CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry. Topics include measurement, matter and energy, atomic and molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, stoichiometry, chemical formulas and reactions, chemical bonding, gas laws, solutions, and acids and bases. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of chemistry as it applies to other fields. A recent high school or college Chemistry class or CHM 092 is advised. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. Co-requisite(s): CHM 131A.