Jun 15, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog
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CHEM 1020 - Interpretive Chemistry


Credits: 4

Catalog Description
This is an introductory course in chemistry emphasizing elementary principles and applications intended for non-science and allied health majors and preparation for the Principles of Chemistry sequence. Topics include matter, measurement, atomic theory, bonding theory, nomenclature, stoichiometry and the mole concept, reactions, gases, liquids, solids, solutions, acid-base chemistry, and environmental chemistry.

Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): Any of the following:

  • Completion of MATH 0080  
  • MATH 0011 & 1100 placement
  • MATH 0140 & 1114 placement
  • MATH 0120 & 1200 placement
  • MATH 0240 placement
  • MATH 0250/MATH 1100/MATH 1114 placement
  • MATH 1121/MATH 1200 placement
  • MATH 1210 placement
  • A score of 3 on Advanced Placement test for Calculus AB or BC


Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 03: Natural Sciences, Goal 10: People and the Environment

Course Notes: This course is also offered through Anoka-Ramsey’s Concurrent Enrollment Program.





















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