Spring 2020

Introductory Chemistry

Listed in: Chemistry, as CHEM-151

Formerly listed as: CHEM-11

Faculty

Sandra Burkett (Section 01)
Kenneth S. Rotondi (Section 01)

Description

This course examines the structure of matter from both a microscopic and macroscopic viewpoint. We begin with a detailed discussion of the physical structure of atoms, followed by an analysis of how the interactions between atoms lead to the formation of molecules. The relationship between the structures of molecular compounds and their properties is then described. Experiments in the laboratory provide experience in conducting quantitative chemical measurements and illustrate principles discussed in the lectures.

Although this course has no prerequisites, students with a limited background in secondary school science should confer with one of the CHEM 151 instructors before registration. Each laboratory and discussion section is limited to 20 students. In the fall, sufficient sections will be added to meet total enrollment. The spring semester is limited to two laboratory sections. Four class hours and three hours of laboratory per week.

Fall Semester: Professors Burkett and Jaswal. Spring semester: Professor Burkett.

CHEM 151 - LEC

Section 01
M 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM SCCE A011
W 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM SCCE A011
F 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM SCCE A011

CHEM 151F - DIS

Section 01
M 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM SCCE D103

Section 02
M 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM SCCE D103

CHEM 151L - LAB

Section 01
Th 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM SCCE B115

Section 02
Th 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM SCCE B115

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
Chemical Principles, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th ed. 2017, 2013, 2009 Cengage Learning Zumdahl, DeCoste TBD

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022