The goal of this course is to give the student a clear understanding of the principles of chemistry and physical processes. Topics to be discussed include but are not limited to classification of matter, Periodic table and the atomic properties of elements, chemical change, energy changes at the molecular level, chemical bonding, aqueous solutions, biofuels, acids and bases, and neutralization. More advanced topics to be explored include biological effects of UV radiation, chlorofluorocarbons, some concepts of organic chemistry, carbon cycle, quantitative concepts of mass, molecules and moles, vibrating molecules and the Greenhouse Effect, sulfur dioxide and the combustion of coal, nuclear power, energy from electron transfer, nitrogen cycle, and genetic engineering. It will also include some topics in organic chemistry including organic compounds that, both natural and synthetic, that surround us in everyday life.
- Subject
- CHEM
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- elyon.edu
- Prerequisite
- None