SYLLABUS
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I, SCH 111-001
FALL SEMESTER 2003
Department of Science and Allied Health
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA 19319
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Date Chap Topic Lab Topic/Assignment
1 8/25 1 Scientific Methods / Measurements Laboratory Procedures
No Lab scheduled
2 9/1 2 Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Physical Measurements, Solids
3 9/8 3 Test # 1 Chap. 1 - 2 Chemical Equations and Calculations
1
Physical Measurements, Liquids
4 9/15 3 Stoichiometry (Balancing acts)
2
3
5 9/22 Chemical Calculations 3 Chemicals  in Foods and Drinks
Getting to Know Your Chemicals
6 9/29 4 Chemical Reactons 4
Chemical Reactions TEST # 2 Chap. 3 - 4
7 10/6 4 5
Chemical Reactions - Precipitation
8 10/13 Gaseous State 6 Molecular Weights of Gases
5
Chemical Reactions - Acids
Gaseous State Test # 3 Chap 5
9 10/20 7 7
10 10/27 8 8
Chemical Reactions - Bases
Quantum Theory 
11/3
Acid and Base Properties
11 9 9
Electron Configuration / Periodicity
12 11/10 10
Neutralization Reactions and Titration
Ionic and Covalent Bonding
10
Chemical Bonding Theory
TEST # 4 Chap. 7- 10
13 11/17 5 11A Analysis of Commercial vinegar
14 11/24 11 Liquids Analysis of Commercial  Ammonia Cleaner
11B
15 12/1 12 Solutions Lab Final Exam
16 12/8 All FINALS WEEK
Required Textbook::;General Chemistry, 7th Edition, byDarrell D Ebbing and Steven D. Gammon, Houghton Mifflin Company, NY, NY (2001)
Lecture Meets: MWF  Promptly @  9:30 - 10:20 AM
Lab Meets: Tues    @ 8:30 - 11:20 AM
Course Description:
Introduction of chemical concepts including physical and chemical natures of gases, liquids and solids; physical and chemical measurements including stoichiometric relationships between the components of chemical reactions; classical and quantum description of atoms and molecules.
Grading: Weekly Quizzes   =   30%  Final exam        =  20 %        Tests     = 30 %    Lab Reports   =  20%
Absence Policy: Excused absences with approved evidence (e.g. doctor's letter) are allowed for the following reasons:
court duty,  death of family members and friends or court duty
Unexcused absences are allowed for four lecture classes and one lab session (total of 5). Grade will be one letter lower for each missed class after the five allowed.
Course Objectives:
To gain a fundamental understanding of the nature of atoms and molecules at the atomic level and at the macromolecular level. To understand the properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions; to develop a working knowledge of how compounds react with one another.
Instructional  Methods:
Lectures of textbook materials, extensive practices of problems in relation to various equations, homework assignments and weekly quizzes and tests after several chapters. Guest lectures may be arranged for certain topics.
INSTRUCTOR: ANTHONY L. DENT, Ph.D.
Carver Science Center
Office Hours: M, W ? 11:30 a.m. ?1:30 p.m.
Office Room - 246
Other Times by  Appointment
Office Tel. # 610-399-2324
Emergency Home @ 215-830-0495
E-Mail Address: Tonydent@msn.com
Class Room: 218
Lab Room: 202
Updated 8/21/2003