Introduction to chemistry: separation and purification of matter, atomic theory, structure of atoms, molecules and chemical bonding, chemical formulas, equations, stoichiometry; water, solutions, concentration, acids, bases, pH and buffers; gases; reaction kinetics and equilibrium, and radioactivity. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, one hour prelab lecture, and three hours lab. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I.
FALL 2025 Schedule
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Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A1 |
Szymczyna |
CAS 522 |
MWF 11:15 am-12:05 pm |
Students registering for CASCH 171 must register for four sections (LEC, DIS, LAB, PRE-LAB). Please note that some lecture seats are reserved for subsequent Orientation students. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
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Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B1 |
Szymczyna |
CAS 324 |
T 2:00 pm-2:50 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
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Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B2 |
Szymczyna |
CAS 223 |
T 5:00 pm-5:50 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B3 |
Szymczyna |
PRB 150 |
W 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B4 |
Szymczyna |
CAS 235 |
W 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B5 |
Szymczyna |
CAS 212 |
W 3:35 pm-4:25 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B6 |
Szymczyna |
CAS 204A |
R 2:00 pm-2:50 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| L1 |
Vardar-Ulu |
SCI 160 |
R 8:00 am-10:45 am |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| L2 |
Vardar-Ulu |
SCI 153 |
R 12:30 pm-3:15 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| L3 |
Vardar-Ulu |
SCI 160 |
R 12:30 pm-3:15 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| L4 |
Vardar-Ulu |
SCI 160 |
R 3:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| L5 |
Vardar-Ulu |
SCI 153 |
R 3:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| L6 |
Vardar-Ulu |
SCI 153 |
R 6:30 pm-9:15 pm |
Mts w/ MET |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| L8 |
Vardar-Ulu |
SCI 153 |
F 12:20 pm-3:05 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| P1 |
Vardar-Ulu |
SCI 113 |
T 3:30 pm-4:45 pm |
Mts w/ MET |
Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.
