May 22, 2025  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

CHE 1313 - General Chemistry I

Credits: 3 hrs


This course introduces students to the elementary principles of chemistry, including dimensional analysis, atomic structure and theory, the periodic table, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonding, and molecular structure. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques.
Pre-requisite(s): MAT 1311 - College Algebra  with a grade of “C-” or better or math placement above College Algebra (MAT 1312 - Pre-Calculus I MAT 1313 - Pre-Calculus II MAT 1401 - Precalculus and Trigonometry MAT 2417 - Calculus I )    

Note:  MAT 1323 - Topics in Contemporary Math MAT 1325 - Principles of Math I MAT 1326 - Principles of Math II , or MAT 2326 - Elementary Statistics  are not suitable pre-requisites.   
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Area of Knowledge: Natural Sciences