Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Lecture Chapter and Reading Assignment Lab Topic Week 1 Ch. 1-2, Pages 1-18 scientific method No Lab Ch. 2, Pages 18-33 measurements & calculations Week 2 Ch. 2-3, Pages 33-66 matter measurement, Ch. 3, wrap-up and review accuracy, density Chapter #1-3 Exam Week 3 Ch. 4, p. 72-88 Elements, atoms, ions percent Ch. 4, pages 89-104 composition Week 4 Ch. 5, Pages 112-126 nomenclature Ch. 5&6, Pages 126-149 Chemical reactions physical & chemical Week5 Ch. 6&7, Pages 149-175 change Ch. 7, Pages 175-191 aqueous reactions empirical formulas Ch. 4-7 wrap up and review Ch. 4-7 Exam Week 6 Ch. 8, Pages 203-218Chemical composition Ch. 8, Pages 218-229 chemical reactions Week 7 Ch. 9, Pages 239-251 Chemical quantities relating moles to coefficients Ch. 9, Pages 251-259 in equations Week 8 Review & Ch. 8-9 Exam mole & mass relationships Week 9 Ch. 10, Pages 271-286 Energy Ch. 10, Pages 287-297 calorimetry Week 10 Ch. 11, Pages 303-316 Ch. 11, Pages 317-332 Fame tests Week 11 Ch. 12, Pages 341-356 chemical bonding Ch. 12, Pages 356-373 molecular geometry Week 12 Review & Ch. 10-12 Exam Week 13 Ch. 14, pages 427-432 phases of matter Ch. 14, Pages 432-444 Week 14 Ch. 15, Pages 451-462 solutions solubility of a salt Ch. 15, Pages 462-473 Week 15 Ch. 16, Pages 487-507 acids & bases properties of acids & Bases Week 16 Ch. 13-16 Exam General Education Goals/Objectives: This course meets General Education Goals: 1. Demonstrates the application of the scientific method of inquiry, associated technology and critical thinking/analysis skills. 2. Identify the processes of the natural environment and their impact. 3. Apply scientific information and principles to everyday life. Relationship to Campus Theme: This course addresses the campus theme by incorporating the role that chemistry plays in our everyday life and the impact it has on our natural world. In addition students will use technology to conduct labs as well as study how technology can be used in chemistry. The course will address the role of chemistry in their everyday life as well as in their future.