SCC Course Catalog

Chemistry (CHM)

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
CHM	090	Chemistry Concepts	4/4

This course provides a non-laboratory based introduction to basic concepts of chemistry. Topics include measurements, matter, energy, atomic theory, bonding, molecular structure, nomenclature, balancing equations, stoichiometry, solutions, acids and bases, gases, and basic organic chemistry. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and apply basic chemical concepts necessary for success in college-level science courses.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
CHM	151	General Chemistry I	6/4

This course covers fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include measurement, atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, chemical reactions, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, and solutions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical laws and concepts as needed in CHM 152.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
CHM	152	General Chemistry II	6/4

This course provides a continuation of the study of the fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include kinetics, equilibrium, ionic and redox equations, acid-base theory, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, introduction to nuclear and organic chemistry, and complex ions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of chemical concepts as needed to pursue further study in chemistry and related professional fields.

Prerequisite: Take CHM-151

Corequisite: none