CHY 113

Meeting Times (all meetings in Sci 165)

Section 1: Tues/ Thur 11:00-12:15, Fri 11:00-11:50

Section 2: Tues/Thur 2:00-3:15, Fri 2:00-2:50

Course Description

CHY 113 is a presentation of fundamental principles of chemical science. These principles will be presented in quantitative terms and illustrated by examples of their applications in laboratories and in ordinary non-laboratory experience. This course and CHY 114 (normally taken concurrently) provide the basis for further study of chemistry. Corequisite: MAT 108, or MAT 140 or higher. (Note that MAT 120 is NOT an acceptable substitute)

Course Goals

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Interpret properties and behaviors of materials in terms of atomic and molecular interactions

• Be more confident in your ability to set up and solve problems

• Make decisions based on sound scientific reasoning and principles

• Expand your own self knowledge about how you learn

Required Materials

• Textbook: Chemistry Atoms First 2e, OpenStax, Digital ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-1-947172-63-0

  • Online: https://openstax.org/details/books/chemistry-atoms-first-2e

  • A print version is available through Amazon (also a free Kindle version)

• Aktiv Chemistry - all Homework and Pre-Lecture quizzes will be completed via this platform

  • Aktiv Chemistry Fall 2024 sign up instructions  (Course code: BQDG2K )

    • Note that there is a free trial period, which will end two weeks after the start of the semester. 

  • An account can also be purchased via the virtual bookstore

    • https://usm.ecampus.com

• Scientific Calculator