CHEM 220 - College Chemistry I

5 credit (4 lecture, 2 lab) 6 contact hours [Minimum Reading score of 82 on Compass or ENGL 051; minimum Writing score of 70 on Compass or ENGL 071; and minimum score of 34 in the Compass Algebra placement domain or MATH 100]*

Fundamental principles, laws and theories of general chemistry, including nomenclature, chemical reactions and solution stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, atomic structure, periodicity and chemical bonding are covered. Concurrent laboratory/workshop sessions include exercises illustrating the principles discussed in lecture. Students who anticipate enrolling in additional chemistry courses are encouraged to take this course as it is basic to all advanced chemistry courses and many professional degrees.
OFFERED: fall semesters