CHEM 2090

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CHEM 2090
Engineering General Chemistry

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

Covers basic chemical concepts, such as reactivity and bonding of molecules, introductory quantum mechanics, and intermolecular forces in liquids and solids and gases. Attention will be focused on aspects and applications of chemistry most pertinent to engineering.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Fees Lab fee: $20 (non-refundable) covers cost of safety goggles, lab apron, and breakage.
Permission Note Enrollment limited to: Engineering students; students from other colleges cannot take CHEM 2090 without written permission from the Chemistry Office of Undergraduate Studies.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: high school chemistry or permission of instructor.
Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will receive credit for only one course in the following group: CHEM 1560, CHEM 2070, CHEM 2090.

Comments CHEM 2090 is required of all Engineering freshmen and is a prerequisite for CHEM 2080. Entering students exceptionally well prepared in chemistry may receive advanced placement credit for General Chemistry by demonstrating competence in the advanced placement examination of the College Entrance Examination Board or in the departmental examination given at Cornell before classes start in the fall. Co-enrollment in a one-credit Academic Excellence Workshop (ENGRG 1009) is an option for Engineering students who wish to enhance their understanding of the course material.

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  6328 CHEM 2090   LEC 001

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Lancaster, K

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Non-Engineering students will only be admitted by receiving department approval. Please complete this waitlist survey: https://forms.gle/TFL8sBbWbUZnSPx17.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  •  6329 CHEM 2090   LAB 401

    • M
    • Feb 15 - May 14, 2021

    • Kinsland, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    All labs begin the second week of classes. Latecomers for 1st meeting of labs forfeit their spot. Students will be provided goggles and apron at the first lab meeting. If you are unable to register for a lab section, you will need to sign-up on a waiting list. Further information about the waiting list is available at the following link: Please complete this waitlist survey: https://forms.gle/TFL8sBbWbUZnSPx17.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  •  6330 CHEM 2090   LAB 402

    • T
    • Feb 15 - May 14, 2021

    • Kinsland, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    All labs begin the second week of classes. Latecomers for 1st meeting of labs forfeit their spot. Students will be provided goggles and apron at the first lab meeting. If you are unable to register for a lab section, you will need to sign-up on a waiting list. Further information about the waiting list is available at the following link: https://forms.gle/TFL8sBbWbUZnSPx17.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  •  6331 CHEM 2090   LAB 403

    • W
    • Feb 15 - May 14, 2021

    • Kinsland, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    All labs begin the second week of classes. Latecomers for 1st meeting of labs forfeit their spot. Students will be provided goggles and apron at the first lab meeting. If you are unable to register for a lab section, you will need to sign-up on a waiting list. Further information about the waiting list is available at the following link: https://forms.gle/TFL8sBbWbUZnSPx17.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  •  6333 CHEM 2090   LAB 404

    • R
    • Feb 15 - May 14, 2021

    • Kinsland, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    All labs begin the second week of classes. Latecomers for 1st meeting of labs forfeit their spot. Students will be provided goggles and apron at the first lab meeting. If you are unable to register for a lab section, you will need to sign-up on a waiting list. Further information about the waiting list is available at the following link: https://forms.gle/TFL8sBbWbUZnSPx17.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 19093 CHEM 2090   LAB 405

    • F
    • Feb 15 - May 14, 2021

    • Kinsland, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    All labs begin the second week of classes. Latecomers for 1st meeting of labs forfeit their spot. Students will be provided goggles and apron at the first lab meeting. If you are unable to register for a lab section, you will need to sign-up on a waiting list. Further information about the waiting list is available at the following link: https://chemistry.cornell.edu/resources#chemistry-lab-waitlist
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 19094 CHEM 2090   LAB 406

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    All labs begin the second week of classes. Online attendance requires permission of instructor and will only be granted for documented SDS accommodations or out-of-Ithaca attendees.

    Department Consent Required (Add)