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 Department:    CHEM&

 Course #:    151

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    2.25

 CIP:    400501

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021

 Course Description  

Lab activities to accompany CHEM& 141. Scientific method, Atomic theory, quantum theory, periodic relationships, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, stoichiometry, and reactions in aqueous solution. Lab Fee.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of "C" or higher (or placement into college-level English); and MATH& 141 with a grade of "C" or higher (or concurrent enrollment); and CHEM& 141 with a grade of "C" or higher (or concurrent enrollment).

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 0

Lab: 33

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Natural Sciences  

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Learning Outcomes

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

1. Solve problems using dimensional analysis.
2. Express numerical answers with the correct number of significant figures.
3. Describe the structure of atoms and ions.
4. Use Bohr�s theory to calculate the energy of electron transitions in hydrogen atoms.
5. Describe the electron configuration of an atom or ion using quantum numbers and electron configuration.
6. Explain periodic trends in terms of ionization energy and electron affinity.
7. Draw Lewis dot structures, resonance structures, and assign formal charges.
8. Assign molecular geometry and hybridization.
9. Write and balance a chemical equation and use it to determine the yield of a chemical reaction.
10. Write and balance chemical equations to describe precipitation, acid-base, and oxidation-reduction reactions.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

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