Oct 10, 2026  
2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog

CHE 117 - Principles of Chemistry

Semester Hours: 4

A course emphasizing stoichiometry, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear phenomena, and interactions of science and society. In the laboratory program students will investigate chemical systems, analyze observations and data, devise explanations, and communicate results. Meets Scientific Discovery Intellectual Perspective requirement (SD).

Prerequisite: High school chemistry and an acceptable score on a placement test or completion of CHE 111  with a grade of C- or better.
Intellectual Perspective: SD
Lab Included: LB
When Offered: Offered Fall and Spring semesters.