CHEM 105 F23 Syllabus - Chemistry 105 Fall 2023

Sep 26, 2026

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Chemistry 105 (first semester of the 1-year Chemistry 105/106 sequence) is designed for science majors and preprofessional students. The syllabus outlines coverage of atomic theory, atomic/electronic structure, chemical bonding, mole concept, stoichiometry, states of matter, formulas and equations, and solutions/colloids. It specifies prerequisites (Math 104 credit or concurrent enrollment), weekly meeting structure including lecture, discussion, and lab, attendance expectations, instructor contacts, office hours, required materials, course objectives, and learning outcomes spanning quantitative reasoning, gas behavior, energetics, intermolecular forces, and collaborative analysis.

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Course Description

Topics Covered

Prerequisites and Attendance

Prerequisites

Attendance Policy

Class Meetings and Instructors

Weekly Schedule

Lecture and Discussion/Lab Contacts

Office Hours

Required Course Materials

Textbook and Lab Manual

Online Homework and Response System

Safety and Calculator Requirements

Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Core Skills and Outcomes

Syllabus (noun): summary outline of a course of study. Course Description (from the Bulletin): This is the first semester of the 1-year Chemistry 105/106 course sequence, which is specifically designed to meet the needs of science majors and preprofessional students. Topics covered include: atomic theory, atomic and electronic structure, chemical bonding, mole concept, stoichiometry, states of matter, formulas and equations, solutions and colloids. Prerequisites: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in Math 104, completion of, or placement in any higher math course. Class meetings (weekly): 3 hr lecture; 1 hr discussion; 2 hr 10 min lab (5 credits total) . Meeting times vary depending upon the section to which you are assigned (See the Course Schedule on pages 9 – 11) . Attendance policy: Students are expected to attend all of their scheduled class sessions. Students will be excused for illness, quarantine, family emergencies, and required University sanctioned activities. If you know about an absence ahead of time it may be possible to arrange an alternative time to make up any missed assignments. Please e-mail your instructors to arrange to make up assignments missed because of an excused absence. Lecture instructor contact information: | Section A (A09C) | Dr. Yijun Tang | Halsey 442 | 424-7097 | [tangy@uwosh.edu](tangy@uwosh.edu) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Section B (B09C) | Dr. Jonathan Gutow | Halsey 412 | 424-1326 | [gutow@uwosh.edu](gutow@uwosh.edu) | Additional discussion and lab instructor contact information: | Sections | Instructor | Office | Phone \# | Email Address | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | A03D | Dr. Jennifer Christus | Halsey 415 & 121 | 424-7101 | [schuttlj@uwosh.edu](schuttlj@uwosh.edu) | | A01D, A02D, A02L, B11L | Dr. Michael Foley | Halsey 440 | 424-1314 | [foleym@uwosh.edu](foleym@uwosh.edu) | | A03L, A04D, A04L, B10D | Dr. George Olsen | Halsey 444 | 424-2398 | [olsengp@uwosh.edu](olsengp@uwosh.edu) | Office hours: Any of the instructors in this course are happy to meet with you to answer questions related to the course, discuss study strategies, academics, your goals or life in general. All have regularly scheduled ‘drop-in’ office hours that will be posted in the course Canvas site. If you cannot make scheduled office hours, you can arrange an appointment by contacting the instructor you wish to meet. Required course materials: 􀀁 Textbook: Chemistry: Atoms First 2e, Flowers et al. OpenStax. This textbook can be read online or downloaded as a pdf for free or purchased as a printed copy from the bookstore. 􀀁 Lab Manual: Chemistry 105 Lab Manual F23, Gutow & Tang. Available from the bookstore. 􀀁 Online Homework: ALEKS for general chemistry, McGraw-Hill, 1 semester access code required. Detailed instructions for registration provided separately. 􀀁 Response System: Registration with the PointSolutions (aka Turning and Echo 360) system. You can use a smartphone or purchase a response clicker. Detailed instructions for registration provided separately. 􀀁 Goggles: Indirect vented safety goggles (must bear the number Z87.1) are required. Available atthe bookstore or from the UW Oshkosh Chemistry Club (sold at the Chemistry Stockroom HS- 450). No goggles? No lab! 􀀁 Calculator: Any make with scientific notation, powers, roots, and logarithms. A graphing calculator is not necessary. Cell phones and other internet-enabled devices will not be allowed as calculators on tests and quizzes. Course objectives and learning outcomes: CHEM 105 General Chemistry I is an Explore/Nature course (XL) in the University Studies Program. The course meets chemistry requirements for students majoring in science or engineering, or in secondary education with a natural science emphasis, as well as for students preparing for healthcare programs including chiropracty, dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, and veterinary medicine. As part of a liberal arts curriculu

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What topics does CHEM 105 cover during the semester?

Topics include atomic theory, atomic and electronic structure, chemical bonding, the mole concept, stoichiometry, states of matter, formulas and equations, and solutions and colloids.

What are the prerequisites for taking Chemistry 105?

Students must have credit for or concurrent enrollment in Math 104, or completion of, or placement into, any higher math course.

What are the weekly class meeting components for CHEM 105?

The course has 3 hr weekly lecture, 1 hr discussion, and 2 hr 10 min lab, for a total of 5 credits. Meeting times vary by assigned section.

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