CHEM 2150

CHEM 2150

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

Intensive systematic study of the laws and concepts of chemistry, with considerable emphasis on quantitative aspects. CHEM 2150 covers electronic structure of atoms, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, kinetics, and equilibrium. 2150 serves as an accelerated entry into organic chemistry in the Spring semester for students with a strong background in chemistry. Laboratory work covers qualitative and quantitative analysis, thermodynamics, kinetics transition metal chemistry, and spectroscopic techniques.

When Offered Fall.

Fees Lab fee: $20 (non-refundable) covers cost of safety goggles, lab apron, and breakage.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: a score of 5 on the CEEB AP Chemistry exam is highly recommended. Students with two years high school chemistry or equivalent may also enroll with permission of the instructor. Corequisite: calculus course at level of MATH 1110 or MATH 1910 for students who have not taken high school calculus.
Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will not receive credit for both CHEM 2080 and CHEM 2150.

Distribution Category (PBS-AS, PHS-AS)

Comments Students who have earned a score of 5 on the CEEB AP Chemistry exam receive credit for CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2090. Recommended for students who intend to specialize in chemistry or in related fields.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  4245 CHEM 2150   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  4246 CHEM 2150   LAB 401

    • M
    • Sep 14 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  4247 CHEM 2150   LAB 402

    • F
    • Sep 11 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  4248 CHEM 2150   LAB 403

    • F
    • Sep 11 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  4249 CHEM 2150   LAB 404

    • T
    • Sep 15 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  4250 CHEM 2150   LAB 405

    • T
    • Sep 15 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 19841 CHEM 2150   LAB 406

    • M
    • Sep 14 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 19842 CHEM 2150   LAB 407

    • W
    • Sep 9 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 19843 CHEM 2150   LAB 408

    • R
    • Sep 10 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 19844 CHEM 2150   LAB 409

    • R
    • Sep 10 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 19845 CHEM 2150   LAB 410

    • R
    • Sep 10 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 19846 CHEM 2150   LAB 411

    • T
    • Sep 15 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19593 CHEM 2150   LEC 002

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Davis, H

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Students enrolling in this section will be expected to complete the required lab portion in the Spring.