Mesa Community College

Chemistry

Course Descriptions



CHM 090 Preparation for Fundamental Chemistry
Developmental course designed to review basic math and chemistry principles for students who are deficient or insecure in these areas. Stresses individualized instruction and "hands-on" experience. Serves to prepare the student for CHM130. Lecture (1 credit, 1 period)
Prerequisites:
None

Corequisites:
None





CHM 091 Preparatory Chemistry
Review of basic concepts of chemistry emphasized in non- degree biology courses. Concepts of matter, energy, and chemical characteristics of atoms. Structure and function of inorganic and organic molecules. Lecture (0.5 credits, 0.5 periods)
Prerequisites:
None

Corequisites:
None





CHM 095 Review of General Chemistry I
A brief review of CHM151 concepts and problem-solving techniques most directly applicable to CHM152 or CHM154 topics. Recommended for students with a "C" or below in CHM151, and/or more than a year time lapse between CHM151 and either CHM152 or CHM154. Lecture (1 credit, 1 period)
Prerequisites:
CHM151 and (MAT120, or MAT122, or equivalent).

Corequisites:
None





CHM 107 Chemistry and Society
A survey of chemistry and its impact on the environment. Completion of CHM107LL required to meet the Natural Science requirement. Lecture (3 credits, 3 periods)
Prerequisites:
None

Corequisites:
None





CHM 107LL Chemistry and Society Laboratory
Laboratory experience in support of CHM107. Lab (1 credit, 3 periods)
Prerequisites:
CHM107

Corequisites:
CHM107





CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry
Elements of general chemistry for all students. Serves to prepare the student for CHM151, or CHM230. Lecture (3 credits, 3 periods)
Prerequisites:
Grade of "C" or better in CHM090, or MAT091, or MAT092, or MAT102.

Corequisites:
None





CHM 130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory
Laboratory experience in support of CHM130. Lab (1 credit, 3 periods)
Prerequisites:
CHM130

Corequisites:
CHM130






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