Instructor –Rakesh Ramanujum

A.    COURSE DESCRIPTION

It is my privilege to introduce you to Chemistry.  The materials and activities for this course create an approachable, interesting, yet challenging, learning environment. I provide a variety of ways for you to acquire and demonstrate your understanding of chemistry. Introduction to the general principles of chemistry for students planning a professional career in chemistry, a related science, the health professions, or engineering. Stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding and geometry, thermochemistry, gases, types of chemical reactions, rate of reaction, basics of organic chemistry It is your responsibility to do the learning.  Sometimes this is not ‘fun’; in fact, sometimes it is hard work.  However, it is rewarding and important for your future. This course will provide you with the opportunity to develop a strong background in chemistry. 

B.    METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
The common method of instruction is the instructor lead-lecturer, these lectures are as interactive as possible, with discussions, question and answer sessions, informal quizzes as well as the more conventional lecture style.

C.    COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course objective is for students to gain competency (in recognizing concepts and problem solving) in basic areas of general chemistry as suited for the non-science majors.
    To learn and communicate using the nomenclature used by chemicals.
    To understand the basic structure of the atom and its subatomic particles
    To learn the basic principles of mass balance
    To understand the nature of chemical bond
    To understand how the chemical reactivity regulates the world in which we live.

D.    COURSE TOPICS/UNITS 
Unit 1 Atomic Structure
1-1    States of matter
1-2    Evidence for particles
1-3    History of the atom
1-4    Atoms
1-5    Atomic structure
1-6    The arrangement of electrons in atom
1-7    Atoms and isotopes
Unit 2 Structure and Bonding
2-1    Atoms into Ions
2-2    Ionic bonding
2-3    Covalent bonding
2-4    Bonding in metals
2-5    Giant ionic structures
2-6    Giant covalent structures
2-7    Giant Metallic Structures
2-8    Nanoscience
Unit 3 Periodic table
3-1    The periodic table
3-2    Group-1 the alkali metals
3-3    The transition elements
3-4    Group-7 -the halogens
3-5    Explaining trends
Unit 4 Metals
4-1    Useful metals
4-2    Iron and steel
4-3    The reactivity series
4-4    Displacement reactions
4-5    Metal Carbonates
Unit 5 Electrolysis
5-1    Electrolysis
5-2    Electrolysis of Molten compounds
5-3    Electrolysis of brine solution
5-4    Aluminum extraction
5-5    Extraction of Copper
5-6    Hydrogen fuel cells
Unit 6 Chemical Analysis
6-1    Separating mixtures
6-2    Paper chromatography
6-3    Testing for gases
6-4    Tests for positive ions
6-5    Test for Negative ions
Unit 7 Acids and Bases
7-1    Acids and Alkalis
7-2    Making Soluble salts from metals or insoluble bases
7-3    Making salts by neutralization or precipitation
Unit 8 Quantitative Chemistry
8-1    Chemical Equations and Reactions
8-2    Relative Atomic Mass and the Mole
8-3    Percentage by mass and empirical formula
8-4    Balancing the equations and calculations
8-5    The yield of a chemical reaction
8-6    Titrations
8-7    Titration calculation
8-8    Volumes of gases
Unit 9 Rates of Reaction
9-1    How fast?
9-2    Collison theory and surface area
9-3    The effect of temperature
9-4    The effect of concentration or pressure
9-5    The effect pf catalysts
Unit 10 Extent of Reaction
10-1    Reversible reactions
10-2    Chemical equilibrium
10-3    Altering conditions
10-4    Making Ammonia-the Haber’s process
10-5    The contact process 
Unit 11 Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions
11-1    Exothermic and endothermic reactions
11-2    Using energy transfers from reactions
11-3    Reversible reactions
11-4    Comparing the energy released in fuels
11-5    Energy transfer in solutions (included in the ectothermic and endothermic 11.6 and 11.7)
11-6    Energy level diagrams
11-7    Making and breaking bonds
11-8    Electrochemical Cells (Batteries)
Unit 12 Carbon Compounds as Fuels
12-1    Hydrocarbons
12-2    Fractional distillation of crude oil
12-3    Burning fuels
12-4    Alternative fuels
Unit 13 Making Polymers
13-1    What are the polymers?
13-2    Polymerization
13-3    Plastic properties
13-4    Waste plastic
13-5    Summary activities
Unit 14 Alcohols, Carboxylic acids and Esters 
14-1    Structure of alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters
14-2    Properties and uses of Alcohols
14-3    Carboxylic acids and Esters

E.    TEXTBOOK(S) AND REQUIRED TOOLS OR SUPPLIES 
1.    Oxford International AQA Examinations: International GCSE Chemistry:  Lawrie Ryan, Patrick Fullick
2.    AQA GCSE Chemistry Student Book: Lawrie Ryan