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CHM 128 Forensic Chemistry
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Practice, evolution, and trends in the use of chemistry and physical science in forensic studies. Includes the study of
scientific criminology, scientific methods, applications of chemistry in DNA, crime scene evidence analysis, ballistics and
terrorism. Also includes the discussion of implications and effects of these applications on the law, courts, and society.
Corequisite(s): CHM 128LB
Recommendation: Consent of instructor is recommended before enrolling in this course.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
CHM 128IN Forensic Chemistry
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Practice, evolution, and trends in the use of chemistry and physical science in forensics studies. Includes the study of
scientific criminology, scientific methods, applications of chemistry in DNA, crime scene evidence analysis, ballistics and
terrorism. Also includes the discussion of implications effects of these applications on the law, courts, and society.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CHM 128LB Forensic Chemistry Lab
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
This is the Lab portion of CHM 128.
Corequisite(s): CHM 128
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Inorganic chemistry as a basis for the study of some life processes. Includes the classification, structure and general
chemical behavior of inorganic matter.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 092 with a grade of C or better, or required score on the mathematics assessment test.
Corequisite(s): CHM 130LB
Information: Adapted to the needs of students in allied health programs.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CHM 130IN Fundamental Chemistry SUN# CHM 1130
5 cr. hrs. 7 periods (4 lec., 3 lab)
Inorganic Chemistry as a basis for the study of some life processes. Includes the classification, structure and general
chemical behavior of inorganic matter.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 092 with a grade of C or better, or required score on mathematics assessment test.
Information: Adapted to the needs of students in allied health programs. IN is the integrated version of the course and
lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CHM 130LB Fundamental Chemistry Lab
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
This is the Lab portion of CHM 130.
Corequisite(s): CHM 130
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CHM 140 Fundamental Organic and Biochemistry
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Continuation of CHM 130. Organic chemistry as the basis for the study of some important life processes. Includes the
classification, structure and general chemical behavior of organic and biochemical systems.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 130 with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite(s): CHM 140LB
Information:
Prerequisites may be waived with high school chemistry within the last three years, or consent of instructor.
Adapted to the needs of students in nursing and other health professions.
Offered: Summer.
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