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Mar 13, 2025
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CHEM 101 - Introductory Chemistry I
PREREQUISITES: MATH 123 - Quantitative Reasoning or demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in MATH 043 - Intermediate Algebra or MATH 122 - Applied Technical Mathematics , 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
PROGRAM: Physical Sciences
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 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, equation writing and balancing, stoichiometry, gases and acids/bases. Includes lab.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Measure with S.I. (Systeme Internationale) and U.S.C.S. (U.S. Customary System) units of length, volume and mass.
- Distinguish between accuracy and precision of measurement while using the correct number of significant figures.
- Perform mathematical calculations using scientific notation, and solve mathematical problems using dimensional analysis.
- Describe modern atomic theory. Differentiate among electrons, protons, and neutrons and describe how they affect the properties of elements.
- Explain the differences between the common 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.
- Distinguish between ionic and covalent bonding and relate that to the description of the different types of intermolecular forces.
- Given the name (or formula) of a compound, write the formula (or name) of that compound.
- Given the mass (or moles) of an element or compound, calculate the moles (or mass) of that element or compound.
- Calculate the concentration of a solution in terms of percent and molarity.
- Classify chemical reactions into one of the three major groups (synthesis, oxidation-reduction, and exchange).
- Balance a chemical equation by inspection and calculate mass relationships in chemical reasons by using stoichiometry.
- Describe the properties of acids, bases, and salt, and determine simple pH and pOH.
- Calculate changes in pressure, volume, or temperature of a gas using the appropriate gas laws.
- Describe and illustrate chemical principles in laboratory situations while following lab safety procedures.
- Obtain reproducible data from chemical experiments; analyze, interpret, and communicate the data in a logical and coherent manner, and recognize non-human potential sources of errors when obtaining inaccurate results.
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
- pH and pOH
- Introduction to acids and bases
- Chemical compositions
- Chemical quantities
- Chemical foundations II: Modern
- atomic theory
- Chemical bonding
- Stoichiometry
- Gases
- Topical areas of study to be included in the laboratory -
- Chemical safety Physical properties
- SI measurements Chemical properties
- Families of elements Acids and bases
- Stoichiometry Empirical formulas
- Chemical reactions Gas laws
- Use of chemistry glassware & equipment Chemical bonding
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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