General Chemistry Lecture I   [Archived Catalog]
Northwest Vista College Schedule/Catalog 2011-2012
   

CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry Lecture I


Prerequisites: Successful completion of MATH 1314 or MATH 1414 with a grade "C" or better.

Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0303
This course covers the fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry: general chemical principles, fundamental laws and theories, including but not limited to modern atomic theory, chemical bonding, states of matter, solutions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry and gas laws. The course content provides a foundation for work in advanced chemistry and related sciences, and as such is aimed at science majors. This course is math-intensive (MI). The prospective student needs to have a good working knowledge of the use of scientific notation, including use of calculator, exponential and logarithmic functions, significant figures, dimensional analysis, and solving simple linear equations. If a laboratory is needed, the student should also take CHEM 1111.

Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

CIP: 40.0501.52 03


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