Courses-CHE

Chemistry Courses

*Laboratory required


A limited number of courses in chemistry not available at Concordia are offered by the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area (ACCA). Information on specific courses may be obtained from the Department of Natural Sciences and Geography. See CHE-4720.

CHE-1110: Consumer Chemistry* - 4 hours
Consumer applications of fundamental chemistry principles. Designed for the liberal arts and earth sciences and physics secondary education majors. Laboratory required. Fee: $25.

CHE-2200: Fundamentals of Chemistry* - 4 hours
A survey of concepts and principles of general inorganic chemistry. Introduction to organic chemistry. Prerequisite: one year of high school chemistry. Fee: $25. IAI: P1 902L.

CHE-2211: General Chemistry I* - 4 hours
The chemical principles of matter, atomic theory, reactions, bonding, thermochemistry, and gases. Prerequisite: One year of high school chemistry. Laboratory fee. IAI: P1 902L.

CHE-2212: General Chemistry II* - 4 hours
The chemical principles of phases of matter, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, solubility, complex ions and coordination compounds, thermochemistry, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: Completion of CHE-2211 with a ‘C’ or better.

CHE-2300: Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry* - 4 hours
Introduction to nomenclature and reactions for simple compounds of carbon. A study of the composition, structure, and function of molecules within organisms. Prerequisite: Completion of CHE-2200 or equivalent with a ‘C’ or better. IAI: P1 904L.

CHE-3000: Chemistry in the World Today* - 3 hours
Applications of chemical concepts to technological and societal issues. Prerequisite: a minimum of one year of high school chemistry. Field trips. Fee: $25.

CHE-3010: Biochemistry - 3 hours
The study of the structure, function and transformations of molecules within biological organisms. Prerequisite: Completion of CHE-3312 or equivalent course in organic chemistry with a ‘C’ or better. Students may not receive credit for graduation for both CHE-2300 and CHE-3010.

CHE-3311: Organic Chemistry I* - 4 hours
Structure and reactions of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohol, phenols, and ethers. Introduction to stereochemistry and spectroscopy. Prerequisite: Completion of CHE-2212 with a ‘C’ or better. Fee: $35.

CHE-3312: Organic Chemistry II* - 4 hours
Structure and reactions of carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, aromatic hydrocarbons and polymers. Prerequisite: Completion of CHE-3311 with a ‘C’ or better.

CHE-3320: Biochemistry Laboratory* - 1 hour
Biochemical laboratory techniques and use of experimental data to complement and expand upon the concepts learned in the lecture course in biochemistry. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Completion of CHE-3010 or equivalent with a ‘C’ or better.

CHE-3410: Analytical Chemistry* - 4 hours
Theory and practice of analytical techniques including instrumental methods of analysis. Prerequisite: Completion of CHE-2212 with a ‘C’ or better.

CHE-3510: Inorganic Chemistry* - 4 hours
Properties and reactivities of inorganic compounds including transition metal coordination compounds. Synthesis and analysis of inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: Completion of 8 semester hours of chemistry with a ‘C’ or better.

CHE-3610: Physical Chemistry - 3 hours
Prerequisite: Completion of CHE-2212 General Chemistry, MAT 2600 Calculus II, PHY 2212 with a ‘C’ or better.

CHE-4410: Instrumental Analysis - 4 hours
Theory and practical instruction in various instrumental methods commonly atomic and molecular analyses. Pre-requisites: CHE-3410 and CHE-3312.

CHE-4720: ACCA - Chemistry - 2 hours
A limited number of chemistry courses are offered by the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area. Consult the Natural Science Department for details on specific courses.

CHE-4900: Seminar in Physical Science - 2 hours
Readings, discussion, and oral and written presentations of current topics in selected areas of physical science. Prerequisite: Senior college standing and 16 semester hours in physical science. Cross-listed with PHY-4900/EAS-4900.

CHE-4950: Independent Study in Chemistry - 1-6 hours CHE-4990: Internship in Chemistry - 3-4 hours
Supervised involvement in chemistry related work experience. Prerequisite: a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 in 18 or more hours of chemistry; department approval.