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Orange County Community College
*** CHM 105
General Chemistry I ***
A study of the fundamental
principles of chemistry. Topics include:
Stoichiometry, gases, atomic structure, periodic
properties, ionic and covalent bonding, Lewis
structure, liquids and solids, chemical equilibrium
and introduction to acid-base theories. Laboratory
work is the application of these principles with
emphasis on quantitative relationships.
Instructor: Mrs. Tricia
Brown
Office: A-231 Prep
Contact e-mail:
tbrown@gcsny.org or
tricia.brown@sunyorange.edu
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Text: Chemistry 6th
edition, Houghton Miffin Co. 2003
Author: Zumdahl and
Zumdahl,
ISBN-10: 0618221565
Suggested: Complete Solutions Guide for Chemistry 6th Ed.
Author: Zumdahl and
Zumdahl,
ISBN-13: 9780618221639
Materials: Scientific
calculator, notebook, laboratory notebook,
willingness to learn
Relationship to Programs:
Chemistry CHM 105 is designed
for the physical science or biological science
related major. It is also an excellent course for
someone planning a career in science or
engineering. This course does not require
calculus. If in doubt about the proper chemistry
course to take, consult with me or your guidance
counselor.
Course Objectives:
The student who
successfully completes this course will be able to:
- Solve unit conversion
problems in one, two and three dimensions
- Solve stoichiometry
problems
- Predict electronic
configurations of the elements and simple
diatomic molecules
- Identify colligative
properties of solutions
- Balance REDOX reactions
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is mandatory.
Perfect attendance is assumed in this course.
Without proper attendance, a student will not do
well in this course.
Grading:
Test
1,2,3 16% EACH
Quizzes 16%
Cumulative
Final 16%
Lab
Notebook 10%
Lab Summary
Sheets 10% |
