1. STUDY GUIDE FOR
CHM 101

2. CHM 101: Introductory Chemistry 1
Credit Points : 4
Year: 2010/2011
Semester: Harmattan
About the Course: This course introduces students to basic knowledge in General Chemistry for future challenges.

3. LECTURERS INFORMATION
Name Address Phone Number
Prof. A. A Olajire
Dr. I.A. Bello
Dr. (Mrs) M.A. Oladipo
Dr. T.A. Adedosu
Dr. B. Semire
Dr. M. Abdul-Hammed
Consultation: Via , blackberry, audio, video, blogging,

4. INTRODUCTION
The course will cover aspects of
Statistical treatment of data (Errors; measurement and precision, significant figures)
Atomic theory (discovery of the nucleus, periodic law, electronic energy levels etc)
Stoichiometry (molecular formulae, mole concept, derivation of chemical formulae and equations, Concentrations, molarity and volumetric calculations)
Acid-base Equilibria
Oxidation and Reduction Equilibria (Definition of oxidation and reduction processes; Redox reactions; calculations)
Chemical Equilibra
Thermochemistry
Electrochemistry
Chemical Kinetics (rate at which a chemical reaction takes place)
Radioactivity

5. Aim of the Course
To develop student generic skill in the area of General Chemistry.
To develop their ability in analysing, estimating and minimising errors encountered in analytical data
To be able to know how atoms are discovered as well as their respective properties
To be able to understand simple laboratory techniques
NB: The fundamental chemical and physical principles
involved in chemical reactions are emphasized.

6. LEARNING OBJECTIVES After completing the lesson, students will be able
To analyze and estimate errors in statistical data.
To list constituents of atoms and their properties
To recognise the appropriate laboratory techniques to be employed for different chemical analysis.
To develop analytical skill

7. Course Materials General Chemistry
by the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry
LAUTECH, Ogbomoso
Fundamental University Physical Chemistry
by Olajire Abass
Tips!!! Studying the reference materials and practising the questions at the end of each chapter will enhance your performance in the final examinations.

8. SYMBOLS AND ACCRONYMS k (lower case) - Rate Constant
K (upper case) - Equilibrium Constant
Ecell - Electromotive force of a cell
ΔG - Free Energy Change
ΔH - Enthalpy Change
ΔS - Entropy Change
α - Degree of Ionization

9. Preparing for Examination
Past exam papers
Contacts with your course instructors
Your own notes
Advice from students who took the exam the previous years
Tutorial conversation between the learners.
NB: Books, such as Physical Chemistry by P.W. Atkins and Analytical Chemistry by Skooger, Holler and West, will not be required to pass examination in this course, however it will provide excellent additional information concerning this course if you choose to read them.

10. PRE - REQUISITES
Student must have basic knowledge of Chemistry at O-Level or equivalent.

11. PREPARATORY QUESTIONS
Practice questions at the end of each chapter of the reference book will be helpful in preparing for exams.
Past examination questions and tutorial questions will also be useful.

12. ASSESSMENT
Continuous assessment which includes Quiz, Assignment, Mid-Semester Test and Attendance will constitute 30% of overall assessment.
Examination will be 70%.
EXAM MALPRACTICES AND PLAGIARISM WILL ATTRACT PENALTY SUCH AS FAILURE IN THE COURSE OR REFERRAL TO ODL DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE