Chemistry

Sophomore Chemistry 1 & 2

Credit: 1

Length: full year

Prerequisites: Algebra 2 or sufficient math placement score

Concurrent Credit: None

This two-semester sequence is high-school-level fundamental chemistry course and covers all the topics in the Arkansas Chemistry 2 course description. Students will be well-prepared for further chemistry course work such as Chemistry for Scientists & Engineers 1 on completion.

Chemistry and Society

Credit: 1

Length: 1 semester 

Prerequisites: Algebra 2 or higher, or sufficient math placement score.

Advisory: Students should score higher than the 20th percentile on the ACS Toledo Placement Exam before taking this course.

Fulfills: Concurrent Credit Core - Science 

Concurrent Credit: UAFS CHEM 1303 & 1301 - Chemical Principles + Chemical Principles Laboratory - 4 hours total

This is a one-semester introductory course for students who have no previous experience in chemistry. The course is intended to present how the science of chemistry is applicable to everyday life in the 21st century. Topics presented include the the role of chemistry in energy production and art, chemistry in manufacturing, pharmacology, and other areas according to student interest.

Chemistry for Scientists & Engineers 1 

Credit: 1 

Length: 1 semester, fall only 

Prerequisites: Full year of high school chemistry,  College Algebra( MATH 1403) or ACT Math subscore of 23

Advisory: Students should score higher than the 70th percentile on the ACS Toledo Placement Exam before taking this course.

Fulfills: Concurrent Credit Core - Science

Concurrent Credit: UAFS CHEM 1403 & 1401 - College Chemistry 1 +  College Chemistry Lab 1 - 4 hours total

Chemistry for Scientists & Engineers  is equivalent to college-level, introductory chemistry for physical science and engineering majors. Students complete intensive and fast-paced learning that will prepare them for future college courses in chemistry 

Chemistry for Scientists & Engineers 2 

Credit: 1 

Length: 1 semester

Prerequisites: Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers 1 with a grade of C or better (CHEM 1403/1401)

Focus: Concurrent Credit Core - Science

Concurrent Credit: UAFS CHEM 1413 & 1411 - College Chemistry 2 + College Chemistry 2 Lab - 4 hours total

Chemistry for Scientists & Engineers  is equivalent to college-level, introductory chemistry for physical science and engineering majors. Students complete intensive and fast-paced learning that will prepare them for future college courses in chemistry 

Organic Chemistry

Credit: ½ 

Length: 1 semester, fall only

Prerequisites: College Chemistry or Chemistry for Scientists & Engineers 2 or permission of department chair.

Fulfills: STEM elective

Concurrent Credit: None

This course offers a brief survey of the fundamental types of organic compounds, their nomenclature, classification, preparation, and reactions, with emphasis on structure, bonding, stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms. Selected experiments in Organic Chemistry will emphasize techniques, properties, and synthesis of organic compounds.

Biochemistry

Credit: ½

Length: 1 semester, spring only

Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry

Fulfills: STEM elective

Concurrent Credit: None

This course provides a brief survey covering the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and proteins, and the action of vitamins, hormones, and enzymes. Selected experiments in biochemistry will emphasize techniques and properties of biochemical compounds. A clinical correlation is integral to the course.

Analytical Chemistry

Credit: ½ credit

Length: 1 semester

Prerequisites: College Chemistry or Chemistry for Scientists & Engineers 2 or permission of department chair.

Fulfills: STEM elective

Concurrent Credit: None

This course uses and reinforces concepts learned in  College Chemistry. This course is not designed to replace Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers. The course begins reviewing basic units of measurement and concentration, followed by a review of stoichiometry. Error in chemical analysis, random error evaluation, and statistical analysis will be addressed next. Finally, chemical equilibria, gravimetric analysis, electrochemistry, and instrumental analysis will be studied. The first nine weeks will cover quantitative analysis and the second will cover qualitative analysis. The semester will be approximately 80 % lab work.

Medicinal Chemistry

Credit: ½ credit

Length: 1 semester

Prerequisites: Successful competion of any ASMSA chemistry or biology course

Fulfills: STEM elective

Concurrent Credit: None

This course provides an overview of topics related to medicinal chemistry including drug classes, nomenclature, SAR (structure-activity relationships), targets (enzymes and receptors), and ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion).  Students will have opportunities to research medicinal chemistry topics of personal relevance and present the findings in both oral and written formats.  A special emphasis is placed on searching and reading scientific literature.