Chemistry Courses – NHTI

CHEM 100C             Introductory Chemistry

Intended to satisfy the chemistry admission requirement for NHTI health-related degree and certificate programs. Consideration will be given to fundamental atomic theory, chemical arithmetic, kinetic theory, solution chemistry, acids, bases and salts, and introductory organic chemistry. Lab included. Proficiency with the mathematical operations of high school Algebra I or MATH 092C strongly recommended. (For institutional credit only; does not count toward graduation requirements but is calculated into GPA; not intended for transfer.)

Lecture Hours: 3    Lab/Practicum/Clinical Hours: 2    Credit Hours: 4

 

CHEM 103C             General Chemistry I

Fundamental laws and concepts of chemistry, including elements, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, compounds, chemical equations, and stoichiometry. Labs are used to reinforce concepts presented in lectures and to develop skills in scientific thought and common procedures used in chemical experimentation. With CHEM 104C, intended to provide a foundation for further study in life sciences and physical sciences. (Prerequisites: high school Chemistry with lab with a grade of C or higher; pre/corequisite: MATH 124C or higher-level math or permission of the department chair)

Lecture Hours: 3    Lab/Practicum/Clinical Hours: 2    Credit Hours: 4

 

CHEM 104C             General Chemistry II

A continuation of CHEM 103C. Topics include gases and gas laws, solutions, acid-base chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, chemical equilibrium, and thermodynamics. Also includes an introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Labs are used to reinforce concepts presented in lectures and to develop skills in scientific thought and common procedures used in chemical experimentation. (Prerequisite: CHEM 103C with a grade of C or higher, or permission of the department chair)

Lecture Hours: 3    Lab/Practicum/Clinical Hours: 2    Credit Hours: 4

 

CHEM 105C             Chemistry

Introductory and cursory course in which the fundamental principles of chemistry are developed. Included are topics in atomic structure, chemical bonding, electronic configuration, the Periodic Table, stoichiometry, solutions, gases, and acid-base chemistry. Appropriate lab experiments will complement the lectures. This course is not meant as a substitute for either CHEM 103C or CHEM 104C. High school chemistry with lab strongly recommended. (Pre/corequisite: MATH 124C or higher-level math or permission of the department chair)

Lecture Hours: 3    Lab/Practicum/Clinical Hours: 2    Credit Hours: 4

 

CHEM 110C             Introduction to Biochemistry

Designed to provide Allied Health students with the basic principles of the chemistry of living processes. Includes the study of macromolecules, metabolic pathways, energy transformations, and enzyme action. (Prerequisite: high school Chemistry with lab or permission of the department chair)

Lecture Hours: 3    Lab/Practicum/Clinical Hours: 2    Credit Hours: 4

 

CHEM 115C             Brewing: The Science Behind Beer

Explores the most basic and more complex chemical reactions that take place during the production of beer, as well as discusses the microbiology and how it impacts the brewing process from beginning to end. Reactions that affect each stage of the process are discussed as well as the mechanisms that are utilized to control the properties of the finished product. There is also a focus on the importance of hygiene throughout the brewing process. Students taking this class must be at least 21 years of age. A valid ID must be presented to the instructor at the first class for confirmation.

Lecture Hours: 3    Lab/Practicum/Clinical Hours: 2    Credit Hours: 4

 

CHEM 120C             Introduction to Forensic Science

An overview of the multidisciplinary field of the forensic sciences. This course combines classroom lecture and lab analysis of samples from hypothetical criminal investigations to demonstrate the role of science and the forensic scientist in the criminal justice system. (Prerequisite: high school Chemistry with lab with a grade of C or higher, or permission of the department chair)

Lecture Hours: 3    Lab/Practicum/Clinical Hours: 2    Credit Hours: 4

 

CHEM 125C             Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry

Designed for students who need an introductory chemistry course that covers the fundamentals across inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry. This course focuses on the chemistry and chemical processes that operate in living systems. Topics will include physical and chemical properties of matter, chemical bonding, solutions, acids and bases, the properties and naming of organic compounds, metabolic pathways, and energy production. Appropriate lab experiments will complement the lectures. (Prerequisite: high school Chemistry with lab or permission of the department chair)

Lecture Hours: 3     Lab/Practicum/Clinical Hours: 2    Credit Hours: 4

 

CHEM 205C             Organic Chemistry

An introduction to the nomenclature, structure, and reactions of organic compounds. Lab. (Prerequisites: CHEM 104C or CHEM 105C with a grade of C or higher, or permission of the department chair)

Lecture Hours: 3   Lab/Practicum/Clinical Hours: 3   Credit Hours: 4