Introduction to the general principles of chemistry for students planning a professional career in chemistry, a related science, the health professions, or engineering. The SI units, the chemical formula, Naming covalent and ionic compounds, Stoichiometry, Atomic structure, Electron configuration, Periodic table, Chemical bonding, Gases, Chemical equilibrium, enthalpy and first law of thermodynamics, physical and colligative properties, Acids and Bases and Organic chemistry. Weekly laboratory experiments aiming the safety rules in chemistry lab. and identify the main inorganic acidic and basic radicals based on specific qualitative tests. Weekly discussion sessions focus on homework assignments and lecture material.