CHM 130 - General Chemistry I

Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 4

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Math (Math ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of MA098 or higher OR Algebra Accuplacer 76 or higher), “GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)”

Description: CHM 130 is designed to provide science and engineering majors the fundamental concepts of 1st semester general chemistry. Emphasis is on developing an understanding of atomic theory, chemical structure and bonding, stoichiometry, solutions, thermodynamics as well as solid and liquid properties. Students enrolled in CHM 130 must take the laboratory component (CHM 131) for lab science credit. The laboratory is designed to introduce and reinforce lecture concepts. This course serves pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy students, as well as science majors. Successful completion of high school chemistry or CHM 100 or CHM 110 is recommended before taking this course.

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics

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