Lecture, 3 hours; Lab, 3 hours; Discussion, 2 hours

This is a general course in the basic laws and concepts of modern chemistry and the first of a two-semester sequence. Topics include atomic structure, chemical bonding, thermochemistry, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, solution chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and the behavior of gases. Special fee applies. Meets the General Studies core requirement in Nature. Prerequisites: one year of high school chemistry or CHEM 101, and MATH 110 or equivalent