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Chemistry Course Objectives
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- Learning to Think. Chemists are skeptical people; they want to understand and insist that proposed ideas be defensible. In making observations, careful methods are used; reasoning in chemistry is logical. The skills of analysis and logical thinking should leave the classroom with students.
- Value of Creativity. In chemistry, and science in general, it seems that for every question answered, new questions are generated. This is the nature of science. People who are scientifically literate are curious – they ask questions and seek answers. To become chemically literate, students need to keep an open mind and consider alternate explanations. At the same time, we must insist on accuracy and respect for scientific methods.
- Speaking the Language. In many ways, learning chemistry is like learning a second language. Chemistry literacy is valued because a real, working knowledge of the concepts and principles of chemistry will give students the power to make informed decisions on issues that directly affect them and their world.
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Textbook: Heron, J., Sarquis, J., Schrader, C., Frank, D., Sarquis, M., & D. Kukla. 1993.
Chemistry. Lexington, Massachusetts: D. C. Heath & Company.
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Syllabus
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Semester One
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Semester Two
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1. Metric System and Significant Figures
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1. Gas Laws
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2. Problem Solving: Dimensional Analysis
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2, Limiting Reagents
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3. Formal Laboratory Write-Up
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3. Nomenclature
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4. Mole Concept, Molar Mass, Empirical
and Molecular Formulas
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4. Student Demonstrations
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5. Stoichiometry
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5. Solutions
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6. Kinetic Theory
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6. Atomic Theory
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7. Nuclear Chemistry
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8. Acid-Base Chemistry
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