CHEM 11A: General Chemistry IInstructor: Deno Del Sesto Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have passed CHEM 15a in previous years. The corresponding lab is CHEM 18a.</br>Chemistry 11A covers a wide array of topics, embracing aspects of descriptive, as well as quantitative, chemistry. No prior study of chemistry is assumed. The course begins by looking at the atomic foundation of matter, the elements, and the organization of the Periodic Table, working its way up to an examination of how atoms are bonded together to form larger units of matter. Students who complete this course will gain understanding of the laws that govern the behavior of matter in the gas phase, as well as knowledge of the major types of chemical reactions and how to represent them. A strong focus is put on learning methods of creative problem-solving—using the material to develop the critical thinking tools essential to solving unfamiliar problems—skills that carry students far beyond the confines of the classroom. When taken in conjunction with Chemistry 11B and the associated lab courses (Chemistry 18A and 18B), this course meets the general, analytic, and inorganic requirements of medical, dental, and veterinary schools. In-class problem-solving will be utilized daily. Additionally, over the course of the semester there will be two quizzes, two exams, and a final exam. Session: Session I Day: M, T, Th, F Time: 8:30am - 11:00am Credit Hours: 4 Credits Course Format: On-Campus Course for Summer 2024 Brandeis Graduation Requirement Fulfilled: QR, SN Enrollment Limit: Course Classification: Undergraduate Level Course Course Tuition: $3,700 Course Fees: None Open to High School Students: No |
