CHEM113 - General Chemistry Lab. I - 1 credit

This course provides practical experience necessary to understand and appreciate better the information presented in the lectures and text of CHEM131. It acquaints students with several quantitative techniques in addition to basic qualitative analysis.

CHEM114 - General Chemistry Lab. II - 1 credit

The course complements CHEM 132 in providing the practical experience to understand well the theoretical lecture. It is a continuation to CHEM 113.
Pre Requisite: CHEM113

CHEM121 - Introduction to Chemistry - 3 credits

A course for Nursing students which requires no previous study of chemistry. It covers the basics of the atomic theory, chemical arithmetic, properties of solutions and gases, and chemical bonding, basic organic and biochemistry.

CHEM123 - Industrial Lab I - 1 credit

This course introduces students to the properties and pollutants of water, analyzing and purifying water, preparation of gases and making tests, extraction and making fragrances.

CHEM124 - Industrial Lab II - 1 credit

This laboratory course introduces students to the kinds of operations that occur in a commercial chemical laboratory. Students learn the principal techniques of industrial chemistry in making cosmetic products such as shampoos, creams, lotions, gels, cleansers, and natural adhesives. Visiting factories is scheduled during the course for observation.
Pre Requisite: CHEM253

CHEM125 - Detergents. Chemistry Lab - 1 credit

The purpose of this laboratory course is to introduce the student to the kind of operations that occur in a commercial chemical laboratory. Although the scale will be much smaller than in such a laboratory, the reactions will be the same. The student will learn the principal techniques of industrial chemistry of making detergent products, and will be introduced to several commonly-used methods and pieces of apparatus.

CHEM127 - Polymer Chemistry Lab - 1 credit

The purpose of this laboratory course is to introduce the student to the kind of operations that occur in a commercial chemical laboratory. Although the scale will be much smaller than in such a laboratory, the reactions will be the same. The student will learn the principal techniques of polymer chemistry, and will be introduced to several commonly-used methods and pieces of apparatus.

CHEM129 - Pharmaceutical. Chemistry Lab - 1 credit

This laboratory course introduces students to the kinds of operations that occur in a commercial chemical laboratory. Students learn the principal techniques of making common drugs, such as aspirin, lidocaine, sulfanilamide and acetaminophen, identification of drugs and analysis of commercial drugs. As a part of this course, students will participate in training course at The Beit Jala Pharmaceutical Company (local pharmaceutical company).

CHEM131 - General Chemistry I - 3 credits

An introductory course that covers the electronic structure of atoms, basic chemical laws calculations, stoichiometry, bonding, phase studies, and periodic trends.

CHEM132 - General Chemistry II - 3 credits

The course completes CHEM 131 and concentrates on gases and gas laws, solutions thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibria, acids, bases, and redox reactions. The chemistry of some representative elements and a few selected topics are also presented.
Pre Requisite: CHEM131

CHEM221 - Organic Chemistry Lab. I - 1 credit

This course will concentrate on safety and laboratory techniques of organic chemistry (melting and boiling points, distillation, extraction, T.L.C, crystallization & purification). Included in the course are preparations of such compounds as acetanilide, n-butyl bromide, hydrocarbons, alcohols, aspirin.

CHEM224 - Organic Chemistry Lab. II - 1 credit

A continuation of CHEM 221 Laboratory course. Included in this course is an array of organic reactions, substitutions and synthesis reactions such as nitration of aromatic compounds, alkyl halides, aldehydes and ketones, esters, aniline, p-nitrophenol, kinetics.
Pre Requisite: CHEM221

CHEM230 - Organic Chemistry for Biology - 3 credits

This course is adapted to Biology majors only. The course will cover several important topics in the field of Organic Chemistry with biological interest, and it will deal with :Representative carbon compounds, Acids and Bases, Alkanes and cycloalkanes, Stereochemistry, Alkenes and Alkynes, Alkyl halides, Aromatic compounds, reaction mechanisms, Alcohols and ethers, Nitro and amino compounds, Alcohols, Aldehydes and ketones, Carboxylic acids, Amino acids, carbohydrates and their applications.
Pre Requisite: CHEM132

CHEM231 - Organic Chemistry I - 3 credits

The course includes a relatively detailed study of organic structures and mechanisms as applied to alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and alicyclic compounds, as well as stereochemistry and resonance.

CHEM232 - Organic Chemistry II - 3 credits

This course covers aromatic compounds and their reactions, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, aldehydes, ketones, alcohols, ethers and amines, as well as spectroscopy.
Pre Requisite: CHEM231

CHEM253 - Industrial Chemistry - 3 credits

This is the first introductory course of the Industrial chemistry Minor which aims at giving the students an overview on the main industrial processes for the most important chemicals. It combines both organic and inorganic synthetic and natural compounds that are of great importance on industrial scale. The course has a separate laboratory practice (CHEM 123 – Cr.1)

CHEM261 - Chemistry Reading - 1 credit

This course is designed to major and minor Chemistry students that aims to introduce students to the chemistry literature. Reading and analysis of selected literature topics in various areas of chemistry give students intensive coverage of material that is appropriate for their individual development. A brief introduction to the sources of information in chemical sciences will be given and topics related to community development will be considered. Additionally, students will learn how scientific research papers are prepared.

