CHEM 120 - Chemical Principles I

An introductory course with lab focusing on the underlying principles that are common to all chemistry disciplines. Topics covered include: stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics and applications of these principles to acid/base and precipitation reactions.

Prerequisite: MATH 186 or higher math placement OR Co-requisite: MATH 157 or higher.
Credits: 5 hours
When Offered: (offered fall, spring, summer)
NOTE: General Honors Course for students whose majors do not require CHEM 120 or CHEM 100.
NOTE: This course fulfills the Scientific: Physical Science Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.