2009–2010 Catalog - Lourdes College

208Course Descriptionstained after a crime has been committed.This course involves the basic chemistryconcepts needed to solve problems in forensicscience and illustrates the specializedapplications of forensic science throughcase studies and laboratory methods. Threehours combined lecture and laboratory.CHM/CHL 181 General CollegeChemistry I* (4)Deals with the principles of inorganicchemistry including formulas, equations,reaction principles, atomic and molecularstructure, bonding, thermochemistry,states of matter, stoichiometry, and the periodictable. Provides the basis for all higherlevels of chemistry. Three hours lecture,three hours lab, one hour problem-solvingand quiz session. Prerequisites: high schoolchemistry or CHM 099, two years algebraor MTH 122.CHM/CHL 182 General CollegeChemistry II* (4)Continues the study of General CollegeChemistry I (CHM/CHL 181). Includeschemical equilibria, kinetics, solutions,acids and bases, complex ions and coordinationcompounds, redox reactions, thermodynamics,nuclear chemistry, and briefintroductions to organic chemistry andqualitative analysis. Three hours lecture,three hours lab, one hour problem-solvingand quiz session. Prerequisite: CHM/CHL181.2009-10CHM/CHL 221 An Introduction toBiochemistry* (2)Introduces the student to the structureand function of biomolecules; metabolismof carbohydrates, fats, and proteins isincluded. Three hours lecture, two hourslab. Prerequisite: CHM/CHL 122. CHM/CHL 222 must be taken in the future inorder to fulfill the general education requirementsfor L.O.10.1 Personal WellnessResponsibility.CHM/CHL 222 NutritionalChemistry* (2)Includes fundamental principles of foods,vitamins, minerals, and water; energy balanceand specifics of food labeling andadditives; and special needs of varying agegroups, i.e. nursing mothers, infants, children,young adults, and older adults. Threehours lecture, two hours lab/recitationand problem solving session. Prerequisite:CHM/CHL 221.CHM/CHL 301 Organic Chemistry I* (4)Studies the structure, preparation, andmechanisms of reactions of aliphatic andaromatic hydrocarbons and their derivatives;stereochemistry and spectra ofcarbon compounds. Three hours lecture,three hours lab. Prerequisite: CHM/CHL182.CHM/CHL 302 Organic Chemistry II* (4)Continues the study of Organic ChemistryI (CHM/CHL 301). Three hours lecture,three hours lab. Prerequisite: CHM/CHL301.CHM/CHL 304 PhysicalChemistry* (4)Considers the basic concepts of thermodynamicsand kinetics with emphasis onapplications in the life sciences. Designedfor pre-medical or pre-dental students,or those with a concentration in biology.Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Prerequisite:CHM/CHL 182. Corequisites:MTH 135/136 and PHS/PLA 202/302.CHM 305 Basic Biochemistry* (3)Includes the chemistry of living systems,considers carbohydrates, lipids, nucleicacids, and proteins. Three hours lecture,Lourdes College Academic Catalog