Principles of Chemistry II

Last Updated: Tue, 12/16/2025
Course prefix:
CHEM
Course number:
1212K
Semester:
Spring
Academic year:
2026
Course description:

This course is the second of a two-semester sequence that introduces the foundational concepts of chemistry. General topics covered in lecture include chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, buffers and titrations, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, and fundamental principles of main-group chemistry. Laboratory focuses on fundamental lab skills as well as analytical and synthetic chemistry. The laboratory component is designed to develop your experimental skills as you collect and evaluate evidence for the concepts, principles, and theoretical models discussed in lecture.

Course learning outcomes:

Learning Goals and Outcomes | Lecture

  • Apply relations between concentration, time, and rate to predict the time course of a chemical reaction.
  • Apply and analyze kinetic data to infer a mechanism of a chemical reaction.
  • Interpret equilibrium data for reactions in gaseous and aqueous phases.
  • Compare and contrast the three theories of acids and bases and apply them to inorganic and biological systems.
  • Describe and apply redox reactions in the interconversion of chemical and electrical energy.
  • Integrate the concepts of chemical equilibrium, Gibbs free energy, and cell potential in an electrochemical context.
  • Explain the properties of inorganic compounds by applying tenets of bonding theories (valence bond theory and molecular orbital theory).
  • Describe and analyze the structures of coordination complexes.
  • Describe and predict the reactivity of inorganic compounds using the
    Lewis acid-base model.
  • Predict and explain the colors and magnetic properties of transition metal coordination compounds using crystal field theory.

Learning Goals and Outcomes | Laboratory

  • Collect and interpret data from gaseous and aqueous reactions.
  • Integrate the concepts of stoichiometry with measurements made in the laboratory.
  • Measure the equilibrium properties of chemical and electrochemical systems and infer theoretical results from raw data.
  • Identify the hazards and risks associated with a chemistry laboratory experiment.
  • Recognize the value of maintaining a laboratory notebook and apply sound note-taking practices.
  • Develop skills in written and oral scientific communication.
Required course materials:

Textbook

  • Interactive General Chemistry by Macmillan Learning. This is an interactive e-book included with access to the online homework platform Macmillan Achieve (see below). A purchase of Achieve includes access to the textbook, online homework platform, and iClicker for in-class questions.

 

Additional Materials

  • Laboratory notebook. You should have a dedicated notebook for recording data and observations during lab demonstrations and simulations. It does not need to make duplicate pages as you write.
  • Microsoft Office suite. You will need access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for this course. All can be downloaded free of charge for GT students through OIT.
  • Labflow. Labflow will serve as a learning management system for the laboratory and include protocols, pre-labs, post-lab assignments, and other lab resources.
Grading policy:

Daily Work*............................................. 220 pts.
Laboratory†.............................................. 225 pts.
Exam 1.................................................... 110 pts.
Exam 2.................................................... 110 pts.
Exam 3.................................................... 110 pts.
Final Exam.............................................. 225 pts.

* Daily work consists of online homework, in-class problem sets, preparation quizzes, and goal setting and reflection surveys.
† Students earning below 60% in the laboratory component of the course (less than 135 of 225 points) will receive a grade of F and will be required to repeat both the lecture and the laboratory components. See the lab syllabus for laboratory requirements.

Letter grades will be assigned using the following ranges. To encourage mastery of concepts and skills the course will not be curved.

A.................................................. 1000 – 900 pts.
B.................................................... 899 – 800 pts.
C.................................................... 799 – 700 pts.
D.................................................... 699 – 600 pts.
F....................................................... 599 – 0 pts.

Students earning below 60% in the lecture component of the course (less than 465 of 775 points) will receive a grade of F and will be required to repeat both the lecture and the laboratory components.

Attendance policy:

Comprehensive guidelines regarding class attendance and excused absences can be found in the Georgia Tech catalog. Please read through the policies in their entirety.

