2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CHEM 111 - Chemistry I
PREREQUISITES: MATH 043 - Intermediate Algebra or MATH 123 - Quantitative Reasoning or demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment and ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing , or ENGL 075 - Co-Requisite Integrated Reading & Writing
PROGRAM: Physical Sciences
CREDIT HOURS: 4
LECTURE HOURS: 3
LAB HOURS: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2019
An introductory course that includes the science of chemistry and measurement, atomic theory and the periodic table, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, liquids and solids, gases and the ideal gas law, solutions, and acids and bases. Includes lab.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Measure with S.I. and U.S.C.S. units, perform mathematical calculations using scientific notation, solve mathematical problems using dimensional analysis, and express quantities with the appropriate number of significant figures.
- Differentiate between electrons, protons and neutrons.
- Explain the difference between the three states of matter in terms of visible properties and particle movement.
- Distinguish between elements, compounds, homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures.
- Describe the periodic table in terms of element arrangement in periods, groups and subshell blocks.
- Describe the electron configurations of elements, determine the number of valence electrons for all representative elements, write Lewis Structures for the representative elements and simple compounds.
- Describe modern atomic theory.
- Distinguish between ionic and covalent bonding.
- Given the name (formula) of a compound, write the formula (name) of that compound.
- Convert between mass, moles, and number of particles for a given element or compound.
- Classify chemical reactions.
- Balance a chemical equation by inspection.
- Calculate mass, volume, and mole relationships in chemical reactions by using stoichiometry. Use stoichiometry to determine the limiting reactant and theoretical yield. Calculate percent yield.
- Calculate the change in pressure, volume, or temperature of a gas by using the appropriate gas law.
- Describe the different types of intermolecular forces and apply the concepts to predicting physical states.
- Interpret a heating curve and calculate the energy change over a given portion of the graph
- Calculate the concentration of a solution in terms of percent and molarity.
- Describe the properties of acids and bases and determine the pH and pOH of solutions.
- Use common types of chemical glassware, equipment, and chemicals safely and appropriately.
- Describe and illustrate chemical principles in laboratory situations.
- Obtain reproducible data from chemical experiments; analyze, interpret, and communicate the data in a logical and coherent manner.
- Recognize uncertainties in data and identify potential sources of error.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
Introduction to chemistry
Measurements and calculations
Matter and energy
Chemical foundations I: Elements, atoms, and ions
Nomenclature
Chemical reactions: Introduction
Chemical reactions: Classification
Chemical reactions: In aqueous solutions
Chemical compositions
Chemical quantities
Chemical foundations II: Modern
atomic theory
Chemical bonding
Solution stoichiometry
Gases
Intermolecular forces as applied to melting and boiling points
Topical areas of study to be included in the laboratory -
Chemical safety Families of elements
SI measurements Empirical formulas
Physical properties Stoichiometry
Chemical properties Gas laws
Acids and bases Chemical reactions
Use of chemistry glassware and equipment Chemical bonding
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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