Chemical Principles I

Prerequisite: MATH 140/140E or higher, which may be taken concurrently Corequisite: CHEM 141L The first of a two-semester course sequence designed for students majoring in physical and biological sciences, this course will help students build a solid foundation in chemical facts and fundamental principles needed for intermediate and advanced courses in biology, chemistry, geological sciences and physics. Topics covered include properties of solids, liquids and gases, atomic and molecular structure, chemical nomenclature and bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws and aqueous solution chemistry. Laboratory work emphasizes physical and chemical measurements and quantitative analysis. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation, and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester and summer session.