Provides the student with knowledge of the fundamental principles of chemistry with an emphasis on matter and measurement, states of matter, atomic structure, chemical periodicity, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, energy of reactions, aqueous solutions, and properties of gases. The student also applies critical thinking strategies in scenario and inquiry-based laboratory activities. Successful completion of at least two years of high school algebra and one-year high school chemistry or college equivalent is recommended prior to taking this course.
Concurrent enrollment in CHM 151L is required.
Prerequisites
Reading proficiency as established by District Policy.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate awareness of the nature of chemistry.
- Classify matter; describe its properties and the changes it undergoes.
- Describe the nature of atoms and elements.
- Describe the nature of molecules and compounds.
- Solve stoichiometry problems.
- Recognize and solve problems dealing with compounds in aqueous solution.
- Analyze the thermodynamics of chemical systems.
- Describe the underlying structure of atoms.
- Develop a workable picture of the electronic structure of elements.
- Describe the fundamental concepts in ionic and covalent bonding.
- Describe the properties of gases and predict and explain their behavior.
- Evaluate the liquid and solid states of matter in detail.