CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I

5 Credits

Lecture, recitation, and lab. A first college-level chemistry course for students with adequate high school chemistry. Emphasis on the structure and composition of matter: elements and compounds, atoms and molecules, and states of matter including solutions.Students having marginal mathematics backgrounds are advised to solidify their mathematics proficiencies before taking this course. To proceed to CHEM 106 a grade of C is necessary. Counts towards fulfillment of the LAS Natural Science area requirement.Prerequisites: 1 year high school chemistry and 2 years high school math.