CHEM109 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I - 1 creditThis course provides practical experience necessary to understand and appreciate better the information presented in the lectures and text of CHEM130. It acquaints students with several quantitative techniques in addition to basic qualitative analysis.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM113 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB. I - 1 creditThis 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.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM114 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB. II - 1 creditThe 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 creditsA 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.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM123 - INDUSTRIAL LAB I - 1 creditThis course introduces students to the properties and pollutants of water, analyzing and purifying water, preparation of gases and making tests, extraction and making fragrances.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM124 - INDUSTRIAL LAB II - 1 creditThis 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 creditThe 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.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM127 - POLYMER CHEMISTRY LAB - 1 creditThe 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.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM129 - PHARMACEUTICAL. CHEMISTRY LAB - 1 creditThis 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).Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM130 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY FOR MLSC MAJOR - 3 creditsAn introductory course that covers the electronic structure of atoms, basic chemical laws calculations, stoichiometry, bonding, phase studies, periodic trends, gases, solutions and acids and bases.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM131 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I - 3 creditsAn introductory course that covers the electronic structure of atoms, basic chemical laws calculations, stoichiometry, bonding, phase studies, and periodic trends.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM132 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II - 3 creditsThe 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 CHEM212 - ORGANIC & ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY FOR MLSC MAJOR - 1 creditThis course will concentrate on safety and laboratory techniques of organic and analytical chemistry. Included in the course are preparations of organic compounds as well as quantitative measurements in chemistry. It emphasizes a variety of instrumental methods used in modern laboratories.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM221 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB. I - 1 creditThis 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.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM224 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB. II - 1 creditA 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 creditsThis 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 creditsThe 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.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM232 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II - 3 creditsThis 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 CHEM233 - ORGANIC & ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY FOR MLSC MAJOR - 3 creditsThe course will cover several important topics in the field of Organic and Analytical Chemistry with biological interest. The course deals with: Representative carbon compounds, Acids and Bases, Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes, Alkyl halides, Aromatic compounds, reaction mechanisms, Alcohols and ethers, Nitro and amino compounds, Alcohols, Oxo compounds, Carboxylic acids, Amino acids, carbohydrates and their applications. Additionally, gravimetric, volumetric theories and techniques, acid base, oxidation-reduction and titrations are covered. Pre Requisite: CHEM130 CHEM253 - INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY - 3 creditsThis 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)Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM261 - CHEMISTRY READING - 1 creditThis 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.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM313 - ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY THEORY - 3 creditsThis 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 creditThis 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 creditQuantitative instrumental methods in physical chemistry; kinetics, vacuum technology and spectroscopy are treated in this course.Pre Requisite: CHEM331 CHEM318 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB. - 1 creditSynthetic techniques in inorganic chemistry are covered.Pre Requisite: CHEM335 CHEM319 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LAB. II - 1 creditThis 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 creditsThis 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 creditThe course is a continuation of CHEM 315.Pre Requisite: CHEM315 CHEM331 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I - 3 creditsThis 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 creditsThe 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 creditsThe 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.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM336 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II - 3 creditsThis 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 creditsThis 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 creditsThis 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 creditsThis 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.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM373 - PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY - 3 creditsThis 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).Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM389 - SENIOR SEMINAR - 1 creditSelected 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.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM391 - SPECTROMETRIC IDENTIFICATION - 3 creditsThis 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 creditsSpecial topics in organic chemistry are introduced.Pre Requisite: CHEM232 CHEM424 - INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC SYNTHESIS - 2 creditsThis course includes the chemistry and synthesis of oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur compounds.Pre Requisite: CHEM232 CHEM427 - TECHNICAL ANALYSIS - 2 creditsThis is a laboratory course that introduces students to industrial quality control and testing of various products, e.g. cloth, wines, oil, milk, etc.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM431 - FOOD CHEMISTRY - 3 creditsThis 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 creditsThis 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.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM497 - ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY - 3 creditsThis 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.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM498 - CHEMICAL LITERATURE - 1 creditThis 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.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteCHEM499 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY - 2 creditsThis is a course covering a wide range of contemporary topics of interest.Pre Requisite: No prerequisite