CHEM-163 Introduction to Chemistry I
Credits: 3+1 (Lab)
Semester: fall and spring
Prerequisite: none
Curriculum: fulfills science requirement for A&S and Business.
I Course Description
The overall aim is to give an introduction to Chemistry as the science of substances, considering their composition, combination and change. The following topics will be covered: Study of atomic theory, the structure of the atom, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, electronic structures of atoms, periodic properties of the elements, basic concepts of chemical bonding, Lewis symbols and the ionic bonding, molecular geometry and bonding theories, gases, solutions, intermolecular forces, liquids and solids, chemistry of the environment and chemical kinetics.
II Course Objectives
- To understand measurement techniques used in chemistry
- To get a good overview of basic theories regarding atoms and molecules and their structure
- To understand how the periodic table is constructed and be able to apply this knowledge in problem solving
- To understand what governs chemical reactivity
- To get to know the fundamentals of the structure of gases, liquids and solids
III Course Outline
Week Topic
1 Introduction and History of Chemistry
2 Matter and measurement. Atoms, Molecules and Ions
3 The Periodic Table. Electronic Structure of Atoms
4 Cont. Electronic Structure of Atoms. Naming Inorganic Compounds
5 Periodic Properties of the Elements
6 Atoms, Molecules and Ions
7 Cont. Atoms, Molecules and Ions. FIRST MID-TERM EXAM
8 Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding
9 Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories
10 Cont. Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories. Stoichiometry
11 Aqueous Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry. SECOND MID-TERM EXAM
12 Cont. Aqueous Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry. Thermochemistry
13 Cont. Thermochemistry. Gases
14 Cont. Gases. Intermolecular Forces, Liquids and Solids
15 Cont. Intermolecular Forces, Liquids and Solids
16 FINAL EXAMINATION
IV Textbook
Chemistry: The Central Science (Ninth Ed. by Brown et al.). ISBN 0-13-049140-3
V Grading System
First mid-term: 20 %
Second mid-term: 20 %
Final Exam: 30 %
Laboratory Work: 25%
Homework Assignments: 5%
Grading scale
100 < A < 95%,
95% <A- < 90.5%
90.5% < B+ < 84.5%
84.5% < B < 80%
80% < B-< 75.5%
75.5% < C+ < 69.5%
69.5% < C < 65%
65% < C- < 60.5%
60.5% < D < 50%
F < 50%
VI Academic Honesty
Cheating in class on quizzes and tests is a serious offense. Any student caught cheating will receive an F for the course. A student may also be suspended for one semester. For more information concerning academic dishonesty, refer to the Code of Student Academic Responsibility.
VII Policies
(1) Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions and to ask questions.
(2) Announcements may be made during the semester.
(3) Useful information for the course may be found on the web
(4) Syllabus, reading and homework problems are subject to change.
(5) Students are responsible for all lecture material, handouts, homework and assigned reading.
(6) It is mandatory to attend all classes unless a reasonable excuse is given.
(7) Make up exams are not given. Students who legitimately miss an exam, due to a doctor’s visit or family emergency must provide written documentation of the circumstances. A letter from the university counselor is accepted. Exams that are missed illegitimately result in a score of F. Grades for these students will be based on the remaining exams. Missing more than one exam results in an F grade.
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