Overview
Description
Principles of chemistry including stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, kinetic theory of gases, solutions, equilibrium, and thermochemistry. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 121, CHEM 121A, CHEM 121R, or CHEM 201.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- ACT Math score of 28
- SAT Math score of 630
- revised SAT Math score of 650
Corequisites
MATH 181
Recommended Preparation
- One year high school chemistry
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): ACT Math score of 28 or SAT Math score of 630 or revised SAT Math score of 650.
Corequisites
Corequisite(s): MATH 181.
Recommended Preparation
Recommended Preparation: One year high school chemistry.
Units
Lecture3
Laboratory Studio1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Core
CO4L
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- explain and apply foundational theories/laws of chemistry including, but not limited to: the atomic theory of matter, gas laws, the first law of thermodynamics, kinetic molecular gas theory, and basic quantum theories.
- perform calculations relevant to the chemical sciences including, but not limited to, problems involving: chemical stoichiometry, chemical equilibrium, and thermochemistry.
- perform basic manipulations relevant to a chemical laboratory.
- formulate hypotheses based on scientific laws and theories, collect data/evidence relevant to these hypotheses, reach conclusions based on the collected evidence, and defend those conclusions.
- articulate and follow ethical principles in the laboratory context.
- connect chemical principles to real-world problems and issues of societal and technological importance.