CHEM 2070 General Chemistry
Course description
Covers fundamental chemical principles, with considerable attention given to the quantitative aspects and techniques important for further work in chemistry.
Main topics include chemical transformations and equations, periodic trends of the elements, electronic structure of atoms, chemical bonding, and the collective behavior of molecules.
Note: Engineering students should take CHEM 2090 and cannot take CHEM 2070 without written permission from the Chemistry Office of Undergraduate Studies and the College of Engineering. Exceptionally well prepared students may receive credit for CHEM 2070 by demonstrating competence in the advanced placement examination of the College Entrance Examination Board or in the departmental examination given at Cornell before classes start in the fall.
Students may receive credit for only one course in the following group: CHEM 1560, CHEM 2070 and CHEM 2090. Course fee: $20 nonrefundable lab fee that covers the cost of safety goggles, lab apron, and breakage.
Prerequisites
High school chemistry
Students should be aware that the course is fast-paced and condensed. It covers material in six weeks that is usually covered over 15 weeks during a regular academic semester.
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Previously offered classes
Summer 2022: Ithaca campus
| Section ID: | CHEM 2070 001-LEC |
| Number: | 1254 |
| Session: | Summer 6-week |
| Class dates: | June 21-July 29, 2022 Residential program dates: The dates listed here are for class times only. If you’re attending the Summer Residential Program, your dates will include move-in and move-out days. See Summer Residential Program dates. Precollege Studies may offer additional events, such as workshops and college fairs, during your session. See activities. |
| Final exam/project due: | Tuesday August 02, 1:30 PM - 4 PM / Baker Laboratory 219 (see Final exams) |
| Time / room: | MWF 12:20 PM - 2:15 PM / Baker Laboratory 219 |
| Mode of instruction: | In person |
| Credit: | 4 |
| Grade: | Graded only |
| Instructor: | Lorey, D. (dl24) |
| Max. enroll: | 40 |
| Related: | You will be auto-enrolled in CHEM 2070 201-DIS You will be auto-enrolled in CHEM 2070 401-LAB |
| Eligibility: |
Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors |
| To enroll: | The application deadline for this program has passed. No further applications for this course will be accepted. New York State students: Learn how to make arrangements to take your Regents Exams at Cornell if necessary. See Dates & Deadlines. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2022: Ithaca campus
| Section ID: | CHEM 2070 201-DIS |
| Number: | 1292 |
| Session: | Summer 6-week |
| Class dates: | June 21-July 29, 2022 Residential program dates: The dates listed here are for class times only. If you’re attending the Summer Residential Program, your dates will include move-in and move-out days. See Summer Residential Program dates. Precollege Studies may offer additional events, such as workshops and college fairs, during your session. See activities. |
| Time / room: | MWF 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM / Baker Laboratory 219 |
| Mode of instruction: | In person |
| Credit: | 0 |
| Related: | CHEM 2070 001-LEC |
| Eligibility: |
Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors |
| To enroll: | The application deadline for this program has passed. No further applications for this course will be accepted. New York State students: Learn how to make arrangements to take your Regents Exams at Cornell if necessary. See Dates & Deadlines. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2022: Ithaca campus
| Section ID: | CHEM 2070 401-LAB |
| Number: | 1293 |
| Session: | Summer 6-week |
| Class dates: | June 21-July 29, 2022 Residential program dates: The dates listed here are for class times only. If you’re attending the Summer Residential Program, your dates will include move-in and move-out days. See Summer Residential Program dates. Precollege Studies may offer additional events, such as workshops and college fairs, during your session. See activities. |
| Time / room: | TR 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM / Baker Laboratory 301A |
| Mode of instruction: | In person |
| Credit: | 0 |
| Related: | CHEM 2070 001-LEC |
| Eligibility: |
Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors |
| To enroll: | The application deadline for this program has passed. No further applications for this course will be accepted. New York State students: Learn how to make arrangements to take your Regents Exams at Cornell if necessary. See Dates & Deadlines. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |