Mat 128 or instructor's permission. An introduction to basic chemical concepts such as matter, elements, atom, molecule, atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonding, stoichimetry, solutions and electrolytes, reaction rates and equilibrium. Studies the basic properties of selected elements and a brief introduction to organic and biochemistry.
Laboratory introduces basic techniques in chemistry laboratory.
Three hours lecture, three hours lab. 4 credit hours. Continuation of Chy 100. Studies hydrocarbons, alcohols, carboylic acids, ketones, aldehydes, esters, amines, amides, carbohydrates, protein, amino acids, nucleic acids. Laboratory introduces basic techniques in quantitative analysis and some elementary organic synthesis.