Chemistry 201

Welcome to Chemistry 201 section AC taught by Prof. J. Walker Summer 2010, Truman College. If you are enrolled in this section please check the website frequently for announcements and new information. Section AC meets in Room 3162 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. M,T,W and Th. Class begins June 9th, 2010. I will hold office hours directly after class and by appointment. You may always reach me by email: jwalker@ccc.edu

Course Catalog Description

Topics include the periodic table of the elements, atomic structure, basic concepts of quantum theory, bonding, stoichiometry of compounds and reactions, thermochemistry, the gaseous state, basic concepts of the liquid and solid states, solutions, acids and bases. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 140 or higher and either Grade of C or better in Chemistry 121 or one year of high school chemistry, or consent of department chair.

Note: Chemistry 201 has an IAI code of CHM 911. You can learn more about IAI by visiting iTransfer.

Instructor

Prof J. Walker
jwalker@ccc.edu
Office: 3850
Phone: (773) 907-4698
Website: JustOnly.com/chemistry/chem201/index.php

Textbooks

Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change, 5th Ed.
by Martin Silberberg
McGraw-Hill ©2008
ISBN: 978-0077216504

Chemical Principles in the Laboratory 9th Ed
by Slowinski, Wolsey and Masterson
Cengage ©2009
ISBN: 978-0495112884

You may wish to purchase individual pdf files of each lab (Cengage Brain). We will perform about ten experiments from the book.

Laboratory Notebook

No specific brand is required but the pages MUST BE BOUND. Examples will be shown in class. Spiral notebooks may NOT be used.

Calculator

You will need a scientific calculator (includes log and trig functions) and should bring it with you to class.

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Students with Disabilities

The Truman College Disability Access Center (DAC) exists to meet the needs of students with disablilities. This center is responsible for verifying that students have a disability-related need for academic accommodations, and for planning the appropriate accommodations in cooperation with the students themselves and their instructors. Students who need academic accommodations should request them from the DAC. The center is located in room 1428 with phone number: (773) 907-4725. Linda Ford is the director.