Chemistry 201

Welcome

cartoon_chemistWelcome to Chemistry 201 section AC taught by Prof. J. Walker Summer 2008, Truman College. If you are enrolled in this section please check this website frequently for announcements and new information. Section AC meets Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Class meets in room 3150 on Mondays and Wednesdays and room 3175 on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Wednesday June 4th.

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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.

Textbooks

General Chemistry 8th Ed
by Ebbing & Gammon
Houghton Mifflin ©2005
ISBN: 0-618-39941-0

Chemical Principles in the Laboratory 8th Ed
by Slowinski, Wolsey and Masterson
Thomson ©2005
ISBN: 0-534-42453-8

Calculator

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