Honors Chemistry 1 (SCC 150) Prerequisite: Completion of Biology 1 with a grade of B or higher and approval of the instructor. Description: Honors Chemistry 1 is a one-semester, one-credit course. The course includes the study of the definitions of chemistry, historical models of the atom, electron configuration, ionic and covalent bonding, molecular geometry, scientific measurements and unit conversions, the mole concept, chemical reactions, and stoichiometry, gas laws, solution chemistry, oxidation reduction reactions, and acids and bases. Lab work is included to reinforce concepts.