Chem 153

Course Overview

  • Course Name: Chem 152

  • Target Audience: Science majors/pre-health students

Enrollment Information

  • No Wait Lists: Register for a section with open spaces.

  • Prerequisites: Must have completed Chem 151 and 151L.

  • Co-requisites: Enrollment in Chem 152 requires enrollment in Chem 152L lab, except when repeating the course.

  • Contact: For enrollment issues, contact Dr. Schafer via email (jschafer@sandiego.edu).

Lab Information

  • Start Date: Chem 152L lab begins on September 9th.

  • First Week Activities: Orientation, locker check-in, and preparing the first experiment.

  • Items Required for Lab: Lab coat, lab safety goggles, closed-toe shoes, digital access device (laptop/tablet).

    • Spectacles and Model Kit: If not owned, purchase from Chem Club on campus.

Course Materials

  • Textbook: Modified Mastering Chemistry for "Chemistry: Structure and Properties," 3rd Edition by Tro ($60 via inclusive access on Canvas).

  • Calculator: Scientific notation, exponential and logarithmic calculations capability required.

Course Structure

  • Platform: All course materials (e-text, homework, content) will be found on Canvas.

Learning Outcomes

Thermodynamics Concepts

  • Energy Types: Define potential and kinetic energy.

  • Thermodynamic Laws: Understand the first law of thermodynamics, heat and work principles.

  • Enthalpy: Calculate changes in enthalpy for various reactions.

  • Specific Heat and Calorimetry: Understand heat capacity and how to measure calorimetry.

Acid-Base Chemistry

  • Brønsted-Lowry Theory: Understand the concept of acids and bases.

  • Buffer Solutions: Design and analyze buffer systems.

  • Titration Calculations: Apply buffer concepts in titration of weak acids with strong bases.

Equilibrium

  • Equilibrium Concept: Understand dynamic equilibrium and apply Le Châtelier’s Principle.

  • Kc and Kp: Calculate and analyze equilibrium constants.

  • Ionization of Acids/Bases: Determine the concentration and properties of acids and bases in solutions.

Study Tips

  • Familiarize yourself with the periodic table and common ionization constants.

  • Regularly review lecture notes and engage with lab materials for hands-on experience.

  • Utilize study groups to go over complex topics and improve retention.

  • Keep up with assignments and reach out to Dr. Schafer with any questions regarding course content or logistics.