Introductory Chemistry Course Comparison

Start Here: Placement

  • 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

    • CHEM 1017 Lab - Optional companion laboratory course

    • 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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General Chemistry

 

  • CHEM 1061 Lecture - Chemical Principles I

    • CHEM 1065 Lab - Required companion laboratory course

    • 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.

  • CHEM 1062 Lecture - Chemical Principles II

    • CHEM 1066 Lab - Required companion laboratory course

    • 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.

 

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.

 

  • CHEM 1081 Lecture - Chemistry for Life Sciences I

    • CHEM 1065 Lab - Required companion laboratory course

    • 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.

  • CHEM 1082 Lecture - Chemistry for Life Sciences II

    • CHEM  1086 Lab - Required companion laboratory course

    • 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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How do I decide between the two sequences?

Will the Life Sciences classes be accepted by my next institution, like medical school?

What are some examples of majors who should consider the Life Sciences track?

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