Rules and Regulations Section IV
Student Absence Regulations

Due to the structure of Daily Work, late homework submissions and in-class work are not accepted except in the case of long-term excused absences discussed in advance with the course coordinator. Lab assignments are penalized at 10% of the total assignment value for each day they are late following the precise due time.

Academic honesty/integrity statement:

Georgia Tech aims to cultivate a community based on trust, academic integrity, and honor. Students are expected to act according to the highest ethical standards. For information on Georgia Tech's Academic Honor Code, please visit this page or this page.

Any student suspected of cheating or plagiarizing on a quiz, exam, or assignment will be reported to the Office of Student Integrity, who will investigate the incident and identify the appropriate penalty for a violation.

If at any time throughout the semester you have a question involving academic integrity or the Honor Code, please do not hesitate to reach out to your instructor or a First-year Chemistry faculty member.

Collaboration and Group Work

You are encouraged to work with classmates on in-class problem solving and to study with others outside of class. Collaboration on homework assignments is acceptable, and you should keep in mind that the effort you put into these assignments will be reflected in what you gain from them.  Discussion of the material in laboratory assignments is appropriate; however, all work submitted in reports must be prepared independently.

Student-Faculty Expectations Agreement
At Georgia Tech we believe that it is important to strive for an atmosphere of mutual respect, acknowledgement, and responsibility between faculty members and the student body. See Student-Faculty Expectations in the Catalog for an articulation of some basic expectation that you can have of me and that I have of you. In the end, simple respect for knowledge, hard work, and cordial interactions will help build the environment we seek. Therefore, we encourage you to remain committed to the ideals of Georgia Tech while in this class.

We expect students to arrive prepared for class, to participate in class activities and discussions, and to use office hours for additional help when needed.

In return, students should expect instructors to arrive prepared for class, to engage them in activities and discussions that further their understanding of course material, and to be available during office hours.

Students should expect to spend, on average, 6 – 8 hours per week outside of the classroom and laboratory to excel in this course. This includes time spent reading the textbook and watching lecture videos, taking and reviewing notes, working problems, and writing laboratory reports. To succeed in this course, students must develop a pattern of preparing for class, attending class, and then reviewing after each class period.

Core IMPACTS statement(s) (if applicable):

This is a Core IMPACTS course that is part of the STEM area. 

Core IMPACTS refers to the core curriculum, which provides students with essential knowledge in foundational academic areas. This course will help master course content, and support students’ broad academic and career goals.

This course should direct students toward a broad Orienting Question: 

  • How do I ask scientific questions or use data, mathematics, or technology to understand the universe?  

Completion of this course should enable students to meet the following
Learning Outcome: 

  • Students will use the scientific method and laboratory procedures or mathematical and computational methods to analyze data, solve problems, and explain natural phenomena.

Course content, activities and exercises in this course should help students develop the following Career-Ready Competencies: 

  • Inquiry and Analysis  
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork
Instructor First Name:
Carrie
Instructor Last Name:
Shepler
Section:
HP
CRN (you may add up to five):
30608
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Department (you may add up to three):
Chemistry & Biochemistry

Principles of Chemistry I

Last Updated: Tue, 12/16/2025
Course prefix:
CHEM
Course number:
1211K
Semester:
Spring
Academic year:
2026
Course description:

Welcome to Chemical Principles I! In this course you will learn the fundamental principles of stoichiometry, chemical thermodynamics, and atomic and molecular structure to propel you to success in future chemistry courses and any career touching on chemistry (and there are many!). The course is designed to promote daily engagement with the course material and to reward mastery of the material by the final exam via Grade Improvement.

Course learning outcomes:

Learning Goals and Outcomes | Lecture

  • Identify steps in the scientific method.
  • Apply concepts of measurement and significant figures to laboratory practices and chemical problems.
  • Correlate position on the periodic table to properties of elements and bonds.
  • Calculate amounts of chemical species using information from chemical formulas and chemical equations.
  • Correlate information from balanced chemical equations to the microscopic scale.
  • Explain atomic structure using the quantum mechanical model of the atom.
  • Explain periodic trends using theories of electronic structure.
  • Predict molecular properties and behavior based on molecular structure and bonding theories.
  • Interpret thermochemical equations and data and evaluate energies of systems.
  • Summarize the behaviors of gases and explain them using the kinetic-molecular theory.

