General Chemistry II with Lab

Catalog description

This is the second course of a two-course general chemistry sequence that introduces students to the principles, terminology, methodology, and worldview of chemistry. Lecture and lab topics are both descriptive and mathematical and include solution chemistry; chemical kinetics; chemical equilibrium; acids and bases; aqueous ionic equilibrium; free energy; thermodynamics; electrochemistry; radioactivity; and nuclear chemistry. The virtual laboratory in this course is designed for students to learn how to make qualitative and quantitative observations about physical and chemical phenomena, to make calculations, and to test their own reasoning. Students will also acquire skills in laboratory techniques designed to help reinforce and build upon the concepts presented in the lecture portion of the class. This is a time- and resource-intensive course. Students intending to use this course to satisfy prerequisites for pre-professional programs should verify that the CHEM133 and CHEM134 course sequence meets the requirements of their intended program prior to enrollment. In order to be successful in this course, students must have successfully completed CHEM 133 General Chemistry I with Lab or an equivalent course. (Prerequisite: CHEM133)