Jun 11, 2026  
2026-2027 University Bulletin Working Copy 
    
2026-2027 University Bulletin Working Copy
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CHEM 120 - General Chemistry I

3 Credit Hours 1 Lab Hours
Semesters Offered Fall, SpringFundamental principles of chemistry, including atomic theory, stoichiometry, classification of reactions, states of matter, bonding theory, and molecular shape. Intended primarily for science majors and post-baccalaureate pre-medical certification students. Includes lecture (3 hours) and laboratory (1 hour). Students in degree programs who have not already completed the laboratory must take the lecture and laboratory concurrently; laboratory requires concurrent enrollment in the lecture.

Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): One year of high school chemistry or CHEM 101 with a grade of C- or higher; MATH 130 or placement into Math 250 or MATH 261.

This course will satisfy the core area requirement in Science Literacy

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