CHEM 100 - Introductory Chemistry

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Cerritos College

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Description:

Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory Prerequisite: MATH 40 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher or satisfactory completion of Math Placement Process. Recommendation: It is strongly recommended that the preceding prerequisite be completed within four years prior to the date of enrollment in CHEM 100. This course is an introduction to the basic principles of inorganic and organic chemistry and biochemistry with their application to problems encountered in our everyday lives. The course includes the metric system, atomic structure, bonding, solutions, chemical reactions, hydrocarbons, functional groups, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. It is designed to give a general introduction to fundamental concepts and to prepare students for majors in nursing, dental hygiene, physician assistant, physical therapy assistant, liberal arts, and technical fields. (Not open to those with credit in more advanced courses.) Transfer Credit: CSU; UC* *UC credit limits may apply: CHEM 100 and CHEM 110 combined: maximum credit, one course. No credit for CHEM 100 or CHEM 110 if taken after CHEM 111.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cerritos.edu

Phone Number:

(562) 860-2451

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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