Frequent use is made of mathematics, particularly algebra.
Many of the problems assigned require calculations. Students enrolling in this course should be familiar with a number of basic chemical concepts, such as the names and formulas of some of the common salts, ions, acids and bases. These topics will be covered more rapidly than if they were being introduced for the first time. The laboratory portion of the course provides an introduction to the equipment and the methods used to make both qualitative and quantitative chemical measurements. The student will have an opportunity to study the properties of a variety of chemical compounds some of which will be synthesized in the laboratory.