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  • CHEM 1001: FYE: Chemistry

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Strongly recommended for entering freshmen and transfer students with 0-24 credits interested in the BS degree in chemistry. Designed to help students adapt to college life and become integrated into Utah Tech. Students will refine academic skills, learn about college resources and procedures, and explore different fields of study, degree options, and career opportunities. Multiple listed with all other sections of FYE (all 1001 courses and ENGR 1000). Students may only take one FYE course for credit. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Know their way around Utah Tech University. This includes knowing: where to find buildings and services that you may need on campus, what campus services are available to you, how to do things like add classes, drop classes, change your major, check your account balance, use your Dmail, and so on, how to get involved in college life, what your rights and responsibilities are as a student. 2. Know some strategies for dealing with the challenges of college life. This includes: managing your time, staying safe on campus, recognizing and dealing with stress, staying healthy, managing your money, networking with other students and professors, staying motivated when the going gets tough. 3. Know how to succeed academically. This includes knowing how to: use a course syllabus, read a college textbook, talk to your professors, take good notes, write good papers, study effectively, recognize and deal with test anxiety, take tests effectively, avoid academic dishonesty, take advantage of your learning style. 4. Understand your major or area of study. This includes knowing: what General Education is, and how to fulfill the GE requirements, how to chose a major that is right for you, what the course requirements are in your major, how to construct a graduation plan, what kinds of careers your major will prepare you for. FA
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  • CHEM 1010: Introduction to Chemistry (PS)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fulfills General Education Physical Science requirement for students majoring in Business, Communication, Fine Arts, Humanities, and other non-Science disciplines. Emphasizes basic chemical concepts within daily life. CHEM 1015 lab course recommended but not required. Inclusive Access Course Material fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Use the language of chemistry. 2. Use the Periodic Table of Elements to predict the behavior of atoms. 3. Apply chemical skills such as balancing an equation or drawing a Lewis dot structure for a covalent compound. 4. Explain how chemical concepts apply to the world around you and your everyday life. FA, SP, SU
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  • CHEM 1015: Introduction to Chemistry Lab (LAB)

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Lab portion of CHEM 1010. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate correct laboratory techniques and the basis of the scientific method. 2. Collect and present data in a systematic manner. 3. Use common laboratory equipment for their designed purpose or technique. 4. Develop critical thinking skills in order to follow detailed laboratory procedures. 5. Apply general chemistry concepts to laboratory experiments. Course fee required. Corequisite: CHEM 1010. FA, SP
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  • CHEM 1020: Culinary Chemistry (PS)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fulfills General Education Physical Science requirement. Course content will demonstrate how basic scientific principles underlie everyday aspects of food and cooking; learning about fruits, grains, and meats to sauces and candies. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Know the fundamental principles of food preparation and meal management. 2. Be able to share recipes with class members by practicing at home, planning, and preparing food for the class. 3. Apply chemical principles to the understanding of the physical and natural world. 4. Distinguish between chemical and physical processes and properties of matter. 5. Understand how heat relates to chemical processes. 6. Describe the intermolecular forces which influence the properties of gases, liquids, and solids. FA
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  • CHEM 1110: Elementary General/Organic Chemistry (PS)

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fulfills General Education Physical Science requirement for students majoring in Health Sciences, Family & Consumer Science, Natural Resources, or Agriculture. Not appropriate for students majoring in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, pre-Medical, or other pre-professional programs. In this first semester of the 2-course sequence, topics will cover elementary chemistry, basic law, and reactions of inorganic chemistry. Successful completion satisfies prerequisite for CHEM 1120. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain and apply the major principles and vocabulary of general chemistry, including how we relate to chemicals on a daily basis. 2. Describe and use the periodic table to predict the behavior of elements, compounds, and atoms. 3. Apply basic skills such as balancing chemical equations, drawing Lewis dot structures, and predicting the results of radioactive decay. 4. Discuss basic chemical reactions and predicting products of basic chemical reactions. Prerequisites: MATH 1010 or higher (Grade C or higher) or equivalent placement score, taken within two years of enrollment in this course. Corequisites: CHEM 1115. FA
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  • CHEM 1115: Elem General/Organic Chemistry Lab (LAB)

