CHM 111 is designed primarily for science and engineering majors.  It explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. 

Prerequisites for CHM 111 are satisfactory placement scores for ENG 111 and MTH 163 (or completion of units 0-9 of MTT course). Satisfactory completion of a high school chemistry course or its equivalent is strongly recommended.

In order to succeed in this online course, you also must be comfortable working with technology. At a minimum, you must possess the following technical skills:

• Ability to use the Internet in an effective and efficient manner, including installation and management of browser plug-ins and add-ons.
• Basic knowledge about the operation of a computer, file management, and software installation.
• Working knowledge of the Blackboard learning management system.

 CHM 111 requires attendance at six (6) campus lab sessions to complete twelve (12) in-person labs. Dates, times, and locations are published in the NOVAConnect Student Information System for each CHM 111 section. There are no make-up lab dates.

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

1. Apply the principles of scientific method and measurement.
2. Describe atomic structure emphasizing the electron configuration of atoms and chemical periodicity.
3. Name and write formulas for chemical compounds.
4. Perform calculations involving stoichiometry, thermochemistry, unit conversions, molarity, density, composition, and gas laws.
5. Determine the type of bonding, molecular structure and polarity of given compounds or molecules.
6. Use the principles of molecular bonding to explain or predict the properties of substances.
7. Complete and balance simple equations.

Your course grade will be determined by the following:

To pass CHM 111 (grade of D or higher), the exam average, the quiz average and the lab grade average must each be equal to or greater than 60%. The mandatory on-campus labs must be completed in order to pass the course.

You must take the exams as per the schedule in the Course Completion Plan, at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers.

Last Updated: November 16, 2015