Course title
M20610001
General Chemistry A

GARY JAMES RICHARDS
Course description
This course is designed to remind and teach students about the basics of chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, state of matter and solutions, chemical reactions, and the basics of chemical equilibrium. This course will continue in the Spring semester course as “General Chemistry B”. To follow “General Chemistry B” it is mandatory to have followed and passed “General Chemistry A”. It is highly recommended to follow “General Chemistry B” after following “General Chemistry A” to have a complete vision of general chemistry and chemistry of the elements.
Purpose of class
The aim of this course is to help students acquire an understanding of the principles of chemistry on the academic level.
Goals and objectives

Goals and objectives Course Outcomes
1. The student can explain the structure of the atom and the nature of chemical bonding.
A-1
2. The student can describe the state of maters (gaseous, liquid, solid) and solutions.
A-1
3. The student possess basic knowledge of a chemical reactions and the state of equilibrium.
A-1
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

short test Mid-term exam Final Exam Total.
1. 10% 10% 10% 30%
2. 20% 20% 40%
3. 10% 20% 30%
Total. 20% 30% 50% -
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Chemistry and measurements Review lectures and, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190分
2. Atoms, molecules, and ions Review lectures and, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190分
3. Calculations with chemical formulas and equations, chemical reactions Review lectures and, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190分
4. The gaseous state
Short test and review of the questions
Review lectures and, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190分
5. Quantum theory of the atom Review lectures and, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190分
6. Electron configuration and periodicity Review lectures and, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190分
7. Mid-term exam and discussion on solutions to the exam problems Review lectures and, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 185分
8. Ionic and covalent bonding Review lectures and, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190分
9. Molecular geometry and chemical bonding theory Review lectures and, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190分
10. States of matter; liquid and solids Review lectures and, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190分
11. Solutions
Short test and review of the questions
Review lectures and, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190分
12. Rates of reaction Review lectures and, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190分
13. Chemical equilibrium Review lectures and, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190分
14. Final exam and discussion on solutions to the exam problems Review lectures and, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 185分
Total. - - 2650分
Goals and objectives (Other Courses)
A:Fundamental Mechanical Engineering B:Advanced Mechanical Engineering C:Environment and Materials Engineering D:Chemistry and Biotechnology E:Electrical Engineering and Robotics G:Advanced Electronic Engineering F:Information and Communications Engineering L:Computer Science and Engineering H:Urban Infrastructure and Environment
Language
English
Evaluation method and criteria
The short test will contribute 20% to your grade.
The Mid-term exam will contribute 30% to your grade.
The Final exam will contribute 50% to your grade.
To pass the student must earn a total score of 60% or more.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
General Chemistry by Darrell Ebbing and Steven D. Gammon, 11th edition
Prerequisites
This course can be followed only by students who have enough knowledge of the contents of the Basic Chemistry course (high school level chemistry).
Those who followed and passed the Basic Chemistry, repeating chemistry course can directly follow the course.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Contact via e-mail.
    Gary Richards: richards@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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