Chemistry 121H - Honors General Chemistry-Sci
Fall
2026
02
4.00
Ricardo Metz
M W F 1:25PM 2:15PM
UMass Amherst
11419
Integrated Sciences Bldg 329
rbmetz@chem.umass.edu
Basic Principles of chemistry. Microscopic nature of atoms and molecules; macroscopic properties of chemical systems. Topics inlcude stoichiometry, atomic and nuclear structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, gases, and intermolecular forces. More extensive lecture treatment of advanced topics and laboratory work than CHEM111.
Prerequisite: Secondary school chemistry and a grade of 23 or greater on Part A and 5 or greater on Part B of the math placement exam.
Corequisite: MATH127 or 131
Open to Chemistry majors and Commonwealth Honors College students. Math exam 23+ on A, 5+ on B Secondary school chemistry and a grade of 23 or greater on Part A and 5 or greater on Part B of the Math Placement Exam. Reserved seats for Chemistry majors. Co-requisite Math 127 or Math 131.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.