CHEM 1003 — Introduction to Chemistry
Prerequisite: MATH 0044 Foundations of College Algebra or higher, or ACT Math score of 19+ or Next Gen AccuPlacer QAS Test score of 251+. Fundamentals of chemical terms and applications to laboratory studies. Students will achieve an understanding of the foundations of chemistry, chemical formulas, chemical reactions, balancing equations, stoichiometry, and gas laws. Extensive drills on calculations and use of hand-held calculators in problem solving will be included. Recommended for those with no prior study of chemistry. ~CHEM 1004 General Chemistry I and Lab 4 credits Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 1023 College Algebra or equivalent or higher math course or placement score for College Algebra. It is recommended that CHEM 1003 Introduction to Chemistry be completed with a grade of “C” or better for students with no prior study of chemistry. Study of chemical reactions and equations, periodic relationships, the gaseous state, and the fundamentals of atomic theory, quantum theory, electronic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry and thermochemistry. Students will learn skills in balancing equations using gas rules and solubility. Lab will include introduction to basic principles, theories, and practices of general chemistry laboratory. Upon successful completion of this course the student will have gained the following competencies: use safety practices in the laboratory; draw graphs using correct techniques; determine the relationship between mass and volume of an ob