CHEM 1501 - An Introduction to Chemistry
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30030,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Janelle Mitchell
Professional Qualifications:
M.S., Chemistry, Youngstown State University
B.S., Chemistry, Youngstown State University
Senior Lecturer
Email: jpmitchell@ysu.edu
Office: WBH, room 5019
Office Phone: 330-941-7102
Additional Contact Methods:
Blackboard messaging.
Preferred Contact Method: email
Communication Expectations:
Emails will be answered within 2 business days. Please be sure to include your class (day and time) in your email.
How to Refer to me:
Professor Mitchell
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Basic Chemistry 6th edition (Pearson+), digital rental | Timberlake and Timberlake | 8220145125501 |
Hardcopy ISBN: 9780134878119
Looseleaf ISBN: 9780134986999
*The above ISBN are 3 different options for the same book. Do not purchase all 3.
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 | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 6/29 | CH 1/2 | Introduction, Scientific Method, Math Review, Scientific Notation/ Significant Figures | |
| Wed | 7/1 | CH2/3 | Conversion Factors, Dimensional Analysis/ Matter; Classifications | CH 1 and CH 2 Homework due Sunday, July 5th by 11:59 PM |
| Fri | 7/3 | No Class | ||
| Mon | 7/6 | CH 3/4 | Matter; Properties, Temperature, Energy/ Elements and Symbols | |
| Wed | 7/8 | CH 4 | The Periodic table, Atoms and Isotopes | CH 3 and CH 4 Homework due Thursday, July 9th by 11:59 PM. |
| Fri | 7/10 | Exam 1 – Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 | ||
| Mon | 7/13 | CH 6 | Ions, Nomenclature; Ions, Ionic Compounds, Polyatomic Ions, Molecular Compounds | |
| Wed | 7/15 | CH 5 | Electromagnetic Radiation, Energy Levels, Sublevels and Orbitals, Electron Configuration | |
| Fri | 7/17 | CH 5/7 | Periodic Table Trends/ The Mole, Molar Mass, Percent Composition | CH 6 and CH 5 Homework due Sunday, July 19th by 11:59 PM. |
| Mon | 7/20 | CH 7/8 | Empirical and Molecular Formulas/ Chemical Equations | |
| Wed | 7/22 | CH 8 | Balancing Chemical Equations, Chemical Reactions, Redox Reactions | CH 7 and CH 8 Homework due Thursday, July 23rd by 11:59 PM |
| Fri | 7/24 | Exam 2 – Chapters 6, 5, 7, and 8 | ||
| Mon | 7/27 | CH 9 | Stoichiometry, Limiting Reactant, Percent Yield | |
| Wed | 7/29 | CH 9 | Energy in Chemical Reactions, Enthalpy | |
| Fri | 7/31 | CH 10 | Lewis Structures, VSEPR Theory, Molecular Geometry, Electronegativity | CH 9 Homework due Sunday, August 2nd by 11:59 PM |
| Mon | 8/3 | CH 10 | Polarity, Molecular Polarity, IMF, Phase Changes | |
| Wed | 8/5 | CH 11 | Gas Laws, Ideal Gas Law, Partial Pressure | CH 10 and CH 11 Homework due by 11:59 PM |
| Fri | 8/7 | Exam 3 – Chapters 9, 10, and 11 | ||
| Mon | 8/10 | 12 | Solutions, Solubility, Concentration, Dilutions, Colligative Properties | |
| Wed | 8/12 | CH 13/14 | Reaction Rates, Equilibrium, Le Châtelier’s Principle/ Acids and Bases, Buffers | CH 12 and CH 13/14 Homework due Thursday, August 13th by 11:59 PM |
| Fri | 8/14 | Final Exam - Comprehensive |
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.