CHEM 1005 Preparatory Chemistry

4 Credit Hour(s)

This course is recommended for all students who do not have a strong background in high school chemistry to prepare them for CHEM 1010 or CHEM 1110. Emphasis is on chemical calculations and critical thinking. The lecture covers such topics as the metric system, scientific notation, significant figures, unit conversions, calculator usage, stoichiometry, and graphing. The laboratory will introduce proper lab technique, data collection, and lab safety. This course does not satisfy any science requirement for any degree.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.