Academics
Course Descriptions
Courses offered by Hibbing Community College are described in this section. One-time course offerings (workshops and mini-classes) are not included.
Prerequisites for some courses have been established to ensure that students have an adequate background for those courses. In order to waive a prerequisite for a given course, a petition requesting a waiver must be approved by the instructor of the course and your academic advisor or counselor.
chem Course Descriptions
CHEM 1020 Introduction to Chemistry
This course is an introduction to chemistry for students who have never taken a chemistry course. Topics include measurement, energy, atomic structure, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, nuclear chemistry, gases, solutions, acids and bases and organic chemistry. Introduction to Chemistry is intended for non-science majors and may serve as a prerequisite for General Chemistry.
CHEM 1110 Aspects of Chemistry 1
This course is an introduction to inorganic chemistry. Topics include measurement, energy, atomic structure, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, nuclear chemistry, gases, solutions, and acids and bases. Aspects of Chemistry 1 is meant as a liberal arts offering for general education and for allied health students and pre-nursing students.
CHEM 1120 Aspects of Chemistry 2
This course is an introduction to organic and biochemistry. Topics include organic functional groups, nomenclature, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Aspects of Chemistry 2 is meant as a liberal arts offering for general education and for allied health students.
CHEM 1610 General Chemistry 1
This course is a study of the fundamental theories and principles of chemistry. Topics include measurement, nomenclature, basic chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, electron configurations, and periodic properties. General Chemistry 1 is meant for students majoring in engineering, science, or medicine, as well as liberal arts studies.
CHEM 1611 General Chemistry 2
This course is a continuation of General Chemistry 1. Topics include chemical bonding, molecular geometry, isomerism, properties of gases, liquids and solids, intermolecular forces, solutions, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry. General Chemistry 2 is meant for students majoring in science, medicine, certain branches of engineering, as well as liberal arts studies.
CHEM 2710 Organic Chemistry 1
This course is a study of the chemistry of carbon compounds emphasizing the theories and mechanisms which account for their physical and chemical properties. Techniques of purification, separation, and synthesis are practiced in the laboratory. Organic Chemistry 1 is meant for students planning to major in biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, and certain medical fields.
CHEM 2720 Organic Chemistry 2
This course is a continuation of Organic Chemistry 1. The chemistry of carbon compounds emphasizing the theories and mechanisms which account for their physical and chemical properties is again studied. Techniques of purification, separation, and synthesis are practiced in the laboratory. Organic Chemistry 2 is meant for students planning to major in biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, and certain medical fields.
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Hibbing Community College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and the Arrowhead University Consortium. Hibbing Community College is accredited by The NCA Higher Learning Commission. Hibbing Community College is an equal opportunity employer and educator.