CHEM 1020 - General Chemistry I

Credits: 4
General Education: Natural Sciences - Physical (NSP)

Students develop problem-solving skills using the factor-label method, demonstrate proficiency in the use of the metric system, perform laboratory experiments, and use computers/calculators to analyze experimental data. Students examine states of matter, properties of elements and compounds, inorganic nomenclature, atomic theory and structure, chemical bonding, quantitative chemical relationships and energy changes in chemical reactions, and gas laws and kinetic molecular theory.

Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1400 or equivalent placement, and completion of CHEM 1000 or one year high school chemistry is strongly recommended.