CHEM 135 Chemistry for Engineers

This accelerated general chemistry course is designed for engineering students intending to transfer to the University of Maryland, College Park. The topics studied include matter and measurement, states of matter, gases, stoichiometry and chemical reactions, solutions, models of the atom, atomic structure, periodic trends, chemical bonding theories, molecular structure, shape and polarity, intermolecular forces, chemical thermodynamics, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, ionic and heterogeneous equilibria in aqueous solutions, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. Students are required to conduct independent chemical literature research and write a scientific paper. For Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory, see CHEM 136.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Eligible to enroll in MATH 143 or higher

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Conduct an independent chemical literature search, select a topic that relates to an area in
   chemistry and engineering, and write a formal term paper that conforms to APA format.
2. Communicate fundamental concepts in chemistry using appropriate vocabulary, units, symbols,
   and notations.
3. Apply chemical principles, scientific reasoning, and appropriate mathematical techniques to
   solve quantitative chemical problems pertaining to, but not limited to, measurement, unit
   conversion, atomic spectra, the quantum mechanical and Bohr’s model of the atom,
   stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, solutions, and acids and bases.
4. Apply chemical principles and scientific reasoning to answer qualitative questions pertaining to,
   but not limited to, atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, chemical bonding
   theories, molecular shapes and polarity, periodic trends, acids and bases, states of matter and
   phase diagrams, and properties of matter.
5. Apply chemical principles and scientific reasoning and appropriate mathematical techniques to
   answer qualitative questions and solve quantitative problems, pertaining to, but not limited to,
   chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, aqueous ionic equilibrium,
   electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and free energy.
6. Explain real-world applications of chemistry in terms of fundamental chemical principles.
7. Evaluate and explain the reasonableness of a solution to a problem.

Course Objectives

1. Conduct an independent chemical literature search, select a topic that relates to an area in
   chemistry and engineering, and write a formal term paper that conforms to APA format.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

2. Communicate fundamental concepts in chemistry using appropriate vocabulary, units, symbols,
   and notations.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Exam questions

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Scientific Reasoning Rubric

   Scientific Reasoning

   • SR1
3. Apply chemical principles, scientific reasoning, and appropriate mathematical techniques to
   solve quantitative chemical problems pertaining to, but not limited to, measurement, unit
   conversion, atomic spectra, the quantum mechanical and Bohr’s model of the atom,
   stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, solutions, and acids and bases.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

4. Apply chemical principles and scientific reasoning to answer qualitative questions pertaining to,
   but not limited to, atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, chemical bonding
   theories, molecular shapes and polarity, periodic trends, acids and bases, states of matter and
   phase diagrams, and properties of matter.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

5. Apply chemical principles and scientific reasoning and appropriate mathematical techniques to
   answer qualitative questions and solve quantitative problems, pertaining to, but not limited to,
   chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, aqueous ionic equilibrium,
   electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and free energy.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Exam questions

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Scientific Reasoning Rubric

   Scientific Reasoning

   • SR2
6. Explain real-world applications of chemistry in terms of fundamental chemical principles.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

7. Evaluate and explain the reasonableness of a solution to a problem.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Exam questions

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Scientific Reasoning Rubric

   Scientific Reasoning

   • SR3