Course Description
The first semester of a two-semester sequence with laboratory intended for science,
engineering, and pre-professional majors. Includes a detailed study of atomic and
molecular structures, stoichiometric calculations, solutions, thermochemistry, gas
laws, physical states, atomic electron orbital theory, and chemical bonding. 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 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