Montgomery County Community College

Chemistry Courses

• CHE 121 General Chemistry - Inorganic
• CHE 122 General Chemistry - Organic
• CHE 131 Chemistry for Technology I
• CHE 132 Chemistry for Technology II
• CHE 141 Survey of Organic Chemistry
• CHE 150 Essentials of Chemistry
• CHE 151 Principles of Chemistry I
• CHE 152 Principles of Chemistry II
• CHE 213 Quantitative Analysis
• CHE 214 Instrumental Analysis
• CHE 261 Organic Chemistry I
• CHE 262 Organic Chemistry II

CHE 121 General Chemistry - Inorganic

The course is designed to acquaint liberal arts majors with certain fundamental facts, principles, and techniques of chemistry with a view toward their application in modern life. Emphasis is placed on the scientific approach. This course is acceptable preparation for admission into Dental Hygiene, Nursing, and MLT programs. Prerequisite: One year high school Algebra or MAT 011.

CHE 122 General Chemistry - Organic

This course emphasizes introductory Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry. The examination of the structure and reactivity of the major Organic and Biological classes of compounds will include an exploration of industrial and consumer oriented applications. This course is most appropriate for students with a background of basic Inorganic Chemistry and an interest in expanding their view of fundamental Chemistry or establishing a firm foundation for further study involving introductory Biology or Allied Health coursework. This course is acceptable preparation for admission into Dental Hygiene and Nursing programs, and is also a continuation of CHE 121.

CHE 131 Chemistry for Technology I

A general course in physical-inorganic and organic chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on the theoretical and descriptive attributes of chemistry, so as to form a sound basis for the understanding of analytical and biological chemistry and their applications to technology. Laboratory experiments will be performed so as to facilitate an understanding of the chemical principles and experimental techniques developed in the program. Prerequisite: High school Chemistry.

CHE 132 Chemistry for Technology II

The continuation of CHE 131. Prerequisite: CHE 131.

CHE 141 Survey of Organic Chemistry

This course covers the fundamentals of organic chemistry and includes nomenclature, structures, properties, and reactions of the important classes of organic compounds. The principles of stereo chemistry, reaction mechanisms and synthesis are presented. In addition to presenting basic techniques of organic chemistry, laboratory exercises demonstrate and clarify the principles presented in the lecture. Laboratories involving simple syntheses, purifications, and identification techniques are included. Prerequisite: CHE 131 Corequisite: CHE 132.

CHE 150 Essentials of Chemistry

A course designed to provide the chemical and mathematical background essential for success in CHE 151-152, the chemistry for science majors. The majority of students choosing CHE 150 will be those who have not had high school chemistry or who feel inadequate with their previous preparation. CHE 150 credits will count toward the associate degree at Montgomery County Community College but may not be transferable to other colleges. Co-requisite: MAT 100.

CHE 151 Principles of Chemistry I

A study of the fundamentals of chemistry for the science major. An emphasis is placed on atomic structure, molecular structure, bonding, periodic law, reactions and weight relations, gases, liquids, solids, changes of state and thermochemistry. Prerequisite: High school Chemistry or CHE 150 Corequisite: MAT 161 or MAT 170.

CHE 152 Principles of Chemistry II

A continuation of CHE 151. Solutions, kinetics, equilibria, electrochemistry, introductory thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry. The laboratory includes some qualitative analysis. Prerequisite: CHE 151

CHE 213 Quantitative Analysis

An introduction to the principles and practices of gravimetric and volumetric analysis. Includes both the theory and its practical applications related to separations, chromatography, pH determinations, water determinations, etc. Techniques of information analysis are presented beginning with physical observation and instrumentation methods and continuing with evaluation of sources of error, accuracy of methods, and proper application of techniques. Prerequisite: CHE 132 and CHE 141.

CHE 214 Instrumental Analysis

An introduction to the principles and methods for analysis of chemicals using appropriate instrumentation. All modern analytical methods will be discussed in lecture. Laboratory exercises will emphasize simple preparation and the use of spectrophotometers (UV, VIS, and IR), chromatographs (GC and HPLC), and electrochemical methods, colorimetric and other optical analytical methods. Prerequisites: CHE 131, CHE 132, CHE 141, and CHE 213.

CHE 261 Organic Chemistry I

This course covers the nomenclature, structure, properties and reactions of the important classes of organic compounds. Stereochemistry, reaction mechanism and syntheses are stressed. The laboratory demonstrates syntheses discussed during lecture. Prerequisites: CHE 151 and CHE 152.

CHE 262 Organic Chemistry II

A continuation of Organic Chemistry I. Prerequisites: CHE 261.