  • Correlate the molecular level process that occur during heating, cooling, and phase changes to the amount of energy removed or added to a system during each process.

     

Learning Goals and Outcomes | Laboratory

  • Collect and interpret data regarding gaseous and aqueous reactions.
  • Integrate the concepts of stoichiometry with measurements made in the laboratory.
  • Observe the physical properties of substances and relate them to intermolecular force strength.
  • Apply concepts related to density and miscibility.
  • Identify the hazards and risks associated with a chemistry laboratory experiment.
  • Recognize the value of maintaining a laboratory notebook and apply sound note-taking practices.
  • Develop skills in written and oral scientific communication.
Required course materials:

Textbook

  • Interactive General Chemistry by Macmillan Learning. This is an interactive e-book included with access to the online homework platform Macmillan Achieve (see below). Purchase access to the textbook and Achieve using the Macmillan Learning link on the lecture Canvas site.

Additional Materials

  • Laboratory notebook. You should have a dedicated notebook for recording data and observations during lab demonstrations and simulations. It does not need to make duplicate pages as you write.
  • Microsoft Office suite. You will need access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for this course. All can be downloaded free of charge for GT students through OIT.
Grading policy:

Daily Work*............................................. 250 pts.

Laboratory†.............................................. 225 pts.

Exam 1.................................................... 100 pts.

Exam 2.................................................... 100 pts.

Exam 3.................................................... 100 pts.

Final Exam.............................................. 225 pts.

* Daily work consists of online homework, in-class questions, preparation quizzes, and learning reflections. See below for additional details.

† Students earning below 60% in the laboratory component of the course (less than 135 of 225 points) will receive a grade of F and will be required to repeat both the lecture and the laboratory components. See the lab syllabus for laboratory requirements

Letter grades will be assigned using the following ranges. To encourage mastery of concepts and skills the course will not be curved.

A.................................................. 1000 – 900 pts.

B.................................................... 899 – 800 pts.

C.................................................... 799 – 700 pts.

D.................................................... 699 – 600 pts.

F....................................................... 599 – 0 pts.

Students earning below 60% in the lecture component of the course (less than 465 of 775 points) will receive a grade of F and will be required to repeat both the lecture and the laboratory components.

Attendance policy:

Comprehensive guidelines regarding class attendance and excused absences can be found in the Georgia Tech catalog. Please read through the policies in their entirety.

Rules and Regulations Section IV

Student Absence Regulations

Due to the structure of Daily Work, late submissions for homework, GSR surveys, iClicker questions, and other Daily Work assignments are not accepted. Laboratory assignments are not generally accepted late without the use of one or more tokens. (See the lab syllabus for details.)

Academic honesty/integrity statement:

Georgia Tech aims to cultivate a community based on trust, academic integrity, and honor. Students are expected to act according to the highest ethical standards. For information on Georgia Tech's Academic Honor Code, please visit this page or this page.

Any student suspected of cheating or plagiarizing on a quiz, exam, or assignment will be reported to the Office of Student Integrity, who will investigate the incident and identify the appropriate penalty for a violation.

If at any time throughout the semester you have a question involving academic integrity or the Honor Code, please do not hesitate to reach out to your instructor or a First-year Chemistry faculty member.

Collaboration and Group Work

You are encouraged to work with classmates on in-class problem solving and to study with others outside of class. Collaboration on homework assignments is acceptable, and you should keep in mind that the effort you put into these assignments will be reflected in what you gain from them. Discussion of the material in laboratory assignments is appropriate; however, all work submitted in reports must be prepared independently.

