Competencies:

1.   Recognize chemical hazards in the laboratory.

2.   Identify and demonstrate proper use of basic laboratory equipment.

3.   Collect data from observations and use scientific measuring devices to make accurate and precise measurements.

4.   Analyze data using chemical principles and concepts.

5.    Interpret results to arrive at rational conclusions.

6.    Prepare written reports which present data, analyses, and conclusions in scientific format.

Course Outline

I.   Basic Laboratory Operations

                A.  Safety

                B.   Measurements (including precision and accuracy)

                C.  Calculations

                D.   Graphing

                E.  Laboratory techniques

II.   Physical and Chemical Properties

                A.   Mass

                B.   Density

                C.  Specific Heat

                D.   Intensive and extensive properties

                E.  Electromagnetic spectra           

III.  Chemical Reactions

                A.   Types of reactions

                B.   Stoichiometry

                C.   Acid-base reactions

                D.  Oxidation-reduction reactions

                E.  Qualitative analysis 

IV.   Selected Topics

                A.  Kinetics

                B.  Chemical equilibrium

    C.  Electrochemistry

    D.  Molecular geometry

    E.  Nuclear chemistry