PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY I                 CHEMISTRY 1061                     COMMON COURSE OUTLINE

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Chemistry 1061

November 2006

Catalog Description:

Chemistry 1061 - 5 Credits - offered Fall and Spring Semesters.  Lecture four hours, lab three hours.

Basic concepts of chemistry:  atomic theory, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonding, molecular structure, properties and behavior of the physical states, properties of aqueous solutions, kinetics.

Prerequisites:

Math 0700 or concurrent registration, or the high school equivalent, and high school chemistry or chemistry 1020.

Outline of Major Content Areas:

1.         Matter and Measurements

2.         Atoms, Molecules, and Ions

3.         Calculations with Chemical Formulas and Equations

4.         Chemical Reactions in Solution

5.         Thermochemistry

6.         Quantum Theory, Atomic and Electronic Structure

7.         Chemical Bonding

8.         Properties of Gases

9.         Properties of Condensed States:  Solids and Liquids

10.        Properties of Aqueous Solutions

Requirements:

Reading assignments, questions and problems from the textbook:  Chemistry, 9th Edition, by Raymond Chang.   Completion of all laboratory experiments.

Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes:

1.         The student will develop an understanding of the principles and concepts of chemistry.  (Goal Three, Natural Sciences, Competency a)

2.         The student will be prepared for additional chemistry courses which may be required for his/her course of study.

3.         The student will develop an understanding of experimental procedure.  (Goal Two, Critical Thinking, Competencies a, b, c.  Goal Three, Natural Sciences, Competency b)

4.         The student will learn required laboratory techniques.  (Goal Three, Natural Sciences, Competency c)

5.         The student will relate chemistry to our environment and everyday life.  (Goal Three Natural Sciences, Competency d)

Experiments:

            1.         Exercise in Lab Safety

            2.         Densities of Liquids and Solids

            3.        Fractional Crystallization

            4.        Properties of Hydrates

            5.         Physical Properties of Substances

           6.        Calorimetry

            7.         Hess’ Law

            8.         Atomic Spectrum of Hydrogen

            9.         Synthesis of Copper (I) Chloride

            10.        Molecular Geometry

            11.        Molar Volume of Gas

            12.        Molar Mass of Volatile Liquid

            13.        Determination of Molar Mass by Freezing Point Depression          

Method of Evaluation:

1.         Four hour exams

2.         Homework problems and quizzes

3.         Laboratory experiments (13 lab sessions)

4.         Comprehensive final exam

Statement of Departmental Policy:

The use of graphing calculators will not be allowed during quizzes or exams.

Grades:

A - 90%            B - 80%            C - 70%            D - 55%

Assessment:

During the semester a number of assessments will be performed in order to monitor students’ progress, provide students the feedback, and to identify areas that require additional attention.