Chemistry

Students should consult with an advisor at the college or university they plan to attend for the specific courses recommended by that institution.  We strongly encourage that you contact the Chattanooga State Physical Sciences Department in planning your program of study.

Dr Mitchell Rhea                              
Professor and Department Head
Phone: 423-697-2544

Faculty and Staff / Chemistry Department

-- Faculty -- Dr Shay Bean Dr Mitchell Rhea Dr April Royer Dr David Stanislawski

-- Laboratory Technicians -- Ms Jane Bustabad Mr Paul Ennis

-- Staff -- Ms Cindy Sherlin

The department of Natural Science offers a wide variety of chemistry lecture and laboratory courses to support AA, AS, and AAS programs offered by the college.

Chemistry Courses offered at Chattanooga State

A grade of “C” or better is required in all prerequisite courses and
in specific courses listed in the program summary of required hours.

• CHEM 1010 Principles of Chemistry (4) (F,S,Su) 
  This course is designed as an introduction to the study of chemistry. Topics covered include atomic and molecular structure, bonding, equation writing and stoichiometry, classification and naming of compounds, gas laws, liquid and solid states, solutions, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, kinetics and equilibria. Credit may not be applied toward a chemistry major. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. Not designed for transfer. Prerequisite: DSPR 0800. Corequisite: CHEM 1010 Laboratory
  
• CHEM 1020 Survey of Organic and Analytical Chemistry (4) (on demand) 
  This course will be a second semester of principles of chemistry to give the student an elementary understanding of organic and analytical chemistry. Topics include families of organic compounds, their preparation, and reactions. Both qualitative and quantitative analytical methods will be covered. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. Not designed for transfer. Prerequisite: CHEM 1010 or equivalent.
   
• CHEM 1060 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry (3) (on demand) 
  This course will be a second semester of principles of chemistry to give the student an elementary understanding of organic and biochemistry. Topics include families of organic compounds, their preparation and reactions, as well as biological compounds and their functions. The information presented will also give the student a greater understanding of the biochemical principles which are presented in biological and health related courses. Students may not receive credit for both CHEM 1020 and CHEM 1060. CHEM 1020 may substitute for CHEM 1060, but CHEM  1060 may not substitute for CHEM  1020. Prerequisite: CHEM  1010 or equivalent.
  
• CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I (4) (F,S,Su) 
  A course designed for students in the fields of science, medicine or engineering. Topics include properties of matter as related to the atomic and molecular structure, elements, compounds and equations, stoichiometry, kinetics, measurement techniques and calculations, and the reactions of types of elements and compounds. (Two-semester sequence course.) Three class hours, three laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1010 or equivalent. Corequisite: MATH 1710 or MATH 1740.
  
• CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II (4) (F,S,Su) 
  The continuation of CHEM 1110. The laboratory includes qualitative analysis. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1110 or equivalent.
  
• CHEM 2010 Organic Chemistry I (4) (F) 
  A course designed for science majors. Subjects covered are aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, stereo-chemistry, monofunctional compounds, and some polyfunctional compounds. Basic techniques of separation, purification, identification and synthesis are emphasized in the laboratory. (Two-semester sequence course.) Three class hours, three laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1120 or equivalent.
  
• CHEM 2020 Organic Chemistry II (4) (S) 
  A continuation of CHEM 2010. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 2010 or equivalent.
  
• CHEM 2170 Quantitative Analysis (4) (on demand) 
  A study of analytical chemistry covering gravimetric and volumetric analysis, chemical and ionic equilibria, complex ion formation and introduction to electrochemistry. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1120 or equivalent.
  
• CHEM 2990 Special Topics in Chemistry (1-5) (on demand) 
  This course is designed to allow detailed study of a specific topic in chemistry. Topics may vary each semester or may be individualized according to student needs. Course topics and emphases will be published prior to each semester. May be repeated for credit on different topics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department head.