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CHEM& 162 General Chemistry w/Lab ll (5 credits)



Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Prerequisite CHEM& 161 with a grade of at least 1.5, or instructor permission.

Course Description
The second quarter of a three quarter sequence in general chemistry for science and engineering majors. The course covers bonding theory, molecular structures, states of matter, quantum theory, periodic properties, atomic structure, intermolecular forces and an introduction to the second law of thermodynamics. Lab included.

Course Content
A. Quantum theory
B. Periodic properties
C. Bonding theory
D. Molecular structures
E. Intermolecular forces
F. States of matter
G. An introduction to the second law of thermodynamics

Student Outcomes
1. Describe the historical development of atomic theories and apply them in order to explain the chemical and physical properties of the elements.

2. Using modern bonding theories, create Lewis structures and use them to explain the geometry and polarity of covalent compounds.

3. Identify the different types of intermolecular forces and explain how their strengths influence the physical properties of matter.

4. Describe, both quantitatively and qualitatively, the various aspects of mixtures including concentration, solubility, and colligative properties.

5. Apply the 2nd law of thermodynamics and its applications to chemical systems.

6. Use a variety of course-specific laboratory techniques to safely carry out lab procedures and describe the results.

7. Demonstrate via multiple modalities (e.g. case studies, labs, projects) how course-specific concepts and theories apply to and influence the broader world.

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. Assessments including conceptual questions, computational questions, multiple choice questions and essay questions
b. Classroom observations
c. Laboratory observation
d. Lab reports
e. In-class group assignments
f. Extended group assignments.
g. Oral presentations
h. Individual assignments
i. Classroom participation
j. Written reports
k. Self-evaluation
l. Peer-evaluation
m. Demonstrations
n. One-minute paper
o. Concept maps
p. Role playing



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