CHEM& 100 - Preparatory Chemistry

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Chemistry introduction for those who need background before CHEM& 121. Introduces chemical symbols and nomenclature, equations, states of mater, bonding, energy, and dimensional analysis.

Prerequisite: Either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of C or higher.
Distribution Requirements:

Natural Sciences Distribution Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Recognize and use chemical symbols for elements and compounds.
Balance simple chemical equations.
Solve unit-conversion and stoichiometry problems using dimensional analysis.
Express and manipulate numbers using scientific notation and significant figures.
Relate energy changes to chemical equations.
Describe the basic structure of atoms and ions and relate them to their location on the Periodic table, their charge, and the number of fundamental particles.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concept of chemical bonding.
Recognize and use inorganic nomenclature for ionic compounds.
Describe the states and properties of matter.
Demonstrate an understanding of the mole and Avogadro’s number.
NATURAL SCIENCES: Demonstrate scientific literacy.

Course Contents

Atomic symbols and nomenclature
Balancing equations
Unit conversions and stoichiometry
Significant figures and scientific notation
Atomic structure and periodicity
Physical and chemical properties and states of matter
Bonding

Instructional Units: 5