OVERVIEW
Chem 1A
General Chemistry
California State University, Sacramento
Course Description
The fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry, including stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure, solution chemistry, acid-base chemistry, phase diagrams, and chemical kinetics. The course is fairly mathematical and requires an ability to do algebraic computations. Lecture three hours, laboratory six hours. Note: In order to enroll, all students must pass a qualifying exam given prior to each semester. If students cannot take this exam before the beginning of the semester, it will be given during the first laboratory session of the semester. The qualifying exam can be taken in the Testing Center, on campus(278-6296). Prerequisites: two years of high school algebra and one year of high school chemistry or the equivalent. (CAN CHEM 4)Five units.
Why Take This Course
Some benefits of Chem 1A:
- The faculty will do everything they possibly can to help you succeed.
- A phenomenal number of office hours for interaction with instructor.
- You will participate in an online learning community.
- You will interact with classmates through electronic discussion lists as well as student groups (required!).
- It partially satisfies the requirements for all sorts of majors, e.g. engineering, biological sciences, physics, chemistry, geology, nutrition.
- It counts for General Education (Areas B1 and B3).
- There are all sorts of structures and devices that are designed to help you succeed.
Technology and Mathematics Requirements
Students will need an electronic mail account and computer access to the Web. All CSUS students enrolled in this class must create a SacLink account for electronic mail and Internet services. For further information on SacLink check the UCCS documentation page at http://www.csus.edu/uccs/document/document.htm. Although a home computer with a high speed modem running Netscape or Internet Explorer would be beneficial, students can use the Web from one of the campus student labs.Computing Recommendations
Comfortable using the computer and browsing the Web
Windows compatible 386 running Windows 3.1, Windows NT, or Windows 95 or Macintosh compatible with System 7.1 or higher
8M RAM (preferably 16M)
14.4K or faster modem
Microsoft Internet Explorer or NetScape 2.0 (or higher)
SacLink or other Internet Account
Word processing skills
Online class participation on the Web assignments and electronic discussions.
- Successful Student
Characteristics
Discipline to complete assignments by deadlines, willingness to attend every single class and to ask for help if you need it, and time to devote approximately 15 to 20 hours a week (outside of class) to this 5-unit course.
Instructors
Dr. Dan Decious
deciousd@csus.edu
(916) 278-7016Dr. Susan Crawford
scrawford@csus.edu
(916) 278-6542
