CHEM-131 General Chemistry I

Credits 5 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; MATH-120 with a 2.0 minimum grade; CHEM-118 with a minimum 2.0 grade; or CHEM-111 with a minimum 3.0 grade; or placement into CHEM-131 on the Chemistry Placement Test. 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 30X IIS TI-83 or TI-84 recommended.
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.

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