Quantitative Problem Solving in Chemistry (110-0-01)

Instructors

Frederick J Northrup

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G21: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Location of Midterm TBD: Tues 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location of Midterm TBD: Tues 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Overview of class

Solution strategies for traditional word problems and their application to basic chemistry quantitative problems: dimensional analysis, chemical equations, stoichiometry, limiting reagents, gas laws, and thermochemistry. Enrollment only by permission of the Chemistry Department. Please contact Dr. Fred Northrup at f-northrup@northwestern.edu for more information.

Registration Requirements

Enrollment only by permission of the Chemistry Department. Please contact chemhelp@northwestern.edu for more information.

Class Materials (Required)

1. Title: General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications, 11th ed.
Author: Petrucci
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN 9780132931281
Approx. price: $310 new, $60 ebook rental

2. Title: Calculations in Chemistry: An Introduction, 2nd Edition
Author: Dahm
Publisher: Norton
ISBN: 9780393284201
Approx. price: $48 new, $22 rental

3. Scientific Calculator, any model (Starting at $10)

4. iClicker cell phone/tablet application. 1 quarter subscription $18.57. More information will be provided on the first day of class.

Note: These course materials will be used again in CHEM 131 and 132.

Class Notes

This course will never completely close. If you can't register for the open sections, or if all sections have closed, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/F22-CHEM110

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Eligibility for this course is determined by the Initial Chemistry Assessment. Students who took the Assessment and placed into this course can enroll directly. Students who have not taken it should contact chemhelp@northwestern.edu for access