Chem 163: College Chemistry
Fall 2009
Welcome
Lecture A: MWF 8-8:50 AM, 1002 Gilman Hall
Lecture B: MWF 2:10-3 PM, 1002 Gilman Hall
Instructor: Dr. Joseph Burnett (Lecture A)
Office: 1608D Gilman Hall
Office Hours: M 9–10 AM; W 10–11 AM and by appointment
Informal Office Hour: Tuesdays 1:30 – 2:30 PM in Bookends Café in Parks Library
Instructor: Dr. Jesudoss Kingston (Lecture B)
Office: 1608D Gilman Hall
Office Hours: TBD
Course Description: Cr. 4. F.S. Prereq: 1 year of high school algebra and geometry and Chem 50, 155, or 1 year of high school chemistry; and credit or enrollment in 163L.
A general survey of chemistry with an emphasis on conceptual problems for those who are not physical and biological science or engineering majors. Nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic structure, periodic properties, chemical bonding, states of matter, solutions, thermochemistry, acid-base theory, oxidation-reduction reactions, basic chemical kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. Chem 163 does not meet the prerequisite for 331. Credit for examination (test-out exams) for 163 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course.
Chem 163L. Laboratory in General Chemistry. Cr. 1. F.S.SS. Prereq: Credit or enrollment for credit in 163. Laboratory to accompany 163. Must be taken with 163.
Chem 163L: Laboratory in College Chemistry
Instructor: Dr. Joseph Burnett
Office: 1608D Gilman Hall
Office Hours: M 9–10 AM; W 10–11 AM and by appointment
Informal Office Hour: Tuesdays 1:30 – 2:30 PM in Bookends Café in Parks Library
Course Description: 1 Cr. Prereq: Credit or enrollment for credit in 163.
Laboratory to accompany 163. Must be taken with 163. Only one of Chem 163L, 167L, and 177L may count toward graduation.
Material
Safety Data Sheets
Safety
Readings
Infrared Spectra Study Booklet
Safety
Assignments [revised]
Lab Report Covers
Lab Manual Extras
