Chemistry (CHEM)

Classes

CHEM 151 : Elementary Survey of Chemistry

This survey of general principles and descriptive chemistry is intended for students with no previous background in chemistry. Topics include atoms and molecules; moles and formulas; properties of solids, liquids, and gases; enthalpy and entropy; acids and bases; chemical composition; stoichiometry; and equilibria.

credits

3

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lecture

Prerequisites

Qualified for ENG 100. "C" or higher in MATH 75X or MATH 82X.

Corequisites

Designations

Diversification: Physical Sciences — DP

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

CHEM 151L : Elementary Survey of Chemistry Lab

In this course, students are introduced to the illustration and practice of laboratory techniques as well as application of the chemical principles presented in CHEM 151.

credits

1

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lab

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in MATH 75X or MATH 82X.

Corequisites

Designations

Diversification: Lab (Science) — DY

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

CHEM 161 : General Chemistry I

This course is an introduction to the basics of college chemistry. Topics include chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-bases, acid-base equilibrium, solubility, solubility equilibrium, entropy, electrochemistry, coordination, and nuclear chemistry.

credits

3

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lecture

Prerequisites

Qualified for MATH 103.

Corequisites

Designations

Diversification: Physical Sciences — DP

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

CHEM 161L : General Chemistry Lab I

This course is an introduction to chemical principles and procedures in the laboratory.

credits

1

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lab

Corequisites

Designations

Diversification: Lab (Science) — DY

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

CHEM 162 : General Chemistry II

CHEM 162 is a continuation of CHEM 161. This course introduces additional basic principles of chemistry including kinetics, equilibrium, pH, redox reactions, electrochemistry, acid-base chemistry, gas laws, electrolytes, thermodynamics, matter and changes of state, and nuclear chemistry.

credits

3

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lecture

Prerequisites

“C” or higher in CHEM 161.

Corequisites

Designations

Diversification: Physical Sciences — DP

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

CHEM 162L : General Chemistry II Laboratory

This course is an introduction to chemical principles and procedures in the laboratory that complement CHEM 162. It is intended to provide laboratory experiences that focus on general Chemistry principles related to analysis, stasis, laws, and reactions.

credits

1

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lab

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in CHEM 161.

Corequisites

Designations

Diversification: Lab (Science) — DY

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring