CHEM 2090

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CHEM 2090
Engineering General Chemistry

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

CHEM 2090 is the lecture component of Engineering General Chemistry. 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.


Corequisites CHEM 2091.

Forbidden Overlaps CHEM 1560 and CHEM 1561, CHEM 2070 and CHEM 2071, CHEM 2090 and CHEM 2091

Enrollment Information Enrollment limited to: Engineering students or written permission from the College of Engineering.

Fees Course fee, $20. Fee is non-refundable and covers the cost of safety goggles, lab apron, and breakage.

Distribution Requirements (CHPH-AG, OPHLS-AG, PSC-AG), (PHS-AS), (SCT-IL)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026FA, 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  9125 CHEM 2090   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Ezra, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Non-Engineering students requesting to take CHEM 2090 can add their name to the CHEM 2090 waitlist: https://chemlabs.arts.cornell.edu/waitlist.cfm