2012-2013 - Sweet Briar College

CHEM
120
CR 3.0
Chemistry for the
Liberal Arts I
A topical approach to modern chemistry. Areas of emphasis include
environmental chemistry, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, drugs,
and nutrition. III.Q, V.8a
CHEM
125
CR 1.0
Chemistry for the
Liberal Arts
Laboratory I
Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHEM 120. An introduction to
experimental chemistry to accompany CHEM 120. The focus of the lab
is to reinforce concepts in a hands-on way using labs that apply to
everyday life (soaps, foods, breath, water quality, plastics, etc.). The lab
is closely tied to the textbook for the class. A nominal lab fee may be
required for this course. V.8b
CHEM
131
CR 4.0
General Chemistry
Prerequisite: Placement or permission; or CHEM 120. Prerequisite or
co-requisite: CHEM 141. This course is an introduction to chemical
principles and it is open to students having appropriate backgrounds in
science and mathematics. Areas of emphasis include chemical
equations and reactions, stoichiometry, kinetics, chemical equilibrium,
acids and bases, solubility equilibria, electronic structure of atoms,
periodic relationships, molecular structure and bonding, intermolecular
forces, properties of solutions, and an introduction to organic
chemistry. Applications of modern chemistry are discussed whenever
appropriate and are explored in the associated laboratory course,
CHEM 141. III.Q, V.8a
CHEM
141
CR 1.0
General Chemistry
Laboratory
Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHEM 131. An introduction to
experimental chemistry. laboratory modules emphasize investigation of
the chemistry in everyday life and introduce modern analytical
techniques. A nominal lab fee may be required for this course. One
three-hour laboratory. V.8b
CHEM
202
CR 3.0
The Biochemistry of
Human Nutrition
Prerequisite: CHEM 131 or equivalent with permission. A study of the
biochemistry of human nutrition. Topics covered will include proteins,
fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, cholesterol, lipoproteins and
fiber. Metabolism will be introduced as a chemical concept as well as