Kenyon Equivalent: CHEMISTRY 111: FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY I = 1/2 unit credit
This course provides a thorough introduction to the fundamental concepts, theories, and methodologies of chemistry, and to selected topics in descriptive inorganic and organic chemistry. Topics to be studied include stoichiometry, theories of atomic and molecular structure and bonding, the periodic table, acid-base chemistry, chemical equilibria, selected aspects of chemical thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics. This course provides a basis for the further study of chemistry and the other sciences. The format is lecture and discussion.
Kenyon Equivalent: CHEMISTRY 112: FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY II = 1/2 unit credit
This course is a continuation of CHEM 111.
Kenyon Equivalent: CHEMISTRY LAB 113: INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY I= 1/4 unit credit
This laboratory and lecture course offers an introduction to modern experimental chemistry. Laboratory projects include the synthesis and analysis of a transition metal coordination compound, the synthesis and analysis of a common drug, and the use of infrared and ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry to elucidate molecular structure. The lecture component treats such topics as laboratory safety, accuracy and precision of measurements, interpretation of data, and the theory of visible and infrared spectrophotometry. Both the laboratory and lecture place special emphasis on developing an understanding of spectrophotometric instrumentation and its proper use of chemical analysis. Emphasis is placed on the use of computers for data analysis and reporting. Communication skills are developed through written laboratory reports and the proper use of a laboratory notebook. One laboratory or lecture session will be held per week.
Kenyon equivalent: CHEMISTRY LAB 114: INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II = 1/4 unit credit
This is a continuation of CHEM 113. Laboratory projects may include investigations of the properties of acid-base buffers, the investigation of the kinetics of the hydrolysis of a simple drug, chromatographic separation of amino acids, and the synthesis of several polymers. The lecture component includes the fundamentals of acid-base chemistry, simple chemical kinetics, and thermochemistry. Emphasis is placed on the use of computers for data analysis and reporting. Communication skills are developed through written laboratory reports. One laboratory or lecture session will be held per week
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