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• CHM 105: Principles of Chemistry

  4.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  A one-semester introduction to general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Fundamental chemical theories within each of these areas are integrated to build an understanding of the chemistry of living systems at the molecular level and to provide a foundation for further study in the allied health professions. General chemistry emphasizes theories of inorganic, analytical, physical, and nuclear chemistry that support key concepts in organic and biochemistry. Major topics include: atomic structure, radioactive isotopes, ionic and covalent bonding, electronegativity and polarity, chemical equations and stoichiometry, intermolecular interactions, aqueous solutions and solubility, acid-base theory, kinetics, and thermodynamics. Organic chemistry is the study of the structures, properties, and reactivity of carbon-containing molecules, with emphasis on the functional groups and reactions of biomolecules. Biochemistry, the chemistry of life, expands general and organic chemical theories and applies them to the major classes of biomolecules: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. The relationships between molecular structure, chemical and physical properties, and functions of biomolecules are explored. The course consists of three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation, and two hours of laboratory per week
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• CHM 111: General Chemistry I Lecture

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An examination of the basic definitions and theories of chemistry. First semester topics include stoichiometry, atomic structure, thermochemistry, molecular bonding, states of matter, solutions, and kinetics. Second semester topics include equilibrium, thermodynamics, nuclear and electro-chemistry, coordination compounds, and a brief introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Inorganic descriptive chemistry is included throughout both courses. Three hours of lecture
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• CHM 112: General Chemistry II Lecture

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An examination of the basic definitions and theories of chemistry. First semester topics include stoichiometry, atomic structure, thermochemistry, molecular bonding, states of matter, solutions, and kinetics. Second semester topics include equilibrium, thermodynamics, nuclear and electro-chemistry, coordination compounds, and a brief introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Inorganic descriptive chemistry is included throughout both courses. Three hours of lecture
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• CHM 113: General Chemistry I Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An introduction to the hands-on application of chemical principles and concepts as well as an introduction to basic laboratory instrumentation and equipment. First semester topics include practice in making good scientific measurements, density measurement, and several gravimetric and volumetric analyses of known chemical systems. Second semester topics include the study of chemical equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, redox chemistry, inorganic salt synthesis and characterization, and a basic organic synthesis and characterization. Three hours of laboratory weekly
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• CHM 114: General Chemistry II Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An introduction to the hands-on application of chemical principles and concepts as well as an introduction to basic laboratory instrumentation and equipment. First semester topics include practice in making good scientific measurements, density measurement, and several gravimetric and volumetric analyses of known chemical systems. Second semester topics include the study of chemical equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, redox chemistry, inorganic salt synthesis and characterization, and a basic organic synthesis and characterization. Three hours of laboratory weekly
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• CHM 151: Computer Applications for Science and Math

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An introduction to the practical application of computer hardware and software to problems in the sciences and mathematics. Topics include basics like using a graphical user interface and common office applications. More advanced topics include computer interfacing to instruments, mathematical modeling, curve fitting, molecular modeling, and others. No computer background is assumed. Three hours lecture/workshop/demonstration weekly. 3 credits Fulfills Skills Integration and Interdisciplinary requirements. Prerequisite: CHM 111, BIO 110 or PCS 221; MAT 152; CC 100, CC 101, and CC 102.
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• CHM 185: Introduction to Forensic Science

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An introduction to the use of science and the scientific method in law and criminal justice. Designed primarily for criminal justice or science majors. Includes techniques from chemistry, biology, physics, and geology that are useful for evaluating crime-scene evidence. Topics include chemical analysis, microscopic analysis, fiber analysis, drug analysis, DNA analysis, blood analysis, and others. Three hours of integrated lecture and lab each week. Basic mathematics is used
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• CHM 211: Organic Chemistry I Lecture

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  A two-semester sequence of courses which study the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation (by synthesis or other means) of chemical compounds consisting primarily of carbon. Because of the unique properties of the element carbon, organic compounds exhibit an extremely wide variety, and the range of applications of organic compounds is enormous. They form the basis of, or are important constituents of, many products (paints, plastics, food additives, cosmetics, explosives, drugs, petrochemicals, pesticides, and many others) and, in addition, organic compounds form the basis of all life processes (biomolecules such as enzymes, proteins, amino acids). Specific attention is focused on the structure-reactivity relationships in different classes of organic molecules, and the mechanistic aspects of reactions. Methods of spectroscopic analysis fundamental to the study of organic molecules are also examined. Three hours of lecture and one hour recitation weekly
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• CHM 212: Organic Chemistry II Lecture

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  A two-semester sequence of courses which study the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation (by synthesis or other means) of chemical compounds consisting primarily of carbon. Because of the unique properties of the element carbon, organic compounds exhibit an extremely wide variety, and the range of applications of organic compounds is enormous. They form the basis of, or are important constituents of, many products (paints, plastics, food additives, cosmetics, explosives, drugs, petrochemicals, pesticides, and many others) and, in addition, organic compounds form the basis of all life processes (biomolecules such as enzymes, proteins, amino acids). Specific attention is focused on the structure-reactivity relationships in different classes of organic molecules, and the mechanistic aspects of reactions. Methods of spectroscopic analysis fundamental to the study of organic molecules are also examined. Three hours of lecture and one hour recitation weekly
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• CHM 213: Organic Chemistry I Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An experimental laboratory course to accompany the corresponding Organic Chemistry lecture course (CHM 211 or CHM 212). Students will gain firsthand knowledge of the properties and general reactivity of organic compounds through hands-on experimentation. In the first half of CHM 213, standard "wet-chemical" bench organic chemistry laboratory skills, such as distillation, crystallization, extraction, and chromatographic methods of analysis (among others) are learned. In the second half, these skills are reinforced with experiments designed to illustrate and reinforce lecture theory, including some multistep synthesis reactions. Hands-on training in the acquisition and interpretation using those methods of instrumental analysis most pertinent to the study of organic chemistry, (such as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Gas Chromatography (GC) is also provided. In addition, proper methods for documenting and reporting scientific experimentation are reinforced. In CHM 214 students will expand on and reinforce their knowledge of the properties and reactivity of organic compounds by performing a variety of experiments, including several multi-part synthesis reactions. Additional instrumental/ spectroscopic methods of analysis pertinent to the study of organic chemistry are also introduced, including Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). Three hours of laboratory weekly
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