General Chemistry
Welcome to the asynchronous version of CHEM111, "General Chemistry I"! This course is an introduction to chemical science. It is a survey course that, combined with CHEM112, provides you with an overview and introduction to many concepts in chemistry and various aspects of chemical science. CHEM111 and CHEM112 are foundational for chemists. Once these two courses are complete, you'll have the tools to move on to Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and eventually to Physical Chemistry and Biochemistry or Inorganic Chemistry and a career in chemistry or related fields if that is what you aim to achieve.
If you're not planning on a technical or technical-adjacent career, CHEM111 might be the basis throughout your life for understanding major national and world developments in science and the environment to help you reach decisions for yourself.
Learning Outcomes
We will cover 11 chapters/modules over the course of the semester:
- Introduction to chemistry
- Atoms, Molecules and Ions
- Equations, the Mole and Chemical Formulas
- Chemical Reactions in Solution
- Thermochemistry
- The Gaseous State
- Electronic Structure
- Structures and Trends in the Periodic Table
- Chemical Bonds
- Molecular Structure and Bonding Theories
- Liquids and Solids