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Apr 23, 2024
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CHEM 101 - Contemporary Chemistry Description: Chemical principles and their application to contemporary problems of human beings and their environment. Four hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. NS-Applications Natural Science (L). Course will be offered every year (Fall and Winter).
Credits: (5)
General Education Category NS-Applications Natural Science (L).
Learner Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the scientific method and distinguish between scientific hypotheses, theories, and laws
- Describe the classification of matter and distinguish between physical and chemical changes
- Identify the major components in atoms; use this information to write formulas for elements and compounds
- Use the periodic table of the elements, and describe the basis for this table
- Explain the bonding forces in chemical compounds
- Identify the physical states of matter and their main characteristics
- Identify specific applications of chemistry in selected topics such as environmental chemistry, consumer chemistry, or health chemistry
- Observe chemical and physical changes and draw appropriate conclusions
Learner Outcomes Approval Date: 06/30/06
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