2019-2020 Catalog and Student Handbook

CHEM 131 General Chemistry I

Basic principles of chemistry. Includes atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter, and solutions. Atomic and bonding theories, and fundamental laws of chemistry explored from a historical perspective. Problem solving emphasized. CHEM 131 is intended for athletic training, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, environmental science, geology, health science, petroleum engineering and physics majors or for students requiring the course for a minor or as a graduate/professional school prerequisite. Students electing to take chemistry for general education credit are encouraged to take CHEM 101.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MSAT 510+/ACTM 19+ or MATH 80.

Corequisite

Take w/ CHEM 133

Distribution

Scientific Inquiry-w/Lab