CHEM 101 General Inorganic Chemistry I

This course involves study of: matter and measurement, atoms and elements, molecules and compounds, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, thermochemistry, solutions, models of the atom, atomic structure, periodic properties, chemical bonding, molecular structure, shape and polarity, intermolecular forces, and acids and bases. The course is designed mainly for science majors and pre-professional students. Laboratory experiments require students to collect, analyze, and interpret data in order to identify properties and/or unknown substances; guided inquiry labs will require students to design and perform experiments.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Eligible to enroll in MATH 132 or higher

Hours Weekly

3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly