Chemistry at CSU

Dr. Natosha L. Finley's Courses

General Chemistry I and II w/ Lab: CHM 1201 and CHM 1202 

CHM 1201. General Chemistry I (I, II; 4) This course begins a sequence which supplies a foundation in chemistry for science majors. Topics covered include atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, thermo chemistry, periodic law, gas laws, and solutions. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Pre- or co-requisite: MTH 1750 or higher. Equivalent to TAG OSC008 (OSC023 is a combination of OSC008 and OSC009).

CHM 1202. General Chemistry II (I, II; 4) This course completes the sequence begun in CHM 1201. Topics covered include kinetics, equilibria, pH, solubility, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHM 1201. Equivalent to TAG SC009 (OSC023 is a combination of OSC008 and OSC009).

Organic Chemistry I and II w/ Lab: CHM 2401 and CHM 2402

CHM 2401: This course deals with introduction to Organic Molecules. The systematic discussion of functional groups with some coverage simple facile synthesis and spectroscopic identification of organic compounds. Three one-hour lecture periods and one four-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHM 1201 and CHM1202. Course equivalent to one semester of a full year sequence of TAG OSC010.

CHM 2402: This course continues the sequence begun in CHM 2401. The systematic discussion of functional groups is continued along with some coverage of the synthesis of organic compounds and spectroscopic identification of them. Three one-hour lectures and one four-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHM 2401.

Introduction to Biochemistry: CHM 3300

CHM 3300. Introduction to Biochemistry (I; 3). This course will offer a foundational look at biomolecules such as sugars, lipids, phospholipids, steroids, vitamins and hormones with a cellular perspective. Structural aspects of DNA, RNA, and proteins will be examined as they relate to biological functions. The course meets three hours per week. Prerequisites: CHM 2402 and BIO1801.