General Chemistry I

REVISED

Summer 2013 quarter

Faculty

Rebecca Sunderman physical and inorganic chemistry

Fields of Study

chemistry

Preparatory for studies or careers in

organic chemistry, biology, geology, environmental science, physics, engineering, and health-related fields

Prerequisites

competency in Algebra I

Description

We will begin the study of general chemistry by exploring the structure of the atom and the nature of the chemical bond and then proceed towards an understanding of molecular geometry. This will lead us to discussions of the periodic table, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and properties of gases. Time permitting other topics such as thermochemistry and kinetics may be explored. Issues of chemistry and society will also be discussed and incooporated.

In the laboratory we will work to develop the skills needed to be successful in a chemistry lab. In particular we will focus on measurements, solutions, and possibly some spectroscopy.

Advertised Schedule

10a-2p Mon/Tue/Thu (Jun. 24 - Jul. 25) plus labs on two Wednesdays 10a-2p (Jul. 10, 17)

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Enhanced Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Required Fees

$15 lab fee plus $15 for chemistry lab supplies

Offered During

Day

Program Revisions