Intro To Chemistry ICHM (WL) 12500 - Course Information - Fall 2026

Sep 26, 2026

Course packet for Purdue West Lafayette/Indianapolis Department of Chemistry: Intro To Chemistry ICHM (WL) 12500, Fall 2026 (5.00 credits). Covers course principles including stoichiometry, atomic structure and bonding, properties of gases/liquids/solids, thermochemistry, and descriptive inorganic chemistry, with recommended preparation and detailed prerequisites. Includes meeting schedule (MWF 0830), instructor contact and consultation hours, learning outcomes, teaching philosophy, success strategies, required learning resources (texts, homework system, calculator, iClicker Cloud), digital lab materials ($35) timeline and access via Purdue Brightspace, plus assignment assessment methods.

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Purdue West Lafayette/Indianapolis Department of Chemistry Intro To Chemistry ICHM (WL) 12500 WL Fall 2026 Course Information | Meeting Information: WTHR 104
Meeting Day(s) and Time(s): MWF / 0830
Instructor(s) Contact Information | | --- | | Name: Hannah Starr
Email: [starrh@purdue.edu](starrh@purdue.edu)
Office Phone Number: 765-496-2691
Student Consultation Hours
Mondays at 10:30 and Wednesdays at 9:30 in WTHR 151
Course Description | Credit Hours: 5.00. Principles of chemistry including stoichiometry; atomic structure and chemical bonding; properties of gases, liquids, and solids; thermochemistry; descriptive inorganic chemistry. Recommended for entering students intending to major in chemistry. One year of high school chemistry or one semester of college chemistry required. Prerequisites: Undergraduate level, MA 15900, Minimum Grade of D [may be taken concurrently] or Undergraduate level, MA 15800, Minimum Grade of D [may be taken concurrently] or Undergraduate level, MA 16100, Minimum Grade of D [may be taken concurrently] or Undergraduate level, MA 16300, Minimum Grade of D [may be taken concurrently] or Undergraduate level, MATH 16300, Minimum Grade of D [may be taken concurrently] or Undergraduate level, MA 16700, Minimum Grade of D [may be taken concurrently] or Undergraduate level, MA 16500, Minimum Grade of D [may be taken concurrently] or (Undergraduate level, MA 15300, Minimum Grade of D [may be taken concurrently] and Undergraduate level, MA 15400, Minimum Grade of D [may be taken concurrently]) or (Undergraduate level, MA 14700, Minimum Grade of D [may be taken concurrently] and Undergraduate level, MA 14800, Minimum Grade of D [may be taken concurrently]) or (Undergraduate level, MA 22100, Minimum Grade of D [may be taken concurrently] and (Undergraduate level, MA 22200, Minimum Grade of D [may be taken concurrently] or Undergraduate level, MA 16021, Minimum Grade of D [may be taken concurrently]) ) or (Undergraduate level, MA 22300, Minimum Grade of D [may be taken concurrently] and Undergraduate level, MA 22400, Minimum Grade of D [may be taken concurrently]) or Undergraduate level, MA 16010, Minimum Grade of D [may be taken concurrently] or Undergraduate level, MA 23100, Minimum Grade of D or ALEKS Math Assessment 075 or SAT Mathematics 600 or ACT Math 26 or SATR Math 620 Course Learning Outcomes By the end of the course, you will be able to: 1. Demonstrate competency of chemistry concepts through solving of numericalbased chemistry problems. 2. Demonstrate a mastery of concepts, theories, and ideas of chemistry topics specific to this course. 3. Connect chemistry topics in this course to real-world problems and solutions that you and others experience. 4. Meet laboratory learning objectives. Teaching Philosophy I strive to make each of my classes an inclusive and welcoming space. If there is anything I can do to better support you, please do not hesitate to reach out. This class is going to have students who already know most of the material and students who know very little. If you do not already have a strong chemistry background, that alone will absolutely not prevent you from succeeding in this course. I had almost no chemistry background when I started college, so I know what that’s like, and I’m here to help. You just have to tell me. I have very high expectations of my students, and will push students throughout their time in my class. As a professor who teaches general chemistry, I focus on helping students build a strong foundation so they can tackle their future chemistry courses with success. I want my students to leave their time with me feeling confident in their abilities and ready to move on. How to Succeed in this Course Students who have the most success in the course do the following: 1. Attend lecture every day and participate in in-class problem-solving 2. Regularly attend office hours to ask questions and get help with assignme

FAQs

What topics are covered in Intro To Chemistry ICHM (WL) 12500?

The course covers stoichiometry, atomic structure and chemical bonding, properties of gases, liquids, and solids, thermochemistry, and descriptive inorganic chemistry.

When and where are office hours and how can students contact the instructor?

Office hours are Mondays at 10:30 and Wednesdays at 9:30 in WTHR 151. The instructor is Hannah Starr (starrh@purdue.edu) with office phone 765-496-2691.

What learning resources are required for the course?

Students use Interactive General Chemistry 2.0 (Atoms First), an Achieve homework system, an approved scientific calculator (TI-30XIIS or TI-30Xa), and iClicker Cloud. Students must also purchase required digital lab materials ($35) with access released online during the Fall 2026 semester.

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