CHE 103
General Chemistry I · 5 credits · Spring 2027
Requirements
Prerequisites: Majoring in Forensic Science, Cell and Molecular Biology, or Toxicology and placement into 103 by Chemistry placement examOnly open to entering Freshman students in the Forensic Science, Cell and Molecular Biology, or Toxicology majors.
About this course
This course is for students majoring in Forensic Science, Cell and Molecular Biology, or Toxicology, and for students minoring in Biology or Chemistry who have a strong math and science background. Using a molecular approach, it provides a comprehensive (lecture, recitation, laboratory) first year introduction to the principles of chemistry, with topics that include modern atomic and molecular theory, basic properties and reactions of the elements and compounds, chemical quantities and aqueous reactions, the quantum mechanical model of the atom, gases, thermochemistry, periodic properties of the elements and stoichiometry, VSEPR and bond theories, all of which will be explored in greater detail in General Chemistry II. Laboratory exercises stress principles of qualitative and semi-quantitative experimentation. They will foster a better understanding of chemical principles and ensure that the necessary skills are developed to work in a scientific laboratory safely and effectively.This course has a $25.00 material fee. This course satisfies the Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences area or the Flexible Core: Scientific World area of the Gen Ed Program. For assistance in registering, contact the Sciences Dept. Note: Students who place into MAT 141 Pre-Calculus with a CAA of 90 or higher or MAT 241 Calculus I or above start the Chemistry sequence in CHE 103. Students can be taking MAT 141 or MAT 241 or higher at the same time as CHE 103. Students wishing to minor in Biology or Chemistry should see the Sciences Dept. for assistance with registration.
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