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    Apr 06, 2025  
2025-2026_College Catalog

CHM 130 - Fundamental Chemistry


Credits: 4
Lecture: Three lecture.
Lab: Three lab.

General inorganic chemistry, scientific method, and general laboratory procedures.

Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. develop a working knowledge of Scientific Methods;
  2. communicate laboratory results in written and oral form;
  3. manipulate and use the metric system for measurements and analysis;
  4. explain basic atomic and molecular structures;
  5. develop an understanding of various forms of stoichiometry;
  6. demonstrate an elementary understanding of nuclear chemistry and radioactivity;
  7. describe the basis for equilibrium;                
  8. utilize basic laboratory techniques.


Prerequisite(s): ENG 098  or higher English course or placement above ENG 098.  MAT 097  or higher math course or placement above MAT 097.
General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only