Chemistry 1A & 1AL

Spring 2025 Chemistry 1A Information

Instructors: Alexis Shusterman

Course ID: 20283, 20284

Meeting Times: MWF 9:00 - 9:59am, MWF 2:00-2:59pm

Course Description: Stoichiometry of chemical reactions, quantum mechanical description of atoms, the elements and periodic table, chemical bonding, real and ideal gases, thermochemistry, introduction to thermodynamics and equilibrium, acid-base and solubility equilibria, introduction to oxidation-reduction reactions, introduction to chemical kinetics.

Spring 2025 Chemistry 1AL Information

Instructor: Michelle Christine Douskey

Course ID: 20291, 20292

Meeting Times: F 10:00 - 10:59am, W 4:00 - 4:59pm, F 4:00-4:59pm

Course Description: An experimental approach to chemical sciences with emphasis on developing fundamental, reproducible laboratory technique and a goal of understanding and achieving precision and accuracy in laboratory experiments. Proper use of laboratory equipment and standard wet chemical methods are practiced. Areas of investigations include chemical equilibria, spectroscopy, nanotechnology, green chemistry, and thermochemistry. Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in 1A is required.

Spring 2025 Services Offered

Science Program services will begin in the third week of instruction. Please visit the links below to view the schedule for each service format.

Note: SLC services are complementary to academic support offered by the course instructional team, campus departments, and the residence halls. The SLC Science Program is run by professional learning specialists and services are provided by trained peer staff.