Catalog Info
Title when registering
Prin Gen & Inorgan Chem I
Credit Hours
5.00
Contact Hours Per Week
7 (for 15-week classes)
Pre-requisites
ENG-131 eligible AND (College preparatory-level high school chemistry with an average grade of B or better OR CHEM-111 with grade of C or better) AND (eligible to take a gateway MATH course at HFC OR a satisfactory score on the Math placement exam).
Course Description
Includes the study of atomic structure, stoichiometry, molarity, enthalpy, chemical periodicity, bonding and structure, reactions and equations, and properties of gases. This course is for students majoring in science, engineering, mathematics, pharmacy, or other pre-professional programs. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
MTA Categories
- Category 6: Natural Sciences (Lecture and Lab)
General Education Categories
- Natural Sciences
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Portfolio Review Details
A student may receive credit for CHEM-141 by earning a score of 4 or higher on the AP Chemistry Exam and providing a portfolio that demonstrates 60hr of appropriate college level chemistry laboratory experience. An interview may also be required.
Other Details
A student may receive credit for CHEM-141 by earning either:
- A score of 4 or higher on the AP Chemistry Exam and providing a portfolio that demonstrates 60hr of appropriate college level chemistry laboratory experience. An interview may also be required.
- A score of 6 or higher on the International Baccalaureate-Higher Level (IB-HL) Chemistry Exam.
Office Contact
School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): 313-845-9632, steminfo@hfcc.edu, Health Careers Education Ctr, Room: G-122 and J-115
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Summer 2023 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
My Progress section of HFC Self Service.