CHEM& 161 - General Chemistry I

6 CR

First in a three-course chemistry sequence for science and engineering students. The 161/CHEM 162/CHEM 163 series covers atomic structure, stoichiometry, solutions, gas laws, periodic law, bonding, molecular orbital theory, colligative properties, radioactivity, thermochemistry, equilibrium, acids, bases, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, kinetics, and simple organic chemistry. Courses in the series take a quantitative approach, format includes lecture, discussion, and laboratory.

Prerequisite(s): Completion or concurrent enrollment in MATH 141 or higher, or placement into MATH 142 or higher. Also, CHEM 140 with a C or better (or equivalent), or by chemistry placement exam.

Course Outcomes

Develop problem-solving skills that are supported by algebraic and numeracy skills.
Use measurable quantities of matter to determine physical and chemical properties.
Describe the atom and understand the properties of the subatomic particles within the context of the Periodic Table.
Explain the relationship between the position of an element in the periodic table and its physical/chemical properties, including periodic trends.
Describe the differences in the structure and properties of substances based on different types and models of bonding.
Classify and balance chemical reactions and predict products for different types of reactions and use stoichiometric calculations to predict quantities.
Apply the properties of ionic and molecular substances in aqueous solution to describe systems and predict behavior.
Develop laboratory practices for conducting experiments and reporting experimental results within the context of the scientific method (including the proper application of significant figures, precision, and accuracy).

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