CHEM 101Introductory Chemistry

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Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Algebra or higher or placement by multiple measures. This is an introductory study of the nature of matter and its chemical and physical transformation. An emphasis is placed on fundamental laws and principles, elements, compounds and simple chemical reactions. Examines chemical theory in the context of familiar phenomena. Theories are tested and evaluated in the laboratory. This is a general education course for non-science majors. It is an advisory for science majors who have not previously studied chemistry. Science majors who have studied chemistry should consider CHEM 110 instead of this course. (C-ID: CHEM 101) (CSU, UC, AVC)