Study of basic principles and theories of chemistry including stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structures, the periodic law and its application, solutions, and gas laws. Problem solving is introduced. Three hours lecture per week. Co-requisite: CHE 110

Fundamental concepts and principles common to the various branches of chemistry. This includes descriptive chemistry, which deals in a systematic way with the more important elements and the struc-tures, properties, and reactions of their compounds. A balance between experiment and theory, between quantitative and qualitative aspects of the course material, and between rigor and simplification is sought. Laboratory work emphasizes learning basic techniques, learning to manipulate and interpret numerical data, and learning the relationship between experimental measurement and chemical theory through guided, independent work by the student. Primarily for students majoring in the natural sciences. Stu-dents who withdraw from CHEM 113/114 will automatically be removed from CHEM 113L/114L unless permission to remain in the lab is granted by the Department Chairperson. Prerequisite: CHEM 113 is a prerequisite for CHEM 114 and CHEM 114L. 4 lecture-recitation and 3 laboratory hours for two semesters.