CH 201 Chemistry For Engineering Majors I

The first of a two-term sequence of selected chemistry topics for pre-engineering students. Designed specifically to provide engineering majors a fundamental understanding of chemical reactions and scientific measurement. This course will introduce students to principles, laws and equations that govern our understanding of chemical combination.

Credits

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Completion of high school chemistry with a grade of "C" or better and a passing score on the chemistry entrance exam; or CH 150 Preparatory Chemistry with a grade of "C" or better or CH 121 College Chemistry with a grade of "C" or better, or CH 112 Chemistry for Health Occupations with a grade of "C" or better; MTH 095 Intermediate Algebra with a grade of "C" or better. Corequisite: MTH 111 College Algebra. This course includes a laboratory component.

Offered

Offered Winter only

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AGS Math/Science, AAOT Science/Math Lab Course, AS Physical Science,

Outcomes

Differentiate the historical developments leading to the development of the atomic theory and the Periodic Table. Solve engineering related scientific problems with quantitative methods using dimensional analysis and/or algebra regarding unit conversions, stoichiometry, gas laws, and thermochemistry. Apply chemical principles associated with chemical and physical changes and properties of matter, nomenclature, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, the kinetic theory of a gas, and quantum theory. Work safely in a laboratory environment while observing and accurately recording measurements related to chemical phenomena.