| Catalog Data |
This course is designed for students who are unprepared to begin the study of chemical principles. Emphasis is on elements and their symbols, names and formulas of compounds, valences, balancing equations, stoichiometry, and the algebra required for proficiency in chemistry. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 103 or 117 or placement in a higher numbered MATH course. This course does not supply any portion of the science credits required in any CBU degree program. Offered in the Fall semester. One semester; three credits
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| Textbook |
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation; Zumdahl and DeCoste; 7th edition, 2011; Brooks Cole; ISBN 9781 439049402 |
| Calculator Policy |
Scientific Calculator is required |
| Prerequisites |
You should have basic skills in high school algebra including the use of exponents and scientific notation.
Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 103 or 117 or placement in a higher numbered MATH course. Note that students placed in ALG 115 are not eligible to take CHEM 101 until successful completion of ALG 115 and ALG 120.
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| Goals |
The course prepares the student for the Principles of Chemistry courses.
The emphasis is given to basic principles and calculations.
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Syllabus |
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Scientific Notation and Exponents
Units and Dimensional Analysis
Density
Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
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Reactions and Properties of Matter
Thermodynamics
Periodic Table |
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Dalton's Atomic Theory
Nomenclature
Balancing Chemical Equations
Chemical Reactions |
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Atomic Mass, the Mole, Molar Mass, Percent Composition
Stoichiometry |
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Modern Atomic Theory
Periodic Trends
Chemical Bonding
Direct and Inverse Variation
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Gases
Graphical Analaysis of Data |
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| Solutions and Soluability |
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Units of Concentration
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| Tests: hourly exams |
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4 |
| Total |
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42 |
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| Final Exam |
The final exam is comprehensive and departmental. |
| Resources |
CBU internet resources |
| Attendance |
You must attend class regularly. |
| Coordinator |
Dr. Dennis Merat |
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