Christian Brothers University
CHEM 101 Departmental Syllabus
Introduction to College Chemistry

Catalog Data This course is designed for students who are unprepared to begin the study of Chemical principles. Emphasis is on elements and their symbols, names and formulas of compounds, valences, balancing equations, stoichiometry, and the algebra required for proficiency in chemistry. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 117. This course does not supply any portion of the science credits required in any CBU degree program. Offered in the fall semester.
Textbook Introductory Chemistry: Investigating the Molecular Nature of Matter; Sevenair and Burkett; Brown Publishing.
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Prerequisites You should have some skills in high school algebra.
Goals The course prepares the student for the Principles of Chemistry courses.

The emphasis is given to basic principles and calculations.


Syllabus
Topic Sections Classes
Tests 4
Total 42
Final Exam The final exam is comprehensive and departmental.
Resources
Attendance You must attend class regularly.
Coordinator Dr. Dennis Merat
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