CHEM 1020 — General Chemistry I
This is the first semester of a two-semester course dealing with the general principles of chemistry as related to inorganic and organic systems. Specific course topics include: critical thinking, chemical problem solving, measurements, atomic theory, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, molecular structure and chemical bonding, gases, condensed states and solutions. Qualitative and quantitative analytical laboratory techniques are used. This course sequence is intended for those majoring in science or engineering. Students taking this course are encouraged to concurrently enroll in - Chemical Problem Solving I. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment or placement into and one year of high school chemistry or integrated science recommended. (3 lect., 3 lab) LSCI