CHM 131 - Introduction to Chemistry

Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: ENG 025 or ENG 111 and MAT 025, MAT 035, MAT 045, or 100 level or higher
Local Corequisite: CHM 131A

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry. Topics include measurement, matter and energy, atomic and molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, stoichiometry, chemical formulas and reactions, chemical bonding, gas laws, solutions, and acids and bases. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of chemistry as it applies to other fields. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. At PCC, emphasis is placed on applications to health and environmental issues.