CHEM 155
Principles of Modern Chemistry Fall 2015
Division III Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
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This course is intended for students with strong preparation in secondary school chemistry, for example through advanced placement courses (or equivalent) and laboratory experience. Topics include chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, structure and bonding, coordination chemistry, electrochemistry and spectroscopy and their application to fields such as materials science, industrial, environmental, biological, and medicinal chemistry. Laboratory work includes synthesis, characterization, and reactivity of coordination complexes, electrochemical analysis, materials chemistry, qualitative analysis, and molecular modeling. This course is of interest for students who are anticipating professional study in chemistry, related sciences, or one of the health professions, as well as for students who want to explore the fundamental ideas of chemistry as part of their general education.
The Class: Format: lecture, three hours per week; laboratory, four hours per week
Limit: none
Expected: 36
Class#: 1098
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: evaluation is based on quantitative weekly problem set assignments, laboratory work and reports, hour tests, and a final exam
Extra Info: information about the Chemistry Placement Test can be found at http://chemistry.williams.edu/placement/
Extra Info 2: may not be taken on a pass/fail basis; not available for the fifth course option
Prerequisites: students are required to take the online Chemistry Placement Test prior to registering for the course and to meet with a faculty member during First Days
Enrollment Preferences: none
Unit Notes: one of CHEM 151 or 153 or 155 required for the BIMO concentration
Distributions: Division III Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
Attributes: BIMO Required Courses
ENVS Group EC-A Electives
ENVS Group EC-B Electives
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