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Choosing the Right General Chemistry Course: CAS CH 101, CH 131 or CH 171

CAS CH 101 is the first semester of a two-semester sequence of introductory chemistry. The course is designed for science concentrators who require a two-semester general chemistry sequence (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, premedical/dental concentrations).

CAS CH 131 is a one-semester course designed for students who do not require two semesters of general chemistry (engineering sciences majors). CAS CH 131 does not fulfill the prerequisite requirement for any second semester general chemistry course offered at Boston University.

CAS CH 171 is a one-semester course designed for students who do not require two semesters of general chemistry (some biological and health science majors). CAS CH 171 does not fulfill the prerequisite requirement for any second semester general chemistry course offered at Boston University.

Please note that CH 171 and CH 172 are not two semesters of general chemistry.

General Chemistry 1

CAS CH 101

Prereq: two years of high school algebra. For science majors and minors who require a two-semester general chemistry course. Topics include: atoms and molecules; molecular connectivity, infrared spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry; stoichiometry and introduction to reactions in aqueous solutions; thermochemistry and the first law of thermodynamics; quantum aspects of light and matter; and bonding in diatomic and polyatomic molecules. Laboratory exercises include: the size of an atom, qualitative analysis, thermochemistry, and quantum aspects of light and matter. Students must register for the following three course components: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340; lab fee: $200; total charge: $2540

Summer 2 (July 1-August 8)

B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 2-4 pm Add & Drop Dates
Course Start DateMonday, July 1, 2013
Last day to addMonday, July 8, 2013
Last day to drop without "W" gradeMonday, July 8, 2013
Last day to drop with "W" gradeThursday, July 25, 2013
Course End DateThursday, August 8, 2013
Location: SCI 117     
NotesMeets w/CH103B1
B2 (DIS) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 12:30-1:30 pm
NotesMeets w/CH103B2
B3 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 8:30-11:30 am
Anna Victoria Martinez

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General Chemistry Lecture 1

CAS CH 103

Prereq: two years of high school algebra. For description, see CAS CH 101. Not acceptable for CAS concentration credit. For students who do not require laboratory credit. Students must register for two sections: lecture and discussion. 3 cr. Tuition: $1755

Summer 2 (July 1-August 8)

B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 2-4 pm Add & Drop Dates
Course Start DateMonday, July 1, 2013
Last day to addMonday, July 8, 2013
Last day to drop without "W" gradeMonday, July 8, 2013
Last day to drop with "W" gradeThursday, July 25, 2013
Course End DateThursday, August 8, 2013
Location: SCI 117     
NotesMeets w/CH101B1
B2 (DIS) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 12:30-1:30 pm
NotesMeets w/CH101B2
Anna Victoria Martinez

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