Student-Faculty Expectations Agreement
At Georgia Tech we believe that it is important to strive for an atmosphere of mutual respect, acknowledgement, and responsibility between faculty members and the student body. See Student-Faculty Expectations in the Catalog for an articulation of some basic expectation that you can have of me and that I have of you. In the end, simple respect for knowledge, hard work, and cordial interactions will help build the environment we seek. Therefore, we encourage you to remain committed to the ideals of Georgia Tech while in this class.

We expect students to arrive prepared for class, to participate in class activities and discussions, and to utilize office hours for additional help when needed.

In return, students should expect instructors to arrive prepared for class, to engage them in activities and discussions that further their understanding of course material, and to be available during office hours.

Students should expect to spend, on average, 6 – 8 hours per week outside of the classroom and laboratory to excel in this course. This includes time spent reading the textbook, taking and reviewing notes, working problems, and writing laboratory reports. To succeed in this course, students must develop a pattern of preparing for class, attending class, and then reviewing after each class period.

Core IMPACTS statement(s) (if applicable):

Core IMPACTS refers to the core curriculum, which provides students with essential knowledge in foundational academic areas. This course will help master course content, and support students’ broad academic and career goals.  

This course should direct students toward a broad Orienting Question: 

  • How do I ask scientific questions or use data, mathematics, or technology to understand the universe?    

Completion of this course should enable students to meet the following
Learning Outcome: 

  • Students will use the scientific method and laboratory procedures or mathematical and computational methods to analyze data, solve problems, and explain natural phenomena.

Course content, activities and exercises in this course should help students develop the following Career-Ready Competencies: 

  • Inquiry and Analysis  
  • Problem-Solving  
  • Teamwork
Instructor First Name:
Mioy
Instructor Last Name:
Huynh
Section:
B
CRN (you may add up to five):
31409
View PDF
Department (you may add up to three):
Chemistry & Biochemistry

Principles of General Chemistry for Engineers

Last Updated: Tue, 12/16/2025
Course prefix:
CHEM
Course number:
1310
Semester:
Spring
Academic year:
2026
Course description:

This course is a survey of general chemistry that covers a wide array of topics with focus on applications in everyday life. Specific topics include atomic structure, bonding theory, stoichiometry, properties of solids, liquids and gases, chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, and kinetics.

Course learning outcomes:
  • Identify steps in the scientific method and apply them in a laboratory setting.
  • Apply concepts of measurement and significant figures to laboratory practices and
  • chemical problems.
  • Correlate position on the periodic table to properties of elements and bonding.
  • Calculate amounts of chemical species using information from chemical formulas and chemical equations.
  • Correlate information from balanced chemical equations to the microscopic scale.
  • Explain atomic structure using the quantum mechanical model of the atom.
  • Explain periodic trends using theories of electronic structure.
  • Correlate molecular structure to molecular properties and reactivity.
  • Interpret thermochemical equations and data and evaluate energies of systems.
  • Summarize the behaviors of gases and explain  them using the kinetic-molecular theory.
  • Correlate the molecular level process that occur during heating, cooling, and phase changes to the amount of energy removed or added to a system during each process.
  • Interpret equilibrium data regarding gaseous and aqueous reactions.
  • Compare/contrast the concepts of the three theories of acids and bases and apply them to inorganic and biological systems.
  • Integrate the concepts of equilibrium, Gibbs free energy, and cell potential
  • Use reaction mechanisms to infer the kinetics of a chemical reaction.
  • Compare/contrast the relationships between rate and concentration, concentration and time, and rate and time. Apply these principles to kinetic data.
Required course materials:

Textbook

  • Interactive General Chemistry by Macmillan Learning. This is an interactive e-book included with access to the online homework platform Macmillan Achieve (see below). Purchase access to the textbook and Achieve using the Macmillan Learning link on the lecture Canvas site.

