This lecture is designed to introduce you to some of the fundamental concepts of chemistry. This will be what I call a “layman’s approach.” This means that we will learn only enough of the basics to give you an understanding of inorganic chemistry. The CD ROM will come in handy here.
Read Chapter 2 in the textbook: Biology:Concepts & Connections.
Refer to page 46 - Chapter Summary in Survey of Biology Lecture Notes - for the terms and key points you need to know. The Key Points are your guide to success in the course because they focus your attention on those topics upon which you need to concentrate your study to be optimally prepared for the upcoming examination.
Chapter 3: Follow instructions for the collection of the soil sample on page 47. Consult the schedule to determine when to bring the soil sample to the lab for testing. Have the crossword ready to hand in at the start of class. The Procedure is in two parts. Part 1 will be done on one lab day, Part 2 on the following lab day.
Quiz everyone in the group on the flashcards labeled "Chemistry." Try to complete this before the
lecture called "The Chemistry of Life." Practice the distribution of electrons in the K,L, and M energy levels. Quiz each other on the terms listed on page 46 in the lecture notes. Review the key points. It is a good idea to assign some of the key points to each member to review with the group.
If you don’t recall your basic chemistry from high school, the CD ROM is really going to come in handy here. You will want to block out a lot of computer time to cover all of these activities (2A through 2I). The lecture will make the most sense if you have covered this information first. As with all my lectures, complete these assignments before the lecture.
