CHEM 1030 Fundamentals of Chemistry (4)
A one semester introductory course designed to provide a broad overview of chemical principles including measurements, atomic theory and bonding, chemical symbols, formulas and equations, inorganic and organic compounds, acid-base theory, and the biochemical highlights of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and metabolism. PREREQUISITES: One year of high school algebra and an acceptable placement score or DSPM 0800; placement beyond developmental reading and writing. Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.