This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the basic principles of chemistry and the physical world at a microscopic scale. Topics include the atomic model of matter, energy, chemical bonds and reactions, the states of matter, acids and bases, and an introduction to organic chemistry. The course integrates lecture, homework assignments and laboratory exercises to provide students practical examples of applications of course material to "real world" situations.

This course is designed to expand on the information presented in Introduction to General Chemistry, providing students with a working knowledge of the basics of organic and biologic chemistry. Topics include the basic organic functional groups and their reaction properties, and basic biologic molecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and enzymes and how these molecules form and function in biologic systems. The course integrates lecture, homework assignments, and lab exercises to provide students practical examples of applications of course material to "real world" situations.

This is the first semester of a two semester college chemistry sequence. Topics covered include: atomic Structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, the periodic table, and the states of matter. The experimental and mathematical aspects of chemistry are emphasized.

This is the second semester of a two-semester college chemistry sequence designed for students entering a science, engineering, or pre-med field of study. Covered topics include solution chemistry; chemical equilibria, kinetics, and thermodynamic; acids and bases; electrochemistry; and nuclear chemistry. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the mathematical aspects of chemistry and on making connections to "real-world" applications of chemistry.

This is the first semester of a one-year sequence with emphasis on fundamental concepts of structure, nomenclature, properties and reaction mechanisms of organic compounds, and an introduction to biochemical molecules.

Second semester of a one-year sequence with emphasis on functional group interconversions, chemistry of aromatic compounds, multistep reaction pathways, molecular structure determinations using spectroscopic methods, retrosynthetic analysis, and introduction to biological chemistry. Laboratory included. (Spring Semester).

This course is designed to introduce students to the creative nature of advanced chemical research, and training in methods of synthesis, purification, analysis and characterization of chemical species not typically encountered in tradition one-year sequences of college chemistry and organic chemistry. Students investigate the chemical literature and participate in a research project under the guidance of the faculty mentor. Proper maintenance of a formal laboratory research notebook is required. Presentation of research findings through publication or presentation at a scientific meeting is expected.

This course is designed to meet specific learning needs of students in chemistry. Typically, such independent study projects focus on learning opportunities not otherwise offered at Helena College. Students investigate the chemical literature, and with the guidance of the instructor initiate a research proposal for a project to be completed within the semester. Upon completion of the project, a formal written and/or oral presentation is required.