Title: The Molecular World
Professor: Mr. E. Arnoys
Hours: 4
Description: S. Physical science core. A general course designed
for the non-science major and the elementary education student. The course
explores the role of chemistry and its resulting technologies in the environment
and contemporary society. It emphasizes the nature of scientific investigation,
some historical developments in chemical theory, chemical periodicity
and reactivity, and our daily interaction with synthetic materials and
chemicals. The course is taught from a biblical worldview and will address
issues such as the validity and limitations of scientific knowledge, human
responsibility in applying such knowledge in society, and the care and
stewardship of natural resources. Laboratory.
Course Information for CHEM 103:
Title: General Chemistry
Professor: Mr. E. Arnoys, Mr. R. Blankespoor, Mr. R. DeKock
Hours: 4
Description: F, core. A study of the basic principles of chemistry,
with emphasis on the laws of chemical combination, descriptive inorganic
chemistry, thermochemistry, the gas, liquid, and solid states of matter,
the periodic law, atomic structure and chemical bonding, and the physical
properties of aqueous solutions. Laboratory. Prerequisite: one year of
high school chemistry or permission of the department.
Course Information for CHEM 104:
Title: General Chemistry
Professor: Mr. E. Arnoys, Mr. R. DeKock, Mr. W. Van Doorne.
Hours: 4
Description: S, core. A continuation of 103 with emphasis on kinetics,
chemical equilibria involving gases, weak acids and bases, and slightly
soluble solids, free energy changes, electrochemistry, transition metal
chemistry, descriptive chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Laboratory. Prerequisite:
103 or the equivalent.
Course Information for CHEM 201:
Title: Quantitative Analysis
Professor: Mr. K. Sinniah.
Hours: 4
Description: F. A problem-solving approach that incorporates sampling,
sample preparation, separation of the analyte from interfering substances,
measurement, data analysis and interpretation. Quantitative analysis is
presented in the context of analytical methods that primarily include
separation science (gas, liquid, and ion chromatography, and electrophoresis),
optical spectroscopy (uv-visible, fluorescence, and atomic absorption
spectroscopy), and electrochemistry (electrode potentials, ion-selective
electrodes, and sensors). The laboratory includes chemical analysis of
water in the athletic field and nature preserve ponds, and the measurement
of air quality across CalvinŐs campus using modern analytical techniques
and wet chemical methods. These methods illustrate the principles of complex
equilibria, theory of acids and bases, and titrations. Laboratory. Prerequisite:
104. Not open to seniors except by permission.
Course Information for CHEM 253:
Title: Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
Professor: Mr. A. Leegwater
Hours: 5
Description: F. A study of organic compounds, reactions, and reaction
mechanisms, emphasizing their biochemical significance. Laboratory. Offered
alternate years. Prerequisite: 104
Course Information for CHEM 261:
Title: Organic Chemistry
Professor: Mr. K. Piers.
Hours: 5
Description: F. A detailed study of organic compounds, their synthesis
and reactions, presented within the framework of modern physico-chemical
theory, together with an introduction to modern methods of analysis and
identification. Laboratory. Prerequisite: 104.
Course Information for CHEM 262:
Title: Organic Chemistry
Professor: Mr. R. Blankespoor, Mr. A. Leegwater.
Hours: 5
Description: S. A continuation of 261. Laboratory. Prerequisite:
261.
Course Information for CHEM 271:
Title: Environmental Chemistry
Professor: Mr. R. DeKock, Mr. W. Van Doorne
Hours: 3
Description: I. Alternate years. A study of the chemistry of the
atmosphere, natural water, and soils, with a special focus on environmental
problems arising from the activities of humans, including a study of acid
precipitation, greenhouse gases, ozone depletion, urban and indoor air
pollution, water and soil pollution, solid and hazardous waste disposal,
and risk assessment all presented within the context of a Christian view
of humans and nature. Prerequisite: 253 or 261.
Course Information for CHEM 281:
Title: Laboratory in Environmental Chemistry
Professor: Ms. D. McCarthy
Hours: 1
Description: S. Alternate years. Experiments and investigations
devoted to chemical analysis of samples obtained from the atmosphere,
hydrosphere and lithosphere using EPA approved protocols involving both
instrumental and wet chemical methods. Prerequisite: Chemistry 271.
Course Information for CHEM 304:
Title: Physical Chemistry for the Biological Sciences
Professor: Laboratory.
Hours: 4
Description: S. Alternate years. A survey of physical chemistry
with emphasis on the laws of thermodynamics, physical equilibria, transport
phenomena, and enzyme kinetics. Topics are treated with life science applications.
A one-semester college level calculus course is recommended but not required.
Not offered 2000-01.
Course Information for CHEM 323:
Title: Biochemistry
Professor: Ms. D. McCarthy
Hours: 4
Description: * F. A study of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates,
lipids, membranes with an emphasis on the relationship of structure and
function. Also included is the study of catabolism with primary focus
on glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, glycogen metabolism, Krebs cycle, and
oxidative phosphorylation. Prerequisite: 253 or 262.
