4.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to basic concepts of chemistry and connections of these chemical principles to everyday life. Topics include atomic structure, the periodic table, stoichiometry, properties of gasses, chemical bonding, acids and bases, and oxidation-reduction reactions. Laboratory exercises are designed to supplement the lecture material, and to introduce common equipment and techniques in the field of chemistry.
Prerequisite:
MAT 130, MAT 131, or MAT 117