AUCHE 110 - General Chemistry I

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

A general introduction to chemistry. Topics include atomic structure, periodic trends, bonding, molecular shapes and Lewis structures, states of matter and intermolecular forces, functional groups and IR spectroscopy. Prerequisites: Chemistry 30 and Mathematics 30-1.

AUCHE 230 - Structure and Bonding

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to the principles of molecular structure and chemical bonding. Topics include: the electronic structure of atoms, bonding models and Molecular Orbital Theory, symmetry and point groups, structure and bonding of ionic solids, structure and bonding of transition metal complexes, stereochemistry and conformational isomerism. Prerequisite: AUCHE 112. Note: Students who completed AUCHE 110 between 2021 and 2023 may also use that course as a prerequisite to AUCHE 230.

AUCHE 430 - Materials Chemistry

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3/2-0-3/2)

An introduction to the synthesis, characterization, properties and applications of chemical materials. Potential topics to be discussed include solid state materials, polymers, nanomaterials, porous materials and hybrid materials. Prerequisite: AUCHE 230.

AUCHE 112 - General Chemistry II

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

Continuation of AUCHE 110. Topics include thermodynamics, free energy, reaction kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry, buffers, oxidation-reduction reactions, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: AUCHE 110. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUCHE 112, AUCHE 212 (2022) or AUCHE 214.

AUCHE 341 - Introduction to Environmental Chemistry

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course serves as an introduction to the chemical processes responsible for natural environmental phenomena and anthropogenic environmental problems. Topics to be discussed include atmospheric chemistry, water and soil chemistry, environmental sampling, climate change, pollution, waste management, fossil fuels and alternative energy technologies, toxic organic compounds and the principles of green chemistry. Prerequisites: AUCHE 112 or AUCHE 212 (2022) or AUCHE 214, third year standing, AUCHE 220 recommended.