Introductory Chemistry Course Comparison
Start Here: Placement
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If you score 80% or greater on the Placement Learning Modules, you may skip CHEM 1015 and 1017 and start in either of the tracks below this gold box.
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CHEM 1015 Lecture - Introductory Chemistry
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CHEM 1017 Lab - Optional companion laboratory course
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Topics include: Matter/energy, atoms, compounds, solutions, chemical reactions, mole/chemical calculations, gases, liquids, solids, chemical bonding, atomic/molecular structure, acids, bases, equilibria. Physical/chemical properties of hydrocarbons and organic compounds. Problem solving.
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Choose Your Track
General Chemistry
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CHEM 1061 Lecture - Chemical Principles I
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CHEM 1065 Lab - Required companion laboratory course
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Topics include: Atomic theory, periodic properties of elements. Thermochemistry, reaction stoichiometry. Behavior of gases, liquids, and solids. Molecular/ionic structure/bonding. Organic chemistry and polymers. energy sources, environmental issues related to energy use.
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CHEM 1062 Lecture - Chemical Principles II
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CHEM 1066 Lab - Required companion laboratory course
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Topics include: Basic laboratory skills while investigating physical and chemical phenomena closely linked to lecture material. Experimental design, data collection and treatment, discussion of errors, and proper treatment of hazardous wastes.
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Chemistry for Life Sciences
Intended to provide a strong chemistry background for students pursuing life science related majors or careers in life science related fields.
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CHEM 1081 Lecture - Chemistry for Life Sciences I
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CHEM 1065 Lab - Required companion laboratory course
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Topics include: atomic theory, molecular structure, bonding and shape, energy and enthalpy, gases, properties of solutions, and equilibrium; presented along with their application to biological systems.
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CHEM 1082 Lecture - Chemistry for Life Sciences II
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CHEM 1086 Lab - Required companion laboratory course
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Topics include: acids, bases and equilibrium, kinetics, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions, free radicals, electrochemistry, and alkene addition reactions; presented along with their application to biological systems.
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