Introductory Chemistry

Introductory Chemistry Courses at the College of Charleston

CHEM 101 General Chemistry (3)
A course designed to meet the needs of both the non-science major and the students entering allied health fields. Emphasis is placed on basic chemistry concepts, giving the student a strong background on a variety of topics in order to appreciate the role of science and particularly chemistry in modern-day life. Topics include atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibria, and nuclear chemistry. Lecture, three hours per week. Competency at the mathematics 101 level and beyond is suggested. Chemistry 101 is not open to students who have taken Chemistry 111 or 112.
CHEM 101 departmental syllabus
Corequisite : Chemistry 101L. . Every Fall.

CHEM 101L General Chemistry Laboratory (1)
A laboratory program to accompany Chemistry 101. Experiments are designed to introduce students to chemical techniques and to illustrate concepts covered in the classroom. Laboratory, three hours per week. Corequisite: Chemistry 101. Every Fall.
101 Laboratory Information

CHEM 102 Organic and Biological Chemistry (3) This course is designed to meet the needs of allied health students, but it is also suitable for any non-science major. This is a descriptive course that covers organic and biological chemistry. Topics include organic functional groups, reactions, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and metabolism. Lecture, three hours per week.
CHEM 102 departmental syllabus
Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 or Chemistry 111 Corequisite: Chemistry 102L. Every Spring.

CHEM 102L Organic and Biological Chemistry Laboratory (1)
A laboratory program to accompany Chemistry 102. Designed to enhance chemical laboratory skills and to illustrate the concepts covered in Chemistry 102. Laboratory, three hours per week. Corequisite: Chemistry 102. Every Spring.
102 Laboratory Information

CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry (3,3)
CHEM 112
An introductory course in chemistry emphasizing theoretical aspects and designed primarily for students who intend to take one or more additional courses in chemistry. Lectures, three hours per week.
Departmental Course CHEM 111 syllabus.
Departmental Course CHEM 112 syllabus.
Corequisite and prerequisites: Chemistry 111L is a corequisite for Chemistry 111. Chemistry 111 and 111L are prerequisites for Chemistry 112. Chemistry 112L is a corequisite for Chemistry 112. Unless students exempt Mathematics 111 (via diagnostic testing) or have competed this course as a prerequisite, they are requited to take Mathematics 111 as a corequisite. Those enrolling in Chemistry 112 are urged to take Mathematics 120. Every Fall, Every Spring.

CHEM 111L Principles of Chemistry Laboratory (1,1)
CHEM 112L
A laboratory course designed to introduce the student to the application of the scientific method in solving chemical problems and to acquaint him or her with specific tools and techniques used in the chemistry laboratory, while reinforcing and illustrating concepts encountered in lecture. Laboratory, three hours per week.
Corequisite and prerequisites; Chemistry 111 is a corequisite for Chemistry 111L. Chemistry 112 is a corequisite for Chemistry 112L. Chemistry 111 and 111L are prerequisites for Chemistry 112L. Every Fall, Every Spring.
111 Laboratory Information
112 Laboratory Information