Lamar State College Port Arthur 2016-2017 Catalog Revised 9-13-16
CHEM 1407 Introductory Chemistry II..... 4:3:2
For non-science majors. Continuation of CHEM 1405. Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food / physiological chemistry, and environmental / consumer chemistry. Prerequisite( s): CHEM 1411 or CHEM 1405.
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I............. 4:3:3
Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry. Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in lecture; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports. Prerequisite( s): TSI complete in reading and MATH 1314( See Placement Guidelines, page 18). Recommended: High school chemistry.
CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II............ 4:3:3
A continuation of CHEM 1411. Chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in lecture; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, chemical instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports. Prerequisite( s): CHEM 1411.
CHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry I............. 4:3:4
Fundamental principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. Methods for the purification and identification of organic compounds will be examined. Prerequisite( s): CHEM 1412.
CHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry II............. 4:3:4
A continuation of CHEM 2423. Advanced principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. Laboratory activities reinforce advanced principles of organic chemistry, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. Prerequisite( s): CHEM 2423.
( COSC) Computer Science
COSC 1301 Introduction to Computing... 3:2:4
Overview of computer systems— hardware, operating systems, and microcomputer application software, including the Internet, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and databases. Current issues such as the effect of computers on society, and the history and use of computers in business, educational, and other modern settings are also studied. This course will not satisfy degree requirements in business or computer science degrees. Prerequisite( s): TSI complete in reading.( See Placement Guidelines, page 18).
( CRIJ) Criminal Justice
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice......................................................... 3:3:0
This course provides a historical and philosophical overview of the American criminal justice system, including the nature, extent, and impact of crime; criminal law; and justice agencies and processes.
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