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CHEM-1014: Calculations in Chemistry

Description: Mathematical problem solving skills required for success in general chemistry. Manipulation of symbolic algebraic formulas. Dimensional analysis and narrative mathematical exercises. Application of problem solving techniques to chemical processes and reactions. Generation and interpretation of graphs using computer software. Elementary features of atoms, molecules, and the periodic table of the elements. Molar quantities, chemical nomenclature, reaction stoichiometry, and introductory solution chemistry.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: CHEM-1045, CHEM-1035, CHEM-1055, CHEM-1065

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 18

Average GPA: 2.57 (rounds to B-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 10.00%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 7.14%

Candace E Wall202418.2%38.3%21.9%6.9%7.5%7.1%2.5718

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Summer II 2019Fall 2019Summer I 2020Fall 2020Summer I 2021Fall 2021Summer I 2022Fall 2022Summer I 2023Fall 2023Summer I 2024Fall 2024Term050% W