CHEM120

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Principles of Chemistry I

Course Prerequisite

MATH 096, MATH 098, or MATH 099 with a C or better, or high school Algebra 2 or Transitional Math with a C or better, or appropriate placement score, and approved reading placement score or equivalent.

Course Description

This course is a study of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of matter. Topics include atomic structure, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, equilibrium and solutions. Recommended for students enrolled in four-year programs in such fields as nursing (BSN) and allied health professions, agriculture, family and consumer science, computer science, prerequisite for general chemistry sequence (CHEM 130 / CHEM 132), or as a general education course. The important mathematical skills involved in basic chemistry are developed, but overall there is less mathematical emphasis than in CHEM 130.

Credit Hours

Course Credit Type

Transfer Course (TC)

CIP Code Classification

40.0501

Lecture Hours per week (full semester)

Lab hours per week (full semester)

Course Typically Offered

Fall Spring Summer

Department

MATH, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Is the course Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) approved?

General Education Core Curriculum (GECC)

Meets an Associate Degree General Education Requirement For

Arts (AA), Science (AS), Applied Science (AAS), General Studies (AGS), Engineering Science (AES)

General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Distribution Area

Physical Science (Lab)

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) approved code

P1 902L

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) approved code (2)

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Distribution Area(s)

Physical Science (P)