Chemistry Courses
A non-laboratory course utilizing the inherently fascinating topics of crime and criminal investigations as a context for teaching the fundamental chemical concepts most often covered in an introductory non-majors course. All the standard topics are covered while bringing together the theme of forensic science and the fundamentals of chemistry in ways that are effective and accessible for students. Topics include Introduction to Forensic Chemistry, Evidence Collection and Preservation, Atomic Structure, Periodic Chemical Properties, Chemistry of Bonding, Properties of Solutions, Intermolecular Forces, Drug Chemistry, Arson Investigation, Chemistry of Explosions, Estimating Time of Death, Nuclear Chemistry, Poisons, and Biological Chemistry.
A general education course utilizing the inherently attractive topics of food chemistry as a context for teaching the fundamental chemical concepts most often covered in an introductory non-majors course. Topics include Scientific method, Atomic Structure, Periodic Chemical Properties, Chemistry of Bonding, Properties of Solutions, Intermolecular Forces, heat, calorie, rate, and equilibrium of reactions, acid and base, and biochemistry. This course also covers special topics in proteins, fats, sugars, food microbes, and the fermentation process.
This science lab course in food chemistry, combined with CH*1073, The Chemistry of Food, will satisfy General Education requirement at East Central College. Using experiments and hands on critical exploration, this course is designed to reinforce food chemistry topics taught in lecture. Topics of study include, but not limited to, a series of experiments studying the chemistry of eggs, meat, fish, sugars, and fats.
The course meets 2 hours a week.
An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry, including inorganic, analytical, physical, and organic chemistry. The lab is an introduction to the basic laboratory techniques of chemistry, including an investigation in physical and chemical properties, nomenclature of inorganic and organic compounds, principles of acid-base theory, stoichiometry of chemical equations, and behavior of substances in different phases and as mixtures.
This course emphasizes fundamental chemical principles and their application to the human body systems. Classroom and laboratory work will include investigation of physical and chemical properties of compounds, principles of acid-base theory solutions, electrolytes and pertinent organic and biochemical topics related to digestion and metabolism. This course is designed for Allied Health Students.
A study of atomic and molecular structure, bonding, chemical equations, stoichiometry, gases, and solutions.
A continuation of CHM 111 including the study of chemical equilibria, acid-based chemistry, complex ions, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction reactions, nuclear chemistry, and qualitative analysis and an introduction to organic chemistry. The laboratory portion of this course will reinforce topics covered in the General Chemistry II lecture.
This course serves as an introduction to the basic principles of organic chemistry, including the identification of different classes of organic compounds and their reactions. The biochemistry portion of the course will involve the static and dynamic aspects of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. This will be followed by a discussion of metabolic pathways, energy production, and metabolic regulatory mechanisms. This course is the second in a series of two Chemistry courses required for the Biotechnology AAS degree. This course is limited to Biotechnology AAS majors.
A study of the basic principles of organic chemistry including acid-base theory, sterochemistry, reaction mechanism for electrophilic addition, and nucleophilic substitution, spectroscopy, nomenclature of organic compounds. The lab is a study of common techniques for the synthesis, purification and identification of organic compounds. Emphasis on the techniques associated with the crystallization, distillation, chromatography, and extraction.
A continuation of CHM 205, including electrophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic acyl substitution, and continuation of spectroscopy, IR, MS, NMR, and UV study of important classes of biochemical molecules including lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, DNA, and RNA. Lab emphasizes identification of organic compounds by classical and spectroscopic methods; advanced techniques in synthesis and separation.
A specialized program of study directly related to the department's area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.
Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.