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GENERAL CHEMISTRY AT CMU

 

 

FACULTY

THOMAS J. DELIA

Emeritus Professor, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute;

 

SHARYL MAJORSKI

Instructor; B.S., Central Michigan University, 1986; M.A., Wayne State University, 1991; CHEMICAL EDUCATION

 

COURSES

CHM 101 Armchair Chemistry 3(2-2)
An introduction to the science of chemistry, using equivalent portions of laboratory experiments and directed discussions. No prerequisites. No credit toward major or minor. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. (Group II-B)

CHM 111 The Interaction of Chemistry and Society 3(3-0)
The impact of chemistry on our environment. Emphasis on water, air, and environmental pollution. Recommended for elementary school teachers. No credit toward major or minor. No previous chemistry required. (Group II-A)

CHM 120 Survey of Chemistry 4(4-0)
Elementary concepts of chemistry for students on curricula needing minimal chemical background, e.g., forestry, conservation, agriculture, nursing. Cannot be counted on major or minor. (Group II-B)

CHM 127 Introductory Chemistry Laboratory 1(0-2)
Elementary laboratory experiments which parallel syllabus in CHM 111 and CHM 120. Recommended for students in dietetics, sports medicine, health education, and elementary/middle school education. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 111 or 120. (Group II-B)

CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry I 4(3-3)
Fundamental concepts of chemistry. CHM 131 and 132 are recommended to constitute the standard one-year course. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. (Prerequisite: high school algebra (one unit). Group II-B)

CHM 132 Introduction to Chemistry II 4(3-3)
Continuation of CHM 131. Prerequisite: CHM 131 or permission of instructor.

CHM 161 Principles of Chemistry 5(4-4)
Intensive introduction to chemical principles for the well-prepared, motivated student. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirements. Prerequisites: Algebra (l unit), Chemistry (l unit), or CHM 120. (Group II-B)

 

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