Which Chem?

[Eric552]

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Ok, so here's the deal. I am an undergrad at OU and starting pre-reqs next quarter. I am a little confused by this if anyone would happen to have any input. As far as satisfying my general chem pre-req, would you count any level of inorganic/gen. chemistry class?

I have been told to take:
CHEM 151 FUND OF CHEMISTRY I
CHEM 152 FUND OF CHEMISTRY II
CHEM 153 FUND OF CHEM III

But, I have already taken:
CHEM 121 PRIN OF CHEMISTRY I

So, I'm not sure if I could finish this series with:
CHEM 122 PRIN OF CHEMISTRY II
CHEM 123 PRIN OF CHEMISTRY III

And satisfy the requirement or not? Would anyone have an opinion, or should I just wait it out over the holidays and speak w/an adviser?


Also, it the description of Chem 151 it notes "Credit not allowed for both 121 and 151."

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

i dont know what your classes mean lol
but
all i can tell you is this
you need
2 semesters of general chemistry< i believe physical chemistry and inorganic chem and other non-organic chem classes can subsitute for this, however for the mcat its recommend you know things like electromagnetism, acid-base titration and dilution and other things, which general chem does
2 semesters of organic chemistry

 

[TheMightySmiter]

This sounds like a question for your pre-med advisor. Are there course descriptions available? Most schools have a basic "Intro Chem" course and then a "Gen Chem" course that's harder and requires high school chemistry. Med schools want the harder Gen Chem course.

 

[Eric552]

Here are the course descriptions for the first class of each series.

Chem 121:
Introduction to chemistry through study of atomic and molecular structure, periodic table, and states of matter. Credit not allowed for both 121 and 151. 3 lec, 3 lab.


Chem 151:
General course in fundamental chemical principles. Atomic structure, periodic classification, bonding, mole concept, and stoichiometry with problem solving. Recommended for majors in chemistry, engineering, biological sciences, plant biology, clinical laboratory science, geological sciences, secondary education (B.S.Ed. in biological sciences, chemistry, physics, and integrated science), and preprofessional (biological science) areas. Credit not allowed for both 121 and 151. 4 lec, 3 lab.



From the descriptions 151 sounds more relevant, I was just hoping to be able to make use of the 121 I have already completed.

 

[TheMightySmiter]

Sounds like you should take the Chem 151 course. But I still think you should double check with a pre-med advisor. You don't wan to take the wrong one.

 

[icalz]

Don't mess yourself up, get with your pre-med advisor.