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Mar 28, 2024
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CHEM 111 - Introduction to Chemistry Description: Chemical principles of the compositions, structure, properties, and changes of matter. Designed for students in certain health science programs. Four lectures weekly. NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological Sciences. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer).
Credits: (4)
General Education Category NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological Sciences.
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
- Convert between metric units; use the factor-label method and express calculations in appropriate significant figures and in exponential notation
- Identify the major components of atoms; use the periodic table of the elements to identify atomic properties
- Identify types of bonds in chemical compounds; write formulas for compounds and describe molecular shapes
- Balance chemical equations and do stoichiometric calculations
- Describe the physical states of matter; do calculations involving the gas laws and solution concentrations
- Identify the main factors governing rates of reactions; calculate equilibrium constants and apply LeChatelier’s principle
- Describe the main characteristics of acids and bases; do calculations involving pH
Learner Outcomes Approval Date: 1/20/11
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