CHM 155 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

Institution:
Westmoreland County Community College
Subject:
Chemistry
Description:
CHM 155 is the first semester of a two-semester general chemistry course that introduces the student to the study of chemistry, focusing on the relationship between the microscopic structure of matter and the chemical and physical properties of matter, including applications to the real world. CHM 155 studies the concepts of atomic structure, chemical periodicity, bonding, naming of molecules and ionic compounds and principles of chemical reactivity. Measurements and problem solving, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, gas laws, thermodynamics and quantum chemistry are presented using a quantitative approach. Conceptual understanding of gases, the structure of solids and liquids and chemical periodicity are also studied. Prerequisite(s): High school chemistry or CHM 107, MTH 052 or 052A
Credits:
4.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
High school chemistry or CHM 107, MTH 052 or 052A
Corequisites:
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
Notes:
Additional Information:
Historical Version(s):
This course is a Transfer Credit Framework Course.
For additional information about Transfer Credit Framework Courses in Pennsylvania, please visit the Transfer Credit Framework Information page.
Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(724) 925-4000
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.