An introductory level course designed to be the first semester of the General, Organic and Biochemistry sequence, introducing fundamental concepts in chemistry. This course introduces topics of measurement, atomic theory, chemical bonding, ionic and covalent compounds, naming, shape, intermolecular forces, states of matter, stoichiometric relationships, solutions, reaction rates, equilibria, and acid-base chemistry. Includes a laboratory section.
Prerequisites
Appropriate math placement score or ASC 94 with a C or higher
Corequisites
Semester Offered
Fall,
Spring
General Education Area
(ND: LABSC)