Instructor: Jim Ford
Office: 352d Science
Office hours (F21): Wed 2-3:30 and by appt
Zoom office hours (F21): Tu 7:30-9 am link here.
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. Pre- or corequisite: EYE, and MAT 108 or MAT 140 or Mat 152), or permission of instructor.
By the end of this course, you should
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 principles
expand your own self knowledge about how you learn
You will need to create an account with Chem101. See the instructions here or on the course Brightspace page.
The text is the OpenStax Chemistry 2e online textbook. Access is free.
You will need your own scientific calculator (NOT a calculator phone app, since you will not have your phone during exams).
Tips for Success
Read the syllabus. Carefully.
Read the Student Success page. It will tell you how to use this website.
Check the Schedule of Topics to see what is coming up.
Check Chem101 often. There will be a problem set almost every week, and Class Prep assignments all the time.
Study early and often.
Study effectively - see the Study Tips page.
Don’t fall behind!