CHEM A105

This is an introductory general chemistry course for science majors.

Topics covered in this course include elements and compounds, the periodic table, atomic and subatomic theory and spectroscopy, bonding, various chemical reactions, thermodynamics, atomic and molecular interactions in gases, liquids, solids and solution chemistry.

This course assumes prior knowledge of college preparatory high school chemistry and algebra.  The prerequisite for this course is MATH A105 with a minimum grade of C.  If the math prerequisite is not satisfied, appropriate scores on the SAT or ACT tests or appropriate scores on a UAA-approved placement test such as the Accuplacer Placement test are acceptable.  The registration restriction for this course is CHEM A055 with a minimum grade of Cor college preparatory high school chemistry with a minimum grade of C. These prerequisites are strictly enforced.  Bring proof (high school report or college transcript) of previous chemistry to your first lecture.

If you tested into a math class at a higher level than MATH A105 and you completed it with a minimum grade of C, UAOnline may not allow you to register for CHEM A105. If you experience any registration difficulties, please contact the department's administrative assistant so that she can enter an override for you to allow you to register.

CHEM A105L is the laboratory component of this course and requires a separate registration. It is advisable to take the lecture and laboratory components during the same semester.