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Elementary algebra or higher or eligibility for transfer-level mathematics

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1. Matter – Atoms and Elements
2. Nomenclature
3. Measurement
4. Chemical Bonds
5. Molecular Structure
6. Chemical Reactions
7. Stoichiometry
8. Energy and States of Matter
9. Gas Laws
10. Aqueous Systems
11. Solutions
12. Acids, bases and salts

Laboratory activities will support the range of topics covered in lecture including chemical laboratory safety, with a focus on hands-on qualitative and quantitative experiments. It is expected that this will be explicitly covered in the course outline of record.

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Analyze the fundamental features of chemistry including measurement, mathematical conversion of measured physical properties such as mass, volume, density, pressure, temperature, solutions, concentrations and dilutions;
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the qualitative features of chemistry including physical and chemical properties, naming and writing chemical formulas of compounds and evaluating chemical reactions;
3. Differentiate typical acid and base formulas and compare/contrast the behavior associated with acids and bases;
4. Analyze chemical reactions to quantitatively determine theoretical yield

Examinations
Homework
Lab work
Portfolios
Projects
Written papers and/or reports
Quizzes

Tro, Introductory Chemistry

Zumdahl, Introduction to Chemistry – A Foundation

Bell, Chemical Exporations:  Lab Text for Intro Chemistry