Fundamental concepts in chemistry including matter, measurement, and dimensional analysis, atomic theory, atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical formulas and nomenclature, mole concept, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, thermochemistry, electronic structure, periodic trends, molecular geometry, valence bond theory, molecular orbital theory, chemical instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis. Problem-solving techniques and critical thinking are fundamental in both the lecture and laboratory. $25 science fee.
Prerequisite
Completion of CHEM& 140 with a grade of 2.0 or better or a satisfactory score on the CHEM& 161 Fitness Exam.
Equivalent Courses
CHM 111