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• CHEM 103: Crime & Chemistry

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces chemistry concepts to non-science majors. Students will learn chemistry concepts relevant to the application of science to a crime scene. This course will cover the collection, characterization, and identification of materials used as evidence. This will include an understanding of the physical and chemical nature, and origins of the materials at the crime scene.
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• CHEM 104: Chemistry and Art

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces chemistry concepts to non-science majors. An exploration of the intersection of chemistry with the visual arts. Basic principles of chemistry will be applied to the topics of color, paint, paper, clay, glass, metals, photography, and art restoration. Important chemical concepts and safety concerns will be investigated to learn how to properly handle art materials.
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• CHEM 105: How Drugs Work

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Outlines the mechanisms by which drugs exert their effects on the body. Discussion of molecular structures of drugs and their targets. Highlights aspects of various diseases and the ways different drug classes modify physiology. Using chemistry and biochemistry to appreciate the structures and behavior of atoms and molecules and the building blocks of the body this course aims to understand how drugs work. The course satisfies 3 credits of the Natural World general education requirement.
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• CHEM 116: Physiological Chem 1: Gen Chem

  4.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents an introduction to physiological chemistry, with emphasis on general chemistry principles, for Nursing and Nutrition majors, as well as General Education. This course introduces basic general chemistry principles and surveys relevant biomolecules. Topics include measurements in chemistry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, simple reactions and balancing, solutions, equilibrium, acids/bases, and gases. Laboratory focuses on critical thinking, laboratory skill development, and exposure to common general chemical laboratory techniques.
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• CHEM 121: General Chemistry 1

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces and develops qualitative and quantitative concepts in chemistry essential for further study in chemistry and applications to other science disciplines. Topics include: atomic and periodic properties, stoichiometry, the mole, chemical compound types and properties, chemical reaction types, molecular structure and properties, physical properties of states of matter, bonding theories, thermodynamics, and gas laws. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:    OR CHE101 OR CHM1101 OR MA109 OR MA109A OR MA1128 OR MA113 OR MA116 OR MA1165 OR MA116A OR MAT113 OR MATH118 OR MATH118A OR MATH120 OR MATH120A OR MATH140
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• CHEM 122: General Chemistry 2

  1.00 - 3.00 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. Prerequisite:    CHEM121 OR CHE115 OR CHM1111 OR CHM120
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• CHEM 231: Condensed Organic Chem

  1.00 - 3.00 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. Prerequisite:    CHEM122 OR CHE116 OR CHM1112 OR CHM121
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• CHEM 251: Nutritional Biochemistry

  1.00 - 3.00 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. Prerequisite:    CHEM117
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• CHEM 261: Inorganic Chemistry

  6.00 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. Prerequisite:    CHEM122 OR CHE116 OR CHM1112 OR CHM121
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• CHEM 281: Organic Chemistry 1

  1.00 - 3.00 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. Prerequisite:    CHEM122 OR CHE116 OR CHM1112 OR CHM121
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