Course Description
The first semester of a two-semester sequence with laboratory intended for science,
engineering, and pre-professional majors. It includes a detailed study of atomic
and molecular structures, stoichiometric calculations, solutions, thermochemistry,
gas laws, physical states, atomic electron orbital theory, and chemical bonding.
The course also includes laboratory study of these concepts, experimental chemistry
techniques, and the analysis and interpretation of experimental findings.
Units: 5
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Lab hours/semester: 96-108
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: MATH 120 or MATH 123 or equivalent; or appropriate placement test score and other
measures as appropriate.
Corequisites: None
Recommended: CHEM 192 or one year of high school college preparatory chemistry, or equivalent.
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9B1
Transfer Credit:
CSU
(CSU GE Area B1, B3), UC (IGETC Area 5A, 5C)
C-ID: CHEM 110; CHEM 120S
