2019-2020 BSC Catalog

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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will propose and implement a project by moving through each phase of the software
development process. Prerequisite: CAC 430.
CH - Chemistry
CH 101 SM Introductory Chemistry (1)
An introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry and the importance of
chemistry in modern life. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. A
Scientific Methodologies designated course. Summer.
CH 110 Quantitative Skills for Physical Sciences (½)
An introduction to the fundamental skills in physical sciences including terminology,
dimensional analysis, scientific notation, quantitative analysis, atomic structure,
stoichiometry, classifying reactions, and gas laws. This course is designed for students
who need to improve their background before taking General Chemistry or General
Physics. One lecture per week. (Also listed as PH 110.)
CH 120 SM General Chemistry (1)
A study of atomic theory, chemical bonding, periodic trends, molecular shapes,
thermodynamics, kinetics, and equilibrium. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory
per week. A Scientific Methodologies designated course. Prerequisite: CH 110 or passing
score on chemistry placement exam. Fall, Spring.
CH 149 ES, SM Chemical Principles (1)
A course covering advanced topics in atomic theory, equilibria, thermodynamics, and
kinetics, as well as an introduction to organic and biochemistry. Three lectures and one
three-hour laboratory per week. An Explorations in Scholarship and Scientific
Methodologies designated course. Prerequisite: AP score of 4 or placement. Fall.
CH 177, 277, 377, 477 Special Topics in Chemistry (1)
An exploration of a selected topic or problem in chemistry.
CH 211 Organic Chemistry I (1)
An introduction to structure and modern theory of organic compounds. Laboratory work
includes preparation, purification, and structure determination of these compounds. Three
lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CH 120 or CH 149. Fall.
CH 212 Organic Chemistry II (1)
A continuation of CH 211 with emphasis on aromatic organic compounds, spectroscopy,
and carbonyl chemistry. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: CH 211. Spring.
CH 220 Equilibrium and Analysis (1)
An examination of properties of mixtures, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, and
advanced equilibria. In addition, the theory and practice of volumetric, gravimetric, and
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2019-2020