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
Prerequisite
ENGL-1301; Minimum grade C, TSI Ready in Mathermatics
Outcomes
- Calculate dimensional analysis problems with proper attention to units and significant figures. (Faculty Define)
- Identify chemical and physical properties of matter. (Faculty Define)
- Classify elements according to their location in the periodic table. (Faculty Define)
- Balance chemical equations. (Faculty Define)
- Perform specific heat calculations. (Faculty Define)
- Perform density calculations. (Faculty Define)
- Interpret the basic model of the atom and the fundamental particles. (Faculty Define)
- Name and predict the formulas of binary molecular compounds, ionic compounds and acids. (Faculty Define)
- Write the electron configurations of atoms. (Faculty Define)