CH105 Syallabus

Sapna Gupta, Associate Professor
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CH 105 Fall 2002	Introductory Chemistry
MW 9:00-10:50 am T 1-1:50 Lab T 2:20-4:10pm Or F 9-10:50am	Class Room: 210 Lab Room: 224

Chapter	General Chemistry	Key Terms
1	Measurements	units, scientific notation, significant figures, metric units, conversions, density, specific gravity
2	Atoms and Elements	symbols, periodic table, structure of atom, atomic and mass number, electron arrangement
3	Nuclear Radiation	radioactivity, nuclear equations, isotopes, radiation measurement, medical applications, half-life, fission and fusion
4	Compounds and Their Bonds	valence electrons, ionic and covalent compounds, polarity, polyatomic ions
5	Chemical Reactions and Quantities	chemical changes, chemical equations, balancing equations, oxidation-reduction equations, mole, stoichiometery
6	Energy and States of Matter	energy, measuring energy, states of matter, energy in reactions, equilibrium
7	Gases	properties of gases, pressure- volume-temperature relationships of gases, gas laws, combined gas law
8	Solutions	properties of water, solutions, electrolytes, solubility, concentrations, osmosis, molarity
9	Acids and Bases	properties of acids and bases, ionization of water, pH scale, strength of acids and bases, neutralization, buffers, titrations
	Organic Chemistry
10	Alkanes and Aromatic Hydrocarbons	introduction to organic chemistry, bonding in OC, nomenclature, properties of alkanes, isomers, structural formulae, aromatic hydrocarbons,
11	Haloalkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes	functional groups, alkenes, alkynes, geometric isomerism, hydrogenation, polymers
12	Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers, Aldehydes and Ketones	alcohols, phenols, thiols, ethers, reactions of alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, oxidation and reduction, reaction of aldehydes and ketones with alcohols
14	Carboxylic Acids, Esters, Amines and Amides	carboxylic acids, properties, esters, esterification, hydrolysis, amines, reactions of amines, amides, reactions of amides
	Biochemistry
13	Carbohydrates	classification, chirality, monosaccharides, structures of monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides
15	Lipids	classification, chemical properties, phospholipids, glycolipids, steroids
16	Amino Acids, Proteins and Enzymes	classification, amino acids, structure of proteins, enzymes
18	Nucleic Acids	structure, nucleic acids, DNA replication, genetic code, RNA transcription, mutation, protein synthesis

36%	3 mid terms (12% each)	10 Sept, 8 Oct. and 19 Nov. (Tuesdays); each exam will be one hour long, not comprehensive. Each exam will have portions of True/False, Multiple Choice and Short Question-Answer Sections.
15%	1 final exam	During the week of final exam; 2 hours and comprehensive
20%	Laboratory
5%	Internet Quizzes	Everyone must be prepared to give one quiz every week on the internet
5%	Quizzes	Everyone must be prepared to give one quiz in class every week
7%	Homework	Will be given as need arises
8%	Reports	A maximum of four reports will be due in the semester
4%	Class participation	Attendance and general etiquette

A	85 and above
B	75-84
C	60-74
D	50-59
F	49 and below

The prerequisite for this course is High School Algebra. To revise the Math, during the first week you will be given a Math test. It is going to be all basic algebra. If you pass the test (>75%), you will be able to handle the course math well. In the event of failure, you will be given two weeks to revise your math skills. There will be a second exam given after two weeks and you must get >75% in this one. If you dont you have the option of withdrawing from the course.

Note: If any student wants tutoring in Math, you are most welcome to come and see me or go to the academic support center for tutoring service.

Students should have the basic knowledge of calculator operations. You must have a calculator with at least the following functions (log and exponential). You must also learn how to use the calculator from me or your colleague ASAP and not 5 mins before the exam.