CHEM 1515R - Recitation for General Chemistry 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 06, CRN 40739,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Brian D. Leskiw
Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University
B.S., Chemistry, Niagara University
Professor
Email: bdleskiw@ysu.edu
Office: Ward Beecher Hall 5046
Office Phone: (330) 941 – 1562
Additional Contact Methods:
Blackboard message board.
Preferred Contact Method: Email preferred.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Leskiw or Prof. Leskiw
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Chemistry, A Molecular Approach, 6th Edition | N. Tro |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 8/28 | Introduction, Elements, Density, Temperature | |
| Fri | 9/4 | Elements, Density, Temperature | |
| Fri | 9/11 | Scientific Notation, Significant Figures, Conversions | |
| Fri | 9/18 | Nomenclature, Isotopes, Balancing Equations | |
| Fri | 9/25 | Stoichiometry, Percent Composition, Limiting Reactants | |
| Fri | 10/2 | Acid-Base Reactions, Molarity, Titrations | |
| Fri | 10/9 | Gas Laws, Mole Fraction, Partial Pressure | |
| Fri | 10/16 | Thermochemistry: Specific Heat, Enthalpy | |
| Fri | 10/23 | Electromagnetic Spectrum, Frequency, Wavelength | |
| Fri | 10/30 | Quantum Numbers, Electron Configuration | |
| Fri | 11/6 | Periodic Properties of the Elements | |
| Fri | 11/13 | Atomic Structure, Formal Charge | |
| Fri | 11/20 | Chemical Bonding, Molecular Geometry | |
| Fri | 11/27 | ||
| Fri | 12/4 | Review | |
| Fri | 12/11 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.