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    Nov 23, 2024  
2023-2024 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CHEM& 110 Chemical Concepts w/ Lab (5 credits)



Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly CHEM 105-CCN

Course Description
The relationship of basic chemical concepts to issues in modern society will be discussed. Intended for non-science majors.

Course Content
A. Chemical equations
B. Atoms
C. Molecules
D. Chemical vocabulary
E. Energy
F. Periodic Table
G. Chemical bonding
H. States of matter
I. Real world applications

Student Outcomes
1. Relate fundamental chemical concepts to real world problems.

2. Discuss how chemistry impacts their daily life.

3. Describe physical phenomena on a molecular level.

4. Describe the structure of matter.

5. Relate energy changes to changes on a molecular level.

6. Relate physical and chemical properties to the periodic table.

7. Describe how and why atoms come together to make molecules.

8. Demonstrate how chemical data is acquired in a laboratory setting.

9. Connect laboratory experiences to real world applications.

10. Practice standard laboratory safety precautions.

11. Communicate the results of laboratory work.

Degree Outcomes
Natural Sciences: Graduates use the scientific method to analyze natural phenomena and acquire skills to evaluate authenticity of data/information relative to the natural world.

Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.

Lecture Contact Hours 40
Lab Contact Hours 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 60

Potential Methods
a. conceptual questions
b. computational questions
c. multiple choice questions
d. essay questions
e. classroom participation.
f. classroom observation
g. demonstrations
h. one minute papers
i. in-class group assignments
j. extended group assignments
k. oral presentation
l. individual assignments
m. self-evaluation
n. written reports
o. concept maps
p. role playing



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