CHEM& 161 - General Chemistry I W/Lab

Credits: 5
This course provides a detailed examination of the properties of matter and is intended for science majors in fulfillment of the AS Degree (Option I and II). Topics include measurements in chemistry, periodic trends, atomic structure, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, enthalpy, and bonding.
Course Outcomes:

Differentiate and describe the properties and characteristics of the major chemical categories: states of matter; metals, metalloids and nonmetals; ionic compounds and covalent compounds, solutes and solvents.
Solve quantitative problems using discipline-specific tools such as: scientific units, metric conversion, dimensional analysis, fundamental laws, physical constants, stoichiometry and thermodynamics.
Diagram the atom in terms of the major subatomic particles, their location, masses and charges.
Interpret the arrangement of the periodic table and periodic trends in terms of electron quantization.
Predict the products formed in selected oxidation-reduction, acid-base, and metathesis reactions.
Construct and interpret Lewis structures for simple molecules and polyatomic ions.
Evaluate laboratory data and methods using safe laboratory practices and assess the precision, accuracy, and reliability of experimental results.

Course Topics:

Matter and Measurement
Atoms, Molecules and Ions
Stoichiometry
Aqueous Reactions
Thermochemistry
Electronic Structure of Atoms
Periodic Trends
Chemical Bonding

LEC Credits: 4
LEC hours per week: 4
LAB Credits: 1
LAB hours per week: 2
Formerly: CHEM 121.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in MATH& 141 OR concurrent enrollment in MATH& 141; and grade of C or higher in ENGL 087 or AENG 100; or permission from Science Chair or designee.
Course Attribute(s): Lab Course, Natural Science
OEE Permitted: No
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 40.0501
Default Section Size/Cap: 24
Quarter(s) offered:

Fall
Winter