Chemistry (CHMY)
CHMY 155G, CHEMISTRY AND SOCIETY 3 (3)
Course designed for non-science and non-Health and Wellness students. An introduction to chemistry presented in the context of current world problems (i.e. ozone depletion, acid rain, and global warming) and commercial products (foods, drugs, plastics). Natural Science Core Course. (OT 36)
General Education: GEO2, GEO7
Course Entry Requirement(s): Course placement policy: Satisfactory placement assessment into college level mathematics or previous or concurrent enrollment in a co-requisite mathematics course.
Typically Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters
CHMY 161, GENERAL, ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY I 4 (6)
Designed to give the Health and Wellness student an understanding of and appreciation for general chemistry. Includes atomic and molecular structure, intermolecular and intramolecular forces, properties of matter, states of matter, solutions, principles of reactions (including acid-base, redox), and nuclear chemistry. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) Natural Science Core Course. (OT 36)
General Education: GEO2, GEO7, GEO8
Course Entry Requirement(s): Course placement policy: Satisfactory placement assessment into college level mathematics or previous or concurrent enrollment in a co-requisite mathematics course.
Typically Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters
CHMY 162, GENERAL, ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY II 4 (6)
Continuation of CHMY 161. Emphasis is on organic and biochemistry. Topics include nomenclature; structure classification and typical reactions of organic compounds; and properties, synthesis, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins. Role of enzymes, hormones, vitamins, and drugs is also discussed. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) Natural Science Core Course. (OT 36)
General Education: GEO2, GEO5, GEO7
Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: CHMY 161 or division approval
Typically Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters
CHMY 171, GENERAL CHEMISTRY I 5 (7)
Course recommended for Science majors as an introduction to the principles of chemistry. Emphasis is on atomic, molecular, and electronic structures, gas laws, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, solutions, and equilibrium. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) Natural Science Core Course. (OT 36, TAG)
General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO7, GEO8
Course Entry Requirement(s): Course placement policy: Grade of C or higher in MTHM 081 or MTHM 095 or satisfactory placement assessment score in mathematics
Typically Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters
CHMY 172, GENERAL CHEMISTRY II 5 (7)
Continuation of CHMY 171. Emphasis is on acids and bases, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, nuclear chemistry, descriptive chemistry, and reaction kinetic. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) Natural Science Core Course. (OT 36, TAG)
General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO7, GEO8
Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: CHMY 171
Typically Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters
CHMY 265, QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS 5 (9)
Theory and applications of gravimetric, volumetric, and spectroscopic methods of analysis along with common separation techniques. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) Natural Science Core Course.
General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO7
Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: CHMY 172
Typically Offered: Fall Semester
CHMY 271, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 5 (7)
Course designed for science majors that focuses on the fundamentals of hydrocarbon and functional group chemistry with emphasis on structure, properties, preparation, stereochemistry, reactions (mechanism and synthesis), and spectroscopy. The course includes theoretical discussion of lab techniques. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) Natural Science Core Course. (OT 36, TAG)
General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO7
Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: CHMY 172
Typically Offered: Fall Semester
CHMY 272, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 5 (7)
Continuation of Organic Chemistry I. Course designed for science majors that focuses on structure, properties, and reactions of aromatic and polyfunctional compounds. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) Natural Science Core Course. (OT 36, TAG)
General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO7
Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: CHMY 271
Typically Offered: Spring Semester
CHMY 273, ANALYTICAL AND QUANTITATIVE CHEMISTRY 5 (6)
The course covers theory and application of volumetric, gravimetric, and spectroscopic methods of analysis along with chromatographic separation.
General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO7, GEO8
Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: MTHM 168 AND CHMY 172
Typically Offered: Fall Semester
CHMY 274G, ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 3 (3)
The course covers chemical theory on the carbon cycle (organic chemistry of fossil fuels), the atmosphere (oxygen chemistry, ozone, and air pollution), the hydrosphere (water quality and health hazards), and the biosphere (nitrogen cycle and environmental toxicity including pesticides and insecticides).
General Education: GEO2, GEO5, GEO6
Typically Offered: Spring Semester
CHMY 275, BIOCHEMISTRY I 3 (3)
This course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence; course focuses on the principles of structure and function of important biomolecules: proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates, and general metabolic pathways. This course is designed for science majors.
General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO4, GEO6
Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: MTHM 171 and CHMY 272
Typically Offered: Not offered this year
CHMY 276, BIOCHEMISTRY II 3 (3)
This course is the second of a two-semester sequence; course continues the study of metabolism begun in CHMY 275; including lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids and nucleotides metabolisms. Additionally, it examines the transmission and expression of the genetic material in bacterial and eukaryotic cells. This course is designed for science majors. Natural Science Core Course
General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO4, GEO7
Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: CHMY 275
Typically Offered: Not offered this year
CHMY 286, INTERNSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 3 (15)
The overall goal of this class is to further develop and refine the students' laboratory and analytical skills within the restrictions of a real-world environmental laboratory setting. This course will provide students with unique opportunities to gain hands-on experience with employers. Throughout the class students will work in specific duties assigned and in positions developed around the needs of the laboratory. Students will gain valuable experience in sample collection, sample analysis, data analysis and reporting.
General Education: GEO1, GEO7, GEO8
Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: CHMY 274 and second year standing and/or division approval.
Typically Offered: Offer as required
CHMY 287, WORK-BASED LEARNING I - CHMY 1-3 (1)
This course provides supervised, paid work experience with approved employer(s) in an area related to the student's program. Emphasis is placed on integrating prior or concurrent classroom learning with work experience through career readiness competencies. Students will be able to evaluate career selection and satisfactorily demonstrate work-related competencies.
General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO6, GEO8
Course Entry Requirement(s): A student must be pursuing a degree seeking program at LCCC; have completed 12 semester hours with a minimum of 6 semester hours in the discipline of placement; have a min GPA of 2.5 in the discipline and a 2.0 overall GPA; and have division approval.
Typically Offered: Offer as required
CHMY 288, WORK-BASED LEARNING II - CHMY 1-3 (1)
Building on experiences from Work-Based Learning I, this course provides supervised, paid work experience with approved employer(s) in an area related to the student's program. Emphasis is placed on integrating prior or concurrent classroom learning with work experience through career readiness competencies. Students will be able to evaluate career selection and satisfactorily demonstrate work-related competencies.
General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO6, GEO8
Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: CHMY 287
Typically Offered: Offer as required
CHMY 289, WORK-BASED LEARNING III - CHMY 1-3 (1)
Building on experiences from Work-Based Learning II, this course provides supervised, paid work experience with approved employer(s) in an area related to the student's program. Emphasis is placed on integrating prior or concurrent classroom learning with work experience through career readiness competencies. Students will be able to evaluate career selection and satisfactorily demonstrate work-related competencies.
General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO6, GEO8
Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: CHMY 288
Typically Offered: Offer as required
CHMY 299, INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES IN CHEMISTRY 1-3 (1)
An in-depth study of areas in Chemistry presented by discussion and/or individual research and reading. Topics will vary. Repeatable up to six (6) times for a total of six (6) credit hours.
Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: Second-year standing and division approval
Typically Offered: Offer as required