Transcript title
General Chemistry I
Credits
4
Grading mode
Standard letter grades
Total contact hours
40
Lecture hours
40
Prerequisites
MTH 111Z or MTH 112Z, or MTH 251Z (or higher) or minimum placement Math Level 20.
Corequisites
CH 227Z.
Course Description
Explores and applies principles and applications of chemistry. Emphasis on measurement, components of matter, atomic and molecular structure, quantitative relationships including foundational stoichiometry, and major classes of chemical reactions. CH 221Z is a lecture course; CH 227Z is the laboratory component.
Course learning outcomes
1. Describe the phases and classifications of matter and differentiate between physical and chemical properties.
2. Represent physical measurements using SI and derived units and demonstrate systematic problem-solving including unit conversion.
3. Use the periodic table to solve problems in chemistry.
4. Describe the principles of electromagnetic energy, the Bohr model and quantum theory, and use electron configurations to identify periodic variations in chemical properties.
5. Interpret and apply ionic and covalent bonding theories including Lewis structures, formal charges, resonance, molecular structure, and polarity.
6. Quantify the composition of substances and solutions.
7. Identify and name a variety of elements, ions, ionic compounds, and covalent compounds.
8. Write, balance, and classify chemical reactions and solve foundational stoichiometry calculations.
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