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CHEM 100 - Fundamentals of Chemistry

Credit Hours: 4 | Contact Hours: 5 ( Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 )
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MATH 114 , MATH 128 , or MATH 150 , concurrent enrollment allowed; or Math test score (Level 2 or higher ); or Dean’s approval; Minimum grade of C in ENGL 115 , ENGL 103W , ENGL 103 , or ENGL 104 , or English test score (Level 2 or above ); Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 115  allowed

Provides a basic overview of chemical principles for students with little or no background in chemistry. Includes fundamentals of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry.

Additional Cost: $20.00 per contact hour if enrolled in an online format of this course