CHEM 101

Fall 2026

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Introductory Chemistry
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Credit: 3 hours.

[IAI Code: P1902] Introduction to the basic concepts and language of chemistry; lectures, discussions, and lab. Preparatory chemistry course for students who require additional background before enrolling in CHEM 102. This course has been approved for graduation credit for all students in the College of LAS. Students in other colleges should check with their college office.

Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. Prerequisite: 2.5 years of high school mathematics, or credit or concurrent registration in MATH 112.

Students may take CHEM 101 as part of their general education sequence in physical science. Students must register for one lab-discussion and one lecture section.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

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5
36153
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
ADA
ADA
8:00AM -8:50AM
6:00PM -7:50PM
F
M
300 Noyes Laboratory
2012 Chemistry Annex
McCarren, E
McCarren, E
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
36158
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
ADB
ADB
11:00AM -11:50AM
2:00PM -3:50PM
F
M
162 Noyes Laboratory
204 Noyes Laboratory
McCarren, E
McCarren, E
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
47836
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
ADE
ADE
2:00PM -2:50PM
12:00PM -1:50PM
F
M
300 Noyes Laboratory
2012 Chemistry Annex
McCarren, E
McCarren, E
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
36186
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
ADF
ADF
9:00AM -9:50AM
4:00PM -5:50PM
F
M
164 Noyes Laboratory
2012 Chemistry Annex
McCarren, E
McCarren, E
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
47838
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
ADG
ADG
3:00PM -3:50PM
2:00PM -3:50PM
F
M
300 Noyes Laboratory
2012 Chemistry Annex
McCarren, E
McCarren, E
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
36191
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
ADH
ADH
2:00PM -2:50PM
6:00PM -7:50PM
F
M
164 Noyes Laboratory
203 Noyes Laboratory
McCarren, E
McCarren, E
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
36193
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
ADI
ADI
3:00PM -3:50PM
10:00AM -11:50AM
F
M
164 Noyes Laboratory
2012 Chemistry Annex
McCarren, E
McCarren, E
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
36195
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
ADJ
ADJ
12:00PM -12:50PM
8:00AM -9:50AM
F
M
300 Noyes Laboratory
203 Noyes Laboratory
McCarren, E
McCarren, E
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
36197
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
ADK
ADK
4:00PM -4:50PM
12:00PM -1:50PM
F
M
300 Noyes Laboratory
203 Noyes Laboratory
McCarren, E
McCarren, E
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
36199
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
ADL
ADL
4:00PM -4:50PM
4:00PM -5:50PM
F
M
164 Noyes Laboratory
203 Noyes Laboratory
McCarren, E
McCarren, E
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
55929
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
ADN
ADN
1:00PM -1:50PM
8:00AM -9:50AM
F
M
300 Noyes Laboratory
204 Noyes Laboratory
McCarren, E
McCarren, E
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
Section Info:
Physical Sciences course. Reserved for incoming LAS freshman only.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Liberal Arts & Sciences. Restricted to students with Freshman class standing.
5
55930
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
ADO
ADO
11:00AM -11:50AM
10:00AM -11:50AM
F
M
300 Noyes Laboratory
203 Noyes Laboratory
McCarren, E
McCarren, E
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
Section Info:
Physical Sciences course. Reserved for incoming LAS freshman only.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Liberal Arts & Sciences. Restricted to students with Freshman class standing.
1
36151
Lecture
AL1
2:00PM -2:50PM
TR
100 Noyes Laboratory
McCarren, E
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
Section Fee:
Lab Materials Fee $10.00 Flat Fee.
Section Info:
Students registered in this AL lecture must also register for an AD discussion/lab section. Day1Access course materials cost $72.27. For more information see https://go.illinois.edu/Day1Access.
1
41899
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
BDA
BDA
8:00AM -8:50AM
12:00PM -1:50PM
F
M
157 Noyes Laboratory
204 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
1
41900
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
BDB
BDB
11:00AM -11:50AM
4:00PM -5:50PM
F
M
164 Noyes Laboratory
204 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
41901
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
BDC
BDC
9:00AM -9:50AM
8:00AM -9:50AM
F
M
163 Noyes Laboratory
304 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
41902
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
BDD
BDD
10:00AM -10:50AM
10:00AM -11:50AM
F
M
164 Noyes Laboratory
204 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
41903
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
BDE
BDE
12:00PM -12:50PM
2:00PM -3:50PM
F
M
164 Noyes Laboratory
304 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
1
41904
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
BDF
BDF
9:00AM -9:50AM
4:00PM -5:50PM
F
M
157 Noyes Laboratory
304 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
1
41905
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
BDG
BDG
8:00AM -8:50AM
12:00PM -1:50PM
F
M
164 Noyes Laboratory
304 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
41906
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
BDH
BDH
1:00PM -1:50PM
10:00AM -11:50AM
F
M
164 Noyes Laboratory
304 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
1
41907
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
BDI
BDI
12:00PM -12:50PM
6:00PM -7:50PM
