CHEM1117

Honors Modern Chemistry I

This course is intended for students from any major (including undecided) with a strong foundation and interest in chemistry. CHEM1117 begins with the theoretical description of atomic and molecular structure and with examples of modern experimental techniques for visualizing and manipulating individual atoms and molecules. The laws of thermodynamics and kinetics are studied to understand why chemical reactions occur at all, why it is that once reactions start they can't go all the way to completion, and how molecules act as catalysts to speed up reactions without being consumed themselves.

Course overview

Department
Chemistry
School
MCAS
Credits
0

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

3.71 / 5

Based on 241 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Alexis Grimaud · Merkert Chemistry Center 130 TuTh 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Alexis Grimaud · Merkert Chemistry Center 127 Tu 06:00PM-06:50PM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Alexis Grimaud · Merkert Chemistry Center 127 W 06:00PM-06:50PM · Offered