Chemistry 219 Syllabus

Course Description: 

This is the first semester of a one year course to introduce the fundamentals of chemistry.  Course content will include the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry including, not  limited to, atomic structure, molecular structure and bonding, gas laws, states of matter, solutions,  chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium.

The course will consist of 3 hours of lecture and 6 hours of lab each week.  Laboratory attendance is mandatory and students are required to attend on campus during the scheduled times.

Textbook Information:  

• Chemistry, Gilbert/Kirss/Foster/Bretz, 2^nd edition
• Student Laboratory Research Notebook, Phanco
• Access/Code for Norton Smartwork5 - online homework system

Student Learning Objectives: 

As with any course, a key student-learning outcome is the mastery of the course content.  With this course content mastery, students will also develop the following skills:

1.  Students will demonstrate proficiency and knowledge of course content during periodic exams and quizzes throughout the semester.
2. 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 during exam, presentation and lab reports.
3. Students will be able to generate, record, analyze and discuss experimental data while completing lab notebooks and reports.

Course Syllabus:   Chemistry 219 Syllabus - Fall 2017

Course Schedule:  Chemistry 219 Schedule - Fall 2017