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CHEMISTRY 090
Chemistry Special Lab (3)
Tutorial lab for students enrolled in chemistry classes; designed to help with any type of problem concerning the field of chemistry. Prerequisite: Enrollment in any chemistry class. Mandatory P/0.0 or P/N grading.

CHEMISTRY 101
Basic General Chemistry (5)
Basic chemistry for those deficient in high school chemistry or for non-science majors. Designed to provide a basic knowledge of concepts and calculations relating to the field of chemistry. A mandatory two-hour lab is taken concurrently. Prerequisites: Math 099 with a 2.0 orbetter AND placement into ENG 100 or ESL 100; or instructor permission. Student option grading.

CHEMISTRY 139
Preparation for Inorganic Chemistry (3)
This course is intended for students who need the chemistry and quantitative reasoning background needed for the CHEM 140-160 series. Topics covered include measurements, mass relations, properties and structure of matter, and nomenclature. This course is not intended for students with a recent, rigorous course in high school chemistry and does not meet the prerequisites for the nursing/dental hygiene programs. Prerequisites: Placement in Math 099 and Placement into English 100 or ESL100; or Instructor Permission. Concurrent enrollment in Math 99 is recommended. Student option grading.

CHEMISTRY 140
General-Inorganic Chemistry I (4)
This course is the first of three quarters of general college chemistry for science and engineering majors. Fundamental laws and basics concepts of modern chemistry are covered as applied to the structure and behavior of matter. Course includes lecture and seminar, and Chem 141 must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: Recent high school chemistry or Chem 101 with a 2.0 or better and English 100, ESL 100, or placement into English 101 and Placement into Math 110; or Instructor permission. Mandatory decimal grading.

CHEMISTRY 141
General-Inorganic Chemistry I (Lecture-Lab) (2.5)
This course utilizes laboratory experimentation to reinforce and enhance the chemical concepts discussed in Chem 140. A separate lecture period is required to explain the lab theory, techniques, and safety. Due to dangers involved in chemical experimentation, attendance in lecture is mandatory. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Chem 140. Cannot be taken separately from Chem 140 unless student has already passed 140. Mandatory decimal grading.

CHEMISTRY 150
General-Inorganic Chemistry II (4)
This course is the second of three quarters of general college chemistry for science and engineering majors. Fundamental laws and basic concepts of modern chemistry are covered as applied to the structure and behavior of matter. Course includes lecture and seminar, and CHEM 151 must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: CHEM 140/141 with grade of 2.0 or better AND placement into ENG 101 AND placement into MATH110; or instructor permission. Mandatory decimal grading.

CHEMISTRY 151
General-Inorganic Chemistry II (Lecture-Lab) (2.5)
This course utilizes laboratory experimentation to reinforce and enhance the chemical concepts discussed in Chem 150. A separate lecture period is required to explain the lab theory, techniques, and safety. Due to dangers involved in chemical experimentation, attendance in lecture is mandatory. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Chem 150. Cannot be taken separately from Chem 150 unless student has already passed 150. Mandatory decimal grading.

CHEMISTRY 160
General Inorganic Chemistry III (4)
This course is the third of three quarters of general college chemistry for science and engineering majors. Fundamental laws and basic concepts of modern chemistry are covered as applied to the structure and behavior of matter. Course includes lecture and seminar, and CHEM 161must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: CHEM 150/151 with gradesof 2.0 or better AND placement into ENG 101 AND placement into MATH 110; or instructor permission. Mandatory decimal grading.

CHEMISTRY 161
General-Inorganic Chemistry III (Lecture-Lab) (2.5)
This course utilizes laboratory experimentation to reinforce and enhance the chemical concepts discussed in CHEM 160. A separate lecture period is required to explain the lab theory, techniques, and safety. Due to dangers involved in chemical experimentation, attendance in lecture is mandatory. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 160. Cannot be taken separately from CHEM 160 unless student has already passed CHEM 160. Mandatory decimal grading.

CHEMISTRY 190
Chemical Analysis-I (7)
First course of a two quarter series focused on the theory and practice of basic analytical chemistry such as gravimetric/volumetric analysis, notebook-keeping, error analysis. Additional lectures/labs will also introduce instrumental analysis theory including spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: Chem 220 and Math 110 with grades of 2.0 or better, and placement into English 101; or Instructor Permission. Mandatory decimal grading.

CHEMISTRY 191
Chemical Analysis-II (7)
Second course of a two quarter series focused on the theory and practice of basic analytical chemistry such as gravimetric/volumetric analysis, notebook-keeping, error analysis. Additional lectures/labs will also introduce instrumental analysis theory including spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: Chem 220 and Math 99 with grades of 2.0 or better, and placement into English 101; or Instructor Permission also acceptable. Mandatory Decimal grading.

CHEMISTRY 220
Basic Organic Chemistry (5)
Emphasis on chemical systems and processes as they influence living systems. Study of organic compounds: properties and reactions of functional groups, lipids, proteins and carbohydrates. Introduction to enzymes and neurotransmitters. The weekly lab focuses on exploring reactions of hydrocarbons, alcohols, acids, and amines. Prerequisites: Chemistry 101 with a minimum grade of 2.0 and Placement into English 101. Mandatory decimal grading.

CHEMISTRY 221
Quantitative Analysis (5)
This course covers gravimetric and volumetric analysis with analytical instrumentation and transfers to the University of Washington as the 300-level Quantitative Analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 160, CHEM 161, MATH 120 and ENG 101 with grades of 2.0 or better; or instructor permission. Mandatory decimal grading.

CHEMISTRY 237
Organic Chemistry I (4)
First course for students planning to take three quarters of organic chemistry with two labs. Structure, nomenclature, reactions, and synthesis of the main types of organic compounds. Course requires a lab component and CHEM 241 must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: CHEM160/161 and ENG 101 with minimum grades of 2.0; or instructor permission. Mandatory decimal grading.

CHEMISTRY 238
Organic Chemistry II (4)
Second course for students planning to take three quarters of organic chemistry with lab. Further discussion of physical properties and transformations of organic molecules, especially aromatic and carbonyl compounds. Course requires a lab component and CHEM 241 must be taken concurrently. Satisfies the requirement for those needing two quarters of organic lab. Prerequisites: CHEM 237/241 and ENG 101 with minimum grades of 2.0; or instructor permission. Mandatory decimal grading.

CHEMISTRY 239
Organic Chemistry III (4)
Third course for students planning to take three quarters of organic chemistry. Polyfunctional compounds and natural products, lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Prerequisites:CHEM 238 and CHEM 242 and ENG 101 with minimum grades of 2.0; or instructor permission. Mandatory decimal grading.

CHEMISTRY 241
Organic Chemistry I Lab (3)
First course of the lab component for students planning to take three quarters of organic chemistry with two labs. Structure, nomenclature, reactions and synthesis of the main types of organic compounds. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 237. Prerequisites: CHEM 160 and CHEM 161and ENG 101 with minimum grades of 2.0; or instructor permission. Mandatory decimal grading.

CHEMISTRY 242
Organic Chemistry II Lab (3)
Second laboratory course for students planning to take three quarters of organic chemistry with two labs. Further discussion of physical properties and transformations of organic molecules, especially aromatic and carbonyl compounds. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 238. Prerequisites: CHEM 237 and CHEM 241 and ENG 101 with minimum grades of 2.0;or instructor permission. Mandatory decimal grading.

CHEMISTRY 297, 298, 299
Special Project (1,2,3)
Special independent projects supervised by the instructor. Permission of instructor. Student option grading.

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