Course Description:
This course is an introductory chemistry class designed for students of chemical engineering, focusing on the fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Key topics include atoms, molecules, ions, stoichiometry, and chemical reactions. The curriculum also covers solution stoichiometry, gases, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, and applications of aqueous equilibria.

The primary objective of this course is to help students understand core chemical concepts necessary for advanced studies in chemistry and related professional fields. The curriculum is designed to enhance students' ability to conduct experiments and interpret results. It also incorporates the use of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to support learning. By the end of the semester, students should be able to define chemical kinetics and equilibrium, explain the three laws of thermodynamics, and describe electrolysis and corrosion in electrochemical terms. The course also aims to strengthen students' ability to read English textbooks and journal articles, and to develop a global perspective.