CHMY 121 Introduction to General Chemistry (Old Course: CHEM 111)
3 semester credits
Lecture: 3 Hours
This course introduces students to the science of chemistry. The course covers the physical states of matter, including the nomenclature used in chemistry, along with atomic structure, elements, the periodic chart, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, and acid-base theory. This course is a general overview for non-science majors.
Course must be taken concurrently with CHMY 122 Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement. Montana University System Core Course
CHMY 122 Introduction to General Chemistry Lab (Old Course: CHEM 111)
1 semester credit
Lab: 2 Hours
Course must be taken concurrently with CHMY 121 Course Fee: $20.00 This course taken in conjunction with the lecture portion of the course (CHMY 121) meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) laboratory requirement. Montana University System Core Course
Basic topics in organic chemistry and biochemistry; chemistry as it relates to the human body--functional groups, nomenclature, categories of compounds, and reactions, metabolism, cellular processes, nutrition, and foods. Second of a two-semester sequence for majors that do not require a strong background in chemistry.
Course must be taken concurrently with CHMY 124 Prerequisite: High School Chemistry or CHMY 121 Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement. Montana University System Core Course
Course must be taken concurrently with CHMY 123 Course Fee: $20.00 This course taken in conjunction with the lecture portion of the course (CHMY 123) meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) laboratory requirement. Montana University System Core Course
CHMY 141 College Chemistry I (Old Course: CHEM 121)
3 semester credits
Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry: nomenclature, theoretical concepts of bonding, periodic trends, chemical reactions, state of matter, heat of reactions, gaseous nature, and free energy. Primarily for students planning to continue in chemistry and other fields requiring knowledge of chemical principles.
Course must be taken concurrently with CHMY 142 Prerequisite: High School Algebra Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement. Montana University System Core Course
CHMY 142 College Chemistry Lab I (Old Course: CHEM 122)
1 semester credit
The laboratory portion of CHMY 141 dealing with experiments in nature of matter, gaseous state, heat of reactions, and other general principles of matter.
Course must be taken concurrently with CHMY 141 Course Fee: $22.00 This course taken in conjunction with the lecture portion of the course (CHMY 141) meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) laboratory requirement. Montana University System Core Course
CHMY 143 College Chemistry II (Old Course: CHEM 123)
3 semester credits
Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry: equilibria processes, acid-base theories, pH, Ka, neutralization, buffers, precipitation, kps, family and row periodic element characteristics, nuclear processes, and environmental problems. Primarily for students planning to continue chemistry and related fields requiring knowledge of chemical principles.
Course must be taken concurrently with CHMY 144 Prerequisites: CHMY 141 and CHMY 142 Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement. Montana University System Core Course
CHMY 144 College Chemistry II Lab (Old Course: CHEM 124)
1 semester credit
The laboratory portion of CHMY 143 dealing with experiments in acid-base, pH, neutralization, and qualitative analysis. Laboratory techniques in the qual scheme are examined.
Course must be taken concurrently with CHMY 143 Prerequisite: CHMY 142 Course Fee: $25.00 This course taken in conjunction with the lecture portion of the course (CHMY 143) meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) laboratory requirement. Montana University System Core Course
A planned and supervised work-learning experience in industry, business, government, or community service agencies related to the University program of study.
Prerequisites: Two semesters of attendance at Montana State University-Northern, approval of advisor, Dean of the College of Education, Arts and Sciences, Nursing, and cooperative education coordinator. Pass/Fail only This course does not meet the MSU-Northern Natural Sciences (CAT III) laboratory science requirement.
Introduction to the theory and laboratory techniques of volumetric, gravimetric, and spectrophotometer methods of analysis.
Prerequisites: CHEM 122 and CHEM 124 Course Fee: $20.00. Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement including the laboratory requirement. Montana University System Core Course
Continuation of CHEM 311. Further examination of the theory and laboratory techniques of volumetric, gravimetric, and spectrophotometric methods of analysis. Examines the chemical principles dealing with nonaqueous processes, electrochemical principles, and instrumental techniques.
Prerequisite: CHEM 311 Course Fee: $20.00. Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement including the laboratory requirement. Montana University System Core Course
CHMY 321 Organic Chemistry I (Old Course: CHEM 341)
3 semester credits
Organic chemistry for science and related majors with emphasis on the structure of molecules, chemical and physical properties, and reactions mechanisms of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, and alcohols. Examines the nature of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, cyclic alkanes, and aromatic hydrocarbon compounds.
Course must be taken concurrently with CHMY 322 Prerequisites: CHMY 143 and CHMY 144 Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement. Montana University System Core Course
CHMY 322 Organic Chemistry I Lab (Old Course: CHEM 343)
2 semester credits
Laboratory portion of Organic Chemistry I. Experiments in organic techniques of distillation, extraction, and recystallization, preparation and identification of hydrocarbons, alcohol, cyclic alkanes, and alkyl halides compounds.
Course must be taken concurrently with CHMY 321 Prerequisite: CHMY 144 Course Fee: $25.00 This course taken in conjunction with the lecture portion of the course (CHMY 321) meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) laboratory requirement. Montana University System Core Course
CHMY 323 Organic Chemistry II (Old Course: CHEM 342)
3 semester credits
Examination of molecules, their chemical and physical properties, reactions mechanisms of ether, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, aldehydes, ketones, amines, aryl halides, phenolic compounds, and introduction into biochemistry.
Course must be taken concurrently with CHMY 324 Prerequisite: CHMY 321 Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement. Montana University System Core Course
CHMY 324 Organic Chemistry II Lab (Old Course: CHEM 344)
2 semester credits
Laboratory portion of Organic Chemistry II. Preparation and identification of ether, carboxylic acid, esters, amines, aldehydes, ketone, other compounds, and reaction mechanisms.
Course must be taken concurrently with CHMY 323 Prerequisite: CHMY 322 Course Fee: $25.00 This course taken in conjunction with the lecture portion of the course (CHMY 323) meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) laboratory requirement. Montana University System Core Course
Prerequisite: CHMY 321 or consent of instructor. Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement but does not meet the laboratory requirement.
Modern methods of chemical analysis with emphasis on spectrometric, electrometric, and chromatographic techniques of analytical chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 311 Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement including the laboratory requirement. Montana University System Core Course
An introduction to Physical chemistry emphasizing the quantitative aspects of thermodynamics, kinetic processes, equilibrium situations, and electrochemical phenomena.
Prerequisite: CHEM 311 Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement including the laboratory requirement. Montana University System Core Course
A planned and supervised work-learning experience in industry, business, government, or community service agencies related to the University program of study.
Prerequisites: Cooperative Education 298 or Junior standing and approval of advisor, Dean of the College of Education, Arts and Sciences, Nursing, and cooperative education coordinator. Pass/Fail only This course does not meet the MSU-Northern Natural Sciences (CAT III) laboratory science requirement.
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Course must be taken concurrently with CHMY 122
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement. 
Montana University System Core Course 
Course Fee: $20.00
This course does not meet the MSU-Northern Natural Sciences (CAT III) laboratory science requirement.
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