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College of Arts & Sciences

First Year Chemistry Program

Dr. Lin Zhu
Program Director

Dr. Edward Lee
Laboratory Director

Location:
W302 Instructional Laboratory & Innovative Learning (ILSQ)

FYP Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.

Phone:
(979) 845-2356

Lab TA Help Desk:
Just outside W302 ILSQ

Help Desk Hours:
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5PM

Chemistry Learning Lab:
ILSQ W204

Chemistry Learning Lab Hours:
Monday - Thursday 3 PM - 6 pm

Program Information

Traditional Chemistry Courses

Fundamentals of Chemistry I

Credits 4. 1 lecture hour. 3 lab hours.

Introduction to modern theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding; chemical reactions; stoichiometry; states of matter; solutions; equilibrium; acids and bases; coordination chemistry ; methods and techniques of chemical experimentation; qualitative and semiquantitative procedures applied to investigative situations; Prerequisites: Completion of at least 90% of the ALEKS chemistry preparatory module or a grade of C or better in MATH 140 or MATH 150 or equivalent, or acceptable score on Texas A&M University math placement exam.

More information and the link to the CPM itself can be found here: Texas A&M CPM website

Fundamentals of Chemistry II

Credits 4. 1 lecture hour. 3 lab hours.

Theory and applications of oxidation-reductions systems; thermodynamics and kinetics; complex equilibria and solubility product; nuclear chemistry; descriptive inorganic and organic chemistry; introduction to analytical and synthetic methods and to quantitative techniques to both inorganic and organic compounds with emphasis on an investigative approach. Prerequisites: CHEM 119, or CHEM 107 and CHEM 117.

Chemistry for Engineers Courses

General Chemistry for Engineering Students

Credits 3. 1 lecture hours.

Introduction to important concepts and principles of chemistry; emphasis on areas considered most relevant in an engineering context; practical applications of chemical principles in engineering and technology. Students completing CHEM 107 and changing majors to curricula requiring CHEM 101 and CHEM 102 may substitute CHEM 107 for CHEM 101. Only one of the following will satisfy the requirements for a degree: CHEM 107 or CHEM 101. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 117; grade of C or better in MATH 150, or equivalent, or acceptable score on Texas A&M University math placement exam.

General Chemistry for Engineering Students Laboratory

Credits 1. 3 lab hours.

Introduction to important concepts and principles of chemistry in the laboratory; emphasis on areas considered most relevant in an engineering context; practical applications of chemical principles in engineering and technology. Students completing CHEM 117 and changing majors to curricula requiring CHEM 111 and CHEM 112 may substitute CHEM 117 for CHEM 111. Only one of the following will satisfy the requirements for a degree: CHEM 117 or CHEM 111. Prerequisites: CHEM 107 or registration therein.

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Freshman Chemistry Office
genchem@chem.tamu.edu
W302 ILSQ

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Chemistry Learning Lab
ILSQ W204 Monday – Thursday 3 PM – 6 PM

Lab TA Help Desk
Outside ILSQ 302 | Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM