2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
    Jun 06, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog

CHEM 185 - General Chemistry II


Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 3

General Education Code(s): 23NS, 23RE
Other Course Attribute(s): LASC, LSCI

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 180  
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

The topics studied in this course are: chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, representative elements, transition elements, coordination chemistry, introductory organic chemistry, and introductory nuclear chemistry.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: The general education requirement for critical thinking is satisfied by CHEM 185. To meet this General Education requirement, students will be able to:

  1. clearly articulate an issue or problem;
  2. identify, analyze, and evaluate ideas, data, and arguments as they occur in their own or others’ work;
  3. acknowledge limitations such as perspective and bias; and
  4. develop well-reasoned (logical) arguments to form judgments and/or draw conclusions.

Course-specific SLOs for CHEM 185:

  1. Understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis; and
  2. Application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural (or physical) sciences.
  3. Student will demonstrate a basic knowledge of chemistry, including but not limited to, atomic structure, elements, bonding, chemical reactions, and stoichiometry.