Fall 2023 - CHEM 120 D400
General Chemistry I (3)
Class Number: 2624
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
SurreyOct 10, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 10, 2023
Sun, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Surrey
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Instructor:
Rebecca Goyan
rgoyan@sfu.ca
1 778 782-4885
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Prerequisites:
Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of C, or CHEM 110 or 111 with a minimum grade of C-.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; thermochemistry; elements; periodic table; gases, liquids, solids, and solutions. This course has the same lecture component as CHEM 121 but no laboratory work. Students who intend to take further courses in chemistry should also take CHEM 125 or alternatively take CHEM 121 instead. Students with credit for CHEM 121 or CHEM 123 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
COURSE DETAILS:
Please note, this course outline was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change.
Mode of Teaching
3 lecture hours/week; 1 tutorial hour/week
Lecture: In-person at Surrey campus
Tutorial: In-person at Surrey campus
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 | |
Nuclear Science/Radiochemistry | Ch. 20 |
Grading
- LON-CAPA Homework 5%
- Quizzes 15%
- Midterm Exam 20%
- Final Exam 60%
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Technology Requirements: Students are required to have a desktop or laptop computer, high-speed internet access, and a webcam and microphone (built-in or external) to participate in online course component.
REQUIRED READING:
Steven S. Zumdahl & Donald J. DeCoste. Chemical Principles. 8th Edition. 2017. Publisher: Cengage Learning.
ISBN: 9781305856745
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
A grade of C- or better is required for all prerequisite courses.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
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
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.