Additional Materials

  • Laboratory notebook (any full-size notebook is fine)
  • Microsoft Office suite. You will need access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for this course. All can be downloaded free of charge for GT students through OIT.
  • Access to Canvas, are required. If you experience connectivity issues, then please contact Dr. Le for assistance.
Grading policy:

Exam 1                                                                        10% or 100 points      
Exam 2                                                                        10% or 100 points        
Exam 3                                                                        10% or 100 points
Final Exam                                                                  22% or 220 points      
Daily work1                                                                  25.5% or 255 points
Laboratory2                                                                 22.5% or 225 points       
Total                                                                         100% or 1000 points

  1. Daily work consists of online homework, group problem-solving in class, reflective surveys, and other assignments.
  2. Students earning below 60% in the laboratory component OR below 60% in the lecture component of the course (exams 1-3, final exam, and daily work) of the course will receive an F for the semester and will be required to repeat both the lecture and the laboratory component, regardless of their final total points. Note that there is a separate laboratory syllabus.

Grading Scale

Your final grade will be assigned as a letter grade according to the following scale:

A         90.0 – 100%                900—1000 points
B         80.0 – 89.9%               800—900 points
C         70.0 – 79.9%               700—800 points
D         60.0 – 69.9%               600—700 points
F          Less than 60.0%         less than 600 points
         OR Less than a 60% in laboratory or less than 60% of lecture components (less than 480 points of 800 points)

To encourage mastery of concepts and skills the course will not be curved.

Attendance policy:

Comprehensive guidelines regarding class attendance and excused absences can be found in the Georgia Tech catalog.  Please read through the policies in their entirety.

http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/rules/4/

http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/policies/student-absence-regulations/

Academic honesty/integrity statement:

Georgia Tech aims to cultivate a community based on trust, academic integrity, and honor. Students are expected to act according to the highest ethical standards.  For information on Georgia Tech's Academic Honor Code, please visit: http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/policies/honor-code/ or http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/rules/18/. Any student suspected of cheating or plagiarizing on a quiz, exam, or assignment will be reported to the Office of Student Integrity, who will investigate the incident and identify the appropriate penalty for violations. During anytime throughout the semester you have question involving the Academic Honor Code, please contact your instructor or a first-year program faculty member.

Collaboration & Group Work

You are encouraged to work with classmates on in-class problem solving and to study with others outside of class. Collaboration on homework assignments is acceptable, and you should keep in mind that the effort you put into these assignments will be reflected in what you gain from them.  Discussion of the material in laboratory assignments is appropriate; however, all work submitted in reports must be prepared independently.

STUDENT-FACULTY EXPECTATIONS AGREEMENT

At Georgia Tech we believe that it is important to strive for an atmosphere of mutual respect, acknowledgement, and responsibility between faculty members and the student body. See http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/rules/22/ for an articulation of some basic expectation that you can have of me and that I have of you. In the end, simple respect for knowledge, hard work, and cordial interactions will help build the environment we seek. Therefore, we encourage you to remain committed to the ideals of Georgia Tech while in this class.

We expect students to arrive prepared for class, to participate in class activities and discussions, and to utilize office hours for additional help when needed.

In return, students should expect instructors to arrive prepared for class, to engage them in activities and discussions that further their understanding of course material, and to be available during office hours.

Students should expect to spend 6-9 hours per week outside of the classroom and laboratory to excel in this course. This includes time spent reading the textbook, watching videos as assigned, working problems, and writing laboratory reports. Students are encouraged to develop a pattern of preparing for class, attending class, and then reviewing after each class period.

Core IMPACTS statement(s) (if applicable):

This is a Core IMPACTS course that is part of the STEM area. 

Core IMPACTS refers to the core curriculum, which provides students with essential knowledge in foundational academic areas. This course will help master course content, and support students’ broad academic and career goals.  

This course should direct students toward a broad Orienting Question: 

  • How do I ask scientific questions or use data, mathematics, or technology to understand the universe?
Instructor First Name:
Andrew
Instructor Last Name:
Hill
Section:
B
CRN (you may add up to five):
31408
View PDF
Department (you may add up to three):
Chemistry & Biochemistry

Principles of General Chemistry for Engineers

Last Updated: Tue, 12/16/2025
Course prefix:
CHEM
Course number:
1310
Semester:
Spring
Academic year:
2026
Course description:

This course is a survey of general chemistry that covers a wide array of topics with focus on applications in everyday life. Specific topics include atomic structure, bonding theory, stoichiometry, properties of solids, liquids and gases, chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, and kinetics.

