CHEM& 140 - General Chemistry Preparation w/Lab

6 CR

Preparatory chemistry for science and engineering majors intending to take the general chemistry series (CHEM 161/CHEM 162/CHEM 163). Topics include: atomic structure, stoichiometry, solutions, bonding, acids-bases, and oxidation-reduction. A quantitative approach and problem solving is emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 99 (with C or better) or placement into MATH 141 or higher.

Course Outcomes

Define chemistry as a scientific study of matter and its transformations and the scientific method as a way to acquire knowledge.
Apply precision, accuracy, and safe lab practices in taking measurements in support of scientific observation.
Develop problem-solving skills related to unit conversions, stoichiometric quantification of chemical reactions, and solution chemistry.
Extract information about an element from the periodic table: for example; the symbol, atomic number, atomic weight, and the number of protons and electrons.
Identify the relationship between the position of an element on the periodic table and its atomic structure and physical/chemical properties.
Explain the concept of the mole and molar mass and how they relate balanced chemical reaction equations.
Write the formulas and names for ionic and covalent compounds using the Periodic Table.
Describe the structure and properties of matter based on ionic/covalent bonding and intermolecular forces.

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning
Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science)

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