CHEM& 100 Preparatory Chemistry (5 credits)

2. Balance simple chemical equations.

3. Solve problems using units in dimensional analysis including kilo-, centi-, milli- metric prefixes, along with simple English/metric conversions.

4. Express and manipulate numbers using scientific notation and significant figures.

5. State why measured quantities need to be expressed using significant figures.

6. Relate energy changes to chemical equations.

7. Describe the basic structure of atoms and ions and relate them to their location on the Periodic Table, their charge, and the number of fundamental particles.

8. Relate physical and chemical properties to the Periodic Table, including metals, non-metals, metalloids, group names, ionic charge, and valence electrons.

9. Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of chemical bonding including polarity of diatomic molecules.

10. Demonstrate a working knowledge of inorganic nomenclature.

11. Describe the states and properties of matter.

12. Demonstrate an understanding of the mole and Avogadro’s number.

13. Perform gram/mole conversions and mole/mole stoichiometric calculations.

14. Make and interpret graphs.

15. Use chemical vocabulary appropriately.

Degree Outcomes
STEM: 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 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50

Potential Methods
a. conceptual questions
b. computational questions
c. multiple choice questions
d. essay questions
e. identifying unknowns
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. classroom participation
n. written reports
o. self-evaluation
p. one-minute papers
q. concept maps
r. role playing