Calculations in Chemistry: An Introduction

by Donald J. Dahm, Eric A. Nelson

Overview

Helps students overcome the biggest barrier to their success in chemistry: math.

Calculations in Chemistry uses the latest cognitive research to systematically teach beginning chemistry students the calculations they need for success in first-year chemistry. Instructors can track student progress with Smartwork5 online homework.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780393614367
Publisher:	Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	06/01/2017
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	544
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Donald J. Dahm is a professor at Rowan University. In 2004, Dr. Dahm received the Outstanding Achievement in Near Infrared Spectroscopy Award from the Eastern Analytical Symposium. He was selected in 2011 by Rowan students as the professor they most wanted to give “The Last Lecture,” an annual event based on Randy Pausch’s book. Don’s most recent book, coauthored with his son Kevin, is Interpreting Diffuse Reflectance and Transmittance: A Theoretical Introduction to Absorption Spectroscopy of Scattering Materials (2007).

Eric A. Nelson’s career spanned work as a chemistry instructor and as an elected officer and legislative representative for his faculty organization. His professional interests include research on reading comprehension in the sciences and measures of student mathematics achievement in preparation for study in chemistry. Prior to his retirement, he served on committees at the state and regional level working to raise academic standards and encourage the adoption of research-based curricula in STEM fields.