Department: Chemistry

Code Name Description
BC-490 Chemistry Seminar I Special topics in organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, or biochemistry. Reading and discussion of current topics as well as expertise in modern library searching and retrieval methods to obtain information. One oral presentation by each particip...
BC-495 Research Research project (approximately 10 hours per week) performed in Chaminade or other research laboratory under supervision of a practicing research scientist. Materials intensive fee applies. Prerequisites: BC 360, BC 360L, EN 102, COM 101
BC490 Chemistry Seminar I Special topics in organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, or biochemistry. Reading and discussion of current topics as well as expertise in modern library searching and retrieval methods to obtain information. One oral presentation by each par...
BC495 Research Research project (approximately 10 hours per week) performed in Chaminade or other research laboratory under supervision of a practicing research scientist. Offered annually. Prerequisites: BC 360/L. Materials intensive fee applies.
CH-100 Chemistry Essentials Chemistry CH 100 is a one semester, online course in Chemistry. The online laboratory counterpart (CH100L) must be taken concurrently. The course will provide an introductory overview of the elements that compose the matter of the Universe, from the...
CH-100L Chemistry Essentials Laboratory Laboratory section accompanying CH 100. Concurrent registration in CH 100 is required. Prerequisite: MA 100 Corequisite: CH 100
CH-102 Chemistry for the Concerned World Citizn This is an introductory course presenting many different branches of chemistry. In contrast to other courses in the discipline, there is a significant qualitative component, where impact to environment, and how chemical knowledge can contribute to on...
CH-102L Chem for the Concerned World Citizen Lab The general theme for this lab course is to demonstrate that chemistry is everywhere. A great majority of the experiments will be carried out using household supplies and equipment. During the last few weeks a transition to using conventional lab eq...
CH-103 College Chemistry A one semester introduction to chemistry for students who wish to strengthen their understanding of basic concepts in chemistry before beginning the general chemistry sequence or for students working towards associate degrees. Emphasis will be placed...
CH-103L College Chemistry Laboratory Laboratory experiments designed to reflect the topics presented in CH 103. Corequisite: CH 103
CH-107 Marine Sciencel Chem Perspec. No Description Set
CH-107L Marine Sci: Chem Pers Lab No Description Set
CH-108 Marine Sciencel Chem Perspec. No Description Set
CH-108L Marine Sci: Chem Pers Lab No Description Set
CH-140 Geology of the HI Islands No Description Set
CH-140L Geology Hawaiian Islands Lab No Description Set
CH-180 ST: No Description Set
CH-180L ST: No Description Set
CH-201 General Chemistry for Nursing No Description Set
CH-201L Gen Chemistry for Nursing Lab No Description Set
CH-203 General Chemistry I A study of the general concepts and basic principles of chemistry: properties of matter, atomic and molecular structure, theories of bonding, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, equilibria, and ions in aqueous solution. Prerequisites: MA 103 Corequ...
CH-203L General Chemistry I Laboratory Inorganic qualitative and quantitative analysis with emphasis on gravimetric, volumetric, and spectrophotometric techniques. One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany CH 203. Corequisite: CH 203
CH-204 General Chemistry II Continuation of CH 203. Acids and bases, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, additional aspects of chemical equilibria, descriptive chemistry. Prerequisites: MA 110 (can be taken concurrently), and CH 203, CH 203L Corequisite: CH 204L
CH-204L General Chemistry Laboratory II One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany CH 204. Corequisite: CH 204
CH-250 Biological Chemistry for Nurses A nursing-centered approach will be used in studying the concepts in General, Organic and Biological Chemistry that are foundational to an understanding of normal cellular processes. Topics that will be covered include measurements, atomic structure,...
CH-254 Survey Organic & Bioorganic Chem Nursing An introductory course with a focus on biological systems from a molecular point of view. Prerequisites: CH 201 or consent of instructor, BI 151, BI 151L, BI 152, BI 152L, MA 100 or equivalent with grade of C or better Corequisite: CH 254L
CH-254L Survey of Organic & Bioorganic Chem Lab Laboratory to accompany CH 254. One three-hour laboratory per week will include introduction to the fundamental principles and models of chemistry and related exercises and experimentation. Prerequisites: BI 151L , BI 152L Corequisite: CH 254
CH-323 Organic Chemistry I Chemistry of carbon compounds is investigated according to the functional group classification. A full understanding of organic reaction mechanisms is emphasized in order to guide the students through numerous reactions. Three dimensionality of carbo...
CH-323L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Separation and purification techniques such as distillation, recrystallization, and liquid-liquid extraction are introduced. Having performed several functional inter-conversion reactions, students are competent enough to carry out multistep synthese...
CH-324 Organic Chemistry II Spectroscopic methods such as IR, NMR, MS, and UV/VIS are introduced to solve structural identifications of the different classes of compounds studies in the first semester. The chemistry of carbonyl compounds is investigated in detail and principles...
