CHEM3A
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CHEM 3A - General Chemistry (Majors)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Letters and Science
Full Course Title
General Chemistry (Majors)
Instructor Name(s)
Staff
Course Description
Topics covered: atomic structure of matter; reaction stoichiometry; solution stoichiometry; gasses; quantum chemistry and the electronic structure of atoms; chemical bonding (molecular shapes, hybridization, and molecular orbital theory). First quarter of general chemistry intended for Chemistry Pre-Majors and Chemical Engineering Majors and others requiring a strong basis in chemistry.
Unit Value
4
Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit
0
Maximum Units
4
Recommended Preparation
High School algebra, chemistry, and physics or CHEM 25 (Introductory Chemistry).
Prerequisites
None
Advisory Enrollment Comments
Highly recommended and open only to Chemistry Pre-Majors and Chemical Engineering Majors. Not open for credit to students who have completed CHEM 1A or CHEM 2A.
Repeat Comments
Chem 3A can be taken as a legal repeat of Chem 1A .
General Subject Areas
C