This is the first course of a two-term survey of chemistry intended for science, engineering and pre-professional majors. It includes the study of atomic structure, bonding, molecular geometry, stoichiometry, nomenclature, states of matter, thermodynamics, periodic trends in physical and chemical transformations, solution chemistry, and chemical kinetics. The course earns General Education credit under the Physical Sciences category for which successful students will demonstrate the skills necessary to understand and apply scientific concepts and reasoning, including analysis and interpretation of various types of data. The successful student will have prior chemistry experience from high school or college. |