Illinois Tech’s chemistry track for high school dual-enrollment courses are designed for students to sequentially build their skills. Students can take the courses below independently or as part of a sequence, but some courses have prerequisites. Check out the course descriptions below for more information about each course.
Students who take Introduction to the Profession, General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II, and Environmental Chemistry are eligible to receive a certificate in environmental chemistry (12 credit hours)
CHEM 122 Principles of Chemistry I Without Laboratory (three credits)
OR
CHEM 124 Principles of Chemistry I With Laboratory (four credits)
An introduction to the foundations of chemistry, including atoms and molecules, stoichiometry of chemical reactions, thermochemistry, properties of gases, states of matter, chemical solutions, the molecular basis for chemical reactivity, atomic structure, periodicity, and chemical bonding.
- Type: In person or online (synchronous or asynchronous; for asynchronous students, lectures will be recorded and posted to Blackboard weekly)
- Term: Fall/Spring
- When: Monday/Wednesday, 3:15–4:30 p.m.
- Requirements: For juniors or seniors with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or 3.75 on a 5.0 scale; taken high school chemistry and received a grade of B or higher
CHEM 125 Principles of Chemistry II With Laboratory (four credits)
OR
CHEM 126 Principles of Chemistry I Without Laboratory (three credits)
A continuing introduction to the foundations of chemistry, including chemical equilibria, the chemistry of acids and bases, solubility and precipitation reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and the basics of organic chemistry.
In person or online (synchronous or asynchronous; for asynchronous students, lectures will be recorded and posted to Blackboard weekly)
- Type: In person or online (synchronous or asynchronous; for asynchronous students, lectures will be recorded and posted to Blackboard weekly)
- Term: Fall/Spring
- Requirements: For juniors or seniors with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or 3.75 on a 5.0 scale; taken high school chemistry and received a grade of B or higher
CHEM 100 Introduction to the Profession (two credits)
An introduction to the chemical sciences, scientific method, computing tools, and interrelations of chemical sciences with biology, physics, and other professions.
- Type: In person or online (synchronous or asynchronous; for asynchronous students, lectures will be recorded and posted to Blackboard weekly)
- Term: Spring
- Requirements: For sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or 3.75 on a 5.0 scale
CHEM 472 Environmental Chemistry (three credits)
This course provides an introduction to environmental chemistry and is focused on the application of chemical principles and theories to the study of environmental phenomena and issues, and it covers matters related to environment and earth. Potential topics include aquatic chemistry, water pollution and purification, atmospheric chemistry, air pollution, hydrology and geochemistry, soil chemistry and pollution, natural resource and cycle, energy and sustainability, climate change, chemical bonding and reactions, thermodynamics and kinetics, acid-base chemistry, redox chemistry, bio-inorganic chemistry on earth and living systems, organic and inorganic toxicants and pollutants, hazardous heavy metals, nuclear wastes, waste and recycling, green chemistry, environmental toxicology, and chemical and environmental health and safety.
- Type: In person or online (synchronous or asynchronous; for asynchronous students, lectures will be recorded and posted to Blackboard weekly)
- Term: Spring
- Requirements: For junior or seniors with a with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or 3.75 on a 5.0 scale; taken high school chemistry and received a grade of B or higher