2024-2025 Catalog

CHEM 120 Foundations of General Chemistry

An introduction to the primary chemical concepts of atomic structure and quantum theory, periodic trends, molecular structure, chemical kinetics, equilibrium thermodynamics, and acids and bases. Includes one three-hour laboratory per week.

Credits

4 units

Prerequisite

Satisfactory performance on the Chemistry Placement Examination, completion of one First Year Seminar or CWP 201 (formerly WRD 201), or permission of instructor

Corequisite

CHEM 120L

Core Requirements Met

  • Laboratory Science