General Chemistry I
CHEM 141
Fall 2025
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| Course Cluster and Certificates: Health Studies |
CHEM 141 is the first half of a standard introductory course in general chemistry, intended for science majors and appropriate for premedical studies. Mathematical proficiency at the precalculus level is required. Prior completion of a high school chemistry course is typical, but not required. Students eligible for prematriculation credit in chemistry (from AP/IB-HL/A-Level CHEM, etc.) will not be granted credit if they enroll in this course and should instead enroll in CHEM 145 or take advanced placement to CHEM 251. The topics covered will include measurement, atomic and electronic structure, periodic trends, molecular structure and bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solutions, thermochemistry, and gases. The full-year curriculum may be completed with CHEM 142. Students considering CHEM 141 are strongly encouraged to consult https://www.wesleyan.edu/chem/undergraduate_program/chemistry-placement-information.html |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM CHEM |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Biology)(Chemistry Minor)(Chemistry)(Earth and Environmental Sciences)(Molecular Biology and Biochemistry)(Neuroscience and Behavior)(Science and Technology Studies) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Nivaldo J. Tro, Chemistry: Structure and Properties, 2nd edition. ISBN: 978-0134293936
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Examinations and Assignments:
Daily homework, two quizzes, and four exams. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
All students will need to register for one weekly recitation section (CHEM 141R) during drop/add. These sections will be scheduled on both Mondays and Tuesdays, from 4:25-5:55 p.m. and at 7:10-8:40 p.m. |
| Instructor(s): Davis,Anthony Times: .M.W.F. 08:50AM-09:40AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 60 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 36 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 24 | FR: 36 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 13 | 1st Ranked: 7 | 2nd Ranked: 3 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Nivaldo J. Tro, Chemistry: Structure and Properties, 2nd edition. ISBN: 978-0134293936 |
Examinations and Assignments:
Daily homework, two quizzes, and four exams. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
All students will need to register for one weekly recitation section (CHEM 141R) during drop/add. These sections will be scheduled on both Mondays and Tuesdays, from 4:25-5:55 p.m. and at 7:10-8:40 p.m. |
| Instructor(s): Davis,Anthony Times: .M.W.F. 10:50AM-11:40AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 60 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 36 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 24 | FR: 36 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 6 | 1st Ranked: 4 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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