CHE-145: Preparation for General College Chemistry

Course Description

This course should be taken prior to CHE 151 by students who fall into one of the following categories provided they have adequate mathematics preparation (see prerequisite and recommendation below): (a) students with no previous background in chemistry, (b) students with an average or below average background in high school chemistry, or (c) students in need of a review of basic chemical problem solving skills. Topics include problem solving using the factor-label method, dimensional analysis, linear relationships, graphing, and significant figures; the atomic mass system and the mole concept; chemical formulae and inorganic nomenclature; basic chemical reactions, balancing equations, reaction stoichiometry, and limiting reagent problems; atomic structure and the principles of chemical bonding; solution concentrations and stoichiometry. The laboratory features activities and experiments that reinforce the concepts presented in lecture. Three class hours, three laboratory hours.

Prerequisites

MCC level 8 Mathematics placement or MTH 104 with a minimum grade of C. Completion of or concurrent registration in MTH 165 is strongly recommended.

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CHE-145 Sections for Spring 2026

With the following scheduling option(s)

2 Sections Offered

CHE-145, Section 385

CRN #22882
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 09, Room 252
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026Tuesday
6:00 pm - 8:40 pm
LaboratoryBrighton Campus
Building 07, Room 117
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026Thursday
6:00 pm - 8:50 pm
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 09, Room 252
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time Tuesday
6:00 pm - 8:40 pm
Type Laboratory
Location Brighton Campus
Building 07, Room 117
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time Thursday
6:00 pm - 8:50 pm

CHE-145, Section 205

CRN #22966
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

24

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 09, Room 145
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026Tuesday, Thursday
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
LaboratoryBrighton Campus
Building 07, Room 117
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026Wednesday
2:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 09, Room 145
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Type Laboratory
Location Brighton Campus
Building 07, Room 117
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time Wednesday
2:00 pm - 4:50 pm