CHEM 125 - Chemical Principles

Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
0 or 1 unit(s)

This course is designed to cover the important aspects of general chemistry in one semester, and is appropriate for students who have previously studied chemistry. The material covered includes chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, and general chemical physics, emphasizing the fundamental aspects of and connections between equilibria, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and kinetics.

Students who have previously taken AP or IB chemistry and done well (AP scores of 4 or 5, IB scores of 5-7) should enroll in CHEM 125.

All other students interested in taking CHEM 121 or CHEM 125 are required to take an online placement exam, which will help determine the appropriate class for enrollment. The placement exam should be completed prior to the registration period. The placement exam is available here. The Department.

Three 50-minute periods; one 4-hour laboratory.

Course Format: CLS