CH-324L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Students are trained to carry out more complex reactions using sensitive reagents. Most of the semester is used to learn to determine partial and full structures of organic compounds utilizing qualitative chemical and spectroscopic analyses. Hands- o...
CH-334 Analytical Chemistry A one-semester course in analytical chemistry where separation techniques and quantitative identifications of chemical entities are discussed. The quantitative techniques include gravimetric, volumetric, and spectrophotometric analyses. Sampling tech...
CH-334L Analytical Chemistry Laboratory One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany CH 334. Materials intensive fee applies. Corequisite: CH 334
CH-343 Physical Chemistry No Description Set
CH-343L Physical Chemistry Lab I No Description Set
CH-344 Physical Chemistry II No Description Set
CH-344L Physical Chemistry Lab II No Description Set
CH-360 Biochemistry I This is the first part of a year-long course where the vast knowledge of biochemistry is filtered through a rational perspective guided by general chemical and biological principles. Following a survey and review of common classes of biologically sig...
CH-360L Biochemistry I Laboratory Students gain experience in the isolation, purification, identification, and quantification of biologically important molecules. Spectroscopic, chromatographic, as well as chemical modification techniques are used in identifying peptides and proteins...
CH-403 Inorganic Chemistry Inorganic systems including bonding theories, structure, acid-base phenomena, and coordination compounds. Prerequisite: CH 324
CH-420 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry A one semester course covering thermodynamics, chemical equilibria and kinetics, quantum theory and applications to chemical bonding and spectroscopy. Prerequisites: MA 211, CH 324, CH 360, PHY 252
CH-420L Physical Chemistry Lab I No Description Set
CH-422 Physical Chemistry I Thermodynamics, chemic equilibria, solutions and electrochemistry. Prerequisites: MA 211, CH 324, CH 360, PHY 252 Offered every other year in the fall
CH-423 Physical Chemistry II Second semester Physical Chemistry for Chemistry majors. Kinetics, quantum theory and applications to chemical bonding and spectroscopy. Prerequisites: MA 211, CH 324, CH 360, CH 422, PHY 252 Corequisites: CH 423, CH 423L
CH-423L Physical Chemistry II Laboratory Accompanying laboratory section to CH 423. Prerequisites: MA 211, CH 324, CH 360, CH 422, and PHY 252 Corequisites: CH 423
CH-434 Analytical Chemistry No Description Set
CH-434L Instrumentation for Chemical Measurement Prerequisites: CH 323/L, CH 334/L This course will cover the theory and application of instrumentation commonly found in modern laboratories, including microscopy, spectroscopy, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. Instruction will focus on instrum...
CH-447 Pharmacology Therapeutic actions of drugs at the cellular, tissue and organism level are discussed in areas of cancer, inflammation, cardiovascular, and endocrine related diseases. Preclinical and clinical results of each drug or drug class are discussed with res...
CH-480 Special Topics in Chemistry Advanced and specialized chemistry topics. Prerequisites: CH 324, CH 324L
CH-487 Internship No Description Set
CH-490 Chemistry Seminar Special topics in organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, or biochemistry. Reading and discussion of current topics as well as expertise in modern library searching and retrieval methods to obtain information. One oral presentation by each particip...
CH-495 Research Research project (approximately 10 hours per week) performed in Chaminade or other research laboratory under supervision of a practicing research scientist. Materials intensive fee applies. Prerequisites: CH 360, CH 360L Offered every other year in...
CH-499 Directed Research No Description Set
CH100 Chemistry Essentials Chemistry CH 100 is a one semester, online course in Chemistry. The online laboratory counterpart (CH100L) must be taken concurrently. The course will provide an introductory overview of the elements that compose the matter of the Universe, from...
CH100L Chemistry Essentials Laboratory Laboratory section accompanying CH 100. Concurrent registration in CH 100 is required. Pre-requisite: MA 100. Online & Military Base Undergraduate program only. Offered online.
CH102 Chem for the Concerned Wld Cit This is an introductory course presenting many different branches of chemistry. In contrast to other courses in the discipline, there is a significant qualitative component, where impact to environment, and how chemical knowledge can contribute...
CH102L Ch for the Concned Wld Cit Lab The general theme for this lab course is to demonstrate that chemistry is everywhere. A great majority of the experiments will be carried out using household supplies and equipment. During the last few weeks a transition to using conventional la...
CH103 College Chemistry A one semester introduction to chemistry for students who wish to strengthen their understanding of basic concepts in chemistry before beginning the general chemistry sequence or for students working towards associate degrees. Emphasis will be p...
CH103L College Chemistry Laboratory Laboratory experiments designed to reflect the topics presented in CH 103. Offered annually. Concurrent registration in CH 103 required. Offered online.
CH203 General Chemistry I A study of the general concepts and basic principles of chemistry: properties of matter, atomic and molecular structure, theories of bonding, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, equilibria, and ions in aqueous solution. Prerequisites: MA 103....
