CHEM& 110: Chemical Concepts

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Class Program

Chemistry

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091528

Meets Degree Requirements For

Natural Science with Lab

Description

Development of fundamental chemical principles and laboratory techniques applied to important sustainability concerns such as pollution, climate change and energy resourcing in an increasingly populated planet. While intended for non-science students and not a prerequisite per se, Chemical Concepts benefits students of limited chemistry background seeking STEM degrees. Includes laboratory.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Use chemical atomic and molecular theories to evaluate chemical phenomenon in the environment

Use a cursory understanding of chemical reactions, nomenclature, and energy laws, to communicate in writing the nature of chemical phenomenon in the physical world

Demonstrate an appreciation of the principles of chemistry and an understanding of the importance of chemistry in decisions they make in the future

Gain experience in manipulating laboratory equipment and reagents to investigate chemical changes through applying the scientific method in laboratory

Make careful observations in a controlled laboratory setting, and be able to communicate those observations effectively in writing

Gain experience in manipulating laboratory equipment and reagents to investigate chemical changes through application of the scientific method, either with a lab partner or in a small group setting

Core Topics

Introduction to chemistry definitions, risk assessment, and Chemistry atomic theory applied to Air.
Lab: Check into lab; Gas Burner (or week 3); Particle in a Box.
Principles of atomic structure, matter and energy interactions, and an introduction to the periodic table.
Lab: Atmospheric Gases I; Modern Alchemy.
Chemistry principles of bonding and the octet rule/the noble gas electronic configuration. Lewis bonding theory applied to the atmosphere.
Lab: Model Building Lab I or Gas Burner (term dependent)
Chemistry principles of writing chemical formulas and reactions
Lab: Model Building Lab I
Chemistry principles of atomic theory and matter interaction with electromagnetic energy applied to the greenhouse effect and ozone Layer.
Lab: Vitamin-C; and Recovery of Scrap Aluminum.
Chemical Reactivity and chemistry principles of acids and bases
Lab: Recovery of Scrap Aluminum (continued)
Chemistry principles of water solubility, acids and bases, and electrolytes applied to acid rain.
Lab: Water Hardness
Water use and the chemistry of water explored
Lab: Measurement of Chloride in River Water
Chemistry principles of energy use, alternative energy sources, and oxidation-reduction reactions.
Lab: Radioactivity or No Lab
Chemistry principles of isotopes, radioactivity, and nuclear reactions applied to nuclear fission.
Lab: Radioactivity and/or Check out of lab