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CHEM& 110 - Chemical Concepts w/ Lab


6 CR

Same as CHEM 100 .
Presents the topics of chemistry in a relatively non-mathematical way and focuses on the social and environmental roles of chemistry. Course covers atomic and molecular structure, measurement, the periodic table, and acids and bases. The laboratory expands upon the course materials. Only one of the two (CHEM 100  or CHEM& 110) may be taken for credit.

Course Outcomes
  • Define chemistry and describe the key elements of the scientific method.
  • Describe the general structure of the atom and extract information about an atom of an element using the periodic table, including element symbol, atomic number, atomic mass, and number of protons and electrons.
  • Identify the role of chemical reactions in daily life using examples such as acid rain, photosynthesis, cooking, industrial synthesis, and pharmaceuticals.
  • Describe the differences between molecular, ionic, and metallic substances, including acids, bases, organic molecules, and polymers.
  • Describe the characteristics of a solid, liquid, and gas in terms of visible properties and the kinetic-molecular theory of matter, and compare pure substances to mixtures.
  • Synthesize course information and apply it to practical, everyday issues such as acid rain, air and water pollution, limited resources on Planet Earth, pharmaceuticals, nutrition and materials.
  • Identify and use reliable reference material in libraries and on the internet to research and report on a topic related to chemistry.
  • Perform experiments and record observations to develop a conceptual understanding of physical and chemical phenomena.
 


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