Undergraduate Prerequisites: one year of high school chemistry and high school algebra. - Students are expected to complete an online diagnostic before the beginning of the semester. First of an advanced two-semester general chemistry sequence for students in the sciences with a strong interest and prior preparation in chemistry. Students in CH109 must possess a good working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry as well as high school chemistry. Topics include: atomic structure and quantum theory; molecular structure and bonding; properties of gases and kinetic theory; and thermodynamics. The complementary laboratory emphasizes quantitative analysis. Three hours lecture, discussion, lab lecture, and four hours lab. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Critical Thinking, Quantitative Reasoning 1, Scientific Inquiry 1.
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A1 |
Straub |
NO ROOM |
T 6:30 pm-8:30 pm |
Students registering for CASCH 109 must register for four sections (LEC, DIS, LAB, PRE-LAB).
If you are unable to self-register for the course, please submit a "Course Interest Form" linked here: https://forms.gle/pdTSwEcmiNds8cAw7
Submitting this form does not guarantee you a spot in the course, though department administrators will do their best to accommodate all requests. |
| A1 |
Straub |
SCI 109 |
MWF 10:10 am-11:00 am |
Students registering for CASCH 109 must register for four sections (LEC, DIS, LAB, PRE-LAB).
If you are unable to self-register for the course, please submit a "Course Interest Form" linked here: https://forms.gle/pdTSwEcmiNds8cAw7
Submitting this form does not guarantee you a spot in the course, though department administrators will do their best to accommodate all requests. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B1 |
Straub, Mon |
MCS B31 |
R 12:30 pm-1:20 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B2 |
Straub |
PSY B37 |
R 12:30 pm-1:20 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B3 |
Straub, Mon |
CAS 114A |
R 5:00 pm-5:50 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B4 |
Straub |
SCI 294 |
R 2:00 pm-2:50 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B5 |
Straub, Mon |
CAS 116 |
F 9:05 am-9:55 am |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B6 |
Straub |
CAS 114B |
F 9:05 am-9:55 am |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B7 |
Straub |
PRB 150 |
F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B8 |
Straub, Mon |
SCI 512 |
R 2:00 pm-2:50 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B9 |
Straub, Mon |
PRB 150 |
R 11:00 am-11:50 am |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| BA |
Straub |
CAS 114A |
R 6:30 pm-7:20 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| L1 |
Shepherd, Tucci |
SCI 150 |
M 12:20 pm-4:20 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| L2 |
Shepherd |
NO ROOM |
M 12:20 pm-4:20 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| L3 |
Shepherd, Bharwad |
SCI 150 |
M 5:30 pm-9:30 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| L4 |
Shepherd, Cerritelli |
NO ROOM |
M 5:30 pm-9:30 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| L5 |
Shepherd, Truong |
SCI 150 |
T 8:00 am-12:00 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| L6 |
Shepherd, Tucci |
NO ROOM |
T 8:00 am-12:00 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| L7 |
Shepherd, Cerritelli |
SCI 150 |
T 12:30 pm-4:30 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| L8 |
Shepherd |
NO ROOM |
T 12:30 pm-4:30 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| L9 |
Shepherd, Truong |
SCI 150 |
W 12:20 pm-4:20 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| LA |
Shepherd, Bharwad |
SCI 150 |
W 5:30 pm-9:30 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| P1 |
Shepherd |
HAR 105 |
R 3:30 pm-4:25 pm |
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Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.
