CHEM 1074 - Fundamentals of Chemistry

Description
Fundamental principles of chemistry for students majoring in Home Economics, Animal Science, and some other agricultural-related disciplines and students in health professions. Includes 3 hours lecture, 1 hour drill, and 2 hours laboratory per week.

Pre-Requisite
Completion of MATH 0103 OR higher-level mathematics course with a grade greater than or equal to a C, or a minimum placement score for College Algebra.

4 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture contact hours; 45 lab contact hours

5 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring

ACTS Equivalent
CHEM 1214 Chemistry for Health Related Professions

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will:

Utilize unit analysis and significant figure rules to solve problems and manipulate data.
Write correct names and formulas for chemical substances, balance chemical equations and calculate quantities of chemicals involved utilizing stoichiometry.
Identify types of chemical reactions and visible evidences of chemical reactions.
Interpret macroscopic observations from a microscopic particle perspective and apply to:

Solids, liquids, and gases at changing temperatures.
Gas laws and the behavior of gases.
Aqueous chemical reactions.

Utilize periodic properties of atoms to predict bonding (ionic, polar covalent, and nonpolar covalent) in compounds, draw Lewis Structures and predict geometric shapes of molecular compounds.
Demonstrate ability to prepare, follow instructions, perform laboratory techniques and utilize measuring devices to collect, interpret, and manipulate experimental data.

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.

Standard Practices
Topics list

Scientific Measurements
The Metric System
Matter and Energy
Models of the Atom
The Periodic Table
Language of Chemistry
Chemical Reactions
The Mole Concept
Stoichiometry
The Gaseous State
Chemical Bonding
Liquids and Solids
Solutions
Acids and Bases
Oxidation and Reduction
Nuclear Chemistry
Chemical Equilibrium

Learning activities

Lab safety orientation and enforcement of safety protocols is the responsibility of each faculty. A standard lab safety PowerPoint will be provided to faculty for training. Scoring 100% on a mandatory department-provided lab safety quiz is required before students may participate in lab.

Assessments

Variable methods of assessment will be used which include, but are not limited to, exams and laboratory activities.

Grading guidelines

At least 50% of the grade should come from proctored work
Lab activities/exams should comprise approximately 25% of the overall grade.