General Chemistry I   [Archived Catalog]
Northwest Vista College Schedule/Catalog 2013-2014
   

CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I


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

Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): ENGL 0301 
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): READ 0303 
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014): INRW 0420 
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Fall 2013): MATH 0303 
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite (Spring 2014) MATH 0320 
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.

Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

CIP: 40.0501.52 03


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