CHEM 202 General Chemistry II
Required Second Year Course
1998-2000 Catalog Description
CHEM 202 General Chemistry II. Prerequisite: ACT score of 25 or greater in mathematics or completion of the requirement for entrance into Mathematics 190 or EMCS 101 (Mathematics 102, or EMCS 100, or Mathematics diagnostic test); completion of one year of high school chemistry is also recommended. An introduction to the basic concepts and principles of modern chemistry. Special emphasis on chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, periodicity and gases.
Prerequisites by Topic
- General Chemistry I (or equivalent)
Textbook
Silberberg, Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change, Second Edition.
Course Objectives
Following this course students will be familiar with basic concepts and principles of modern chemistry with special emphasis on kinetics, equilibrium theory, acids and bases, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. They will also have the background required in preparation for advanced work in a wide variety of scientific disciplines including biology, engineering, the health professions, geology, physics, etc., as well as chemistry itself.
Coordinator
Mark E. Noble, Professor of Chemistry.
Topics
- Intermolecular forces and phases
- Kinetics
- Equilibrium theory
- Heterogeneous equilibria
- Acid-base theory
- Thermodynamics
- Electrochemistry
Class/Laboratory Schedule
3 lecture and 1 recitation each week, each of 50 minutes duration.
Professional Component Contribution
Basic science: 3 credits.
Relationship to Program Objectives
This course supports Mechanical Engineering program objectives by developing:
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in the field of mechanical engineering.
- An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for the practice of mechanical engineering.
Prepared by Mark E. Noble, May 2000