CHEM 110HChemical Principles I - Honors

3 credits · Chemistry · Penn State

CHEM 110H is the first in a two-semester comprehensive course in general chemistry for majors in science, engineering, and related disciplines. Chemistry impacts virtually every area of our lives, from how our bodies work, to the environment, to new materials, to how we live and work. The goals of this course are to teach students to recognize that what happens at the molecular level directly shapes the macroscopic world. Students will gain an understanding of (1) how atoms combine to form molecules; (2) how molecules interact and react with each other; and (3) how molecular-level structure and interactions affects a material's macroscopic properties. Students will also learn the problem-solving skills necessary to apply and interpret simple mathematical models and graphical representations of chemical and physical phenomena. The honors version of CHEM 110 covers the same topics as the regular offering but at a level appropriate for students with advanced backgrounds and talents.