CHEM-01003 credit hours

Foundations of Chemistry

Chemistry · 3 hrs Lecture

Offered: Fall, Winter and Spring, Every Year

No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.

CHEM-0100 prerequisites

Taking CHEM-0100 is a prerequisite for 2 courses directly, and opens 67 once their own follow-ons are counted.

CHEM-1111Introduction to Chemical Properties of Matter
CHEM-1112Basic Principles of Chemical Reactivity

Description

The purpose of this course is to prepare students for CHEM-1111 Introduction to the Chemical Properties of Matter and CHEM-1112 Basic Principles of Chemical Reactivity. Topics include the characterization of chemical substances, chemical reactions, chemical quantities, and chemical systems.

Note

Standing in this course will satisfy the prerequisites for CHEM-1111 and CHEM-1112 (in place of Chemistry 40S, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, and/or Applied Mathematics 40S). Non-science majors wishing to take a chemistry course for science credit should take CHEM-2801 Environmental Issues: A Chemistry Perspective. This course CANNOT be used as a credit towards the Chemistry or Biochemistry majors. Students with standing in CHEM-1111 or CHEM-1112 cannot register for this course.

Lecture

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.