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2021-2022 Archived Catalog

CHEM-131L General Chemistry I Lab

Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080.  Co-requisite: CHEM-131L  and CHEM-131R  Note: 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