CHM-105 Introduction to Chemistry

An introductory course in chemistry for students who have not had high school chemistry. Designed for nonscience majors, pre-nursing students, and those who plan to take General Chemistry. Emphasizes the metric system, states of matter, elementary atomic and molecular structure, introduction to inorganic and organic chemistry, the Periodic Table, and descriptive chemistry as they relate to everyday experiences.

Credits

3

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Explain basic chemical concepts and how they relate to everyday experiences.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in applying fundamentals of chemistry and critical thinking skills to solve problems.
  3. Apply scientific data, concepts, and models in problem solving.
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CHM 105: Introduction to Chemistry

Course Description

An introductory course in chemistry for students who have not had high school chemistry. Designed for nonscience majors, pre-nursing students, and those who plan to take General Chemistry. Emphasizes the metric system, states of matter, elementary atomic and molecular structure, introduction to inorganic and organic chemistry, the Periodic Table, and descriptive chemistry as they relate to everyday experiences.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture3
Lab0
Other0

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Explain basic chemical concepts and how they relate to everyday experiences.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in applying fundamentals of chemistry and critical thinking skills to solve problems.
  3. Apply scientific data, concepts, and models in problem solving.

Topic Outline

1. A. Introduction to Chemistry

2. I. Matter

3. II. Energy

4. III. Atoms, ions, and molecules

5. IV. Conductivity

6. V. Elements, compounds, pure substances, and mixtures

7. VI. Scientific methods

8.

9. B. Math Review and Metric

10. I. Unit conversion

11. II. Significant figures

12. III. Powers of ten

13. IV. Metric measurements

14.

15. C. Atoms and Elements

16. I. Subatomic particles

17. II. Isotopes

18.

19. D. Chemical Bonding

20. I. Periodicity

21. II. Periodic table

22. III. Valence and reactivity

23. IV. Ionic and covalent bonds

24.

25. E. Chemical Calculations

26. I. Mole

27. II. Molarity, PPM, and % concentration

28.

29. F. Acids and Bases

30. I. Properties

31. II. Neutralization

32. III. pH (no calc.) concept

33. IV. Antacids and common acids

34. V. Buffers

35. VI. Le Chatelier's Principle and blood chemistry

36.

37. G. Organic Chemistry

38. I. Carbon as the center

39. II. Classes of Hydrocarbons

40. III. Isomers

41. IV. Functional groups

42. V. Optical isomers related to health

43.

44. H. Energy, Food, Fats, and Oils

45. I. Calorie

46. II. Basal metabolism

47. III. Saturated, unsaturated, and trans fat

48. IV. % calories from fat, protein, and carbohydrates

49. V. Vitamins and minerals

50. VI. Antioxidants

51.

52. I. Gases

53. I. Ideal gas law