Course Title
General Chemistry
Course Description
Stoichiometry of chemical reactions, quantum mechanical description of atoms, the elements and periodic table, chemical bonding, real and ideal gases, thermochemistry, introduction to thermodynamics and equilibrium, acid-base and solubility equilibria, introduction to oxidation-reduction reactions, introduction to chemical kinetics.
Minimum
3
Maximum
3
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
American Cultures Requirement
No
Breadth
Physical Science
Reading and Composition Requirement
None of the Reading and Composition Requirement
Requirements
Prerequisite
High school chemistry recommended.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if the following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Formats
Lecture, Discussion, Voluntary
Term
Fall and Spring
Duration (in weeks)
15
Minimum Hours
3
Maximum Hours
3
Minimum Hours
1
Maximum Hours
1
Voluntary Hours Type
Range
Voluntary Hours Max
2
Outside Work Hours Min
5
Maximum Hours
5
Term
Summer
Duration (in weeks)
8
Minimum Hours
6
Maximum Hours
6
Minimum Hours
2
Maximum Hours
2
Voluntary Hours Type
Range
Voluntary Hours Max
2
Outside Work Hours Min
9
Maximum Hours
9