General Chemistry I (CHE 114)

Term: 2024-2025 Academic Year Spring

Faculty

Austin Chase SiglerShow MyInfo popup for Austin Chase Sigler

asigler@cofo.edu

Personal Bio: Dr. Sigler earned a B.S. in chemistry and human biology from College of the Ozarks (2017), and a Ph.D. in bioanalytical chemistry from Missouri University of Science and Technology (2023). His research focused on biomarker discovery and mass spectrometry method development towards the assessment of disease states such as traumatic brain injury. Dr. Sigler has broad research interests in small molecule quantitation as well as bridging the gap between secondary and post-secondary chemical education via accessible laboratory practices. When not in the lab Dr. Sigler enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, strategy games, and traditional archery.

 

Spring 2026 Office Hours: Open door or MWF 11:00-12:00, TR 9:00-9:30, R 1:00-4:00.

Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM (1/13/2025 - 5/9/2025) Location: MAIN PFEIF 010

Description

Prerequisites: Must have had MAT 013with a grade of P orMath ACT score of 22 or greater. In addition, must have had high school chemistry or CHE 1004. This course is designed for a college freshman who plans to major in a field of science. General Chemistry I and II will give the student the necessary fundamental concepts of chemistry for continued studies in the sciences. The course will include a theoretical treatment of the nature of matter and a logical problem-solving approach. There will be emphasis on stoichiometry, atomic theory and bonding. There are three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Fall/Spring