Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Winter Quarter 2012

Daniel A Jaffe
B CUSP 142
Bothell Campus

General Chemistry

For science and engineering majors. Atomic nature of matter, stoichiometry, periodic table, quantum concepts, and gas laws. Includes laboratory. Recommended: high school chemistry and placement into B CUSP 123 or higher.

Class description

Basic scientific principles, atomic structure, atomic theory, the periodic table, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, equilibrium and acid-base chemistry.

Student learning goals

Understand tools and methods that scientists use.

Understand basic atomic structure.

Understand the history and meaning of the periodic table.

Be able to solve complex chemical problems such as those involving stoichiometry, equilibrium, pH, for example.

Understand the meaning and significance of chemical reactions. Be able to balance and interpret chemical equations.

General method of instruction

Lectures, discussions, problem sets and laboratory.

Recommended preparation

High school chemistry is required. Math 120 or equivalent. UWB math placement exam.

Class assignments and grading

Weekly problem sets. Exams. Labs

See above.

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