Chemistry

Course Units: 1.0

This course aims to give students a firm foundation in chemical principles. These include the structure of atoms, chemical bonding, aqueous solutions, acid-base reactions, thermo-chemistry, gases, kinetics, equilibrium systems, oxidation-reduction reactions and electrochemistry. A major goal of Chemistry is to instill excitement in discovery. The course meets five days a week for lecture/discussions and hands-on laboratory experimentation. This course is typically taken in the sophomore year. However, freshmen may apply for admission by taking a placement exam that may exempt them from Physical Science.