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CHE 120 - Principles of Chemistry

Institution:
Reading Area Community College
Subject:
Chemistry
Description:
This course introduces the basic concepts and principles of Chemistry. It is suitable for students who have had little, if any, instruction in chemistry. The course provides an integrated lecture and laboratory experience. Topics include measurement and unit conversions, physical and chemical properties, states of matter and energy, atomic structure, chemical periodicity, chemical nomenclature, chemical bonds, Lewis structures, and molecular shapes, chemical reactions, the mole concept, and stoichiometry, properties of gases, acid-base solutions, and the pH concept.
Credits:
4.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
(COM 098, COM 121, or (EAP 050 and EAP 060)) and (MAT 030, MAT 032, MAT 034, MAT 035, MAT 110, MAT 130, MAT 150, MAT 160, MAT 165, MAT 180, MAT 210, MAT 220, MAT 221, or MAT 222)
Corequisites:
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture/Lab
Notes:
A Grade of C or Higher is Required for MAT Prerequisite Courses. A Grade of D or Higher is Required for COM and EAP Prerequisite Courses.
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:
(610) 372-4721
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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