College Chemistry I Lab

Catalog description

This is a general chemistry course for those intending to take later coursework in chemistry, such as organic, inorganic, analytical, or environmental chemistry. The course thoroughly explores the basic concepts and theories of chemistry, using quantitative skills to predict and characterize chemical properties and changes. The nature of atomic structure and chemical bonding and the properties of solids, liquids, and gases are all presented and studied using lectures, demonstrations, and computer-assisted teaching and testing methods. Chemical change is studied in terms of reaction classes, energy flows, and kinetic theories. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Meets the foundational core physical science requirement. Prerequisite: Mathematics proficiency. High school algebra and chemistry are strongly recommended.