CHEM-131L General Chemistry I Lab

Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (RDNG-030) or completion of RDNG-016, ACLT-075, ACLT-076 or ENGL-100 Co-requisite: CHEM-131L and CHEM-131R Note: This course requires chemical splashproof goggles and lab coat on the first day of class. A scientific calculator is required. TI 30xIIS recommended.
The lab section of the course covering the principles and laws concerning the structure properties and behavior of matter and applications in laboratory situations. Topics include atomic and molecular structure states of matter thermochemistry bonding chemical reactions and organic chemistry. Laboratory work includes basic techniques of recrystalization chromatography titration calorimetry and synthesis.

Course Outcomes
1. To provide a comprehensive study of general chemistry with emphasis on principles and laws concerning the structures, properties, and behavior of matter 2. To provide a general introduction to inorganic, organic, physical, nuclear and biochemistry 3. To provide the student with practical experience in the application of basic chemical principles and laws in the chemical laboratory 4. To develop an appreciation, awareness and concern for the vital role which chemistry plays in today’s society