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General Chemistry I (CHEM 131)

Credit Course

4 credits

$124 per credit

in-county, fees apply

In-person

Includes the study of atomic structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions and equations, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonds, and chemical structures. The laboratory experience in this course develops knowledge of chemical concepts, experimentation, and laboratory instruments and techniques. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): a) MATH 083 and ACLT 053 or (ESOL 052 and ESOL 054); or b) a passing grade on the chemistry placement test and MATH 082 and ACLT 053 or (ESOL 052 and ESOL 054); or c) permission of the Dean's designee Lecture Hours per week: 3 Lab Hours per week: 3 Recitation Hours per week: .
Lab Fee: $40.00.
General Education: Biological and Physical Sciences (B).

Sections

Summer 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      6:00 - 9:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Catonsville, MASH 027
    • Time:
      6:00 - 9:05 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Catonsville, MASH 226

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 06/15/2026 - 08/01/2026
    • Instructor: Sunil Konath
    • Course ID: #53644

    Credit Hours: 4

    Billable Hours: 4

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the six week session.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TWR
      Location: Catonsville, MASH 027
    • Time:
      12:30 - 4:05 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Catonsville, MASH 226

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/11/2026
    • Instructor: Mike Hands
    • Course ID: #52436

    Credit Hours: 4

    Billable Hours: 4

    Note: This course meets during the six week session. This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, MASH 704
    • Time:
      1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MTWR
      Location: Essex, MASH 202

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/11/2026
    • Instructor: PJ Mitchell Jr
    • Course ID: #53790

    Credit Hours: 4

    Billable Hours: 4

    Note: NOTE: Section meets during the six week

Fall 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      10:15 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Catonsville, CLLB 035
    • Time:
      12:30 - 4:50 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      M
      Location: Catonsville, MASH 206

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #91801

    Credit Hours: 4

    Billable Hours: 4

    Note: This is an LTC (Low Textbook Cost) course.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      8:00 - 9:50 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Catonsville, HTEC 032
    • Time:
      10:15 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      T
      Location: Catonsville, MASH 226

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #93435

    Credit Hours: 4

    Billable Hours: 4

    Note: This is an LTC (Low Textbook Cost) course.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      10:15 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Dundalk, MASH 100
    • Time:
      12:30 - 3:20 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      W
      Location: Dundalk, MASH 206

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Instructor: Linda Prentice
    • Course ID: #91809

    Credit Hours: 4

    Billable Hours: 4

    Note: NOTE: This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) course

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:30 - 2:20 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Essex, MASH 204
    • Time:
      2:00 - 4:50 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      F
      Location: Essex, MASH 704

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Instructor: Joseph Norris III
    • Course ID: #93841

    Credit Hours: 4

    Billable Hours: 4

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      6:00 - 9:40 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      M
      Location: Essex, MASH 110
    • Time:
      6:00 - 8:50 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      W
      Location: Essex, MASH 704

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Instructor: PJ Mitchell Jr
    • Course ID: #91802

    Credit Hours: 4

    Billable Hours: 4

    Note: NOTE: This is an LTC (Low Textbook Cost) course.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      10:15 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, MASH 203
    • Time:
      12:30 - 3:20 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      R
      Location: Essex, MASH 704

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Instructor: Joseph Norris III
    • Course ID: #91800

    Credit Hours: 4

    Billable Hours: 4

    Note: NOTE: This is an LTC (Low Textbook Cost) course.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:00 - 3:35 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Catonsville, HUMN 117
    • Time:
      12:30 - 3:20 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Catonsville, MASH 226

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 10/19/2026
    • Course ID: #93778

    Credit Hours: 4

    Billable Hours: 4