Topics include atomic structure, chemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, and the properties of the elements. Previous study in chemistry is recommended. A study of the properties and reactions of matter. Special emphasis is given to the structure of solids, liquids, solutions, equilibrium, thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, acid-base theory, coordination chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. A laboratory includes techniques of separating and identifying organic compounds.
Special emphasis is given to instrumental techniques for structural determination.
A laboratory includes syntheses and identification of unknown organic substances.