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King Faisal University

Preparatory Year Program

Objective Learning Resources Course Content Study Plan
 
Objective

Basic Science 2 (Chemistry) introduces basic concepts and key ideas in chemistry along with providing opportunities to learn reasoning skills and a new way of recognizing the transformations of matter in our environment. This course is a substantial introduction to the fundamental behavior of matter and energy.
Our primary objective in this course is to build a good foundation in chemistry. Applying scientific methods of observation and experimentation is another objective of this course to prove that this approach leads to the development of scientific theories.


Course Outcomes :

  • Recognize the subatomic particles and the atomic structure.
  • Memorize the functional groups in organic chemistry and its chemical and physical properties.
  • Calculate gas parameters using gas laws.
  • Compare Chemical bonds.
  • Differentiate between acids and bases.
  • Justify how chemicals react "for simple chemical reactions".
  • Show the structure activity relationship for some medicines.
Learning Resources
Required Textbook(s) :-

Conceptual Chemistry, 5th edition. By: John Suchocki. Pearson. 2013.

Additional References :-

  • Chemistry, 11th edition. By: R. Chang. McGraw-Hill. 2012.
  • Conceptual Physical Science Explorations,5thedition. By: Hewitt, Suchocki, and Hewitt. Pearson Addison- Wesley, San Francisco, CA. 2010

Course Content
Serial No. Topics
1 Particles of matter.
2 Elements of Chemistry.
3 Subatomic Particles.
4 How Atoms Bond.
5 How molecules mix.
6 How Chemicals Reacts.
7 Acids and Bases.
8 Organic Chemistry.
9 Medicinal chemistry.
Studing Plan
Course Weekly Activities:

Week Lessons Topic (chapter/section) Assignments
1 L1
L2
2.3,2.4 + 2.8 Particles of Matter
2 L3
L4
3.1-7 Elements of Chemistry. Quiz 1
3 L5
L6
4.4 – 4.9 Subatomic Particles
6.1- 3 How Atoms Bond.
4 L7
L8
6.4- 8 How Atoms Bond.
7.1-7.4 How Molecules Mix
+ Concentration Calculations
Quiz 2
5 L9
L10
9.1-6 How Chemicals Reacts. Midterm Exam
6 L11
L12
10.1-4 Acids and Bases.
7 L13
L14
12.4-6 Organic Chemistry. Quiz 3
8 L15
L16
14.1-3 Medicinal Chemistry. Presentation
9 Final Exams

Grading Scheme:

Assessment
Assessment task
Week due
Proportion of final Assessment
1 Quiz #1 2
15%
2 Quiz #2 4
3 Quiz #3 7
4 Homework Online 10%
5 Class Activities and Problem Solving Challenge 5%
6 Project 8 10%
7 Mid-term Exam 5 20%
8 Final Exam End of Quarter 40%
Total 100%
Employees
Name: Dr. Juma'a Kafawein
Job Title: Assistance Professor
Office No.: 3036
Department: Basic Sciences
Ext(IP): 6815

Email :
Name: Mr. Ravindera Reddy
Job Title: Lecturer
Office No.: 3038
Department: Basic Sciences
Ext(IP): 6874

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