Chemistry 131 » Fall » Full Semester
5 Credits
Chemical Concepts, Systems and Practices I
Instructor(s): Todd D. Krauss, Thomas R. KrughPrerequisites: High School Chemistry.
Crosslisting: None.
Course Summary:
Chemistry 131 is an introduction to the concepts of chemistry for science and engineering students, health professions students, and as a science course for students of the humanities and social sciences. Properties of chemical systems are discussed from a macroscopic and molecular perspective with examples developed from a wide range of disciplines. In addition to lectures, there is a 75 minute workshop/recitation meeting each week. A 50 minute lab lecture and three-hour laboratory meet in alternate weeks. You must register for the lab lecture and laboratory (linked) prior to the start of the semester. Workshops/recitations are offered at multiple times during the week. These will be assigned in the main lecture during the first week of classes.
Chemistry 131 is an introduction to the concepts of chemistry for science and engineering students, health professions students, and as a science course for students of the humanities and social sciences. Properties of chemical systems are discussed from a macroscopic and molecular perspective with examples developed from a wide range of disciplines. In addition to lectures, there is a 75 minute workshop/recitation meeting each week. A 50 minute lab lecture and three-hour laboratory meet in alternate weeks. You must register for the lab lecture and laboratory (linked) prior to the start of the semester. Workshops/recitations are offered at multiple times during the week. These will be assigned in the main lecture during the first week of classes.
Course Topics:
The topics covered include stiochiometry, atoms and molecules, properties of gases, thermochemistry, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, solubility equilibria, and oxidation-reduction reactions. Chapters 1 through 8 or 9 of the required textbook are covered.
The topics covered include stiochiometry, atoms and molecules, properties of gases, thermochemistry, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, solubility equilibria, and oxidation-reduction reactions. Chapters 1 through 8 or 9 of the required textbook are covered.
Required Text:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Chemical Principles, Sixth Edition, Houghton Mifflin, Boston, MA (2007) ISBN-10: 061894690-X | ISBN-13: 9780618946907
Steven S. Zumdahl, Chemical Principles, Sixth Edition, Houghton Mifflin, Boston, MA (2007) ISBN-10: 061894690-X | ISBN-13: 9780618946907