CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry

5 credits

This course will cover measurements and scientific notation, molecular and atomic theory, chemical reactions and equations, mass/molar ratios of balanced equations, energy and rate relationships in chemistry, equilibrium, states of matter, solutions, and acid/base chemistry. Includes laboratory.

Prerequisites: ABED 046 or ABED 053 , and MATH 098 or MATH 099, or equivalent placement scores.

Quarters Offered: All

Global Outcome(s)
This course teaches to the global outcome of Communication.

This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Apply the basic principles of science including theory, observation, hypothesis, and experimentation
Calculate using metric measurements, scientific notation, significant figures and conversion factors
Differentiate between atoms, elements, mixtures, compounds, energy, and states of matter
Identify the general structure of atoms and ions including protons, neutrons, and electrons, their properties and locations; determine the electron configuration of atoms, and state how energy and locations of electrons are related
Examine the arrangement of the periodic table and be able to use the table to predict information about the elements
Explain the concept of the mole and be able to perform a variety of calculations involving moles, Avogadro’s number, and mass
Explain the relationship of compounds within a chemical equation and relate this to mass and molar ratios of a balanced equation
Differentiate between an ionic bond/compound and a covalent bond/compound and be able to correctly name each compound
Demonstrate various chemical reactions, relationships, principles, and laws using laboratory experiments
Describe and understand the forces driving chemical and physical processes, including thermodynamics and kinetics and understand the basic principles of equilibrium
Draw Lewis structures of molecules and determine the three-dimensional shapes of molecules using VSEPR theory
Distinguish between the different types of intermolecular and intramolecular forces and understand their role in determining physical and chemical properties of substances
Calculate and prepare solutions of various concentrations and know how the properties of solutions differ from those of pure substances
Define acids and bases and determine the products of their reactions; understand buffer solutions and explain how they work
Examine and communicate the relationship between chemistry and living systems including the role of chemistry in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, cellular physiology, metabolism, and health