{"id":54,"date":"2014-06-24T07:41:22","date_gmt":"2014-06-24T14:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/chemistry\/?page_id=54"},"modified":"2026-04-01T17:54:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T00:54:43","slug":"chem161","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/chemistry\/courses\/chem161\/","title":{"rendered":"CHEM&amp; 161 General Chemistry I"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>CHEM&#038; 161:<\/strong> General Chemistry I <span class='badge text-bg-secondary badge-secondary'>6 <abbr title=\"credits\">cr<\/abbr>.<\/span><\/h2><p>First in a three-course chemistry sequence for science and engineering students. The 161\/162\/163 series covers atomic structure, stoichiometry, solutions, gas laws, periodic law, bonding, molecular orbital theory, colligative properties, radioactivity, thermochemistry, equilibrium, acids, bases, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, kinetics, and simple organic chemistry. Courses in the series take a quantitative approach, format includes lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Fee: $48.00 100-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.<\/p><ul class='list-inline'><li class='list-inline-item'><a class='ms-1 ml-1 mb-1 btn btn-primary btn-sm' href='https:\/\/catalog.bellevuecollege.edu\/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=16&#038;coid=80915'>View CHEM&#038; 161 in the Academic Catalog<\/a><\/li><li class='list-inline-item'><a class='ms-1 ml-1 mb-1 btn btn-outline-dark btn-sm' href='https:\/\/csprd.ctclink.us\/psc\/csprd\/EMPLOYEE\/SA\/s\/WEBLIB_HCX_CM.H_COURSE_CATALOG.FieldFormula.IScript_Main\/subjects\/CHEM&#038;\/?institution=WA080'>Explore CHEM&#038; courses in ctcLink<\/a><\/li><\/ul><hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About this course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is usually required for science\/engineering majors and pre-professional health students (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary, etc.) It assumes you&#8217;ve had an intro-level chem course, either high school chemistry or an intro chem course in college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PREREQUISITES ARE CHECKED. Please make sure you are cleared for prereqs &#8211; either you will have taken the prereq courses at BC, or you will need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/current-students\/placement-testing-services\/prerequisites\/\">submit a prerequisite check<\/a> if prereqs were completed at another institution. We do not currently accept high school transcripts, but there is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/chemistry\/chem161placement\/\">placement exam<\/a> if you completed intro-level high school chem.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/chemistry\/chem-161a-b-doucette\/\">Sample Syllabus<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are TWO prerequisites to take CHEM&amp;161.<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/current-students\/placement-testing-services\/prerequisites\/\">How to clear prerequisites at Bellevue College<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) <strong>Math:<\/strong> Completion or concurrent enrollment in MATH&amp; 141 (precalculus) or higher, or placement into MATH&amp; 142 or higher.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/current-students\/placement-testing-services\/placement-tests\/\">Information on the math placement exam<\/a> (including practice materials)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) <strong>Chemistry:<\/strong> CHEM&amp; 140 with a C or better (or equivalent), or by chemistry placement exam, or with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/admissions-aid\/getting-started\/transfer\/ap-ib-cambridge-exams\/\">AP\/IB score of 3 or above.<\/a> (if using AP\/IB scores, complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/current-students\/placement-testing-services\/prerequisites\/\">prereq check<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CHEM&amp;161 Placement Exam:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/chemistry\/chem161placement\/\">CHEM&amp; 161 Placement Exam Website<\/a> (includes link to practice material and link to take the exam)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CHEM&amp; 161 Course Materials:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1) Textbook: Chemistry: Structure and Properties by Nivaldo Tro\u00a0(Pearson), third edition with MyLab and Mastering Homework System. This is provided through Inclusive Access (fees for access are paid with tuition &#8211; students can access materials digitally through Canvas). <br>2) Safety Goggles<br>3) Lab Notebook (may be required by your instructor)<br>Please confirm course materials at <a href=\"https:\/\/bellevuecollege.edu\/bookstore\">BC Bookstore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHEM&amp; 161 Provided Information:<\/strong><br>This periodic table and equations\/constants sheet is provided for use on exams to all students in General Chemistry<br>(CHEM&amp; 161\/162\/163).<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/Provided-Info-for-Gen-Chem_updated20140203_studentversion.pdf\">Periodic Table and Equations\/Constants<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHEM&amp; 161 Labs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check your course syllabus for&nbsp;your&nbsp;class&#8217; specific&nbsp;lab schedule. Print out only the labs that you will perform. Do not use lab handouts from previous quarters as they are updated frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guidelines\/Information:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/Lab-Notebook-Guidelines.pdf\">Lab Notebook Guidelines<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/Formal-Lab-Report-Guidelines.pdf\">Lab Report Guidelines<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/lab_safety-v2.pdf\">Lab Safety Sheet \u2013please print and bring to lab<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/Glassware1.pdf\">Glassware<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experiments:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2026\/04\/Lab-0_Excel-2026.pdf\">Excel Lab Activity<\/a> new version Spring 2026<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/161Lab1ScientificMeasurements_updatedNDPSGF20160128.pdf\">Scientific Measurements<\/a> new version Fall 2016<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/161lab_Floating-egg-updated-1-2-2014.pdf\">The Floating Egg Problem<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/161lab_Spectroscopy-updated-1-2-2014.pdf\">Spectroscopy and the hydrogen atom<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/161Lab_MolecularModelsupdatedPSGF1-28-2016.pdf\">Molecular Models<\/a>\u00a0new version Fall 2016<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/161lab_Electrolytes-updated-1-2-2014.pdf\">Electrolytes<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/161lab_ChemicalformulalabupdatedPSGF3-27-2016.pdf\">Chemical Formula Detective<\/a>\u00a0new version Fall 2016<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/161lab_Juice-titration-updated-1-2-2014.pdf\">Juice titration<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/161Lab_AspirinSynthesisupdatedPSGF3-27-2016.pdf\">Synthesis of Aspirin<\/a>\u00a0new version Fall 2016<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/161lab_Aspirin-purityUpdatedPSGF8-23-2016-.pdf\">Titration of Synthesized Aspirin<\/a>\u00a0new version Fall 2016<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/aspirin_tablets_titration.pdf\">Titration of Aspirin Tablets<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/161lab_BeersLawUpdatedPSGF-2-4-2016.pdf\">Beer&#8217;s Law<\/a>\u00a0new version Fall 2016<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/Avogadros-number_revised.pdf\">The Determination of Avogadro\u2019s Number<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2014\/06\/Logger-pro-activity.pdf\">Graphical Analysis with Logger Pro<\/a>\u00a0(recommended before Beer\u2019s law)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About this course This course is usually required for science\/engineering majors and pre-professional health students (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary, etc.) It assumes you've had an intro-level chem course, either high school chemistry or an intro chem course in college. 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