CHEM-118 Introduction to Chemistry

Credits 3 / 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; MATH 090  with a 2.0 or higher or placement into MATH 018  or higher. Note: A
non-programmable/non-graphing scientific calculator is required.  TI 30X IIS is recommended. Students are required to purchase an access code to complete on-line assignments.

 
This course is designed for students who need a review of an introduction to or additional experience in the basic mathematical and chemical concepts and skills necessary for satisfactory academic work in CHEM-131 .

Course Outcomes
1. To provide an introduction to or a review of basic chemical concepts and associated mathematical operations.

2. Topics known to be troublesome to freshman students are emphasized.

3. To provide the necessary foundation for the chemistry courses designed for both science and science related majors.