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REQUIRED/ELECTIVE:
Required
CATALOG DATA :
CH 1213. Fundamentals of Chemistry. (3).
(Prerequisites: Placement exam or grade of C or better in CH 1043 and MA 1313 or concurrent enrollment in MA 1313, 1323, or 1713). The principles of atomic and molecular structure, energetics, dynamics, and synthesis as related to chemical systems. Designed as preparation for upper division chemistry courses. Offered each semester.
PREREQUISITES BY TOPIC:
- High School Chemistry
- General Chemistry
- College Algebra
- Satisfactory pretest score
TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIAL:
ChemistryThe Molecular Science, 2nd Edition, by J.W. Moore, C.L. Stanitski and P.C. Jurs. Thomson - Brooks/Cole, 2005.
COORDINATOR:
Dr. Stephen Foster, 2233 Hand Lab; Dr. W. W. Wilson, Room 2204;
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- To prepare student for upper division chemistry
- To teach student to think in an analytical fashion
- To give student an awareness of chemistry in everyday life.
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TOPICS COVERED:
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Number of classes (MWF)
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1.
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Matter and Measurement
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3
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2.
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Atoms and Elements
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3
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3.
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Molecules and Compounds
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2
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4.
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Chemical Reactions
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3
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5.
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Stoichiometry
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3
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6.
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Energy and Chemical Reactions
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3
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7.
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Atomic Structure
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4
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8.
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Atomic Electron Configurations and Chemical Periodicity
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4
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9.
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Bonding and Molecular Structure
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4
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10.
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Bonding and Molecular Structure, Organic Chemistry
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3
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11.
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Organic Compounds
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1
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12.
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Gases
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4
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13.
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Liquids and Solids
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3
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CONTRIBUTION TO PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT:
Math and Basic Sciences
ASSESSMENTS:
- Exams
- Attendance incentives
- Bonus Paper
MEASURED OUTCOMES:
Objective 1: 1.1 |
Demonstrate knowledge in order to successfully complete upper level Chemistry courses. |
Objective 2: 2.1 |
Demonstrate ability to solve chemistry problems in an analytical fashion. |
Objective 3: 3.1 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the presence of chemistry in everyday life. |
PREPARED BY:
Dr. Keith Mead, Professor and Head, Chemistry (September 27, 2004).
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