2009-2011 - Benedict College

218 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
CHEMISTRY
The Chemistry Program is designed to provide students with knowledge of the basic laws, theories,
and principles of chemical systems and skills which will enable them to: pursue careers in the chemical
industry; do graduate work in chemistry; or enter a professional school of medicine, dentistry,
pharmacy, or nursing.
CHEMISTRY COURSES
STEM 111,112, 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, 412 Seminars
(Course descriptions for all seminars are on pages 69-70.)
credit 1 hr. ea.
Chem 147 General Principles of Chemistry I
credit 4 hrs.
This course is a study of the fundamental principles of general chemistry, including atomic structure,
chemical bonding, chemical equations, periodic properties of elements, and some descriptive chemistry
as it relates to industrial processes. Practice in basic laboratory techniques and experimental
studies of various types of chemical changes are emphasized. Three 1 -hour lecture periods and one
3- hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Chem 148 General Principles of Chemistry II
credit 4 hrs.
A continuation of Chem147, the course includes introduction to the study of solution chemistry, colloidal
systems, oxidation-reduction reactions, chemical equilibrium, and thermo-chemistry. Basic concepts
of organic chemistry and qualitative analysis are also stressed. Three 1 -hour lecture periods
and one 3-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: Chem 147.
Chem 241 Fundamentals of Radiochemistry
credit 4 hrs.
The course is designed to build a basic familiarity with radiation science. Introducing chemical properties
in radiation and radiochemistry as it applies to chemical analysis in the physical and biological
sciences. It will emphasize radioactive decay, hot atom chemistry, nuclear dating methods, and nucleosynthesis
of elements. The laboratory investigations are designed to expose students to current technologies
and instrumentation in the field of radiochemistry. This course can also serve as an elective
course for biology, Chem 148 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Chem 247 Organic Chemistry I
credit 4 hrs.
This course is a study of the fundamental laws and theories of organic chemistry, emphasizing the
preparation of typical organic compounds; qualitative and quantitative organic analysis; hydrocarbons
and their halogen, oxygen, and nitrogen derivatives; and an introduction to amino acids and carbohydrates.
Three 1-hour lecture periods and one-3 hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: Chem 148.
Chem 248 Organic Chemistry II
credit 4 hrs.
A continuation of Chem 247, this course emphasizes alkyl and aromatic compounds, including aldehydes,
ketones, carboxylic acids, and ketoacids. Three 1-hour lecture periods and one 3-hour laboratory
period. Prerequisite: Chem 247.
Chem 331 Internships in Radiochemistry
credit 3 hrs.
This course is designed to expose the students to full-time involvement in an actual “on-the-job” situation
in an industrial or research laboratory under the tutelage of a selected preceptor. A department
faculty member will work closely with the student and preceptor and assumes responsibility for making
the final evaluation and assigning a grade. A list of research sites to include but not be limited to
programs at Department of Energy national laboratories and affiliated university sites, will be provided
to the students prior to enrollment. This course is a requirement for chemistry majors with a concentration
in radiochemistry. Prerequisites: Chem 241
Chem 333 Directed Studies in Radiochemistry
credit 3 hrs.
The directed study course is designed for students with advanced level interest in radiochemistry.
Students may satisfy the requirements of this course through directed study under Benedict College
faculty, enrollment in designated courses at Clemson University, South Carolina State University, or
other designated partners, and/or collaborative studies involving the aforementioned. Approval is