CHEM120 - General Chemistry I
Course: CHEM120 (General Chemistry I) in CHEM department at Simon Fraser University.
Credit Hours: 3 • Academic Level: first-year undergraduate course
Course Requirements: Requires 2 prerequisite courses
Prerequisite Chain Depth: 2 levels of foundational courses required
Future Opportunities: Unlocks 9 advanced courses for further study
Course Type: Core pathway course - critical for degree progression
Part of the CHEM curriculum at Simon Fraser University, helping students progress through degree requirements.
Courses unlocked by CHEM120
- PHYS346 - Energy and the Environment
- CHEM122 - General Chemistry II
- CHEM280 - Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM285 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
- MSE220 - Engineering Materials
- MSE360 - Introduction to Biosystems Engineering
- MSE425 - Nano Manufacturing
- NUSC341 - Introduction to Radiochemistry
- NUSC344 - Nucleosynthesis and Distribution of the Elements
Academic Planning at Simon Fraser University
Students planning CHEM120 at Simon Fraser University should complete 2 prerequisites before enrollment.
Future Pathways: Completing CHEM120 enables enrollment in 9 advanced courses, opening specialization opportunities in the CHEM program.
This first-year course at Simon Fraser University integrates into structured degree pathways for CHEM programs, supporting timely graduation and academic progression.