CHEM 060 — INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL CHEMISTRY
5.00 Units (Lec 3 Hrs / Lab 4 Hrs) Transfer Credit: CSU, UC(CalGETC Area 5A,5C), C-ID (CHEM 101) Advisory: Eligibility met to enroll in transfer-level math/ statistics, Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or equivalent or higher or placement into transfer-level math/ quantitative reasoning course A student learns nomenclature of elements and inorganic com - pounds, ionic and covalent bonding, atomic structure, molecular geometry, chemical reactions, problem solving, measurements, stoichiometry, states of matter and related energy concepts, gas laws, aqueous and solution chemistry, quantum theory, periodic properties, colligative properties, and acid base concepts. This course is a survey of basic chemistry topics with laboratory, empha- sizing fundamental principles of inorganic and physical chemistry. CREDIT COURSES Laboratory exercises are quantitative in nature and are related to the lecture topics. This course serves as preparation for major's chemistry, allied health, and general education, and meets the IGETC and CSU general education requirements for physical sci - ence with laboratory.