CHEM-1300

Chemical Principles for Engineers

An introduction into the basic principles of chemistry with an emphasis on applications in everyday scientific and engineering practice. Topics covered include atomic and molecular structure, particle and wave behavior of light and matter, periodic properties of elements, oxidation-reduction, stoichiometry, molecular bonding, introduction to organic and biochemistry, thermodynamics, phases of matter including gas laws, intermolecular forces, chemical equilibrium, simple one and two component phase diagrams, acids-bases-buffers, and chemical kinetics. Laboratory is integrated into the course. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and CHEM-1100. Fall term.

4 credit hours