Academic Catalog

Chemistry (CHM)

CHM107 / Chemistry and Society
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

A survey of chemistry and its impact on society and the environment. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: Completion of CHM107LL required to meet the Natural Science requirement.

Fulfills: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]; Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]-in combo
Division: Physical Sciences and Engineering
CHM107LL / Chemistry and Society Laboratory
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Laboratory

Laboratory experience in support of CHM107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM107. Course Notes: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM107

Fulfills: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]; Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]-in combo
Division: Physical Sciences and Engineering
CHM130 / Fundamental Chemistry
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

A survey of the fundamentals of general chemistry. Emphasis on essential concepts and problem solving techniques. Basic principles of measurement, chemical bonding, structure and reactions, nomenclature, and the chemistry of acids and bases. Preparation for students taking more advanced courses in chemistry. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM100, or high school algebra, or MAT140 or higher, or an EdReady-Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics score of 70 or higher, or an EdReady-College Algebra score of 80 or higher) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placement)], or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. Course Notes: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM130LL. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN# CHM 1130 in combination with: CHM130LL. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM130 and CHM130LL, or CHM130AA.

SUN  SUN# CHM 1130
Fulfills: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]; Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]-in combo
Division: Physical Sciences and Engineering
CHM130AA / Fundamental Chemistry with Lab
4 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Laboratory, 3.0 Periods for Lecture

A survey of the fundamentals of general chemistry. Emphasis on essential concepts and problem solving techniques. Basic principles of measurement, chemical bonding, structure and reactions, nomenclature, and the chemistry of acids and bases. Preparation for students taking more advanced courses in chemistry. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM100, or high school algebra, or MAT140 or higher, or an EdReady-Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics score of 70 or higher, or an EdReady-College Algebra score of 80 or higher) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placement)], or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. Course Notes: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM130 and CHM130LL, or CHM130AA.

SUN  SUN# CHM 1130
Fulfills: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]; Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]-in combo
Division: Physical Sciences and Engineering
CHM130LL / Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Laboratory

Laboratory experience in support of CHM130. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM130. Course Notes: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM130. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN# CHM 1130 in combination with: CHM130. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM130 and CHM130LL, or CHM130AA.

SUN  SUN# CHM 1130
Fulfills: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]; Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]-in combo
Division: Physical Sciences and Engineering
CHM151 / General Chemistry I
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

Detailed study of principles of chemistry for science majors and students in pre-professional curricula. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. Course Notes: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM151LL. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN# CHM 1151 in combination with: CHM151LL. Completion of all prerequisites within the last two years is recommended. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM150 and CHM151LL, or CHM151 and CHM151LL, or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA.

SUN  SUN# CHM 1151
Fulfills: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]; Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]-in combo
Division: Physical Sciences and Engineering
CHM151AA / General Chemistry I with Lab
4 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Laboratory, 3.0 Periods for Lecture

Detailed study of principles of chemistry for science majors and students in pre-professional curricula. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. Course Notes: Completion of all prerequisites within the last two years is recommended. Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM150 and CHM151LL, or CHM151 and CHM151LL, or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA.

SUN  SUN# CHM 1151
Fulfills: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]; Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]-in combo
Division: Physical Sciences and Engineering
CHM151LL / General Chemistry I Laboratory
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Laboratory

Laboratory experience in support of CHM150 or CHM151. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. Course Notes: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM150 or CHM151. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN# CHM 1151 in combination with: CHM150 or CHM151. Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM150 and CHM151LL, or CHM151 and CHM151LL, or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA.

SUN  SUN# CHM 1151
Fulfills: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]; Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]-in combo
Division: Physical Sciences and Engineering
CHM152 / General Chemistry II
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

A study of the chemical properties of the major groups of elements, equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and other selected topics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. Course Notes: Completion of CHM152LL required to meet the Natural Science requirement. Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM152 and CHM152LL, or CHM152AA. General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with CHM152LL.

SUN  SUN# CHM 1152
Fulfills: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]; Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]-in combo
Division: Physical Sciences and Engineering
CHM152AA / General Chemistry II with Lab
4 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Laboratory, 3.0 Periods for Lecture

A study of the chemical properties of the major groups of elements, equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and other selected topics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. Course Notes: Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended. Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM152 and CHM152LL, or CHM152AA.

SUN  SUN# CHM 1152
Fulfills: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]; Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]-in combo
Division: Physical Sciences and Engineering
CHM152LL / General Chemistry II Laboratory
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Laboratory

Laboratory experience in support of CHM152. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM152. Course Notes: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM152 and CHM152LL, or CHM152AA. General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM152.

SUN  SUN# CHM 1152
Fulfills: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]; Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]-in combo
Division: Physical Sciences and Engineering
CHM230 / Fundamental Organic Chemistry
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

Chemistry of representative groups of organic compounds, emphasizing biological applications. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (CHM150 or CHM151 and CHM151LL), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. Course Notes: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM230LL. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN#: CHM 2230. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended. CHM230 course content is designed to meet the needs of students in such areas as agriculture, home economics, nursing, pre-physician assistant, and physical education among others. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM230 and CHM230LL, or CHM230AA.

SUN  SUN# CHM 2230
Fulfills: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]; Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]-in combo
Division: Physical Sciences and Engineering
CHM230LL / Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Laboratory

Laboratory experience in support of CHM230. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM130LL or CHM151LL, or equivalent. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM230. Course Notes: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM230. CHM230LL students may receive credit for only one of the following: (CHM230 and CHM230LL), or CHM230AA. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended. Designed for students in agriculture, dental hygiene, home economics, nursing, and physical therapy.

SUN  SUN# CHM 2230
Fulfills: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]; Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]-in combo
Division: Physical Sciences and Engineering
CHM235 / General Organic Chemistry I
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

Rigorous introduction to chemistry of carbon-containing compounds. Reaction mechanisms and recent methods of synthesis emphasized. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM152 and CHM152LL), or CHM152AA, or (CHM154 and CHM154LL), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. Course Notes: Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended.

SUN  SUN# CHM 2235
Division: Physical Sciences and Engineering
CHM235LL / General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
1 Credit / 4.0 Periods for Laboratory

Laboratory experience in support of CHM235. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM235 or Corequisites: CHM235. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended.

SUN  SUN# CHM 2235
Division: Physical Sciences and Engineering
CHM236 / General Organic Chemistry IIA
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

Study of chemistry of carbon-containing compounds continued. Structural determination and additional reaction mechanisms and modern methods of synthesis emphasized. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM235 and CHM235LL) or CHM235AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. Course Notes: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM236 and CHM236LL, or CHM236AA. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended.

SUN  SUN# CHM 2236
Division: Physical Sciences and Engineering
CHM236LL / General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory
1 Credit / 4.0 Periods for Laboratory

Laboratory experience in support of CHM236. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM236 or Corequisites: CHM236. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended.

SUN  SUN# CHM 2236
Division: Physical Sciences and Engineering