CHEM 1210 - Chemistry I

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Chemistry

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

5 Credit(s)
This is the first semester of chemistry for science majors or pre-professional students. A quantitative introduction to dimensional analysis with significant figures, atomic structure, the molecule, principles of ionic bonding, stoichiometry, chemical solutions, thermochemistry, classification of elements including periodicity, electron configuration, gases, liquids, and solids. Student will be exposed to applications of chemistry in society. (TAG# OSC008; If combined with CHEM 1220 TAG# OSC023) UG

3 Lab Hour(s)

4 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): High School Chemistry (minimum of C- required) -AND- MATH 1110 (minimum of C- required) or qualifying placement test score

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Define the fundamentals of the properties of matter, measurement, and uncertainty.	Quiz-1st week Midterm Exam– 4th week Final – 15th week
2. Explain the modern theory of atomic structure and atomic level phenomenan	Quiz – 2nd week Mid-Term Exam – 4th week Final – 15th week Formal Written Lab Report – weekly
3. Utilize the symbolism and language of chemistry by converting chemical elements, ionic and binary covalent compounds from chemical formulas.	Quiz – 2nd week Midterm Exam– 4th week Final Exam – 15th week Formal Written Lab Reports - weekly
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the organization and information conveyed by the periodic table of chemical elements	Quiz – 3rd week Mid-Term Exam – 4th week Formal Written Lab Reports – weekly Final Exam – 15th week
5. Describe and identify selected types of chemical reactions through acids, bases, salts, non- electrolytes and electrolyte, plus oxidation/reduction	Quiz – 5th week Mid-Term Exam – 8th week Written Lab Reports – weekly Final Exam – 15th week
6. Explain modern chemical bonding theories and their implications related to ionic, covalent, Lewis structures, atomic orbital overlap, and molecular orbital theories	6. Explain modern chemical bonding theories and their implications related to ionic, covalent, Lewis structures, atomic orbital overlap, and molecular orbital theories
7. Explain the quantitative implications of chemical formulas and chemical reactions including processes occurring in solutions using Avogadro’s number and mole concept	Mid-Term Exam – 4th week Written Lab Reports – weekly Final Exam – 15th wee
8. Describe the various forms of energy and the various roles energy plays in physical processes and chemical systems and reactions including electromagnetic radiation, combustion reactions, thermodynamics, and Hess law	Quiz- 6th week Mid-Term Exam – 8th week Quiz- 9th week Mid-Term Exam – 13th week Formal Written Lab Reports – weekly Final Exam – 15th week
9. Explain the social and philosophical implications of scientific discoveries and understand the potential of science and technology to address problems of the contemporary world.	Final Exam – 15th week

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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