Description
General Chemistry for Engineering Science Majors
This course is designed to acquaint students in engineering science with fundamental concepts of chemistry as well as their applications in the field of engineering. Students will survey topics in atomic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding, chemical reactions and reaction stoichiometry, gases, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, and electrochemistry. A good background in high school chemistry is recommendation.

Prerequisite: MATH 118 or Math Placement Test; Co-requisite CHEM 173; Restricted to Engineering Science Students; A good background in high school chemistry is recommendation.

Outcomes: Students should demonstrate proficient understanding of fundamental concepts and skills of general chemistry as well as their applications in the field of engineering.
Details
Grading Basis
Graded
Units
3
Component
Discussion - Required
Lecture - Required
Offering
Course
CHEM 171
Academic Group
College of Arts and Sciences
Academic Organization
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Enrollment Requirements
Pre-requisite MATH 118 or Math Placement Test; Co-requisite CHEM 173; Restricted to Engineering Science Students