Course learning outcomes:
  • Identify steps in the scientific method and apply them in a laboratory setting.
  • Apply concepts of measurement and significant figures to laboratory practices and
  • chemical problems.
  • Correlate position on the periodic table to properties of elements and bonding.
  • Calculate amounts of chemical species using information from chemical formulas and chemical equations.
  • Correlate information from balanced chemical equations to the microscopic scale.
  • Explain atomic structure using the quantum mechanical model of the atom.
  • Explain periodic trends using theories of electronic structure.
  • Correlate molecular structure to molecular properties and reactivity.
  • Interpret thermochemical equations and data and evaluate energies of systems.
  • Summarize the behaviors of gases and explain  them using the kinetic-molecular theory.
  • Correlate the molecular level process that occur during heating, cooling, and phase changes to the amount of energy removed or added to a system during each process.
  • Interpret equilibrium data regarding gaseous and aqueous reactions.
  • Compare/contrast the concepts of the three theories of acids and bases and apply them to inorganic and biological systems.
  • Integrate the concepts of equilibrium, Gibbs free energy, and cell potential
  • Use reaction mechanisms to infer the kinetics of a chemical reaction.
  • Compare/contrast the relationships between rate and concentration, concentration and time, and rate and time. Apply these principles to kinetic data.
Required course materials:

Textbook

  • Interactive General Chemistry by Macmillan Learning. This is an interactive e-book included with access to the online homework platform Macmillan Achieve (see below). Purchase access to the textbook and Achieve using the Macmillan Learning link on the lecture Canvas site.

Additional Materials

  • Laboratory notebook (any full-size notebook is fine)
  • Microsoft Office suite. You will need access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for this course. All can be downloaded free of charge for GT students through OIT.
  • Access to Canvas, are required. If you experience connectivity issues, then please contact Dr. Le for assistance.
Grading policy:

Exam 1                                                                        10% or 100 points      
Exam 2                                                                        10% or 100 points        
Exam 3                                                                        10% or 100 points
Final Exam                                                                  22% or 220 points      
Daily work1                                                                  25.5% or 255 points
Laboratory2                                                                 22.5% or 225 points       
Total                                                                         100% or 1000 points

  1. Daily work consists of online homework, group problem-solving in class, reflective surveys, and other assignments.
  2. Students earning below 60% in the laboratory component OR below 60% in the lecture component of the course (exams 1-3, final exam, and daily work) of the course will receive an F for the semester and will be required to repeat both the lecture and the laboratory component, regardless of their final total points. Note that there is a separate laboratory syllabus.

Grading Scale

Your final grade will be assigned as a letter grade according to the following scale:

A         90.0 – 100%                900—1000 points
B         80.0 – 89.9%               800—900 points
C         70.0 – 79.9%               700—800 points
D         60.0 – 69.9%               600—700 points
F          Less than 60.0%         less than 600 points
         OR Less than a 60% in laboratory or less than 60% of lecture components (less than 480 points of 800 points)

To encourage mastery of concepts and skills the course will not be curved.

Attendance policy:

Comprehensive guidelines regarding class attendance and excused absences can be found in the Georgia Tech catalog.  Please read through the policies in their entirety.

http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/rules/4/

http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/policies/student-absence-regulations/

Academic honesty/integrity statement:

Georgia Tech aims to cultivate a community based on trust, academic integrity, and honor. Students are expected to act according to the highest ethical standards.  For information on Georgia Tech's Academic Honor Code, please visit: http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/policies/honor-code/ or http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/rules/18/. Any student suspected of cheating or plagiarizing on a quiz, exam, or assignment will be reported to the Office of Student Integrity, who will investigate the incident and identify the appropriate penalty for violations. During anytime throughout the semester you have question involving the Academic Honor Code, please contact your instructor or a first-year program faculty member.

