CHEM 110 - General Chemistry

FDR: SL
Credits: 4
Planned Offering: Fall, Winter

Prerequisite: BIOL 111. NOTE: Instructor Consent required for upper-division students ONLY. Contact Steve Desjardins for Instructor Consent. This is a foundational course for those pursuing upper-level chemistry and biochemistry. Fundamental vocabulary, concepts, and principles that appear throughout the chemistry and biochemistry curriculum are introduced. Topics include basic chemistry calculations, quantum mechanics in chemistry, molecular structure, chemical thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics. In addition, a range of spectroscopic methods including UV-Vis, Atomic Absorption, and XRF are employed in the laboratory. While no previous knowledge of chemistry is required, some background is advantageous. Laboratory course. Desjardins, Tuchler, Uffelman, Abry.