THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE

 

                                                                                                                                                                   FACULTY SENATE

 

Senate Document Number     2009S

 

Date of Senate Approval      01/22/09

 

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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:

 

 

APC Document 8:                                 Removal of prerequisites for CHEM 132 and inclusion of a preparation recommendation in the course description

 

Effective Date:  Fall 2009

 

1.  Delete:   On page 95, the course description for CHEM 132, General Chemistry:

 

Introduction to basic chemical concepts such as atomic theory, periodic properties of elements, stoichiometry, gas behavior, electronic structure of atoms and molecules, molecular structure and bonding, solution theory including acid-base chemistry and aspects of oxidation-reduction, and introduction to chemical equilibrium concepts. Designed as a first course in college chemistry. Prerequisite: MATH 167 or higher. Does not count for the major or the minor in Chemistry. CHEM 111 is suggested as corequisite. Fall and Spring

 

           

Add:    On page 95, in place of deleted entry:

                                   

Introduction to basic chemical concepts such as atomic theory, periodic properties of elements, stoichiometry, gas behavior, electronic structure of atoms and molecules, molecular structure and bonding, solution theory including acid-base chemistry and aspects of oxidation-reduction, and introduction to chemical equilibrium concepts. Designed as a first course in college chemistry. Does not count for the major or the minor in Chemistry. Students should have a thorough background in high school algebra before they enroll in CHEM 132. Fall and Spring.

 

 

Impact Statement: 

This change will facilitate registering for CHEM 132. While a few students who have not had prior training in algebra may find themselves enrolled in CHEM 132 at the start of each semester, the situation can easily be corrected by the instructors continuing to announce on the first day of class that success in CHEM 132 cannot occur without an ability to do algebra. Resources will not be affected by this change.

 

Rationale: 

This change will allow students to assess their own math experience and skills and determine if they are ready for CHEM 132. Instructors will remind students at the beginning of each semester that an ability to do algebra is necessary for success in CHEM 132. Students who do not have this experience and ignore the advice of their instructors assume the responsibility of enhancing their algebra skills in a manner that will allow them to be successful in CHEM 132.