Oct 14, 2025  
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
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CHEM 1300 - General Chemistry I

4 Credit(s)

Offered: every semester

The course explores the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry such as atomic structure, the periodic table, electrochemistry, descriptive inorganic chemistry, the gas laws, solutions, equilibrium calculations and chemical bonding. Chemical calculations are emphasized. Biology and Chemistry majors must earn a grade of 2.0 or higher in this course in order to continue in these majors.

Prerequisite(s): Passing score on Advanced Algebra and Functions Accuplacer placement exam OR successful completion of MATH 0500  [Algebraic Prep.]

Meets General Education Requirement(s): PL, SI



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