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*1001 Chemical Fundamentals(3)
Prereq.: ACT mathematics score of at least 21 or eligibility for MATH 1020/21. For those students whose curricula require only one year of chemistry or physical science. Also may be taken as a preparatory course for CHEM 1201. An overview of chemical theory and principles with emphasis on the role of chemistry in the modern world

*1002 Chemistry of Life and the Environment(3)
Prereq.: CHEM 1001 or 1201 or 1421. An overview of organic chemistry and biochemistry; emphasis on the molecular basis for the biological, materials, and environmental sciences.

*1201 General Chemistry(3)
Prereq.: ACT mathematics score of at least 23 or eligibility for MATH 1020/1021 or a more advanced math course. Credit will not be given for both this course and 1421. For science/engineering curricula. Modern chemical theories and principles; quantitative approach and problem solving; descriptive chemistry of selected elements and compounds.

*1202 General Chemistry(3)
Prereq.: CHEM 1201 or 1421. Credit will not be given for both this course and 1422. For science/ engineering curricula. Continuation of CHEM 1201. Additional theory with emphasis on solution chemistry and a quantitative approach; descriptive chemistry of selected elements and compounds from the main groups and the first transition series.

*1212 General Chemistry Laboratory(2)
Prereq.: credit or registration in CHEM 1002, 1202, or 1422, 6 hrs lab. Credit will not be given for both this course and CHEM 1431. Lab usage deposit. Basic laboratory operations including selected experiments and introductory inorganic qualitative analysis.

*1421 HONORS: General Chemistry(3)
Prereq.: ACT mathematics score of at least 27 or eligibility for MATH 1550. Credit will not be given for both this course and CHEM 1201. Chemistry majors who qualify should take this course. For well-prepared students with a special interest in chemistry.

*1422 HONORS: General Chemistry(3)
Prereq.: CHEM 1421, or CHEM 1201 with consent of department chair. Chemistry majors who qualify should take this course. Credit will not be given for both this course and CHEM 1202. Continuation of CHEM 1421.

1431 HONORS: General Chemistry Laboratory(2)
Prereq.: Credit or registration in CHEM 1422, or credit or registration in CHEM 1202. 6 hrs. lab/demonstration. Credit will not be given for both this course and CHEM 1212. For chemistry majors and other well-prepared students with special interest in chemistry. Lab usage deposit. Fundamental chemical operations, a selection of experiments, and elementary quantitative techniques.