| Catalog Data | This course is a survey course in chemistry (for Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering majors). It involves the study of the fundamentals of chemistry with emphasis on bonding, intermolecular forces, properties of the elements, stoichiometry, physical states of matter, the periodic table, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, and the chemistry of materials. Offered in the fall semester. One semester; three credits. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisite: | MATH 117 or Equivalent. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Textbooks | The Chemical World: Concepts and Applications 2/e , Moore, Stanitski, Wood, Kotz, Saunders College Publishing, New York, 1998. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisite: |
1. Functions and graphs
2. Linear & quadratic functions, systems of 2 linear equations 3. Polynomial and rational functions 4. Exponential and logarithmic functions 5. Trigonometric functions |
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| Calculator Policy | You must have a graphing calculator available on assignments and on tests. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goals |
The course is designed to:
1. Teach the basic principles of the scientific method of reasoning. 2. Equip the student with basic techniques for analysis and interpretation of data. 3. Present the essential material for historical development of the science of chemistry as part of the entire picture of science. 4. Familiarize the student with mathematical development of laws suitable for scientific and/or engineering problems. 5. Acquaint the student with literature and research tools to recognize that an experimental science such as chemistry plays in our lives. 6. Teach students to appreciate that chemistry is all around them. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Syllabus |
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| Final Exam | The final exam is comprehensive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resources |
Dr. S. M. Condren's page for CHEM 115
PowerPoint Lectures CBU Internet Resources Useful Links | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Attendance | You should attend class regularly. Lowest test score is dropped for students with 4 or fewer absences. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinator | Dr. S. Michael Condren | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Useage | Graded Homework is performed through WebCT. Students can use WebCT to access through grades. Assigned Review Questions are available only by viewing them on the web. Each student is expected to submit a Internet Report describing a modern material. Exam Keys are available only by viewing them on the web. |