General Chemistry I w/ Lab
The first course in ACU's four-semester chemistry backbone — fundamental principles, stoichiometry, atomic structure, and bonding.
Course Description
CHM 151 develops the fundamental principles of chemistry and their applications. The course works through chemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding theories, thermochemistry, and periodic properties, plus solution calculations, gas laws, and the properties of solids and liquids.
For biology majors and pre-health students, CHM 151 is the entry point to a four-semester chemistry sequence (General Chemistry I and II, then Organic Chemistry I and II) that medical, dental, pharmacy, and graduate programs assume. Lab fee required.
Taught By
Offered 2026-2027: Fall Traditional.
Prerequisites
Corequisites
- CHM 151L: General Chemistry I Lab
Learning Outcomes
Apply Chemical Nomenclature
Name and write chemical formulas confidently across compound types.
Use Stoichiometry
Quantify reactants and products through balanced chemical equations.
Understand Atomic Structure
Trace electronic configuration, periodic trends, and bonding behavior to atomic structure.
Apply Bonding Theories
Use ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding models to predict molecular properties.
Build Lab Technique
Practice quantitative measurement, calculation, and safe handling of chemicals.
Biblical Worldview Connection
A Biblical Worldview treats the order and consistency of chemistry as something worth investigating with care — the reliable behavior of matter that makes modern science possible. CHM 151 builds the working chemical literacy required for upper-division science.
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