STARK STATE COLLEGE
GENERAL SYLLABUS
Course Name: Introduction to Chemistry
Course Number: CHM101
Textbook(s): Instant Access e-Textbook and online homework: Nivaldo J. Tro., Introductory Chemistry
7th Edition, Pearson Publishing (includes e-book and Mastering Chemistry online homework). ISBN: 9780138284282
Required Readings: None
Additional Materials: Webcam, Printer or access to a printer, scientific calculator
The date of coverage and order of coverage may be modified based on the faculty member and events beyond the control of faculty members that interfere with class times and teaching.
| Week | Chapter/Topic/Lab |
|---|
| 1 | Master and Class syllabus
Chapter 1 – The Chemical World/ Scientific Method
• Complete all your participation assignments listed in your weekly folders!
• Follow directions on the Learning Management system to access Mastering Chemistry online homework and e-textbook |
| 2 | Chapter 2- Measurement and Problem Solving |
| 3 | Chapter 3 – Matter and Energy |
| 4 | Review Exam 1
Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 2, 3) |
| 5 | Chapter 4 – Atoms and Elements |
| 6 | Chapter 5 – Molecules and Compounds |
| 7 | Chapter 6 – Chemical Composition (6.7-6.9 are excluded) |
| 8 | EXAM 2 (Chapters 4, 5, 6)
Review Exam 2 |
| 9 | Chapter 7 – Chemical Reactions (7.1-7.5 and 7.10)
(7.6-7.9 are excluded) |
| 10 | Chapter 8 – Quantities in Chemical Reactions (8.5-8.7 are excluded) |
| 11 | EXAM 3 (Chapters 7,8) |