CHE 150 - Chemistry I

Institution:

Reading Area Community College

Subject:

Chemistry

Description:

This course is the first of a two-semester inorganic chemistry sequence. Major topics include: significant figures, scientific notation, scientific method, the metric system and measurements, nomenclature, atomic structure, chemical reactions and equations, formula calculations and stoichiometry, heats of reaction, calorimetry, Hess's Law, gas laws, atomic and molecular theory, structure and chemical bonding using VSEPR Theory, states of matter (gases, liquids, solids), thermochemistry, and solutions. This course is designed for students who are pursuing a career or further study in the sciences or engineering. The laboratory component reinforces the general theories and principles of chemistry that are introduced and emphasized in lectures

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CHE 120 and (MAT 110, MAT 160, MAT 165, MAT 180, MAT 220, MAT 221, or MAT 222)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

A Grade of C or Higher is Required for all Listed Prerequisite Courses.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.racc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 372-4721

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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