General Chemistry for Life Scientists I
Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Preparation: high school chemistry or equivalent background and three and one half years of high school mathematics. Requisite: completion of Chemistry Diagnostic Test. Enforced corequisite: Life Sciences 30A or Mathematics 3A or 31A or score of 48 or better on Mathematics Diagnostic Test. Not open to students with credit for course 20A. Introduction to physical and general chemistry principles; atomic structure based on quantum mechanics; atomic properties; trends in periodic table; chemical bonding (Lewis structures, VSEPR theory, hybridization, and molecular orbital theory); coordination compounds; properties of inorganic and organic acids, bases, buffers. P/NP or letter grading.
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5-10 hrs/week
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Lectures weren't very clear. I learned most of the content on my own time.
took online not much feedback
dont read tb review slides and ask questionsd
For this class, get as many past exams as you can and just keep practicing those problems. This class can be a little more difficult than 14B since it is heavily conceptual and abstract. Definitely study as early as you can for any exams because you will find that you need to teach yourself most of the topics. With this class, you can be very flexible with your schedule because attendance is not required for lecture or discussion.
Just do his practice tests he pulls from those
Make sure to review all concepts by the end of the week and the textbook is a great resource as it helps you better understand the slides used in class. Use the practice midterms given by Scerri as well as those found online to study as they will help you understand the question style.
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No group projects
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Attendance not required
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1 midterm
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Finals week final
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40% recommend the textbook
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