Chem 219-Fall 2018 Syllabus

Course Syllabus: Syllabus CRN 55138 F18 Chem 219 San Khong.pdf

Meet Your Instructor:  

Dr. San Khong graduated from UCLA with major in Organic Chemistry, specializing in phosphine- organocatalysis. Before transferring to UCLA to complete his B.S. degree in Biochemistry, he was a student at Santa Ana College. After finishing his Ph.D. degree at UCLA in Organic Chemistry, he came back to his alma mater to share his interest in chemistry. 

Course Description: 

Fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry including, but not limited to, atomic structure, quantum theory, periodic properties, stoichiometry, oxidation-reduction, molecular structure and bonding, gas laws, states of matter, solutions, chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium

Textbook Information: 

An Atom-Focus Approach by Gilbert, Kirrs & Fosters (GKF) 2nd Edition. 1st Edition can also  be used in this course.

Additional Course Information: Student Lab Research Notebook, Phanco; Safety goggles; Scientific calculator.

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 be able to generate, record, analyze and discuss experimental data in lab notebooks and reports.