Instructor: Michael Vela

Prerequisites: A satisfactory grade (C- or better) in CHEM 11a or an approved equivalent. This course may not be taken for credit by students who have passed CHEM 15b in previous years. The corresponding lab is CHEM 18b.

Course Description: Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade (C- or better) in CHEM 11a or an approved equivalent. This course may not be taken for credit by students who have passed CHEM 15b in previous years. The corresponding lab is CHEM 18b.</br></br>

Picks up where Chemistry 11a left off, advancing students' understanding of bonding models and molecular structure and exploring the basics of coordination chemistry. Three major quantitative topics are covered in the second half of General Chemistry: chemical equilibrium (including acid-base chemistry, solubility, and complex-ion formation), chemical kinetics, and thermodynamics. Other topics explored are electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry.

Session: Session II

Day: T, W, Th, F

Time: 8:30am - 11:00am

Credit Hours: 4 Credits

Course Format: On-Campus Course for Summer 2025

Brandeis Graduation Requirement Fulfilled: QR, SN

Course Classification: Undergraduate Level Course

Course Tuition: $3,700

Course Fees: None

Open to High School Students: Yes