CHEM 2090

CHEM 2090

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

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 first-year students 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 an 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

  •  5092 CHEM 2090   LEC 001

    • MWF Bailey Hall 101
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Chen, Prof., P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    If you are unable to register for CHEM 2090 you need to sign-up on the Chemistry waiting list accessible only at http://chemlabs.arts.cornell.edu.

  •  5093 CHEM 2090   LAB 401

    • M
    • Jan 30 - May 9, 2023
    • 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.

  •  5094 CHEM 2090   LAB 402

    • T
    • Jan 30 - May 9, 2023
    • 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.

  •  5095 CHEM 2090   LAB 403

    • W
    • Jan 30 - May 9, 2023
    • 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.

  •  5096 CHEM 2090   LAB 404

    • R
    • Jan 30 - May 9, 2023
    • 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.

  •  6488 CHEM 2090   LAB 405

    • F
    • Jan 30 - May 9, 2023
    • 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.