ACT of 21 or above or completion of MT 150 College Algebra and Function

Concurrent enrollment in CHE 173 General Chemistry I Workshop  & CHE 175 General Chemistry Laboratory

Competencies

1.    Demonstrate an understanding of general chemistry, including stoichiometry, atomic structure, properties of matter and the relationship between molecular structure and chemical behavior.

2.    Evaluate and interpret numerical, chemical, and general scientific information.

3.    Apply information from other areas of study (such as mathematics and physics) to facilitate their understanding and manipulation of fundamental chemical theories.

4.     Analyze and solve chemical problems.

5.     Relate chemical concepts to daily life.

Outline

I.  Definition of Chemistry

                A.  History

                B.  Scientific method

II.  Measurement

                A.  Metric system

                B.  Density

                C.  Temperature

                D.  Significant figures

                E.  Precision and accuracy

                F.  Exponential notation

                G.  Dimensional analysis

III.  Matter

                A.  States of matter

B.  Classification of matter

C.  Properties of matter

                D.  Physical and chemical changes

                E.  Atomic theory

                F.  Formulas and nomenclature of substances 

IV.  Atomic Theory and the Periodic Table

                A.  Fundamental particles

                B.  Isotopes

                C.  Quantum theory and electronic structure

                D.  Periodic table and trends

V.  Chemical Bonding

                A.  Ionic and covalent bonds

                B.  Electron dot structures

                C.  Electronegativity

                D.  Shapes and polarities of molecules

                E.  Hybrid orbitals

VI.  Chemical Reactions

                A.  Balancing equations

                B.  Types of reactions

                C.  Net ionic equations

                D.  Redox equations  

VII.  Mole Calculations with Formulas and Equations

                A.  Atomic and molecular weights

                B.  Mass-mole conversions

                C.  Percentage composition

                D.  Empirical and molecular formula

                E.  Stoichoimetry

                F.  Limiting reagents and percentage yields

                G.  Solution stoichiometry

VIII.  Gases

                A.  Gas laws

                B.  Stoichiometry with gases

                C.  Kinetic molecular theory

IX.  Solids and liquids

                A.  General properties

                B.  Changes of state

                C.  Intermolecular attractions

                D.  Types of solids

                E.  Phase diagrams

X.  Thermochemistry

                A.  Temperature and heat

                B.  Energy and units

    C.  Calorimetry

                D.  Enthalpy and enthalpy changes

                E.  Hess's law