Foundations of Chemistry

Catalog description

This one-semester course is designed to provide students with the basic foundational skills needed to complete the General Chemistry sequence. This course concentrates on basic concepts and principles of chemistry using a mathematical and quantitative approach. It is not intended for non-science majors. Topics include scientific method, measurement, atomic structure, periodicity, nomenclature, formulas and equations, stoichiometry, bonding, phases of matter, solutions, acids and bases, and redox reactions. CHEM 122 may not be applied for major credit.