CHEM 2090

CHEM 2090

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

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

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  5857 CHEM 2090   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Non-Engineering students wanting to take CHEM 2090 must receive department approval through the CHEM 2090 waitlist found here: https://chemlabs.arts.cornell.edu/waitlist.cfm

  •  5858 CHEM 2090   LAB 401

    • M
    • Jan 31 - May 10, 2022
    • 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.

  •  5859 CHEM 2090   LAB 402

    • T
    • Jan 31 - May 10, 2022
    • 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.

  •  5860 CHEM 2090   LAB 403

    • W
    • Jan 31 - May 10, 2022
    • 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.

  •  5861 CHEM 2090   LAB 404

    • R
    • Jan 31 - May 10, 2022
    • 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.

  •  8146 CHEM 2090   LAB 405

    • F
    • Jan 31 - May 10, 2022
    • 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.