Collaboration & Group Work

You are encouraged to work with classmates on in-class problem solving and to study with others outside of class. Collaboration on homework assignments is acceptable, and you should keep in mind that the effort you put into these assignments will be reflected in what you gain from them.  Discussion of the material in laboratory assignments is appropriate; however, all work submitted in reports must be prepared independently.

STUDENT-FACULTY EXPECTATIONS AGREEMENT

At Georgia Tech we believe that it is important to strive for an atmosphere of mutual respect, acknowledgement, and responsibility between faculty members and the student body. See http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/rules/22/ for an articulation of some basic expectation that you can have of me and that I have of you. In the end, simple respect for knowledge, hard work, and cordial interactions will help build the environment we seek. Therefore, we encourage you to remain committed to the ideals of Georgia Tech while in this class.

We expect students to arrive prepared for class, to participate in class activities and discussions, and to utilize office hours for additional help when needed.

In return, students should expect instructors to arrive prepared for class, to engage them in activities and discussions that further their understanding of course material, and to be available during office hours.

Students should expect to spend 6-9 hours per week outside of the classroom and laboratory to excel in this course. This includes time spent reading the textbook, watching videos as assigned, working problems, and writing laboratory reports. Students are encouraged to develop a pattern of preparing for class, attending class, and then reviewing after each class period.

Core IMPACTS statement(s) (if applicable):

This is a Core IMPACTS course that is part of the STEM area. 

Core IMPACTS refers to the core curriculum, which provides students with essential knowledge in foundational academic areas. This course will help master course content, and support students’ broad academic and career goals.  

This course should direct students toward a broad Orienting Question: 

  • How do I ask scientific questions or use data, mathematics, or technology to understand the universe?
Instructor First Name:
Marc
Instructor Last Name:
Cicerone
Section:
A
CRN (you may add up to five):
23394
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Department (you may add up to three):
Chemistry & Biochemistry

Survey of Organic Chemistry

Last Updated: Tue, 12/09/2025
Course prefix:
CHEM
Course number:
1315
Semester:
Spring
Academic year:
2026
Course description:

Welcome to CHEM 1315! In this course, we will explore select concepts in organic chemistry, with a focus on developing strong fundamentals rather than trying to cover a large quantity of reactions, and helping you develop the ability to reason in a structured manner when faced with a wide variety of molecule-based situations. 

Course learning outcomes:

By the end of the course, you should be able to: 
•    accurately draw and represent the structures of organic chemicals in 2 & 3 dimensions
•    analyze structures to predict their fundamental properties and reactivity 
•    understand how structures can be evaluated using techniques such as NMR & FTIR
•    understand how organic chemistry intersects with current topics in sustainability

Required course materials:

Organic Chemistry, 10th Edition, by John McMurry, 2023, OpenStax

Grading policy:

Grades are comprised of three midterm exams, a final exam, and homework/participation/in-class assignments. Final exams are cumulative, and performance on respective sections of the final can replace the score of any or all midterm exams (if the score on the final is better). A small amount of extra credit is also offered.

Attendance policy:

Class is both in-person, and live-streamed on Zoom. Lectures are recorded for students to be able to watch at a later time as desired. In-class assignments are not due until a future date (typically the following week), meaning there is no penalty for missing class, allowing students the flexibility to interact with the class in the way that best suits their schedule.

Academic honesty/integrity statement:

Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. That being said, all assignments other than exams can be freely worked on in groups, and with any resources the student wishes to use. In fact, we will at times utilize ChatGPT and evaluate the quality of responses. On exams, all work must be the student's own - cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in immediate removal from the classroom and a report will be sent to OSI.

Core IMPACTS statement(s) (if applicable):

N/A

Instructor First Name:
Eric
Instructor Last Name:
Shen
Section:
A
CRN (you may add up to five):
23112
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Department (you may add up to three):
Chemistry & Biochemistry
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