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 Department:    CHEM&

 Course #:    121

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5.5

 CIP:    400501

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introductory course for non-science majors, nursing, and environmental science students. Includes the nature of atoms and molecules, chemical notation, scientific reasoning, and problem solving in the study of the theory and applications of inorganic chemistry. Not recommended for students continuing chemistry beyond CHEM& 131. Lab included.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher OR placement into college-level English; and placement into college-level Math or higher

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Natural Sciences  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the nature of atoms and molecules.
2. Write chemical notation for chemicals.
3. Solve problems involving application of knowledge about inorganic chemical reaction.
4. Develop an appreciation and respect for the scientific contributions of individuals from different culture, ethnic, social, and geographic backgrounds, recognizing that diversity can be a positive source of creativity.
5. NATURAL SCIENCES: Collect and analyze data and interpret the results from scientific investigations

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Introduction to chemistry
2. The structure of an atom
3. The periodic table: guide to structure, properties and bonding
4. Structure and properties of ionic and covalent compounds
5. Chemical equations and stoichemetry
6. Energy relationships and states of matter
7. Solutions and chemical reactions
8. The nucleus and radioactivity