Riverland Community College

This is the first course of a two-semester sequence in general inorganic chemistry, Atomic Theory, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, chemical bonding, molecular structure, atomic structure, periodicity, and the gas phase.  This course is for students intending to transfer or pursue Bachelor’s preparation and/or careers in chemistry and the other physical sciences, engineering and health sciences (medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, four-year nursing). Prerequisite: Math 1110 or higher or concurrent registration in Math 1110 or higher.

MnTC (Goals 3/NS and 10/PE); (5 Cr – 3 lect, 2 lab)

This course covers the basics of calculus emphasizing understanding of the basic principles through investigation. The course begins with a review of functions and continues with limits, rates of change, derivatives, differentiation rules, applications of derivatives, and antiderivatives and integration. Concepts are presented graphically and numerically as well as algebraically. Prerequisites: Math 1115 or Math 1120 with a grade of C or better or appropriate placement in course based on Multiple Measures for Course Placement – Math Decision Band Chart. MnTC (Goals 4/MA and 2/CT); (5 Cr – 5 lect, 0 lab)

This is an introductory college writing course designed to help students develop effective writing skills for college level work.  Students learn to generate ideas and organize them into unified, coherent essays.  Methods of instruction vary, but most sections combine individual conferences and peer review with regular class meetings.  Prerequisites:  A grade of C or higher in ENGL 0960 or appropriate placement score.

MnTC (Goals 1/CM and Goal 2/CT); (3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This is the second course of a two-semester sequence in general inorganic chemistry. Content includes properties of solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, thermodynamics and electrochemistry.  This course is for students intending to transfer or pursue Bachelor’s preparation and/or careers in chemistry and the other physical sciences, engineering and health sciences (medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, four-year nursing). Prerequisite: MATH 1110 or higher and CHEM 1201 or CHEM 1210.

MnTC (Goals 3/NS and 2/CT); (5 Cr – 3 lect, 2 lab)

The second-semester course in this calculus sequence focuses on applications of the definite integral, inverse functions and their derivatives, differentiation and integration of inverse trigonometric, hyperbolic, and inverse hyperbolic functions, techniques of integration, improper integrals, conic sections, polar coordinates, sequences, series, and convergence tests. Prerequisite: Math 1210 with a grade of C or better or equivalent course. MnTC (Goals 4/MA and 2/CT); (5 Cr – 5 lect, 0 lab)

Introduction to organic nomenclature, structure, bonding, chemical reactivity, organic acid-base reactions, mechanisms and stereochemistry. Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy will be introduced. The chemistry of alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes, alkynes, and alcohols will be covered. Laboratory illustrates synthetic techniques and the preparation and reactions of functional groups discussed during lecture. Prerequisite: CHEM 1202, “C” (2.0) or higher.   

(4 Cr – 3 lect, 1 lab)

This is the first semester of the calculus-based introductory physics sequence typically required for students majoring in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and other physical science disciplines. The emphasis of this course is on developing the problem-solving skills needed to solve physics problems while understanding the underlying physics principles. The first semester of the physics sequence covers mechanics. Laboratory is an essential component of the course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1210 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I. Students who have successfully completed high school calculus may be allowed to take the course with the instructor’s permission.

• MnTC (Goal 3/NS and 2/CT);

• (5 Cr – 4 lect, 1 lab)

This second semester composition course is designed as a continuation of ENGL 1101.  It teaches the skills needed to write clear and coherent essays using different modes of expository prose such as process, comparison and contrast, classification, and definition.  It will culminate in the study of argumentative writing in which the student learns to defend a position and argue a thesis with reason and evidence.  Prerequisite:  ENGL 1101

MnTC (Goal 1/CM and Goal 2/CT); (3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course is the first semester of a two-semester course sequence in general biology. Topics include the scientific method, characteristics of life, biological chemistry, cell and membrane structure and function, enzymes, metabolism, mitosis, meiosis, genetics, the structure of DNA, and protein synthesis. This course includes laboratory exercises and experimentation that illustrate core principles covered in the course. CHEM 1121 or 1201 or 1210 is recommended prior to taking this course. MnTC (Goals 3/NS and 2/CT); (4 Cr – 3 lect, 1 lab)

This course is a continuation of CHEM 2127 and includes organic nomenclature, structure, bonding, chemical reactivity, organic acid-base reactions, and reaction mechanisms; the chemistry of ethers, aromatic and heterocyclic compounds, polyenes, ketones, aldehydes, amines, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, and alpha carbonyl compounds and synthetic transformations is covered. Prerequisite: CHEM 2127, “C” (2.0) or higher.

(4 Cr – 3 lect, 1 lab)

This course is a continuation of PHYS 2201 Classical Physics I. The topics covered are heat, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and optics.

• Prerequisites: PHYS 2201 Classical Physics I and MATH 1210 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I.

• MnTC (Goal 3/NS and 2/CT);

• (5 Cr – 4 lect, 1 lab)