Wenise Wong

Lectures and labs will be taught synchronously through ConferNow/Zoom on Canvas, utilizing many learning modalities.

Each week will include interactive learning activities and self-study accessible on-demand via Canvas.

During lectures and lab,  instructor will provide lesson and students will interact with classmates and instructor as well as ask questions.

In addition to weekly lectures and lab (6.5 hours), students should expect to devote 6-10 hours to interactive learning activities and 2-3 hours to completing lab reports and graded assignments.

Chemistry in Context, 9th edition, two options listed below.

Either purchase will allow access to required online homework assignments via Connect.

• e-book with Connect access ($65 purchase using instructor code)
• loose-leaf textbook with Connect access ($88 purchase from SMC Campus Bookstore). 

2-5 worksheets will be covered each lecture. These are provided in Canvas as pdf files. Please print lecture worksheets in advance of lecture.

You'll be doing some "at home experiments" for which you'll need some specialized chemistry equipment. A list of recommended lab equipment to purchase will be provided in Canvas.

Lab Procedures and Reports will be needed each lab. These are provided in Canvas as pdf files. Please print lecture worksheets in advance of lab.

• Units: 5.0    
• Transfers to: UC*, CSU
• IGETC AREA 5A (Physical Sciences + LAB)
• Satisfies Global Citizenship
• Prerequisite: None
• *UC gives no credit for Chemistry 9 if taken after Chemistry 11. Maximum UC credit for Chemistry 9 and 10 combined is one course.

This course fulfills the general education requirements for a laboratory science course. Students who successfully complete this course will understand basic chemical principles and how these principles relate to the Earth’s natural systems and cycles, with emphasis on humanity’s impact on Earth’s natural environments. Students will gain a scientific understanding of the impact of human activity on natural systems and sustainability. Students will also learn common laboratory techniques, including the safe handling of chemicals and the proper use of laboratory equipment, as they analyze environmental problems and solutions.

Students enrolling in this course should have math skills equivalent to those entering Math 31. This course does not fulfill the prerequisite for Chemistry 11.

• Units: 5.0    
• Transfers to: UC*, CSU
• IGETC AREA 5A (Physical Sciences + LAB)
• Prerequisite: Math 31 or Math 49
• *UC gives no credit for Chemistry 10 if taken after Chemistry 11. Maximum UC credit for Chemistry 9 and 10 combined is one course.

Chemistry 10 is a survey of introductory chemistry topics with a laboratory component. It is intended as preparation for Chemistry major or those planning to go into a STEM major or as a way to fulfill the science general education requirement. It introduces the main concepts and principles of chemistry and serves as a prerequisite for the General Chemistry sequence (CHEM 11 and CHEM 12). Emphasis is placed on understanding basic chemical principles and their quantitative application in various settings. Experimental techniques, including the safe and competent handling of chemicals and laboratory equipment will also be part of the course.