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Why study in Chemistry?

Our programs are not limited to only those individuals interested in earning a degree in chemistry. Many students interested in pursuing the first two years of a program leading to a professional degree—pre-chiropractic, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-mortuary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, pre-veterinary, etc.) start with one of Sinclair’s science degree programs. If you are interested in starting a program with that intent, you should first meet with an academic advisor to plan your program.

Why enroll in these courses?

Sinclair offers an Associate of Science Chemistry Degree (CHEE.S.AS) for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor’s degree program that requires two years of college chemistry.

Our Chemistry courses satisfy the General Education Science requirement for the Ohio Transfer Module and the Ohio Transfer Assurance Guides for completion of A.A. and A.S. degree programs.

 

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Associate of Science
The Associate of Science degree in Chemistry fulfills the freshman and sophomore general education and degree-specific requirements for students transferring to programs which require General and Organic Chemistry at most four-year colleges and universities. Recipients of this degree may be able to apply for laboratory technician or research assistant positions. As part of this degree program, students must complete the requirements of the Ohio Transfer 36 in order to graduate. View Full Program Details
 
 

CHE 1011 Chemistry in Modern Life for General Education

A one semester university-parallel course in Chemistry designed specifically to fulfill a general education requirement for students who do not anticipate completing a science or engineering degree. Core concepts of chemistry including matter, physical and chemical properties, elements, compounds, chemical reactions, acids/bases, solutions and energy are interwoven with well-recognized concepts including genetics, forensics, cooking/baking, climate change and air pollution. Three classroom, two lab hours per week.
4 Credit Hours

CHE 1051 Lab for Chemistry in Modern Life for General Education

Lab for CHE 1011 Chemistry in Modern Life for General Education.
0 Credit Hours

CHE 1111 Introduction to Chemistry I

An introductory survey course for students pursuing health science degrees or who have not previously taken high school chemistry. Topics include matter and measurement, atoms and molecules, chemical reactions, energy changes, atomic structure and bonding, acid/base chemistry, chemical kinetics, and organic chemistry. Three classroom hours, two lab hours per week.
4 Credit Hours

CHE 1121 Introduction to Chemistry II

The second half of an introductory survey course for students pursuing health science degrees or biotechnology. Topics include organic functional groups, biomolecules, enzymes, body fluids and the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. Three classroom, three lab hours per week.
4 Credit Hours

CHE 1151 Lab for Introduction to Chemistry I


0 Credit Hours

CHE 1161 Lab for Introduction to Chemistry II


0 Credit Hours

CHE 1211 General Chemistry I

A university-parallel course in chemistry for the science major. The first half of a comprehensive first-year survey of chemistry. Topics include the basics of matter, atoms and molecules, chemical reactions, bonding, molecular geometry and gases. Students registering for this course should have previously taken high school chemistry or equivalent. Four classroom hours, three lab hours per week.
5 Credit Hours

CHE 1221 General Chemistry II

The second half of a university-parallel course in chemistry for the science or engineering major. Topics include liquids and solids, solutions, chemical reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid/base chemistry, electrochemistry, representative metals, metalloids and non-metals and organic chemistry. Four classroom hours, three lab hours per week.
5 Credit Hours

CHE 1251 Lab for General Chemistry I


0 Credit Hours

CHE 1261 Lab for General Chemistry II


0 Credit Hours

CHE 1311 College Chemistry I

A university-parallel course in chemistry for the nonscience major. Atomic theory, periodic law, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, states of matter, solutions, acids and bases and the impact of chemistry upon the world and the environment. Three classroom, two lab hours per week. Traditional testing (proctored or in Testing Center) is used in all online sections.
4 Credit Hours

CHE 1321 College Chemistry II

A university-parallel course in chemistry for the non-science majors. A continuation of College Chemistry I. Oxidation/reduction reactions, nuclear reactions, organic chemistry, polymers, energy, structure of biomolecules and biochemistry, nutrition, medicines, chemistry of useful materials. Three classroom, two lab hours per week.
4 Credit Hours

CHE 1351 Lab for College Chemistry I

Lab for CHE 1311.
0 Credit Hours

CHE 1361 Lab for College Chemistry II

Lab for CHE 1321.
0 Credit Hours

CHE 2111 Organic Chemistry I

The study of alkanes, stereochemistry, alkyl halides, organometallic compounds, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons and spectroscopic methods of organic analysis. Four classroom, three lab hours per week.
5 Credit Hours

CHE 2121 Organic Chemistry II

The study of alcohols, ethers, epoxides, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, derivatives of carboxylic acids, enolates, carbanions, amines, polycyclic and heterocyclic aromatic compounds, pericyclic reactions, and polymers. Four classroom, three lab hours per week.
5 Credit Hours

CHE 2151 Lab for Organic Chemistry I

Lab for CHE 2111.
0 Credit Hours

CHE 2161 Lab for Organic Chemistry II

Lab for CHE 2121.
0 Credit Hours

CHE 2297 Special Topics

Varied content offering of special interest to the discipline but not covered within existing courses; may be scheduled in a classroom/seminar setting or in nontraditional format.

0.5 - 9 Credit Hours

CHE 2781 Methods & Practice of Teaching Science in Secondary Schools

This course provides the framework for the development of methods and pedagogy for the effective teaching of science content in secondary schools. Designed to immerse the future teacher in the areas of problem solving, science in everyday life, scientific methods, process-oriented learning, scientific inquiry and integrating technology. The development of pedagogical content knowledge as it pertains to the teaching and learning of science is emphasized. Various assessment strategies are introduced including using data to improve student achievement.
3 Credit Hours

 

This area of study might be for you if:

  • You are interested in the study of science, particularly of chemical substances and structures.
  • You like to explore and experiment to learn new things.
  • You would like to gain hands-on experience in a science field.
  • You often wonder how objects around you are created the objects’ properties of chemical substances and their interactions.
State-of-the-art facilities includes:
  • Four lecture rooms
  • Four laboratories
  • Research grade instruments
  • Chemistry Resource Center (CRC)
 

Chemistry Resource Center (CRC)

The Chemistry Resource Center (CRC) is located in Building 12, Room 312. Call 937-512-2776 for hours of operation.


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