Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0194
Organization's ID:
Chemistry 111L
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-Paced. 22 weeks (47 hours).
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 General Chemistry I
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 General Chemistry I Lab
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of various chemistry topics such as the structure of atoms, chemical compounds, chemical bonding, scientific measurement, and energy.

Learning Outcomes:

  • List the subatomic particles in an atom and describe atomic structures of elements, isotopes and ions.
  • Describe how to calculate atomic mass, molar mass and percent composition and identify the empirical formula of an experimental sample using given data.
  • Apply rules for writing and balancing a chemical reaction and utilize molar quantities to calculate percent yield and predict theoretical yields of products.
  • Identify exothermic and endothermic reactions and calculate heat energy change in a chemical system or reaction.
  • Identify and apply formulas for calculating pressure, amounts, volumes, temperature, molar masses and density of gases.
  • List the four quantum numbers of electrons and describe the electron configuration in an atom.
  • Identify relationships and trends on the periodic table.
  • Describe ionic bonding, covalent bonding, and coordinate bonding and predict molecular geometry using the VSEPR theory, orbital hybridization and valence bond theory.
  • Identify properties of liquids, solids, and solutions and describe the intermolecular forces that affect those properties.
  • Analyze a problem using the scientific method and apply scientific measurement and dimensional analysis.

General Topics:

  • The Study of Chemistry
  • Overview of Scientific Measurement
  • Atoms, Elements & Ions
  • Atomic & Molecular Mass
  • Chemical Reactions & Equations
  • Overview of Solutions in Chemistry
  • Chemical Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
  • Overview of Gases & Gas Laws
  • Thermochemistry & Energy
  • Quantum Mechanics & Electronic Configuration
  • Periodic Table & Element Properties
  • Overview of Chemical Bonding
  • Chemical Bonding, Molecular Geometry & Orbital Theory
  • Intermolecular Forces: Solids & Liquids
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Laboratory

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Lab projects

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials