CHEM& 121 Introduction to Chemistry (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly CHEM 101 - CCN
Prerequisite CHEM& 100 with a grade of at least 1.5, high school chemistry or instructor’s permission.
Course Description
A general chemistry course for students with recent chemistry experience who are pursuing careers in nursing, dental hygiene, and other health science fields. Topics covered include unit conversions, atomic structures, periodic properties, chemical bonds, basic stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, equilibrium, acid/base chemistry and oxidation/reduction. In-person lab included.
Course Content
A. Unit conversions
B. Atomic structure
C. Periodic properties
D. Chemical bonds
E. Chemical nomenclature
F. Basic stoichiometry
G. States of matter
H. Solutions
I. Equilibrium
J Acids and bases
K. Oxidation/reduction reactions
Student Outcomes
Lecture Outcomes
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Perform multi-step calculations using conversion factors, significant figures, and scientific notation
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Relate chemical and physical properties and electron configuration to the position of an element/atom on the periodic table
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Explain intermolecular and intramolecular attractions of ionic and covalent compounds and how they affect the physical properties of matter
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Generate balanced chemical equations incorporating all common phases, including acid-base, solutions, and equilibrium
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Explain the factors that affect the rate of a reaction and the behavior of equilibrium systems
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Examine the properties of acids and bases including their importance to neutralization reactions and buffer systems
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Describe the essential role of chemistry throughout everyday life in healthcare and the environment
Lab Outcomes
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Safely perform inorganic chemistry experiments using standard laboratory equipment and techniques
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Analyze experimental results as part of the scientific method
Degree Outcomes
Natural Science: 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
Quizzes and tests
Lab observations
Lab reports
Demonstrations
Oral presentations
Group assignments
Classroom participation
Written reports
One-minute papers
Concept maps
Role playing
Self-evaluation
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