Course Description

CHEM1500 : Introduction to Chemistry

This course is a broad introduction to chemistry, its principles and applications. It is intended for the non-science major. Topics include the scientific method, atomic structure, periodic table, general properties of matter, the development of the model of the atom, basics of chemical bonding, chemical equations and their uses, acids and bases and oxidation reduction.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  3.00 lecture,   1.00 lab,   0.00 other.

Student Expectations:
Each student will spend at least 8 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical, especially for the lab portion of the class.