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Introductory Course, Syllabus for Introduction to Chemistry | CHEM 102, Lab Reports of Chemistry

Raritan Valley Community CollegeChemistry

Material Type: Lab; Class: INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY; Subject: Chemistry; University: Raritan Valley Community College; Term: Spring 2005;

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RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE
I. Basic Course Information
A. Course Number and Title: Introduction to Chemistry CHEM-102
B. Date of Revision: February 2005
C. Sponsoring Department: Science & Engineering
D. Semester Credit Hours: 4
E. Weekly Contact Hours: 6 Lecture: 3
Laboratory: 3
F. Prerequisites: MATH-023 Algebra Mod 2: Linear Behavior
G. Laboratory Fees: Yes
II. Catalog Description
Prerequisite: MATH-023 Algebra Mod 2: Linear Behavior. An introduction to the
fundamental principles of chemistry designed for the Biotechnology A.A.S.
program and for students in some allied health fields. This course may be used as
a preparation for General Chemistry by students with no prior chemistry. The
course includes a study of selected basic principles of chemistry and an
introduction to chemical laboratory techniques. Three hours of lecture/discussion
and a three hour laboratory per week. Credit will not be given for both
Introduction to Chemistry and General Chemistry I.
III. Statement of Course Need
This is a required course in the Biotechnology A.A.S. and Respiratory Care A.S.
programs. This course may transfer into a variety of Allied Health programs (such
as Dental Hygiene, some Chiropractic programs, some Nursing programs). When
taken with Principles of Organic and Biochemistry, the two courses may transfer
as a two semester lab science sequence.
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RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

I. Basic Course Information

A. Course Number and Title: Introduction to Chemistry CHEM-

B. Date of Revision: February 2005

C. Sponsoring Department: Science & Engineering

D. Semester Credit Hours: 4

E. Weekly Contact Hours: 6 Lecture: 3 Laboratory: 3 F. Prerequisites: MATH-023 Algebra Mod 2: Linear Behavior

G. Laboratory Fees: Yes

II. Catalog Description

Prerequisite: MATH-023 Algebra Mod 2: Linear Behavior. An introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry designed for the Biotechnology A.A.S. program and for students in some allied health fields. This course may be used as a preparation for General Chemistry by students with no prior chemistry. The course includes a study of selected basic principles of chemistry and an introduction to chemical laboratory techniques. Three hours of lecture/discussion and a three hour laboratory per week. Credit will not be given for both Introduction to Chemistry and General Chemistry I.

III. Statement of Course Need

This is a required course in the Biotechnology A.A.S. and Respiratory Care A.S. programs. This course may transfer into a variety of Allied Health programs (such as Dental Hygiene, some Chiropractic programs, some Nursing programs). When taken with Principles of Organic and Biochemistry, the two courses may transfer as a two semester lab science sequence.

IV. Place of Course in College Curriculum

A.

  • Free Elective This course is a Laboratory Science General Education course
  • This is a required course in the following programs:
    1. Biotechnology A.A.S degree program
    2. Respiratory Care A.S. degree program
  • Other: This course may transfer into a variety of Allied Health programs (such as Dental Hygiene, some Chiropractic programs, some Nursing programs). Students must check with Transfer and Career Services and/or their prospective transfer institution to determine transferability.

B. The course transfers into programs requiring a one-semester chemistry laboratory course, often as part of a two semester sequence (the second semester being Principles of Organic and Biochemistry; CHEM-202). It will also transfer as a laboratory science General Education elective.

V. Outline of Course Content

Lecture topics:

  1. Matter, measurement, and calculations: a. Matter: properties and changes b. Measurement and the metric system c. Working with numbers (exponential notation, significant figures, unit factor analysis)
  2. Atoms and Molecules a. Symbols and formulas b. Basic atomic structure; isotopes c. Atomic and molecular masses d. The mole and chemical formulas
  3. Electronic structure and the Periodic Law: a. The Periodic Table b. Electronic arrangements; chemical properties c. Electronic configurations d. Periodic trends
  4. Chemical Bonding: a. Noble gas configuration; ionic bonding b. Introduction to nomenclature c. Covalent bonding; molecular polarity
  5. Chemical Reactions: a. Chemical equations b. Types of reactions (redox, decomposition, combination, replacement)
  1. Acids, Bases, Salts, and Buffers
  2. Titrimetric Analysis of Vinegar
  3. Determination of Ka for Weak Acids
  4. The Acidic Hydrogens of Acids (Titrimetric Analysis)

VI. Educational Goals and Learning Outcomes

Educational Goals

Students will:

  • Describe the basic principles of chemistry. (G. E. 1)
  • Solve quantitative problems representative of the scope of the course. (G. E. 1, 7)
  • Apply the basic laboratory techniques of chemistry to the performance of a variety of experiments relevant to the course material. (G. E. 1,7)

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  1. Perform calculations on measurements of length, volume, and temperature using the appropriate units and conversion factors.
  2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of atomic structure and its relationship to elemental properties and the periodic table.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of covalent and ionic bonding.
  4. Determine empirical and molecular formulas.
  5. Apply stoichiometric techniques to complete and balance simple chemical equations.
  6. Demonstrate a qualitative understanding of the properties of gases, liquids, and solids.
  7. Perform calculations of the molarity and other concentrations of solutions, and apply to solution stoichiometry problems.
  8. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the concepts of reaction kinetics and chemical equilibrium.
  9. Apply an understanding of acid/base chemistry to quantitative problems of solutions of weak acids, bases, and buffers.
  10. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of nuclear chemistry, and its applications in industry and medicine.
  11. Employ appropriate and safe laboratory techniques to perform experiments, collaborating with partners.
  12. Prepare quantitative solutions in the laboratory.
  13. Standardize solutions using titrimetric techniques.
  1. Report the results of the laboratory experiments both on report sheets and in a laboratory notebook, performing quantitative calculations, and interpreting the results.

VII. Modes of Teaching and Learning

  • lecture/discussion
  • problem solving sessions
  • laboratory (including data gathering and analysis using computers)

VIII. Papers, Examinations, and other Assessment Instruments

  • Semester exams (2-3)
  • Homework and quizzes
  • Cumulative Final Exam
  • Laboratory reports
  • Laboratory notebook

IX. Grade Determinants

  • Performance on graded exams, quizzes, and/or graded homework
  • Performance in the laboratory
  • Graded laboratory reports and lab notebook

X. Texts and Materials

  • Suggested Textbooks: o Seager, S. L., and Slabaugh, M. R., Introductory Chemistry for Today, Latest Ed., Thomson Brooks/Cole. o Seager, S. L., and Slabaugh, M. R., Safety-Scale Experiments for General, Organic, and Biochemistry, Latest Ed., Thomson Brooks/Cole.

XI. Resources

  • Laboratory facilities and instrumentation in the Christine Todd Whitman Science center.