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CHEM 100

Molecules and Life in the Modern World

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Standard

Overview

Description

Introductory chemistry with emphasis on impacts on human society, environmental issues, energy sources, and life processes. Includes four laboratory experiments.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • Completion of the Core Curriculum Mathematics requirement
  • an ACT of 27
  • an SAT of 630
  • Accuplacer QAS 276
  • AAF 276
  • ALEKS PPL 61
  • Corequisite

Corequisites

MATH 127MATH 128MATH 176MATH 181
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Core Curriculum Mathematics requirement or an ACT of 27 or an SAT of 630 or Accuplacer QAS 276 and AAF 276 or ALEKS PPL 61 or Corequisite.

Corequisites

Corequisite(s): MATH 127 or MATH 128 or MATH 176 or MATH 181.

Units

Lecture3

Learning Outcomes

  • apply the scientific method by stating a question, performing experiments and/or analyzing a data presentation.
  • name and identify common inorganic and organic compounds.
  • use the Periodic Table of Elements to make predictions about chemical properties.
  • discuss how chemistry relates to everyday life and societal issues.