COURSE TITLE: General Chemistry I, E. Bollenbach, Professor
COURSE NUMBER: Chemistry 111
DESCRIPTION: Principles, theories, and laws of chemistry dealing with atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecule formation, periodic trends, chemical reaction theory, states of matter, gas laws, themochemistry, kinetics, and equilibrium.
TEXT: CHEMISTRY: Principles And Reactions 3rd ed, Masterton, Hurley.
LAB MANUAL: Chemical Principles in the Laboratory 6th ed. Slowinski, Wolsey, Masterton.
AT THE COMPLETION OF THE COURSE THE STUDENT SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
1. Explain the relationship of chemistry to the nature of the physical world.
2. Demonstrate skills in measurement and computation.
3. Demonstrate skills in critical thinking and observation
4. Investigate basic chemistry problems using Scientific Method in the laboratory.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of atomic theory as it relates to solids, liquids, and gases.
6. Balance Chemical Equations and solve Stochiometry problems based on those equations
7. Derive Physical Properties of Compounds in the Lab and perform calculations involving those properties
1. Matter and Measurement Tutorial
2. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions Click here for help with atoms, molecules and ions
3. Mass Relations in Chemistry; Stoichiometry Molecules and Mass Relationships
4. Reactions in Water Solutions Hypertext Solution Chemistry Tutorial
5. Gases Help with gases
6. Electronic Structure of the Atoms Electronic structure of atoms
7. Covalent Bonding Bonding Frequently Asked Questions
8.Thermochemistry Thermochemistry Lecture Notes
9. Intermolecular Forces and Liquids and Solids Intermolecular Forces tutorial
11. Physical Properties of Solutions 19 slides on solution chemistry
GRADING POLICY: Student grades will be computed on the basis of Item Points earned on examinations, quizzes, and laboratories as described below.
ITEM POINTS
Exam I 40
Exam II 40
Exam III 40
Quizzes 10 each for 4 quizzes (40)
Lab 100
Final Exam 100
Total Points Possible ®
360
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| GRADE CATEGORIES |
A = >324
A- = 331-324
B+ = 323-313
B = 312-299
B- = 298-288
C+ = 287-277
C = 276-259
C- = 258-245
D = less than 244
F = less than 212
A grade of WA, WF, or F may be assigned by the Instructor due to non attendance after the withdrawal period has ended.
DISABILITIES: If you have a disability that may
interfere with your participation or
work in this course you may wish to contact your instructor (me) or Roseanne Dennerlein in
the office of Student Development (738-6307) to arrange for accommodations.
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