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CHEM 002: General Chemistry I

Units: 4

First semester of a two-semester general chemistry sequence. Stoichiometric calculations, types of chemical reactions, properties of gases, thermochemistry, introduction to chemical equilibrium, basic atomic structure and atomic orbital theory, periodic properties, and chemical bonding. The concepts and quantitative skills introduced in lecture are reinforced by a discussion section.

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 0

Discussion included
Normal Letter Grade with Pass/No Pass option

GE Requirements
  • Approaches to Knowledge: Physical Science
  • Intellectual Experience: Scientific Method

Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite Courses: CHEM 001 or equivalent exam
Corequisite Courses: CHEM 002L
Instructor Permission Required: No
Course is equivalent to CHEM 002H.


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