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  • CHEM 1215: Principles of Chemistry I Lab (LAB)

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of CHEM 1210. Successful completion satisfies pre-requisite for CHEM 1225. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply chemical principles covered in CHEM 1210 lecture to the understanding of the physical and natural world. 2. Use basic laboratory equipment and techniques of laboratory measurement and procedure. 3. Apply mathematical models to the analysis of laboratory data. 4. Record scientific data (including uncertainty) and complete a laboratory report. 5. Distinguish between precision and accuracy. Course fee required. Corequisite: CHEM 1210. FA, SP
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  • CHEM 1220: Principles of Chemistry II

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Continuation of CHEM 1210. Emphasizes kinetics, equilibrium, descriptive chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and special topics. Successful completion prepares students for and satisfies prerequisite for CHEM 2310 and further study in life and physical 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. Describe the nature of molecular interactions by using kinetic data. 2. Apply chemical principles to the understanding of the physical and natural world. 3. Explain chemical processes and discuss their impact on the technological and environmental concerns of our modern industrialized society. 4. Describe the relationship between electrical and chemical energy. 5. Analyze equilibria in aqueous solutions and calculate the concentration of reactants and products at equilibrium. Prerequisites: CHEM 1210 (Grade C or higher). Corequisites: CHEM 1225. FA, SP
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  • CHEM 1225: Principles of Chemistry II Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of CHEM 1220. Successful completion satisfies prerequisite for CHEM 2315. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the influence of chemical change in the context of environmental situations and technological applications. 2. Explain the use of basic laboratory equipment and techniques of laboratory measurement and procedure. 3. Apply mathematical models to the analysis of laboratory data. 4. Discuss experimental observations in the laboratory setting and creating scientific reports to communicate the information gained. Course fee required. Prerequisites: CHEM 1215 (Grade C or higher). Corequisites: CHEM 1220. FA, SP
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  • CHEM 2310: Organic Chemistry I

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For Chemistry, Biology, pre-Medical, pre-Dental, pre-Optometry, pre-Pharmacy majors, pre-Chiropractic, pre-Medical Technician, and pre-Veterinary majors. Introduction to functional groups and related reactions, including an introduction to spectroscopy. Successful completion satisfies prerequisite for CHEM 2320. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze and compare the hybridization, geometry, and polarity of organic compounds with different functional groups to evaluate the relationship between their structures and properties. 2. Apply systematic nomenclature rules to accurately identify and draw organic compounds with various functional groups, including stereoisomers, based on their molecular structures. 3. Use spectroscopic techniques (IR, NMR, Mass Spec, UV Vis, and polarimetry) to characterize and identify organic compounds. 4. Formulate, identify, and draw starting materials, reagents, and products for organic reactions and syntheses involving alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and alkyl halides. 5. Apply mechanistic principles to recognize nucleophiles, electrophiles, acids, and bases, and correctly draw the mechanisms of reactions including regio and stereochemical outcomes. 6. Apply fundamental concepts to complex and advanced problems, including making informed decisions in everyday life. Prerequisite: CHEM 1220 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: CHEM 2315. FA, SP
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  • CHEM 2315: Organic Chemistry I Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of CHEM 2310. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate safe handling and appropriate disposal of laboratory chemicals. 2. Perform organic synthesis using knowledge and principles from organic chemistry lecture. 3. Use separatory, purification and analytical techniques to characterize the products of organic reactions. 4. Maintain a lab notebook including relevant information about the experimental procedure, data collected, and observations. 5. Create scientific reports to communicate and discuss experimental results. Course fee required. Prerequisite: CHEM 1225 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: CHEM 2310. FA, SP
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  • CHEM 2320: Organic Chemistry II

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    A continuation of CHEM 2310. Further study of functional groups and related reactions, including organic reactions necessary for synthesis of larger molecules. Successful completion prepares students for further study in biochemistry and physical chemistry. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1.Formulate, identify, and draw starting materials, reagents, and products for organic reactions and syntheses involving alcohols, ethers, aromatics, and ketones/aldehydes and carboxylic acid derivatives. 2. Utilize mechanistic and kinetic information to predict regio- and stereo-chemistry of reactions with complex functional groups. 3. Design multi-step reaction sequences to synthesize increasingly complex organic molecules. 4.Apply fundamental organic chemistry concepts to biomolecules such as: proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. Prerequisites: CHEM 2310 (Grade C or higher). Corequisites: CHEM 2325. FA, SP
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  • CHEM 2325: Organic Chemistry II Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of CHEM 2320. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate safe handling and appropriate disposal of laboratory chemicals. 2. Perform organic synthesis using knowledge and principles from organic chemistry lecture. 3. Compile quantitative and qualitative data to identify unknown chemical structures. 4. Maintain a lab notebook including relevant information about the experimental procedure, data collected, and observations. 5. Create scientific reports to communicate and discuss experimental results. Course fee required. Prerequisite: CHEM 2315 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: CHEM 2320. FA, SP
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  • CHEM 2600: Laboratory Safety and Practices

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Topics to be covered include chemical hazards, managing and handling of chemicals, laboratory emergencies, laboratory equipment, and good laboratory practices. ** COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: (1) Gain an understanding of basic laboratory safety principles and practices; (2) Identify laboratory hazards and implement effective measures to reduce the risks within laboratories; (3) Understand components of good laboratory practice and become familiar with regulatory agencies. Prerequisites: CHEM 1220 and CHEM 1225 (grade C or higher). FA
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  • CHEM 2700R: Methods in Chemistry Research

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    A preparatory course for undergraduate participation in field research projects in chemistry. Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop skills in collecting and organizing scientific data from field and laboratory investigations. 2. Demonstrate how concepts and skills acquired in coursework can be developed through interdisciplinary research. 3. Develop a protocol to approach a hypothesis driven research project in chemistry or related field. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Instructor permission required.
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  • CHEM 2990R: Chemistry Seminar and Professional Development

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Seminar course aimed to help students who have declared a chemistry major prepare for future careers in their field. Seminar and workshop activities will include potential career paths in chemistry and biochemistry, professional development and research experience opportunities, preparing cover letters and resumes/CVs, and the process of applying to graduate programs and jobs. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify potential opportunities as a chemistry degree graduate. 2. Prepare and evaluate professional materials that will be needed to apply for summer and post-graduate jobs and programs. 3. Interact and collaborate with faculty, peer students, and guest speakers in a professional setting. 4. Develop professional skills for interviews and collaborative settings. Prerequisites: Declared as Chemistry or Molecular Biology-Biochemistry major. FA
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