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Course Outlines

Summer 2016 - CHEM 121 D200

General Chemistry and Laboratory I (4)

Class Number: 1055

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 16, 2016
    Tue, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    BC high school chemistry 12 or CHEM 109 or CHEM 111.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; thermochemistry; elements; periodic table; gases liquids, solids, and solutions. This course includes a laboratory component. Students may not count both CHEM 120 and 121 for credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

3 lecture hours/week; 1 tutorial hour/week; 4 lab hours on alternate weeks

Lecture Topics:

Introduction      
Atoms, Molecules, and Ions   Ch. 2
Stoichiometry      Ch. 3
Chemical Reactions   Ch. 4
Gases   Ch. 5
Thermochemistry   Ch. 9
Atomic Theory   Ch. 12
Midterm Exam    
Bonding Concepts   Ch. 13
Covalent Bonding Orbitals   Ch. 14
Liquids and Solids   Ch. 16
Solutions   Ch. 17

Laboratory Experiments:
Exp. 1     Introduction: Chemical Reactions and Equations I (first week of classes all students must attend)
Exp. 2   Chemical Reactions and Equations II: Sequence of Copper Reactions
Exp. 3   Redox Titrations: Analysis of Commerical Bleach
Exp. 4   Molar Mass of a Gas
Exp. 5   Thermochemistry: Use of Hess' Law
Exp. 6   Spectrophotometric Analysis of Cobalt Ions in Solution
Exp. 7   Colligative Properties: Freezing Point Depression

Grading

  • Quizzes 10%
  • Midterm Exam 15%
  • LONCAPA Problem Sets 5%
  • Laboratory 20%
  • Final Exam 50%

NOTES:

Labs begin the first week of classes.

REQUIREMENTS:

Students must pass both the lecture and laboratory components individually to obtain a passing grade in Chem 121.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

  • Scientific calculator: SHARP EL-510RN
  • Lab coat and safety glasses/goggles

Notes:

Lab coats and safety glasses/goggles are mandatory for all Chemistry labs.
The tuition for this course includes an $11 fee for the laboratory manual.

REQUIRED READING:

Steven S. Zumdahl & Donald J. DeCoste. Chemical Principles. 7th Edition. 2012. Publisher: Brooks/Cole.

Lab manuals will be distributed during the first laboratory session.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

A grade of C- or better is required for all prerequisite courses.

Registrar Notes:

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site contains information on what is meant by academic dishonesty and where you can find resources to help with your studies.  There is also a section on tutoring.  

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