Chemistry at Ozarks

Course Descriptions

CHM 1004 INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY
Introduction to the basic concepts of chemistry for the student with no chemistry background who desires to obtain that background before enrolling in CHM 1014 General Chemistry I. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Instructor. This course will not count toward a major in chemistry.

CHM 1014 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
Introduction to chemistry with emphasis on the theoretical and descriptive aspects of the science. The use of problem-solving in understanding chemistry is stressed. No chemistry background is required. Three hours of lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite or corequisite: MTH 1033 College Algebra or MTH 2015 Calculus I.

CHM 1024 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
Continuation of CHM 1014. Continued introduction to the fundamental concepts of chemistry. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHM 1014 General Chemistry I. Prerequisite or corequisite: MTH 1043 College Trigonometry or MTH 2024 Calculus II.

CHM 2104 SURVEY OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
A one-semester overview of organic chemistry for biology majors and students in fields requiring a "short course" in organic chemistry. Emphasis on functional group chemistry. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHM 1024 General Chemistry II. This course will not count toward a major in chemistry.

CHM 3014 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Study of hydrocarbons with emphasis on reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, and synthesis. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHM 1024 General Chemistry II.

CHM 3024 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Continuation of CHM 3014. Systematic study of functional group chemistry with continued emphasis on reaction mechanisms and organic synthesis. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHM 3014 Organic Chemistry I.

CHM 3034 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
Introduction to theoretical chemistry. Topics will include kinetics and thermodynamics. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHM 1024 General Chemistry II, MTH 2024 Calculus II, and PHY 2124 General Physics II (or PHY 2024 College Physics II with consent of the Instructor).

CHM 3044 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
Continuation of CHM 3034. Topics will include quantum mechanics, chemical bonding, and molecular structure and spectra. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHM 3034 Physical Chemistry I.

CHM 3104 QUANTITATIVE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
An upper-level course in analytical chemistry emphasizing problem solving, experimental methods and techniques, analysis of error, and scientific writing. Topics include gravimetric, volumetric, electrochemical, and instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHM 3014 Organic Chemistry I.

CHM 4004 ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Continued study of organic chemistry with emphasis on reaction mechanisms and organic synthesis. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHM 3024 Organic Chemistry II.

CHM 4104 BIOCHEMISTRY
Introduction to the major classes of biological molecules and their chemistry in living systems. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHM 2104 Survey of Organic Chemistry, or CHM 3024 Organic Chemistry II.

CHM 4991-3 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN CHEMISTRY
By special arrangement with the Instructor.

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