Chem 101

Principles of Chemistry I
(4 credits)

In this course students will be introduced to the basic concepts of chemistry with emphasis on chemical principles and methods. Topics include a review of definitions; structure of matter; treatment of experimental data; nomenclature, chemical reactions and stoichiometry; atomic structure and periodic relationships; chemical bonding and molecular geometry; intermolecular forces; organic chemistry; structures of compounds and chemistry of basic functional groups.

Prerequisites: CH 12 and MA 12

Chem 102

Principles of Chemistry II
(4 credits)

In this course students will continue studying the basic concepts of chemistry begun in CHEM 101. Topics include reaction kinetics and mechanisms; organic reaction mechanisms; equilibrium; acids, bases and solubility; thermochemistry and thermodynamics; redox reactions and electrochemistry.

Prerequisites: CHEM 101