Course Overview

Introduction to Chemistry (CHM 131)

This course provides a foundational introduction to inorganic chemistry, focusing on essential concepts and their applications. It is designed for students seeking a basic understanding of chemistry relevant to other scientific fields.

• Credit Hours: 3

• Contact Hours: Lecture - 3, Lab - 0

• Delivery: Online, asynchronous

• Instructor: Dr. Robert Knox (Remote)

• Prerequisites/Corequisites: None

Required Materials

• Mastering Chemistry (including eText; hard copy not required)

• Scientific calculator

• Webcam and microphone (for exam proctoring and virtual office hours)

• Microsoft Office or similar and Teams (free for students)

Important Dates

• May 19: Class begins

• June 19: Last day to withdraw without penalty (grade of W)

• July 14: Last day of semester

Withdrawal Policy: Students may withdraw up to the 60% point in the semester. Withdrawals before the deadline result in a 'W' grade; after, a 'WF' may be assigned.

Course Description

This course introduces fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry, including:

• Measurement

• Matter and Energy

• Atomic and Molecular Structure

• Nuclear Chemistry

• Stoichiometry

• Chemical Formulas and Reactions

• Chemical Bonding

• Gas Laws

• Solutions

• Acids and Bases

Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of chemistry as it applies to other fields.

Course Outline

Instructor Policies

Technology Requirements

• Stable internet connection for streaming two-way video during exams

• Webcam required for exams

• Microsoft Teams must be downloaded

Attendance/Withdrawal Policy

• Follow Wake Tech’s attendance policy

• Stay in communication with the instructor

• Absence for more than 10 days without coursework may initiate withdrawal

• Reinstatements are possible upon communication

Classroom Etiquette/Expectations/Communication

• Respectful communication is expected

• Instructor messages are direct to avoid confusion

Grading Policy

• Unit Exams (4): 60% (15% each)

• Final Exam: 15%

• Assignments: 25%

• Late assignments accepted with a small daily penalty

• Unit Exams: mixture of multiple choice and free answer questions

• Missed exams generally cannot be made up; contact professor immediately if issues arise

• One make-up exam allowed per semester

Final Grades