Course Descriptions - Spring 2007

Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Science

This introductory level chemistry course will be topic oriented. These topics include the chemical nature of "life" related components: nuclear reactions, energy from chemical reactions, water and its problems, air pollution, drugs and medicines and other selected and relevant topics.

Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Science

This course covers the basic concepts of chemistry leading to an understanding of atomic structure of the elements and periodic table. The study of chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical equations, formula calculations and stoichiometry is undertaken.

Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Science

CHM111 Introductory Chemistry I

This is a continuation of Introductory Chemistry I and covers the study of solids, liquids, gases, solutions, acids, bases and neutralization. The application of physical chemical theory to inorganic chemistry is undertaken, as well as a brief review of organic chemistry with special emphasis on how this aspect of chemistry relates to biological systems.

Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Science

College Reading proficiency and CHM111 Introductory Chemistry I or SCI105 Integrated Science I

This course deals with inorganic and physical chemistry. The study of the structure of atoms, the periodic nature of the elements, and the examination of the relationship of energy and the elements to form compounds and the three physical states of matter will be investigated.

Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Science

CHM121 General Chemistry I

This is a continuation of CHM121 General Chemistry I, dealing with physical and inorganic chemistry. The three physical states of matter, solid, liquid and gas will be studied. The mechanical, thermal and electrical changes as demonstrated in solution theory, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium will be examined in detail. A brief introduction to organic chemistry is given.

Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Science

CHM121 General Chemistry I Minimum Grade of: C

This course surveys organic chemistry and biochemistry. Structure, nomenclature, preparations, reactions and stereochemistry will be studied. Topics will include: the structure of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, enzymatic regulation, hydrocarbons, aldehydes, ketones, acids and their derivatives, nucleic acids, and an introduction to metabolism.

Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Science

CHM121 General Chemistry I Minimum Grade of: C and MAT120 College Algebra Minimum Grade of: C

This course covers the foundations of modern instrumental analysis theory and techniques, including instrumental design, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and chromatography. Different aspects of informatics applications are also introduced. The course will further cover the specific design of instruments and sampling methods used in biotechnology, environmental analysis, and chemical analysis.

Northern Essex Community College

CHM110

Chemistry in Your Life

CHM111

Introductory Chemistry I

CHM112

Introductory Chemistry II: Inorganic Chemistry

CHM121

General Chemistry I

CHM122

General Chemistry II

CHM201

Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry

CHM203

Instrumental Analysis