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Course Code: CHEM281
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Credits: 3
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Hours Distribution: (3Crs.: 3Lec,0Lab)
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Course Type: Basic Sciences and Mathematics Courses (BSMC)
Course Description
Introduction to the basic concepts and principles of chemistry including: Atoms, molecules, mole concept, chemical reactions and calculations, stoichiometry. Periodic table and properties of the elements, nomenclature. Theories of atomic structure, atomic spectra. Theories of chemical bonding. Covalent bonding and molecular structure: molecular geometry, VSEPR theory, valence bond theory, hybrid orbital and molecular orbital theory.