Department of Chemistry

Introductory Courses

The Chemistry Department offers two introductory level chemistry courses: CHEM0100 and CHEM0330.

Which first Chemistry Course should you enroll in?

CHEM0100 (Introductory Chemistry)

Designed for students with little or no background in Chemistry. This course meets twice a week, plus a weekly problem session. This course does not have a lab and can only be taken for S/NC (Satisfactory/No Credit). Students who successfully complete CHEM0100 should be well prepared to enroll in CHEM0330 in Semester II. CHEM0100 will be offered in the Fall.

CHEM0330 (Equilibrium, Rate and Structure)

A one-semester course with lecture, conference and laboratory portions. It serves as the foundation course and entry point for all of our other Chemistry courses, and is intended for students who have a solid preparation in Chemistry.  CHEM0330 will be offered in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Students taking Chem 0330 are expected to have already taken calculus (or be taking it concurrently). Students who wish to see whether this course is right for them, or to review some of the background material, may wish to take the CHEM 0330 self-assessment test or to use the Chem Web Tutorial.

Introductory Courses FAQs

Additional Information

The Department of Chemistry offers three distinct concentrations: Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Chemical Physics.
CHEM-Web is a free online tutorial that helps students review general chemistry and prepare for the Chemistry self-assessment exam.