CH203L General Chemistry I Laboratory Inorganic qualitative and quantitative analysis with emphasis on gravimetric, volumetric, and spectrophotometric techniques. One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany CH 203. Concurrent registration in CH 203 required. Cross-listed w...
CH204 General Chemistry II Continuation of CH 203. Acids and bases, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, additional aspects of chemical equilibria, descriptive chemistry. Offered annually. Prerequisites: MA 110 (can be taken concurrently), and CH 203/203L or equivalent. Conc...
CH204L General Chemistry Lab II One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany CH 204. Offered annually. Concurrent registration in CH 204 required. Cross-listed with BC 204L. Offered during the spring semester.
CH250 Biological Chemistry for Nurses For Nursing A nursing-centered approach will be used in studying the concepts in General, Organic and Biological Chemistry that are foundational to an understanding of normal cellular processes. Topics that will be covered include measurements, atomic structure,...
CH254 Survey of Organic&Bioorganic Chemistry For Nursing An introductory course with a focus on biological systems from a molecular point of view.
CH254L Survey of Organic & Bioorganic Chem Lab Laboratory to accompany CH 254. One three-hour laboratory per week will include introduction to the fundamental principles and models of chemistry and related exercises and experimentation.
CH323 Organic Chemistry I Chemistry of carbon compounds is investigated according to the functional group classification. A full understanding of organic reaction mechanisms is emphasized in order to guide the students through numerous reactions. Three dimensionality of...
CH323L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Separation and purification techniques such as distillation, recrystallization, and liquid-liquid extraction are introduced. Having performed several functional inter-conversion reactions, students are competent enough to carry out multistep syn...
CH324 Organic Chemistry II Spectroscopic methods such as IR, NMR, MS, and UV/VIS are introduced to solve structural identifications of the different classes of compounds studies in the first semester. The chemistry of carbonyl compounds is investigated in detail and princ...
CH324L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Students are trained to carry out more complex reactions using sensitive reagents. Most of the semester is used to learn to determine partial and full structures of organic compounds utilizing qualitative chemical and spectroscopic analyses. Han...
CH334 Analytical Chemistry A one-semester course in analytical chemistry where separation techniques and quantitative identifications of chemical entities are discussed. The quantitative techniques include gravimetric, volumetric, and spectrophotometric analyses. Sampling...
CH334L Analytical Chemistry Laboratory One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany CH 334. Concurrent registration in CH 334 required. Materials intensive fee applies. Cross-listed with BC 334L. Offered in the spring semester.
CH360 Biochemistry I This is the first part of a year-long course where the vast knowledge of biochemistry is filtered through a rational perspective guided by general chemical and biological principles. Following a survey and review of common classes of biologicall...
CH360L Biochemistry I Laboratory Students gain experience in the isolation, purification, identification, and quantification of biologically important molecules. Spectroscopic, chromatographic, as well as chemical modification techniques are used in identifying peptides and proteins...
CH403 Inorganic Chemistry Inorganic systems including bonding theories, structure, acid-base phenomena, and coordination compounds. Prerequisite: CH 324.
CH420 Physical Chemistry A one semester course covering thermodynamics, chemical equilibria and kinetics, quantum theory and applications to chemical bonding and spectroscopy. Prerequisites: MA 211, CH 324, CH 360 and PHY 252. Cross-listed with BC 420. Offered in the fa...
CH422 Physical Chemistry I First semester Physical Chemistry for Chemistry majors. Thermodynamics, chemic equilibria, solutions and electrochemistry. Prerequisites: MA 211, CH 324, CH 360, and PHY 252. Offered in the fall semester.
CH423 Physical Chemistry II Second semester Physical Chemistry for Chemistry majors. Kinetics, quantum theory and applications to chemical bonding and spectroscopy. CH 423 and 423L must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: MA 211, CH 324, CH 360, CH 422, and PHY 252. Off...
CH423L Physical Chemistry II Lab Accompanying laboratory section to CH 423. CH 423 and 423L must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: MA 211, CH 324, CH 360, CH 422, and PHY 252. Offered in the spring semester.
CH434L Instrumentation for Chemical Measurement This course will cover the theory and application of instrumentation commonly found in modern laboratories, including microscopy, spectroscopy, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. Instruction will focus on instrumental analysis as a tool to serve...
CH447 Pharmacology Therapeutic actions of drugs at the cellular, tissue and organism level are discussed in areas of cancer, inflammation, cardiovascular, and endocrine related diseases. Preclinical and clinical results of each drug or drug class are discussed wit...
CH480 Special Topic: Advanced and specialized chemistry topics. Prerequisites: CH 324/CH 324L.
CH490 Chemistry Seminar I Special topics in organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, or biochemistry. Reading and discussion of current topics as well as expertise in modern library searching and retrieval methods to obtain information. One oral presentation by each particip...
CH495 Research Research project (approximately 10 hours per week) performed in Chaminade or other research laboratory under supervision of a practicing research scientist. Offered annually. Prerequisites: CH 360/L. Materials intensive fee applies.