CHEM 102
General Chemistry I

Credit: 3 hours.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a
Physical Sciences course.

(CHEM 101) For students who have some prior knowledge of chemistry. Principles governing atomic structure, bonding, states of matter, stoichiometry, and chemical equilibrium; descriptive chemistry of the elements and coordination compounds. Students may not receive credit for both CHEM 102 and 202. Prerequisite: Credit in or exemption from MATH 012; one year of high school chemistry or equivalent. Placement into 102 by the Chemistry Placement Test recommended.