CHE 1103 - General Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding

Credits: 4
This course is the first fundamentals course in chemistry. The course is designed for students majoring in STEM fields with a sufficiently strong math background. The course includes the following topics: discussion and application of the scientific method; properties of matter; structure of the atom and periodic table; introduction to creating solutions and dilutions; fundamentals of chemical reactions; basics of thermochemistry; development of quantum theory, atomic theory, and the basics on bonding theory; and application of chemical concepts to biology and health fields.
Students will apply the knowledge they learn in this course to the required course CHE-1001 by performing experiments to practice analytical skills and solidify knowledge through concrete examples and real-world problem solving. Course includes a 3-hr laboratory.
Prerequisite(s) MAT-1100 or placement into MAT-1106/1107 or higher
Co-requisite CHE-1001
Prerequisites/Co-requisites MAT-1107 or higher is recommended as a pre or corequisite.
McDaniel Plan: Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory