CHEM 103/103L Fundamentals of General Chemistry

Course topics include: matter and measurement, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, solutions, thermochemistry, kinetics, equilibrium, and nuclear reactions. The course provides an introduction to inorganic chemistry and general chemical principles for students in the allied health fields. Laboratory experiments require students to collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify unknown chemical substances or properties.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

MATH 037 or eligible to enroll in MATH 070. Pre- or corequisite: ENGL 121

Hours Weekly

3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

Course Objectives

1. Design and perform chemistry experiment(s) to investigate an assigned laboratory scenario and
   know and observe all safety rules.
2. Analyze and interpret data collected in the laboratory.
3. Communicate fundamental concepts in chemistry using appropriate vocabulary, units, symbols,
   and notations.
4. Apply chemical principles, scientific reasoning, and appropriate mathematical techniques to
   solve quantitative problems pertaining to, but not limited to, unit conversion, stoichiometry, gas
   laws, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, thermochemistry, and nuclear reactions.
5. 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, states of matter, and properties of matter.
6. Explain allied health applications of chemistry in terms of fundamental chemical principles.
7. Evaluate and explain the reasonableness of a solution to a problem.

Course Objectives

1. Design and perform chemistry experiment(s) to investigate an assigned laboratory scenario and
   know and observe all safety rules.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

2. Analyze and interpret data collected in the laboratory.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

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

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Problem-solving assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Scientific Reasoning Rubric

   Scientific Reasoning

   • SR1
4. Apply chemical principles, scientific reasoning, and appropriate mathematical techniques to
   solve quantitative problems pertaining to, but not limited to, unit conversion, stoichiometry, gas
   laws, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, thermochemistry, and nuclear reactions.

   Learning Activity Artifact

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

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Scientific Reasoning Rubric

   Scientific Reasoning

   • SR2
5. 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, states of matter, and properties of matter.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

6. Explain allied health 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