CHEM313 - Analytical Chemistry Theory - 3 credits

This course involves the study of chemistry in solution. It deals with the gravimetric, volumetric theories and techniques as well as acid base, oxidation-reduction, complexometry, precipitation and titration. It also covers some spectrophotometric and instrumental theory.
Pre Requisite: CHEM132

CHEM315 - Analytical Chemistry Lab. I - 1 credit

This lab course stresses quantitative measurements in chemistry. It emphasizes a variety of instrumental methods used in modern laboratories. Theoretical treatment of various techniques and principles are also covered.
Pre Requisite: CHEM313

CHEM317 - Physical Chemistry Lab. I - 1 credit

Quantitative instrumental methods in physical chemistry; kinetics, vacuum technology and spectroscopy are treated in this course.
Pre Requisite: CHEM331

CHEM318 - Inorganic Chemistry Lab. - 1 credit

Synthetic techniques in inorganic chemistry are covered.
Pre Requisite: CHEM335

CHEM319 - Physical Chemistry Lab. II - 1 credit

This course is a continuation of CHEM 317. A wider range of physical chemistry experiments is offered.
Pre Requisite: CHEM317 and CHEM332 and CHEM331

CHEM324 - Identification of Organic Compounds - 2 credits

This course is designed for qualitative identification of organic compounds and mixtures with emphasis on techniques of separation, purification, chemical and spectral identification.
Pre Requisite: CHEM232 and CHEM224

CHEM326 - Analytical Chemistry Lab. II - 1 credit

The course is a continuation of CHEM 315.
Pre Requisite: CHEM315

CHEM331 - Physical Chemistry I - 3 credits

This course involves the study of gases, distribution laws, thermodynamics and phase equilibria. It emphasizes derivations and mathematical rigor.
Pre Requisite: PHYS131 and MATH141

CHEM332 - Physical Chemistry II - 3 credits

The course includes the concepts of probability and kinetics in chemical reactions, photochemical and electrochemical reactions, and surface catalysis.
Pre Requisite: CHEM331

CHEM335 - Inorganic Chemistry I - 3 credits

The course includes studies of quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structures, ionic compounds, covalent compounds, molecular orbital theory, acid-base theory, non-aqueous solvents, inorganic thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and a survey of chemical forces.

CHEM336 - Inorganic Chemistry II - 3 credits

This course emphasizes coordination chemistry, transition elements, and other selected groups from the periodic table, especially the halogens, active metals, boron and silicon chemistry.
Pre Requisite: CHEM335

CHEM337 - Quantum Chemistry - 3 credits

This course is an introduction to modern concepts of atomic structure and chemical bonding. Quantum mechanical theory and its application to spectroscopy are covered.
Pre Requisite: MATH142

CHEM353 - Detergents Chemistry - 3 credits

This course aims to offer a general overview on the chemistry and physics of soaps and detergents for students with minor in industrial chemistry. It will also serve as a base for further advanced courses in this field. This course links the theory with practice to a great extent. The Laboratory practice is given separately once a week (CHEM 125 – Cr. 1)
Pre Requisite: CHEM253

CHEM363 - Polymers Chemistry - 3 credits

This course is designed as an introduction to polymer chemistry for industrial chemistry minor students. It assumes a basic knowledge and aims to broaden the perspective in different technical areas in this field, and serves as a basis for further studies. By the end of the semester students will learn the basic and fundamental procedures in polymer synthesis, reactions and testing.

CHEM373 - Pharmaceutical Chemistry - 3 credits

This course is entitled to be given for senior students as a part of the Minor requirements. It is a basic course in pharmaceutical chemistry science that deals with synthesis of pharmaceuticals, drug action and mechanism as well as for drug formulation. Additionally, it covers the drug stability and in-process control as well as testing finished pharmaceutical products. The course has a separate laboratory practice (CHEM 129 – Cr. 1) and as a part of the laboratory a training at a local pharmaceutical company (15 hours).

CHEM389 - Senior Seminar - 1 credit

Selected topics in chemistry or related sciences are presented by senior students. It involves intensive research study on a particular subject under the direction and guidance of a faculty member. Students may present practical applications as well. The student's involvement, discussion, participation and responses to questions are an integral part of the seminar.

CHEM391 - Spectrometric Identification - 3 credits

This course is designed for quantitative identification of organic compounds with emphasis on the spectrometric techniques of proton magnetic resonance, C-13 magnetic resonance, infrared spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy and ultraviolet spectroscopy.
Pre Requisite: CHEM232

CHEM421 - Organic Chemistry III - 3 credits

Special topics in organic chemistry are introduced.
Pre Requisite: CHEM232

CHEM424 - Introduction to Organic Synthesis - 2 credits

This course includes the chemistry and synthesis of oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur compounds.
Pre Requisite: CHEM232

CHEM427 - Technical Analysis - 2 credits

This is a laboratory course that introduces students to industrial quality control and testing of various products, e.g. cloth, wines, oil, milk, etc.

CHEM431 - Food Chemistry - 3 credits

This course covers the main components of food, i.e. Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, colors and flavors. The updated know-how technique in making, preserving and flavor additives for food and its effect on its components, compositions and their changes with time for the taste, color and the public health prevention are considered.
Pre Requisite: CHEM232

CHEM441 - Instrumental Analysis - 2 credits

This course aims to offer students an overview on the classical and up-to-date instrumental analysis techniques that are essential for industrial procedures. It also gives methods of preparation of sample and detection techniques.

CHEM497 - Environmental Chemistry - 3 credits

This course is an introduction to environmental chemistry, related problems of the environment, study of water analysis and purity, soil analysis, air pollution and its causes, and treatment of pollutants. The course also includes analytical methods for pollutants and pesticides.

CHEM498 - Chemical Literature - 1 credit

This course introduces a variety of publications involved with chemical research, and the use of chemical abstracts and other such sources. The course also includes readings and presentations by the students of recent papers from the original literature.

CHEM499 - Special Topics in Chemistry - 2 credits

This is a course covering a wide range of contemporary topics of interest.