CHEM 3A - General and Inorganic Chemistry

Institution:

Hofstra University

Subject:

Chemistry

Description:

Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring Fundamental principles of chemistry including states of matter, modern atomic and bonding theory, mass and energy relationships in chemical reactions, equilibria, reaction rates and electrochemistry. Properties of the elements and their compounds are discussed in terms of structure. (3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation.) Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Completion of CHEM 2A or high school chemistry with a passing grade. CHEM 3A must be completed before CHEM 4A. Students registering for 3A should also register for the corresponding laboratory course 3B. 3A applies towards the natural science distribution requirement only upon successful completion of the corresponding laboratory course(s) 3B. Engineering students are required to take only one semester of laboratory, preferably 3B. Credit given for 3A or New College NCB 1, not both.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hofstra.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 463-6600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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