Designed as the entry course for the major.  Core principles and interesting applications of chemistry will  be  combined to provide the students with a conceptual understanding of chemistry that will help them both in their professional and everyday lives.

Principles of atomic and molecular structure, molecular energetics, and classes of chemical reactions are reviewed.  Aspects of gas behavior, basic photochemistry, and acid-base chemistry are applied to the study of environmental chemistry issues such as stratospheric ozone, the global greenhouse effect, acid rain and photochemical smog.  Lab work includes the synthesis of compounds, the study of aqueous ions, simple calorimetry, titrations, and basic IR, visible and UV spectrophotometry. 

CourseCompass

This link will take you to the web site used to augment the class (have your p-word ready!).

Syllabus
Available here and through CourseCompass.
 

Class Schedule
Available here.
 

Overview Sheets
Available here.

Lab Schedule and Procedures
Available here.

Tutoring
Available here.

Answer keys
Available here.

Paul Ogren
Professor of Chemistry
Office: SH 235
Phone: (765) 983-1402 
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Matthew Price
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Office: SH 255
Phone: (765) 983-1364

Lori Watson
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Office: SH 255
Phone: (765) 983-1856

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