Course Syllabus: (Click Here)

INFORMATION

Instructor: Dr. Adam Van Wart

Email: Van_Wart_Adam@sac.edu

Location: Santa Ana College

Laboratory: 7:00 am - 10:10 am (T/Th) Russel Hall, Room R-309

Lecture: 10:20 am - 11:45 am (T/Th) Russel Hall, Room R-114

Office Hour: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (T, PSC)

REQUIRED MATERIALS

1. Chemistry: An Atoms-Focused Approach, 2nd edition, Gilbert, et al.
2. Chemistry 219 Lab Manual (Available to print from Canvas)
3. Safety Goggles (instructor approved)
4. A non-programmable scientific calculator. Students will not be allowed to share calculators during exams and the instructor does not supply them.  During exams, only non- programmable calculators may be used. No cell phones allowed.
5. Carbonless Lab Notebook

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to:

• Use chemical nomenclature
• Solve chemical problems conceptually and with dimensional analysis
• Identify the structure of atoms
• Determine the bonding & structure of molecules
• Identify & describe the states of matter
• Determine the concentrations of solutions
• Perform calculations regarding the kinetics of chemical reactions
• Perform basic chemical laboratory techniques and maintain a scientific notebook.

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.