CHEM 2080

CHEM 2080

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Covers fundamental chemical principles, including reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium. These principles are presented quantitatively and explored in the laboratory. Considerable attention is given to the quantitative calculations and techniques important for further work in chemistry.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2090. CHEM 1560 is accepted, but not recommended.

Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will not receive credit for both CHEM 2080 and CHEM 2150.

Fees Lab fee: $20 (non-refundable) covers cost of safety goggles, lab apron, and breakage. Only students without a prior chemistry lab course (CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2090) will be charged.

Last 4 Terms Offered (None)

Distribution Category (PHS-AS)

When Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.

Comments Students who have advanced placement credit for CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2090 may also receive credit for Chem 2080 by demonstrating competence on the departmental examination given at Cornell before classes start in the fall or spring.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture. Discussion optional.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  6972 CHEM 2080   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Patterson, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Corequisite: CHEM 2081. Students must complete CHEM 2080 and CHEM 2081 to earn a letter grade in General Chemistry II.

  • 18336 CHEM 2080   DIS 201

    • W
    • Sep 3 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6973 CHEM 2080   DIS 202

    • R
    • Sep 4 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9422 CHEM 2080   DIS 203

    • R
    • Sep 4 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9423 CHEM 2080   DIS 204

    • F
    • Sep 5 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9424 CHEM 2080   DIS 205

    • F
    • Sep 5 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person