CHEM 1104 Introduction to Chemistry

4 credits
Students will learn the basic principles and practical applications of chemistry. Topics: measurement, ionic and covalent compounds, chemical calculations, states of matter; energy, solutions, reactions, chemical bonding, gases, and acids and bases. Laboratory components consist of learning the principles of experimental design and record keeping, developing concepts regarding accuracy and precision of experimental data, and learning how to report scientific findings. Prerequisite: Algebra I and II or satisfactory high school Math SAT score or MATH 1053. Note: This course is recommended for students who plan to take College General Chemistry but had no or did not do well in chemistry course in high school or those who have been out of college for a long time and are coming back to school. Additional laboratory fee is required.