CHE 140 - General Chemistry I

Department: Chemistry

Description: Introduction to stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic structure, molecular structure and bonding, chemical equilibrium and kinetics with applications to gases, solids, liquids, and solutions. First half of a 2-semester sequence. Lecture and lab. May not be taken under the P/NP option. Designed primarily for students with high school credit in chemistry.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT 119; or grade of C or better or concurrent registration in MAT 118 or 120 or 144 or 145

General Education: NSAC - Natural Science Alternatives Chemistry

IAI Code: IAI P1 902L General Education Chemistry

New Course Catalog Information Effective 05-19-2025

New Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT 119; or grade of C or better or concurrent registration in MAT 120 or 144 or 145

Current Offerings

For the most up-to-date course information, please check the registration system through your MyIllinoisState portal.

Spring 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W F 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM , Robert Compton 4.00 hour(s)

Dates: 01/13/2025 - 05/03/2025

Location: Felmley Science Annex 133 (FSA 133)

Instructor: Robert Compton

Materials Fee: $26.00

Textbook Special Instructions: Lab manuals/safety goggles REQUIRED. Order & Pay for them online @ address below before 1st day of class. Students MUST PICK UP PURCHASES IN JH 215 - NO DELIVERIES! https://secure.touchnet.com/C20868_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=53&SINGLESTORE=true

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Open Stax Chemistry: Atoms First (Required)

ISBN9781947172630

AuthorFlowers

Edition2e

PublisherRice University

MSRP N/A

NotesTextbook/Material Note: digital version free

Aktiv Chemistry - Semester (Required)

ISBN9781778774973

AuthorAktiv Learning Inc.

Edition

Publisher101 Edu, Inc.

MSRP $42.00

NotesTextbook/Material Note: online homework subscription;cheaper direct from Activ Learning website rather than bookstore

MATERIAL FROM INSTRUCTOR OR DEPARTMENT (Required)

ISBN9789986547891

AuthorINSTRUCTOR

Edition99

PublisherISU

MSRP $25.00

NotesTextbook/Material Note: See “Special Instructions” (Online store opens 11/25/24)

Lab Sections

002 - Laboratory (In Person) : M 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM, Instructor to be announced
003 - Laboratory (In Person) : M 3:00 PM - 5:50 PM, Instructor to be announced
004 - Laboratory (In Person) : T 9:00 AM - 11:50 AM, Instructor to be announced
005 - Laboratory (In Person) : T 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM, Instructor to be announced
006 - Laboratory (In Person) : T 3:00 PM - 5:50 PM, Instructor to be announced
007 - Laboratory (In Person) : W 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM, Instructor to be announced
008 - Laboratory (In Person) : W 3:00 PM - 5:50 PM, Instructor to be announced
009 - Laboratory (In Person) : Th 9:00 AM - 11:50 AM, Instructor to be announced
010 - Laboratory (In Person) : Th 3:00 PM - 5:50 PM, Instructor to be announced