Chem 209 

Course Syllabus:  Chem 209 Syllabus

Meet Your Instructor: 

Hi everyone!

My name is Stacey Littlejohn and I am entering my fifth year of teaching at SAC.  I recently received tenure this past year!  I attended Brea-Olinda High School where I graduated in 2005.  I attended Mt. San Antonio College until 2007, then received my Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry with emphasis in Forensic Science from Kansas Wesleyan University in 2010.  I received my Master's of Science in Chemistry with emphasis in Nuclear Forensics from UCI in 2012.  Upon graduating, I taught part-time at SAC, Chapman University, CSUF, and Cerritos College.  In 2013 I was hired full-time at SAC.  I currently also teach at Fullerton College.  

I married my husband CJ Littlejohn on April 2, 2016.  I met him in Kansas, where he played basketball at our rival school, Bethany College.  We bought a house last year and currently live in Fullerton.  My passion, besides teaching and chemistry, is soccer.  I played most of my life.  When I played at KWU, we won conference, regionals, and made an appearance in the national tournament.  Our team was also recently named to the Hall of Fame at our university.  I miss playing competitively, but I like to play in an adult Sunday league for fun. I am also a soccer referee.  I ref club soccer, high school, and college.  I also love running.  I competed in cross country at KWU.  

Email: littlejohn_stacey@sac.edu

Office: R-324

Office phone: 7145646821

Course Description:  Introductory Chemistry.  Basic concepts of matter: atomic structure, formulas, equation writing, nomenclature, gases and kinetic theory. Emphasizes properties of solutions, and the mole concept in quantitative chemistry. Prepares students for biology and Chemistry 219.

Textbook Information: Foundation of College Chemistry, Hein, 15^th 

Additional Course Information:  Students will also need a scientific calculator and safety goggles 
Course Learning Objectives:  Students will become proficient with laboratory techniques and problem-solving. 
Student Learning Objectives: 

• Students will demonstrate proficiency and knowledge of course content by exam periodically throughout the semester

• Students will be able to provide a written and/or oral explanation of chemical concepts using the appropriate scientific language and writing style with sufficient supporting evidence by exam, presentation and lab reports.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of laboratory safety, be able to show familiarity with basic lab equipment, and employ proper laboratory technique during the successful completion of laboratory experiments.