CHM 102 Syllabus
AL FAISAL UNIVERSITY
College of Science and General Studies
Introduction to Chemistry, CHM 102
Spring, 2015
Course Information:
Section 1:
Class Time: Mon., Wed.: (13 PM – 14.30 PM)
Class Location: Male S1.036, Female S2.031
Faculty Contact Information:
Instructor Name: Prof. Mohammed Zourob
Office number: SG-56
Office Hours: Mon. and Wed.: (10-13) or by Appointment.
E-mail: mzourob@alfaisal.edu
Course Description:
This single-semester, terminal course is designed to provide engineering students with a foundation in the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry. Topics covered include atomic structure, nomenclature, chemical equations, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonding, solution properties, kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, descriptive inorganic, nuclear chemistry, and bio/organic chemistry. Quantitative problem solving, involving some calculus-based concepts, is emphasized.
Course Learning objectives
Upon completion of this course, students should have both an understanding of and appreciation for basic chemical principles and also an improved ability to identify problems, to develop algorithms to solve problems, and to thoughtfully implement those algorithms.
Textbooks &Materials
Required: Chemistry 11th edition, by Raymond Chang
Extra Reading:
Principles and modern applications, by Petrucci, Harwood, Herring and Madura 10th Edition, Person (2009)
Atkins, Peter, and Loretta Jones. Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight. 4th ed. New York, NY: W.H. Freeman and Company, 2007.
Grading Policy
The final grade in this course will be based on a percentage of points earned relative to total possible points. Listed below is the tentative point distribution for examinations, quizzes and the laboratory grade. However, an absolute grading scale cannot be determined until all scores have been compiled and evaluated. In order to optimize your overall performance use the following scale as a rule of thumb,
College of Science and General Studies
Introduction to Chemistry, CHM 102
Spring, 2015
Course Information:
Section 1:
Class Time: Mon., Wed.: (13 PM – 14.30 PM)
Class Location: Male S1.036, Female S2.031
Faculty Contact Information:
Instructor Name: Prof. Mohammed Zourob
Office number: SG-56
Office Hours: Mon. and Wed.: (10-13) or by Appointment.
E-mail: mzourob@alfaisal.edu
Course Description:
This single-semester, terminal course is designed to provide engineering students with a foundation in the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry. Topics covered include atomic structure, nomenclature, chemical equations, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonding, solution properties, kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, descriptive inorganic, nuclear chemistry, and bio/organic chemistry. Quantitative problem solving, involving some calculus-based concepts, is emphasized.
Course Learning objectives
Upon completion of this course, students should have both an understanding of and appreciation for basic chemical principles and also an improved ability to identify problems, to develop algorithms to solve problems, and to thoughtfully implement those algorithms.
Textbooks &Materials
Required: Chemistry 11th edition, by Raymond Chang
Extra Reading:
Principles and modern applications, by Petrucci, Harwood, Herring and Madura 10th Edition, Person (2009)
Atkins, Peter, and Loretta Jones. Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight. 4th ed. New York, NY: W.H. Freeman and Company, 2007.
Grading Policy
The final grade in this course will be based on a percentage of points earned relative to total possible points. Listed below is the tentative point distribution for examinations, quizzes and the laboratory grade. However, an absolute grading scale cannot be determined until all scores have been compiled and evaluated. In order to optimize your overall performance use the following scale as a rule of thumb,