Principles of chemistry; physical and chemical properties of elements and compounds.

Prerequisite: High School Chemistry and minimum score of 20 on ACT math, or C or better in CHE110, or placement.
Corequisites: CHE120 and CHE120L

Major Learning Objectives for General Chemistry I

After completing General Chemistry I, students will be expected to:

1. Perform calculations involving chemical and physical processes, use the factor label method, record numerical answers with proper units, and attain proficiency in the proper use of scientific notation and significant figures, including the concept of uncertainty in scientific measurements.
2. Name compounds and ions, write their chemical formulas, calculate their molar masses and percent composition, and determine the empirical and molecular formulas of compounds.
3. Classify substances, reactions, and processes according to various classification schemes.
4. Complete and balance chemical equations, determine whether or not a reaction actually occurs based on chemical and physical properties of the reactants and products, and solve stoichiometry problems.
5. Describe and calculate the energy changes involved in reactions and physical processes.
6. Describe the atomic and electronic structure of the elements.
7. Predict the relative magnitudes of physical properties of elements on their electronic structures.
8. Describe the intramolecular bonding of substances and determine the sructures of compounds.
9. Describe properties of real and ideal gases using the Kinetic Molecular Theory and solve gas law problems.

Learning Objectives by Chapter for General Chemistry I (.pdf file)

CHE 120 Fall 2008 Schedule

Section	Day	Time	Room	Instructor
CHE 120-N01	MWF	9:00 - 9:50 AM	SC 308	Dr. Isabelle Lagadic
CHE 120-N02	MWF	1:00 - 1:50 PM	SC 308	Dr. Laura Padolik (SI)
CHE 120-N03	TR	8:00 - 9:15 AM	SC 308	Dr. Keith Walters
CHE 120-N04	TR	10:50 - 12:05 PM	SC 308	Dr. W. Vernon Hicks
CHE 120-N05	MW	6:15 - 7:30 PM	SC 308	Mr. Richard Bloss
CHE 120-N06	MWF	8:00 - 8:50 AM	SC 308	Dr. James Niewahner

CHE 120L Fall 2008 Schedule

Section	Day	Time	Room	Instructor
CHE 120L-011	M	2:00 - 5:00 PM	SC 426	Dr. Laura Padolik
CHE 120L-012	M	2:00 - 5:00 PM	SC 422	Dr. Isabelle Lagadic
CHE 120L-013	T	1:40 - 4:40 PM	SC 422	Dr. James Niewahner
CHE 120L-014	T	1:40 - 4:40 PM	SC 426	Dr. Keith Walters
CHE 120L-015	T	6:15 - 9:15 PM	SC 426	Dr. P.J. Ball
CHE 120L-016	W	2:00 - 5:00 PM	SC 422	Dr. Isabelle Lagadic
CHE 120L-017	W	2:00 - 5:00 PM	SC 426	Dr. P.J. Ball
CHE 120L-018	R	1:40 - 4:40 PM	SC 422	Dr. C. William Blewett
CHE 120L-019	R	6:15 - 9:15 PM	SC 422	Mr. Stuart Oehrle
CHE 120L-021	R	9:25 - 12:25 PM	SC 422	Dr. C. William Blewett
CHE 120L-022	T	9:25 - 12:25 PM	SC 426	Dr. Laura Padolik
CHE 120L-023	R	9:25 - 12:25 PM	SC 426	Dr. Keith Walters
CHE 120L-024	T	6:15 - 9:15 PM	SC 422	Dr. Grant Edwards

Clicking on the faculty member's name will take you to their page within the General Chemistry website. There you will find any handouts or old exams they have made available for your use.