Chemistry
Staff:
Mr. Auriel LaFond,
B.S., A.M., University of Michigan
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry
Howard College
1001 Birdwell Lane
Big Spring, Texas 79720
Phone: (432) 264-5152
Office: Science Building, Room #S105
email:
alafond@howardcollege.edu
Homepage:
http://www.howardcollege.edu/homepages/alafond
CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry I Four semester hours(3-3)
Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic,
biochemistry, food-physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer
chemistry. The laboratory will consist of inorganic preparation and qualitative
analysis. Designed for non-science and allied health students. Prerequisite:
Math 0305 or passing Math 0322 competency exam. (4005015103)
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I Four semester hours(3-3)
General principles, problems, fundamental laws, and theories. Course content
provides a foundation for work in advanced chemistry and related sciences.
Consideration is given to atomic theory, chemical bonding, radiochemistry,
notation and nomenclature, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, and ionization.
A special unit deals with the procurement and utilization of energy. The
laboratory emphasizes quantitative measure and chemical and physical change as
basic laboratory procedure. Prerequisite: One year of high school chemistry or
CHEM 1405 or equivalent. (4005015203)
CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II Four semester hours (3-3)
Continuation of CHEM 1411. Topics including chemical kinetics;
electrochemistry; solid, liquid and gas phases; and biochemistry are discussed.
Laboratory work will include qualitative analysis for cations. Prerequisite:
CHEM 1411. (4005015203)
CHEM 1419 Introductory Organic Chemistry I Four semester hours (3-4)
Survey course introducing organic chemistry. Not designed for students in
science or pre-professional programs. For students of agriculture, allied health
sciences, and home economics. Basic principles, nomenclature, principal
reactions, and methods of synthesis of major classes or organic compounds will
be covered. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (4005045103) 111
CHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry I Four semester hours (3-4)
Study of the
properties and behavior of hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives. Designed
for students in science or pre-professional programs. Aliphatic hydrocarbons and
their derivatives (halides, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, acids, esters,
and other acid derivatives). Structure and nomenclature, reactions, and
preparation of the various compounds. Structures and reactions studied in the
light of the electron theory and energy relations. Prerequisite: CHEM 1412.
(4005045203) (Offered only fall of even-numbered years.)
CHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry II Four semester hours (3-4)
Continuation of
CHEM 2423. Aliphatic amines, carbohydrates, and the aromatic hydrocarbons and
their derivatives. Along with CHEM 2423, fulfills the organic chemistry
requirement for students interested in medicine, pharmacy, and medical
technology. Prerequisite: CHEM 2423. (4005045203) (Offered only spring of
odd-numbered years)