covering the properties, reactions, and preparations of both aliphatic and aromatic compounds. The properties of organic compounds are explored from the combined perspectives of functional groups, chemical reactivity, stereochemistry, energy changes, and reaction mechanisms. Laboratory consists of an introduction to the techniques of identification, purification, and preparation of organic compounds, and the use of instrumental analyses. 3 hours lecture and in person 3 hours of laboratory per week.
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  • CHEM 282: Organic Chem 2

    4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides a continuation of CHEM281 by covering the properties, reactions, and preparations of aromatic, carbonyl, and amine compounds. The properties of organic compounds are explored from the perspectives of functional groups, chemical reactivity, stereochemistry, energy changes, and reaction mechanisms. Laboratory consists of a series of synthetic transformations utilizing the techniques of identification, purification, and preparation of organic compounds, and the use of instrumental analyses. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week.
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  • CHEM 341: Quantitative Analysis

    4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces the fundamental principles of chemical analysis and advanced chemical equilibria. Students will define chemical problems, select appropriate methods of analysis considering practical sample requirements, validate methods used, collect and interpret data, and report findings to an appropriate statistical level of confidence. Proper use of scientific instrumentation and precision glassware will be performed. This course contains 3 hours of lecture and in-person 3 hour laboratory component per week.
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  • CHEM 351: Biochemistry 1

    4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Expedition through the molecular basis of life. Life processes are chemical in nature and are consistent with the chemical foundations learned in pre-requisites. Delves into the structures, properties and functions of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, including metabolism, energetics, and regulation. The first course in a two semester-sequence appropriate for science majors and students preparing for medical professions. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
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  • CHEM 371: Physical Chemistry 1

    4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Addresses fundamental chemical principles introduced in CHEM121 and CHEM122 utilizing calculus when appropriate. Emphasizes details of thermodynamics; Gibbs free energy, the chemical potential and equilibrium; phase diagrams; aqueous electrolytes; chemical kinetics. Three hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week.
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  • CHEM 442: Instrum Analysis

    4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Presents the fundamentals and applications of instrumental techniques commonly used in scientific laboratories. Both lecture and laboratory portions of the course cover topics including chromatography, atomic and molecular spectrophotometry, electrochemistry, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometry. This course is intended for science majors and contains 3 hours of lecture and a 4 hour in-person laboratory component per week.
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