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. Combined with CHEM 111LAB satisfies Physical and Natural World, Ways of Knowing pathway. NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological Sciences. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring).

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Apply chemistry concepts to real-world issues.
Interpret quantitative and qualitative data to address questions about relevant chemistry topics.
Apply mathematical methods to the solution of common chemistry problems, including the use of scientific notation, significant figures and the quantitative use of balance chemical equations.
Read graphical data, including common x,y plots with axes properly labeled. Students will be able to extract qualitative information about the relationship between quantities and quantitative information from the slope of x,y plots.
Understand the difference between accuracy and precision, and the difference between random and systematic error.
Describe the terms in an algebraic expression and qualitatively describe the relationships between various terms. Students will be able to use an algebraic expression to solve quantitatively for various terms, given appropriate numerical information.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/7/17