F
M
157 Noyes Laboratory
300 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
1
41908
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
BDJ
BDJ
2:00PM -2:50PM
8:00AM -9:50AM
F
M
157 Noyes Laboratory
300 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
1
41909
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
BDK
BDK
4:00PM -4:50PM
6:00PM -7:50PM
F
M
157 Noyes Laboratory
304 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
41910
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
BDL
BDL
3:00PM -3:50PM
2:00PM -3:50PM
F
M
157 Noyes Laboratory
300 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
1
41897
Lecture
BL1
8:00AM -8:50AM
TR
100 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
Section Fee:
Lab Materials Fee $10.00 Flat Fee.
Section Info:
Students registered in this BL lecture must also register for a BD discussion/lab section. Day1Access course materials cost $72.27. For more information see https://go.illinois.edu/Day1Access.
1
67303
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
CDA
CDA
8:00AM -8:50AM
8:00AM -9:50AM
F
M
301 Noyes Laboratory
301 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
67304
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
CDB
CDB
9:00AM -9:50AM
10:00AM -11:50AM
F
M
162 Noyes Laboratory
300 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
1
67305
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
CDC
CDC
1:00PM -1:50PM
10:00AM -11:50AM
F
M
301 Noyes Laboratory
301 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
1
67306
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
CDD
CDD
1:00PM -1:50PM
12:00PM -1:50PM
F
M
157 Noyes Laboratory
301 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
67307
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
CDE
CDE
2:00PM -2:50PM
2:00PM -3:50PM
F
M
301 Noyes Laboratory
301 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
67308
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
CDF
CDF
4:00PM -4:50PM
4:00PM -5:50PM
F
M
301 Noyes Laboratory
301 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
47413
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
CDG
CDG
12:00PM -12:50PM
4:00PM -5:50PM
F
M
301 Noyes Laboratory
303 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
47414
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
CDH
CDH
3:00PM -3:50PM
2:00PM -3:50PM
F
M
301 Noyes Laboratory
303 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
1
47415
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
CDI
CDI
9:00AM -9:50AM
6:00PM -7:50PM
F
M
301 Noyes Laboratory
303 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
47412
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
CDJ
CDJ
10:00AM -10:50AM
12:00PM -1:50PM
F
M
301 Noyes Laboratory
303 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
1
47835
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
CDK
CDK
11:00AM -11:50AM
8:00AM -9:50AM
F
M
301 Noyes Laboratory
303 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
1
36201
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
CDL
CDL
10:00AM -10:50AM
6:00PM -7:50PM
F
M
162 Noyes Laboratory
301 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
1
67309
Lecture
CL1
3:00PM -3:50PM
TR
100 Noyes Laboratory
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
Section Fee:
Lab Materials Fee $10.00 Flat Fee.
Section Info:
Day1Access course materials cost $72.27. For more information see https://go.illinois.edu/Day1Access.
1
36164
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
DD1
DD1
8:00AM -8:50AM
8:00AM -9:50AM
F
M
162 Noyes Laboratory
2012 Chemistry Annex
Formigao Gameiro, A
Formigao Gameiro, A
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
36172
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
DD2
DD2
2:00PM -2:50PM
12:00PM -1:50PM
F
M
162 Noyes Laboratory
300A Noyes Laboratory
Formigao Gameiro, A
Formigao Gameiro, A
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
36189
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
DD3
DD3
3:00PM -3:50PM
4:00PM -5:50PM
F
M
300A Noyes Laboratory
300A Noyes Laboratory
Formigao Gameiro, A
Formigao Gameiro, A
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
36168
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
DD4
DD4
12:00PM -12:50PM
10:00AM -11:50AM
F
M
162 Noyes Laboratory
300A Noyes Laboratory
Formigao Gameiro, A
Formigao Gameiro, A
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
Section Info:
Reserved for incoming LAS freshmen only. If you have questions about your qualifications for this program please go to http://www.las.uiuc.edu/learningcommunity/
5
72507
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
DD5
DD5
4:00PM -4:50PM
2:00PM -3:50PM
F
M
162 Noyes Laboratory
203 Noyes Laboratory
Formigao Gameiro, A
Formigao Gameiro, A
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
5
41911
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
DD6
DD6
3:00PM -3:50PM
6:00PM -7:50PM
F
M
162 Noyes Laboratory
300A Noyes Laboratory
Formigao Gameiro, A
Formigao Gameiro, A
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
Section Info:
Physical Sciences course. Reserved for incoming LAS freshman only.
6
47404
Discussion/
Recitation
Laboratory
DD7
DD7
4:00PM -4:50PM
6:00PM -7:50PM
F
M
304 Noyes Laboratory
204 Noyes Laboratory
Formigao Gameiro, A
Formigao Gameiro, A
Availability:
Pending
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
Section Info:
Reserved for incoming LAS freshmen only. If you have questions about your qualifications for this program please go to http://www.las.uiuc.edu/learningcommunity/
1
50683
Lecture
DL1
4:00PM -4:50PM
TR
100 Noyes Laboratory
Formigao Gameiro, A
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences course.
Section Fee:
Lab Materials Fee $10.00 Flat Fee.
Section Info:
Students registered in this DL lecture must also register for a DD discussion/lab section. Day1Access course materials cost $72.27. For more information see https://go.illinois.edu/Day1Access.
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