Chemistry and Biochemistry Courses

Course	Semester Taught	Course Title	Credit Hours
CHM 109	Fall, Spring and Summer	Chemistry Fundamentals	1
CHM 111	Fall	Chemistry in Modern Society	4
CHM 131	Fall, Spring and Summer	Chemistry of Life Processes	4
CHM 137	Fall	College Chemistry	4
CHM 142	Spring	College Chemistry	3
CHM 144	Fall	College Chemistry Lab	2
CHM 145	Spring	College Chemistry Lab	2
CHM 205	Spring	Physics & Chemistry of Toys (cross-listed with PHY 205)	4

Course Descriptions for the Miami University Hamilton Math Chemistry Classes:

CHM 109	Chemistry Fundamentals (1) Introduction to vocabulary and symbols used in introductory chemistry courses. Enables students to make a smooth transition into CHM 111. A student may not receive credit for graduation for both this course and any chemistry course numbered 141 or above.
CHM 111	Chemistry in Modern Society (4) For non-science majors. Considers both nature of basic chemical processes and ways that chemistry affects our society. Introduction to how scientists approach problems and make decisions. 3 Lec. 1 Lab.
CHM 131	Chemistry of Life Processes (4) Integrated lecture and laboratory course for non-science majors that relate basic inorganic and organic chemical processes to those of biochemistry. Explores the nature of atoms and molecules in terms of simple structures and reactions, and the more complex structures of biochemical molecules and their interactions with living systems. Prerequisite: introductory high school physical science and algebra or CHM 109. 3 Lec. 1 Lab.
CHM 137, 144	College Chemistry/College Chemistry Lab (4, 2) Coordinated lecture (137) and lab (144) to develop ideas, experience, methodology, and skills used in the application of scientific methodology. Framework is consideration of fundamental principles of atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, properties of solutions, and chemical reactions. Gain skills in developing hypotheses, observing chemical phenomena, collecting data, and evaluating results critically. Credit not given for both CHM 137 and 141. These courses require concurrent registration and carry separate course numbers.
CHM 142	College Chemistry (3) Fundamental principles of atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, properties of solutions, and chemical equilibrium. Prerequisite: CHM 141; concurrent registration in CHM 145.
CHM 145	College Chemistry Laboratory (2) Laboratory exercises to illustrate fundamental principles of chemistry. Includes qualitative analysis. Prerequisite: CHM 144; concurrent registration in CHM 142 is required.
CHM 205	Physics and Chemistry of Toys (4) For education majors. Examines key principles of chemistry and physics by means of integrated lecture and laboratory. Hands-on toy-bases investigations that are appropriate for us in the elementary and middle school classroom are used to develop concept understanding. Areas of investigation are pure substances, mixtures, states of matter, chemical reactions, motion, energy, electricity, magnetism, sound, and light. Prerequisite: EDT 181 or permission of instructor. Cross-linked with PHY 205.

*For additional information on all of the Chemistry courses offered by Miami University, please check the General Bulletin 2002-2004.