Fundamentals of Chemistry I (131-0-01)

Instructors

Frederick Northrup

Meeting Info

Technological Institute M345: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Location of Midterm TBD: Thurs 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location of Midterm TBD: Thurs 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Overview of class

Quantum mechanics, electronic structure, periodic properties of elements, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, intermolecular forces, properties of solids and liquids, solutions and colligative properties.

Students enrolled in this course MUST also enroll in the associated laboratory course, CHEM 141-0.

Prerequisite: CHEM 110-0 (C- or better).

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in Chemistry 110-0.

Students who have received permission to start the sequence with this course must obtain a permission number from the Chemistry Department.

Students enrolled in this course MUST also enroll in the associated laboratory course, CHEM 141-0.

Class Materials (Required)

1. Title: General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications, 12th ed.
Author: Petrucci
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN 9781292726168
Approx. price: $120 new, $60 ebook rental

2. Title: Calculations in Chemistry: An Introduction, 2nd Edition
Author: Dahm
Publisher: Norton
ISBN: 9780393284201
Approx. price: $56 new, $42 used, $54 ebook

3. Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator ($19.98). Graphing calculators are not permitted during exams and quizzes.

Note: These course materials are also used in CHEM 110 and 132.

Class Materials (Suggested)

None

Class Notes

This course will never completely close. If you can't register for the open sections, or if all sections have closed, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/CHEM131-141-Winter2027

Midterms: Thursday, January 28 and Thursday, February 18

Class Attributes

Natural Sciences Foundational Discipline
SoC Mathematics, Science, and Technology Distro

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Co-Requisite: Students must also register for CHEM 141-0 section 1. Add both classes (CHEM 141-0-01 & 131-0-01) to the shopping cart and submit together for successful registration.Students must also have completed CHEM 110-0. Co-Requisite: Students must also register for CHEM 141-0. Add both classes (CHEM 141-0 & 131-0) to the shopping cart and submit together for successful registration.Students must also have completed CHEM 110-0.

Associated Classes

DIS - Parkes Hall 222: Thurs 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - University Hall 118: Thurs 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Locy Hall 303: Thurs 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Technological Institute M120: Thurs 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Technological Institute M349: Thurs 10:00AM - 10:50AM