CHEM 101 - Chemistry I

4 Credits: (3 lecture, 3 lab)

Course Description

This course introduces the concept of the atom and its structure, bonding theories, and chemical periodicity. Attention is given to chemical nomenclature and stoichiometric calculations. The behavior of solids, liquids, and gases is presented with an emphasis on problem-solving. This course is intended for students majoring in science, engineering, and related fields. This course meets the General Education competency of Scientific Reasoning (SR).

Prerequisite A grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 100 or in a high school chemistry course taken within the past five yearsCorequisite MATH 101

Text
Burdge, J. & Overby, J. (2021). Chemistry: Atoms first w/Connect (5^th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

Cengage Learning (2017). General chemistry lab manual (2^nd ed.). Mason, OH: Cengage.

Objectives
The student will be able to:

A. Apply chemical principles to problem-solving.

B. Describe in writing the development and the application of the present atomic and molecular theory.

C. Compute stoichiometric problems using the mole concept.

D. Describe molecular structure and geometry.

E. Describe trends in the periodic table.

F. Utilize the properties of solids, liquids, and gases to evaluate practical problems.

G. Apply the scientific method. (SR)

H. Utilize basic laboratory equipment appropriate to the discipline. (SR)

Content
A. Significant figures, measurements

B. Atomic models

C. Stoichiometry

D. Inorganic nomenclature

E. Gas laws

F. Chemical periodicity

G. Electronic structure

H. Covalent bonding and molecular geometry

I. Liquids and solids

J. Solutions

K. Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Student Evaluation
Objectives A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H will be evaluated via a combination of examinations, quizzes, lab activities, assignments, a departmental midterm examination, and a departmental final examination.