CHEM 110

CHEM 110: Fundamentals of Chemistry

Credit Hours: (3) Three hours lecture.

Pre- or Corequisites: MATH 125.

This course is an introduction to general chemistry designed for students who have not met the mathematical requirements to directly complete CHEM 111. This course is intended to prepare students for CHEM 111 by emphasizing the mathematical basis of chemistry. Topics include measurements, classification of matter, equilibrium, stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structures, solutions, and fundamentals of reactions.

Note(s): Students that successfully complete this course (grade of C- or better) will receive credit towards a Chemistry major or minor. However, students that have completed CHEM 111 (grade of C- or better) prior to enrolling in this course, will not receive credit towards a Chemistry major or minor. 

 

Detailed Description of Content of the Course

Unit 1.  Chemistry Fundamentals

• Matter, measurements, significant figures, scientific notation, properties of substances, atomic theory, electron configuration, periodic trends

Unit 2.  Electronic Structure and Bonding

• Ionic formulas, molecular formulas, and nomenclature, Lewis structures, valence bond theory, hybridization, geometry

Unit 3.  Chemical Quantities, Chemical Equations, and Chemical Reactions

• Chemical equation, balancing reactions, atomic mass, formula mass, mole concept, molar mass, mass relations

Unit 4.  Chemical Quantities in Reactions and Reactions in Aqueous Solution

• Mass calculations for reactions, types of reactions, limiting reactant, percent yield, solutions, solubility, molarity, concentration units, solutions in chemical reactions

 

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

This course is lecture based and will incorporate problem solving activities based on reading and lecture materials. Students will be expected to participate in classroom activities and discussions.

 

Student Learning Outcomes

Following successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the use of equations and dimensional analysis to solve problems in chemistry and justify the number of significant figures in the result. 
2. Explain the underlying principles for their calculations. 
3. Explain fundamental chemical terms and concepts. 
4. Predict, complete, and balance chemical reactions.
5. Apply quantitative reasoning to break down complex problems.
6. Develop spatial (3D) cognitive skills.

 

Assessment Measures

This course will utilize assessments such as, in-class activities, quizzes, and homework as formative assessment tools. Additional assessments could be unit and final exams.

 

Other Course Information

N/A

 

Review and Approval

March, 2023