CHEM 2150

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CHEM 2150
Honors General and Inorganic Chemistry

Course information provided by the 2018-2019 Catalog.

Intensive systematic study of the laws and concepts of chemistry, with considerable emphasis on quantitative aspects. CHEM 2150 covers electronic structure of atoms, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, kinetics, and equilibrium. 2150 serves as an accelerated entry into organic chemistry in the Spring semester for students with a strong background in chemistry. Laboratory work covers qualitative and quantitative analysis, thermodynamics, kinetics transition metal chemistry, and spectroscopic techniques.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: a score of 5 on the CEEB AP Chemistry exam is highly recommended. Students with two years high school chemistry or equivalent may also enroll with permission of the instructor. Corequisite: calculus course at level of MATH 1110 or MATH 1910 for students who have not taken high school calculus.

Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will not receive credit for both CHEM 2150 and CHEM 2080.

Permission Note Enrollment limited.

Fees Course fee: $20 nonrefundable lab fee that covers cost of safety goggles, lab apron, and breakage.

Distribution Category (PBS-AS)

When Offered Fall.

Comments Students who have earned a score of 5 on the CEEB AP Chemistry exam receive credit for CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2090. Recommended for students who intend to specialize in chemistry or in related fields.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  5626 CHEM 2150   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    See individual labs for starting dates. Latecomers for 1st mtg of labs forfeit their spot, but are not automatically dropped from the course. See below for start date of each lab. If you are unable to register for a lab section you need to sign-up on the Chemistry waiting list accessible only at http://chemlabs.arts.cornell.edu. Further information about the waiting list is available at the following link: http://chemistry.cornell.edu/resources#wait-list.

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  •  5627 CHEM 2150   LAB 401

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    • Aug 27 - Dec 4, 2018

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Labs begin on August 27. If you are unable to register for a lab section you need to sign-up on the Chemistry waiting list accessible only at http://chemlabs.arts.cornell.edu. Further information about the waiting list is available at the following link: http://chemistry.cornell.edu/resources#wait-list.

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  •  5628 CHEM 2150   LAB 402

    • T
    • Aug 28 - Dec 4, 2018

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Labs begin on August 28. If you are unable to register for a lab section you need to sign-up on the Chemistry waiting list accessible only at http://chemlabs.arts.cornell.edu. Further information about the waiting list is available at the following link: http://chemistry.cornell.edu/resources#wait-list

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  •  5629 CHEM 2150   LAB 403

    • W
    • Aug 29 - Dec 4, 2018

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Labs begin on August 29. If you are unable to register for a lab section you need to sign-up on the Chemistry waiting list accessible only at http://chemlabs.arts.cornell.edu. Further information about the waiting list is available at the following link: http://chemistry.cornell.edu/resources#wait-list

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  •  5630 CHEM 2150   LAB 404

    • R
    • Aug 30 - Dec 4, 2018

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Labs begin on August 30. If you are unable to register for a lab section you need to sign-up on the Chemistry waiting list accessible only at http://chemlabs.arts.cornell.edu. Further information about the waiting list is available at the following link: http://chemistry.cornell.edu/resources#wait-list

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  •  5631 CHEM 2150   LAB 405

    • F
    • Aug 31 - Dec 4, 2018

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Labs begin on August 31. If you are unable to register for a lab section you need to sign-up on the Chemistry waiting list accessible only at http://chemlabs.arts.cornell.edu. Further information about the waiting list is available at the following link: http://chemistry.cornell.edu/resources#wait-list

    Department Consent Required (Add)