Chemistry, AS
Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences health sciences and engineering. Topics include measurements fundamental properties of matter states of matter chemical reactions chemical stoichiometry periodicity of elemental properties atomic structure chemical bonding molecular structure solutions properties of gases and introductions to thermodynamics quantum mechanics and descriptive chemistry. Successful completion (final grade of C or better) of CHEM 1411 will allow the student to continue on to CHEM 1412. (Fall Spring Summer)
MATH 1314 or equivalent or above
Additional course fee(s) required.
This is a standard first course in calculus. Topics include limits continuity; definition of the derivative of a function and techniques of differentiation; applications of the derivative to maximizing or minimizing a function; the chain rule mean value theorem and rate of change problems; curve sketching; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; definite and indefinite integration of algebraic trigonometric and transcendental functions with an application to calculation of areas. (Fall Spring Summer)
MATH 2412 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better
Choose one course from the following:
ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hours.
COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communications 3 credit hours.
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credit hours.
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development 3 credit hours.
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology 3 credit hours.
SOCI 1306 - Social Problems 3 credit hours.
Intensive study of and practice in writing processes from invention and researching to drafting revising and editing both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices including audience purpose arrangement and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning communicating and critical analysis.
English Composition I is a prerequisite for all 2000-level literature courses.
Continuation of CHEM 1411. Topics include: chemical equilibrium solutions phase diagrams acid-base concepts thermodynamics kinetics electrochemistry nuclear chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Successful completion (final grade of C or better) of CHEM 1412 will allow the student to continue on to CHEM 2423.
CHEM 1411 with a final grade of C or better
Additional course fee(s) required.
This is a calculus-based physics course intended for students majoring in computer science engineering mathematics physics or related fields of study. Topics include 1-D motion 2-D motion rotational motion Newton's laws energy momentum equilibrium gravity oscillatory motion waves and heat. (Fall)
MATH 2413
Additional course fee(s) required.
Intensive study of and practice in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents necessary to make decisions and take action on the job such as proposals reports instructions policies and procedures email messages letters and descriptions of products and services. Practice individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents.
Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context with emphasis on audience analysis speaker delivery ethics of communication cultural diversity and speech organizational techniques to develop students' speaking abilities.
Eligibility to enroll in INRW 0302
Choose one course from the following:
- HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours.
- HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2301 - Texas History 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2381 - African American History I 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2382 - African American History II 3 credit hours.
Choose one course from the following:
- HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours.
- HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2301 - Texas History 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2381 - African American History I 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2382 - African American History II 3 credit hours.
Fundamental principles of organic chemistry will be studied including the structure bonding properties and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding nomenclature stereochemistry structure and reactivity reaction mechanisms functional groups and synthesis of simple molecules. Also includes radical reactions and infrared spectroscopy. Successful completion of (final grade of C or better) of CHEM 2423 will allow the student to continue on to CHEM 2425. (Fall)
CHEM 1412 with a final grade of C or better.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution structure and powers of the national government including the legislative executive and judicial branches federalism political participation the national election process public policy civil liberties and civil rights.
This is a calculus-based physics course intended for students majoring in computer science engineering mathematics physics or related fields of study. Topics include charge electric fields magnetic fields electric potential current capacitance resistance electromotive force simple DC and AC circuits induction electromagnetic waves propagation of light and geometric optics. (Spring)
PHYS 2425 (completed) and MATH 2414 (completed or concurrent).
Additional course fee(s) required.
Choose one course from the following:
- ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours.
- DRAM 1310 - Theater Appreciation 3 credit hours.
- DRAM 2361 - History of the Theater I 3 credit hours.
- MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.
Continuation of CHEM 2423. Advanced principles of organic chemistry will be studied. Advanced principles of organic chemistry will be studied. Topics include: the properties and reactions of alcohols ethers conjugated systems aromatic compounds aldehydes ketones carboxylic acids and their derivatives and amines with emphasis on synthesis and mechanisms. Spectroscopic methods of structure determination of organic molecules is also covered. (Spring)
CHEM 2423 with a grade of C or better
Additional course fee(s) required.
Origin and development of the Texas Constitution structure and powers of state and local government federalism and inter-governmental relations political participation the election process public policy and the political culture of Texas.
Choose one course from the following:
- ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.
- HUMA 1301 - Introduction to Humanities 3 credit hours.
- PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.
- PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.
- SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hours.
Total Program Hours
60
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the Department of Chemistry is to provide personal, dynamic learning experiences empowering students to succeed and to explore the scientific principles in the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. We encourage active learning to develop each student's ability to acquire and critically interpret knowledge of basic facts and theories of chemistry, to relate that knowledge to other subject areas, and to communicate their understanding to others.
