Course Syllabus

 

 

 

 

Course Description:

Presents principles of general chemistry for students in science, engineering, medical and related professions. Topics include atomic structure and theory, the periodic table, bonding, gas laws, stoichiometry, solutions, ionization, thermochemistry and equilibrium. This course requires significant math skills and previous knowledge of fundamental chemistry concepts. Field trips and online work may be required.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

 

After successful completion of this course you should be able to relate atomic and molecular structures to the Periodic Table and chemical properties. You should be able to manipulate chemical equations, name simple inorganic compounds and solve problems related to chemical composition, stoichiometry, gases and solutions.

  • Solve problems related to chemical stoichiometry.
  • Relate atomic and molecular structure to the periodic table and chemical properties.
  • Show proficiency in one or more lab techniques (titration, melting point apparatus, distilling, filtering, etc.

Course Content:

  • Atomic and molecular structure of matter.
  • Types of common chemical reactions.
  • Classification and nomenclature of elements and compounds.
  • Theories of gases, electron-pair repulsion, bonding,and equilibrium.
  • Mathematical treatment of stoichiometry and concentrations of solutions.
  • Significant figures in measurements and calculations involving measured numbers.
  • Laboratory experiments dealing with all of the above.
  • Historical development of chemistry.

Laboratory Content

  • Measurement 
  • Chemical and physical properties
  • Density
  • Empirical formula
  • Ideal gas law
  • Thermodynamics (specific heats, heats of combustion, and additivity of heats)
  • Electronic structure 
  • Valence shell electron pair repulsion

Textbook:

Great news: your textbook for this class is available for free online!
Chemistry (Atoms First) from OpenStax, ISBN 1-947172-18-2

You have several options to obtain this book:

You can use whichever formats you want. Web view is recommended -- the responsive design works seamlessly on any device.

Important Notes:

  • Any student needing accommodations should inform the instructor. Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the Disabilities Services Program (Links to an external site.) early in the quarter so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible. All information will remain confidential.

  • Complete your own work. Cite sources and references accordingly. If you need assistance with citing your sources, please ask for help. Do not cheat or participate in academic dishonesty. All suspected violations will be subject to a zero on the assignment and the appropriate disciplinary action. Please reference your Student Handbook (Links to an external site.) for your Rights and Responsibilities.