Course Description, Outcomes, and Required Materials

CHEMISTRY 001

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.

  • CRN:  80496

  • Number of Units: 5

  • Prerequisites: CHEM 160 with a minimum grade of C (recommended for students with no previous chemistry) or CHEM 010 with a minimum grade of C (recommended for students who have had an introductory level chemistry course) or a score of 3, 4, or 5 on the Chemistry AP exam; and MATH 104 with a minimum grade of C or eligibility for MATH 002 based on a Multiple Measures Evaluation.

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Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, a student should be able to demonstrate the following activities:

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.

 

Student Learning Outcomes

As a result of successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • 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.

 

Required Course Materials and Technology

  • Online Text: Chemistry: Atoms First, second edition (free)

https://openstax.org/details/books/chemistry-atoms-first-2e (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)

  • Equipment:
    • IBM or Apple desktop, laptop, notebook, Chromebook or tablet
    • High-speed Internet connection
    • Webcam
    • Scientific calculator (TI 30-type) capable of logarithms and powers of 10
  • Software:
    • Google Chrome Internet browser (free)
    • Chem 101 1-semester access code - $29.95
    • Zoom client (free)

Course Content Outline

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.

 

Course Hours Per Week
Lecture 3
Lab 6
Semester Hours Credit 5

 

 

 

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