CHEM 5 General Chemistry
CHEM 5 is the first course of a two-course sequence in general chemistry. This course introduces students to some fundamental principles of chemistry, including molecular and reaction stoichiometry, the properties of gases, solutions, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, an introduction to thermodynamic principles, and electrochemistry. This course also focuses on developing problem-solving skills. This course includes a required laboratory section that uses basic laboratory and experimental skills to illustrate fundamental chemical concepts, considers how to properly design experiments, and demonstrates how to interpret experimental data to reach meaningful scientific conclusions.
An outline of topics for review of secondary school background in preparation for CHEM 5 is available on the Department of Chemistry website. In addition, an optional self-guided CHEM 5 preparatory course is available on Canvas which can be completed prior to the start of CHEM 5 to further aid students in their preparation for CHEM 5.
Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Chemistry examination (or 6 or 7 on the IB exam, or A-level credit) are not eligible to enroll in CHEM 5 and are instead placed into CHEM 11.
Supplemental course fee required.