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Do you know which course is best for you? Use the following guidelines and try to meet with an advisor or any of our faculty members for more guidance. Check your program requirements. Chem 100-- Basic level chem, no previous knowledge required. No lab credit. Mostly for liberal arts students (non-chem majors) but will not count towards lab requirement. Chem 105--Is chem 100 with lab component. Mostly for liberal arts students who need to satisfy a lab requirement. Note: Chem 105 will be renumbered to Chem 110 in 2010-2011! Chem 121--Intro to chem with lab. Mostly for students in allied health or as a preparatory course for Chem 161/162/163. Liberal arts students welcome, though Chem 121 is generally more rigorous than Chem 100/105/110. Chem 131--Intro to organic and biological chemistry. Mostly for allied health majors. Fairly rigorous. Assumes you've taken Chem 121. Chem 161/162/163-- General chemistry. Mostly for science, engineering, and pre-professional (pre-med/dental/vet) students, although some allied health students may be required to take it. We assume you have taken Chem 121 or High School Chemistry and recieved a C or better. Chem 261/262/263 - Organic chemistry. Completion of Chem 161/162/163 with a C or better is recommended. FAQs What if I took chemistry in high school? Can I jump into Chem140? High school chemistry courses vary from school to school. If you feel that you did not understand many of the concepts in high school chem or did not receive a satisfactory grade, then Chem 121 is recommended before Chem 161. If you feel you had a fairly rigorous high school chem course and you have good problem solving skills, then you may be prepared for Chem 161. If you're not sure, please e-mail us or contact the Science Division. We may have a diagnostic test for you to assess your situation. What if I took chemistry a long time ago? (+5 years) As with any skill, chemistry and solving problems requires practice. If you are out of practice, it is recommended that you start with Chem 121 before moving on to Chem 161. If you are unsure, please contact us.
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