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Lab portion of CHEM 1110. Successful completion satisfies pre-requisite for CHEM 1125. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate correct laboratory techniques and the basis of the scientific method. 2. Collect and present data in a systematic manner. 3. Use common laboratory equipment for their designed purpose or technique. 4. Develop critical thinking skills in order to follow detailed laboratory procedures. 5. Apply classroom knowledge in general and organic chemistry to laboratory methods and experiments. Course fee required. Corequisite: CHEM 1110. FA, SP, SU
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  • CHEM 1120: Elem Organic / Bio Chemistry

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Continuation of the second semester in a 2-course sequence. Topics will cover organic and biochemistry in relation to chemistry of the body. Covers fundamental laws of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, biochemical energy, enzymes, and molecular biology, as well as the organic functional groups related to these biochemicals. Successful completion prepares students for further study in Chemistry and Life Sciences. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of health science including general organic and biochemistry. 2. Apply knowledge of basic fundamental laws, concepts and theories in chemistry to biological diseases and everyday life. 3. Apply the process of science -- how scientific knowledge is generated and validated -- so that they can make independent, empirical inquiries about the natural world. 4. Utilize knowledge of the process of science by being able to interpret data in the form of tables, graphs and charge and then communicate those findings in oral or written form. Prerequisites: CHEM 1110 (grade C or higher). Corequisites: CHEM 1125. SP
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  • CHEM 1125: Elem Organic/Bio Chemistry Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Lab portion of CHEM 1120. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate correct laboratory techniques and the basis of the scientific method. 2. Collect and present data in a systematic manner. 3. Use common laboratory equipment for their designed purpose or technique. 4. Develop critical thinking skills in order to follow detailed laboratory procedures. 5. Apply classroom knowledge in organic and biological chemistry to laboratory methods and experiments. Course fee required. Prerequisite: CHEM 1115 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: CHEM 1120. SP
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  • CHEM 1150: Integrated Chemistry for Health Sciences (PS)

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fulfills the General Education Physical Sciences Requirement and is a course designed to introduce relevant chemistry to students interested in the Health Professions. In particular this will meet the needs of pre-Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and other allied health students to become acquainted with key aspects of chemistry. Key aspects of General/Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Chemistry will be discussed. Four hours of lecture per week. Not appropriate for students majoring in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, pre-Medical, or pre-Dental programs. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain and apply the major principles and vocabulary of general, organic, and biochemistry, including the relationships between chemicals and life. 2. Describe and use the periodic table to predict the behavior of elements, compounds, and atoms. 3. Apply basic skills such as balancing chemical equations, drawing Lewis dot structures, predicting the results of radioactive decay, and identifying organic functional groups. 4. Discuss the chemical processes involved in biological functions such as chemical buffers, protein formation, and carbohydrate metabolism. Prerequisites: MATH 1010 or higher (Grade C or higher) or equivalent placement score, taken within two years of enrollment in this course. Corequisites: CHEM 1155. FA, SP
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  • CHEM 1155: Integrated Chemistry for Health Sciences Laboratory (LAB)

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fulfills General Education Lab requirements and is the Lab portion of CHEM 1150. Application of concept in general, organic, and biochemistry to laboratory techniques and experiments. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply correct laboratory techniques and the basis of the scientific method. 2. Collect and present data in a systematic manner. 3. Utilize common laboratory equipment and demonstrate knowledge of theory behind the equipment. 4. Develop critical thinking skills in order to follow detailed laboratory procedures. 5. Apply classroom knowledge in general, organic, and biochemistry to laboratory methods and experiments. Course fee required. Corequisite: CHEM 1150. FA, SP
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