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Lecture and laboratory breakdown of courses is indicated at the end of each description. For example, (3-1) indicates three credit hours lecture, one credit hour laboratory. (1 credit hour of lab usually equals 3 contact hours.)

218/219 Sophomore Chemistry Seminar I and II (1) This two-semester sequence is  a continuation of CHEM 118/119.  A more in-depth study of the chemical literature will be presented.  Seminar speakers will provide expertise in a variety of chemical disciplines.  Students will be responsible for minor presentations in addition to preparation of summaries and reports on various topics.  Prereq:  CHEM 119, 218; 218 F and 219 Sp

241 Organic/Biochemistry Principles - 4 hours. The major emphasis is on introductory principles of organic and biochemistry.  Prerequisite: CHEM 261 and 262 or equivalent.  (4-0)

261 General Chemistry I (4) A systematic study of the essential nomenclature, hypotheses, theories, and laws of chemistry necessary for chemistry majors and minors. Some of the topics presented in the course include stoichiometry, atomic structure, thermochemistry, solutions, crystal structure, and gas laws. Prereq: MATH 111 or 118 or CHEM 175 or consent of instructor. (3-1) F, Sp, Su

262 General Chemistry II (4) A continuation of 261 with laboratory work in qualitative analysis. Some of the topics presented include kinetics, equilibrium, ionic equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear and organic chemistry. Prereq: CHEM 261 or equivalent. (3-1) F, Sp, Su

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