CHEM-1305 Introduction to Chemistry I

This is a survey course to introduce chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry. This course involves laboratory practice that illustrates elementary, general, organic, and biochemical experimental techniques. This is a terminal course in chemistry for non-science majors and technology students. Other major topics covered may include atomic and molecular structure, chemical binding, the state of matter, solution calculations, and acid-base concepts. Course includes a brief introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Lec 3, Cr 3

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL-1301; Minimum grade C, TSI Ready in Mathermatics

Corequisite

CHEM-1105 Recommended

Outcomes

  1. Calculate dimensional analysis problems with proper attention to units and significant figures. (Faculty Define)
  2. Identify chemical and physical properties of matter. (Faculty Define)
  3. Classify elements according to their location in the periodic table. (Faculty Define)
  4. Balance chemical equations. (Faculty Define)
  5. Perform specific heat calculations. (Faculty Define)
  6. Perform density calculations. (Faculty Define)
  7. Interpret the basic model of the atom and the fundamental particles. (Faculty Define)
  8. Name and predict the formulas of binary molecular compounds, ionic compounds and acids. (Faculty Define)
  9. Write the electron configurations of atoms. (Faculty Define)