MASTER SYLLABUS

2021-2022

A.	Academic Division: Health Sciences

B.	Discipline: Science

C.	Course Number and Title: CHEM1010 Introduction to Chemistry

D.	Course Coordinator:

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

Lecture: 2 hours

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites: MATH0074 or MATH 0086 or STAT 0086 (minimum grade of C- for all) or qualifying placement test score

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2021

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Chemistry

Author: Timberlake and Timberlake

Copyright Year: 2017

Edition: 5th

ISBN: 9780134270289

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual:

Laboratory Manual for General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (Provided by instructor)

J.	Course Description: This course is designed as an introductory course in chemistry for those students who have no previous chemistry background. The factor-unit method of problem solving, mathematical operations used in solving chemistry problems, chemical terminology, and basic laws of chemistry are covered. Chemistry applications to allied medicine will be emphasized. Laboratory exercises will enhance and reinforce lecture topics.

K.	College-Wide Learning 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

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Define the units of the metric system and demonstrate the ability to convert between units.	Quizzes, laboratory exercises, worksheets, exam 1, final, met at end of semester
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the periodic table by explaining its organization; identifying the 1st 20 elements; predicting the kinds, numbers, and arrangement of the subatomic particles.	Quizzes, laboratory exercises, worksheets, exam 1, final, met at end of semester
3. Identify the forces involved in compound formation and will be able to name the compound and write its formula.	Quizzes, laboratory exercises, worksheets, exam 1 , final, met at end of semester
4. Identify the basic chemical reactions and show by example how to balance chemical reactions and determine stoichiometric ratios.	Quizzes, laboratory exercises, worksheets, exam 1, final, met at end of semester
5. Describe the states of matter, how changes of state occur, and energy balances involved in these changes.	Quizzes, laboratory exercises, worksheets, exam 1, final, met at end of semester
6. Describe the behavior of gases, and use the appropriate gas law to solve problems.	Quizzes, laboratory exercises, worksheets, exam 1, final, met at end of semester
7. Describe the nature of aqueous solutions and their characteristics.	Quizzes, laboratory exercises, worksheets, exam 2, final, met at end of semester
8. Define and describe the properties of a solution and demonstrate the ability to perform calculations involving concentrations.	Quizzes, laboratory exercises, worksheets, exam 2, final, met at end of semester
9. List the properties of acids and bases and relate these characteristics to pH values.	Quizzes, laboratory exercises, worksheets, final, met at end of semester
10. Describe radiation’s uses to nuclear medicine	Quizzes, laboratory exercises, worksheets, final, met at end of semester
11. Current issues in chemistry will be discussed.	Throughout the semester.
12. Have completed introductory laboratory experiments that test basic chemistry principles.	Laboratory exercises, midterms , final, met at end of semester

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Explain the concepts and solve problems in the following,

Units of measurement: metric system: prefixes and equalities, writing conversion factors, problem solving, scientific notation, density

Energy and matter: energy and nutrition, temperature conversions, states of matter, changes of state

Atoms and elements: classification of matter, elements and symbols, periodic table , the atom, atomic number and mass number , isotopes and atomic mass, electron energy levels, periodic trends

Compounds and their bonds: octet rule and ions, ionic compounds , naming and writing ionic formulas , polyatomic ions , covalent compounds, electro-negativity and bond polarity, shapes and polarity of molecules, attractive forces in compounds

Chemical quantities and reactions: the mole, molar mass, chemical changes, chemical equations, types of reactions, oxidation–reduction reactions, mole relationships in chemical equations, mass calculations for reactions, energy in chemical reactions

Gases: properties of gases, gas pressure, Boyle’s Law, Charles’s Law, Gay–Lussac’s Law, The Combined Gas Law, Avogadro’s Law, Dalton’s Law

Solutions: electrolytes and non-electrolytes, solubility, percent concentration, molarity, dilutions, solutions in chemical reactions, properties of solutions

Acids and Bases: strengths of acids and bases, ionization of water , the pH scale, reactions of acids and bases, buffers

Nuclear Radiation: natural radioactivity, nuclear reactions, radiation measurement, half-life of a radioisotope, medical applications using radioactivity, oxygen fixation theory of radiation damage

Laboratory Activities

Orientation, safety

Metric measurements of length, volume

Metric measurements mass, temperature, laboratory burner

Physical and chemical changes, dimensional analysis

Density, specific gravity

Atomic structure

Anion identification

Cation identification

Types of chemical reactions

Chemical naming stoichiometry, gas law problems

Solutions

Properties of acids and bases

Radiation

Lab final and clean up

N.	Course Assignments:

Laboratory activities,

Quizzes in both laboratory and lectures,

Problem solving worksheets,

Exams

Final

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00--59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3