Chem 209 Syllabus

Course Syllabus:  Chem209_syllabus_Spring19.pdf

Meet Your Instructors:

Professor Andrew Geragotelis (lecture instructor)

I'm a graduate researcher at UC Irvine working on completing my Ph.D. in chemistry. This is my second time teaching Chem 209 at SAC. I look forward to working with you all, and welcome any feedback that you have to improve my teaching and make the class better. A little bit about me, I grew up in Connecticut and completed my undergraduate studies at Siena College in New York. I've been interested in science since high school and hope that this class will pass on some of that fascination to you!

Professor Crystal Jenkins (lab instructor)

I have been a tenured faculty member in the Chemistry department at SAC for 15+ years.  I hold a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, an M.S. in Biomedical Engineering and an M.S. in Organic Chemistry.  But teaching is my second career!  Before teaching, for ten years, I worked as a research chemist in Product Development at Allergan (a pharmaceutical company).  One of the most notable products that I did a little bit of work on was Botox.  I believe that the instructor has an important role in making the chemistry interesting.  I hope to be able to do so by passing on some of my experience and excitement.

Course Description: 

Introductory Chemistry. Basic concepts of matter are introduced, including: 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: 

Foundations of College Chemistry, 15^th Edition

Author: Hein, Arena, and Willard

ISBN: 9781119438694 (from the SAC bookstore)

We will not be using the WileyPLUS online homework service. You are not required to purchase the access code for this.

Additional Course Information: 

Lecture: Monday & Wednesday from 11:55 am - 1:20 pm in R-303

Laboratory: Monday from 1:40 pm - 4:50 pm in R301

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.