syllabus

All About Instruction

Each course has a specific set of student learning outcomes. Throughout the course, we will work together to accomplish these learning outcomes so that you will gain a better understanding of chemistry as it relates to the natural world.

A general set of topics covered, prerequisites, and course learning outcomes for each course is outlined below. Note that this list may be subject to minor changes.

Topics in CHEM 101

In CHEM 101, we will be exploring topics in lecture that include:

• comparison of the states of matter, atomic structure, and the periodic table

• stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and gas laws 

• chemical bonding and orbital diagrams

• acids, bases, solutions, and solubility

The laboratories will supplement your lecture experience with hands-on experiments involving concepts learned in lecture.

Prerequisites

You will learn many interesting concepts in CHEM 101. To ensure that you will be a successful student in CHEM 101, you should have completed:

• CHEM 60 (or equivalent) with a "C" or better

• Intermediate Algebra

• Intermediate Reading & Comprehension (strongly encouraged)

Proficiency in rearranging equations, working with exponents, and using logarithms will also be vital to your success in this class.

Course Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing CHEM 101, you will be better at:

• Problem Solving: Formulating and carrying out plans to solve quantitative and qualitative problems related to chemical properties, compositions and reactions.

• Laboratory Skills: Implementing written procedures for basic experiments independently, efficiently, and safely and later interpret the data in a meaningful way

• Macroscope & Molecular Connections: Summarize, explain, and predict fundamental chemical principles as they relate to the behavior of matter and the periodic table.