Chem 1405- Syllabus

MC Syllabus

2000-2001

Chem 1405, Intro. to Chemistry

4 Semester Credit Hours

Course Description :
This course for non-science majors will enable these students to comprehend the fundamental concepts of chemistry, and apply them to their respective disciplines. An intermediate algebra level math proficiency is assumed.

Text and Materials:
1. Text: Gen., Org., & Biological Chemistry, (2nd Edition), H. Steven Stoker. (Required)
2. Solutions Manual: Study Guide with Solutions to Selected Problemsby White & White (Recommended).
3. Lab Manual: Introduction to Chemistry, by Charles H. Corwin. (Required).

Course Goals/Objectives:
After successful completion of this course, a student will be able to answer descriptive questions and to work word problems like those assigned in the text.

Class Policies:
If you decide to not complete this class, then it is your responsibility to go the Office of Student Services to initiate the dropping of this class. If this class is not dropped, then a letter grade will be assigned. If for some reason you must miss a test, please contact the instructor and be ready to take the makeup on the day you return to class or sooner. After one week from the original test date, a "zero" will be assigned any test not completed and grades will be averaged accordingly.

Evaluation of Students:
Tests 65% Homework/Quizzes 10% Lab Grade 25%

Guaranteed Grades:
A.....90% B......80% C......70% D......60%

Course Schedule:

1. Basic Concepts About Matter

2. Measurements in Chemistry

3 . Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

4. Chem. Bonding: The Ionic Bond Model

5. Chem. Bonding: The Covalent Bond Model

6. Chemical Calculations: Form. Masses, Moles...

7. Gases, Liquids, & Solids

8. Solutions

9. Chemical Reactions

10. Acids, Bases, & Salts

11. Nuclear Chemistry

Instructor Information:

Name: J. Anderson

Office: SF-127

Office Phone: 685-4620

E-Mail: janderson@midland.cc.tx.us

Division Chair: Dr. Margaret Wade, 108 SF, 685-4615.

Division Secretary: Brenda Smith, 109 SF, 685-4612.

**Course Schedule:**


1. Basic Concepts About Matter	2. Measurements in Chemistry
3 . Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table	4. Chem. Bonding: The Ionic Bond Model
5. Chem. Bonding: The Covalent Bond Model	6. Chemical Calculations: Form. Masses, Moles...
7. Gases, Liquids, & Solids	8. Solutions
9. Chemical Reactions	10. Acids, Bases, & Salts
11. Nuclear Chemistry

**Instructor Information:**


Name: J. Anderson	Office: SF-127
Office Phone: 685-4620	E-Mail: janderson@midland.cc.tx.us
Division Chair: Dr. Margaret Wade, 108 SF, 685-4615.	Division Secretary: Brenda Smith, 109 SF, 685-4612.

Intellectual Competencies- Science & Math

Reading- Understanding the material incorporated in the text used in this course will require the student to analyze and interpret various chemical concepts.
Listening- The primary teaching methods used in this course are discussion and lecture. Understanding the oral presentation of material will require the student to analyze and interpret various chemical concepts.
Critical Thinking- Critical thinking, as exemplified by problem solving, is inherent in the study of any scientific discipline. Chemical problems will be considered, discussed, and analyzed in this course.

ADA Statement:
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible. These conditions may include documented physical or educational disabilities. Please be aware that services or accommodations are not automatic. Each student must request them and secure the proper authorizations.

NOTE: If this syllabus unintentionally differs from the syllabus handed out in class, the class syllabus shall be considered valid.

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