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CHEM 1120 - Introduction to Chemistry (non majors)

Credit Hours: 3

The students will obtain a well-reinforced understanding of the behavior of matter based on visualizing the world around them as consisting of atoms and molecules. The concepts they will learn include classification of matter and measurement of its properties, density, atomic structure including isotopes and the mole concept, chemical nomenclature and formulas, hydrated compounds, balancing chemical equations, stoichiometry including limiting reactant, introduction to the basic types of chemical reactions, acid/base chemistry, pH, redox reactions, chemical bonding, introduction to organic chemistry and introduction to biochemistry. Students will learn logical problem-solving skills, including strategies to attack complicated problems in chemistry by step-by-step analysis, techniques which will be useful in every area of their lives.

Previous Number: (Previous Number CHEM 121/123)
Level of Study: UG

Note: CHEM 1120 cannot be taken after successful completion of CHEM 1215 .