CHEM 104 General Chemistry II (Biological or Physical Version)

Fall 2006

Course Directors

104A/C - Christine Yerkes
104C - Instructor to be announced
104 B/D - Christian Ray

Description

Lecture and discussions. Biological Version (104A) Chemistry of organic and biochemical systems, chemical energetics and equilibrium, chemical kinetics, and reaction mechanisms. Physical Version (104C): Chemistry of materials, including organic and biological substances, chemical energetics and equilibrium, chemical kinetics, and solids and crystals.

Credits

(3 hours) Students may not receive credit for both CHEM 104 and 204.

Computer Usage

Students will do some homework assignments using Ion-capa (sections A/B) and WebCT (section C). The Chemistry Learning Center, 212 Chem Annex has computers and other materials for student use. TAs are available here at specific times for consultation.

Course Prerequisites

CHEM 102 or 202 or advanced placement credit for one semester of college-level chemistry.

All students enrolled in CHEM 104 should also enroll in CHEM 105.

Required Materials

104

  • Chemistry 7th edition, by Steven S. Zumdahl
  • Chemistry 104 Syllabus, Spring 2008
  • Inexpensive calculator

104C
  • Chemistry 7th edition, by Steven S. Zumdahl
  • Inexpensive calculator

Optional Materials

104

  • Study Guide for Chemistry, 7th ed., by Kelter.
  • A Partial Solutions Guide for Chemistry 7th edition, by T. Hummel, S. S. Zumdahl, and S. A. Zumdahl.
  • Past Hour Exams for 104, Fall 06 - Spring 07.
  • Organic Chemistry, 12th edition, by Hart, Craine & Hart

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