Course Description
This course covers the nature of matter and the changes it undergoes. Instructors introduce students to concepts such as the structure of atoms, chemical equations, Lewis structures, oxidation-reduction, electron configurations, molecular geometry, and intermolecular forces. Students also have the opportunity to practice dimensional analysis, stoichiometric calculations, gas laws, and calorimetry. Honors chemistry uses the pedagogical methods common to all Honors courses: writing-intensive, collaborative, and experiential instruction. As an honors course, there is a focus on analytical writing and exploring the field through reading primary source research.
Units: 5
Credit - Degree Applicable Transferable to both UC and CSU
Course Details
- Grade Options: Letter Grade
- In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 鈥� 54
- In-Class Lab Hours: 96 鈥� 108
Requisites and Advisories
- Prerequisites: CHEM 002, Intermediate Algebra or equivalent, or eligibility for transfer level math
- Co-Requisites: None
- Advisory: None
- Additional Requisite Information:
The CHEM 002 prerequisite can be satisfied by the successful completion of one year of high school chemistry.
Transfer Details
- CSU/UC:
Transferable to both UC and CSU - WVC GE: Area A-5: Natural Sciences
- CSU GE: Area B1 - Physical Sciences
Area B3 - Laboratory Activity- Lab course used from B1 or B2 - UC/IGETC GE: Area 5A - Physical Sciences
Area 5C 鈥� Laboratory - C-ID: CHEM 110 - General Chemistry for Science Majors I, with Lab
CHEM 120 S - General Chemistry for Science Majors Sequence A