CHEM 1560

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CHEM 1560
Introduction to General Chemistry

Course information provided by the 2023-2024 Catalog. Courses of Study 2023-2024 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

A one-semester introduction to fundamental topics in general chemistry, both qualitative and quantitative, with laboratory. CHEM 1560 prepares students for CHEM 1570; CHEM 1560 is not recommended for premedical or preveterinary students. Students planning to take CHEM 2080 should be enrolled in CHEM 2070 rather than CHEM 1560.


Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will receive credit for only one course in the following group: CHEM 1560, CHEM 2070, CHEM 2090.

Fees Lab fee: $20 (non-refundable) covers cost of safety goggles, lab apron, and breakage.

Distribution Category (PBS-AS, PHS-AS)

When Offered Fall, Summer.

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3713 CHEM 1560   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.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  •  3714 CHEM 1560   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 28 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Staff

  • 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. 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.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  •  3715 CHEM 1560   LAB 402

    • T
    • Aug 28 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Staff

  • 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. 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.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  •  3716 CHEM 1560   LAB 403

    • W
    • Aug 28 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Staff

  • 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. 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.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  •  4618 CHEM 1560   LAB 404

    • F
    • Aug 28 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Staff

  • 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. 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.

    Department Consent Required (Add)