2012-13 Catalog

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Offering Description

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

Date Revision
March 19th, 2013 Added to the summer curriculum.