CHEM& 110 - Chemical Concepts with Lab

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 44
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: An inquiry-based survey of the basic concepts in chemistry for non-science majors. Topics covered include scientific method, structure of matter, states of matter, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, nuclear chemistry, topics of current interest, and philosophy of science. LAB INCLUDED, lab fee required. DOES NOT SATISFY CHEMISTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR BIOL& 160.

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into college-level English); and 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

Use the basic terminology of chemistry to describe how interactions of matter occur and what states are possible for that matter.
Read and use basic information off the periodic table.
Correctly name chemical formulas and compounds.
Use the rules of atomic structure to predict chemical bonding.
Distinguish between acids and bases, oxidation and reduction.
Use of knowledge of chemistry to be better-informed participants in multicultural, global society.
NATURAL SCIENCES: Collect and analyze data and interpret the results from scientific investigations

Course Contents

Atomic theory and structure
Elements, molecules, compounds
Matter, mass, density, temperature, and heat
Chemical formulas and equations
Chemical bonding
Basic nomenclature
Periodic table
States of matter
Acids, bases, oxidation, and reduction
Current interest topics

Instructional Units: 5.5