NAUGATUCK
VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIVISION
OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
COURSE TITLE: CHE*H111
-
Concepts of
Chemistry (4 credits) - Integrated
Lecture/Laboratory
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
An introductory course designed to
provide a brief survey of important chemical concepts including the metric
system, scientific measurement, atomic theory, chemical bonding, periodic
variation of the elements, nomenclature, states of matter, stoichiometry, and
basic types of chemical reactions. This
course is open to students with little or no background in chemistry.
COURSE
PREREQUISITE:
Grade of
"C" or better in MAT*H137 (Intermediate Algebra) or an
appropriate score on a college placement exam.
SPECIFIC AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
Concepts:
1.
Understand basic atomic structure.
2.
Understand the terms isotope, half-life, fission and fusion.
3.
Know how electrons are configured in atoms.
4.
Relate emission spectra with electron energy levels.
5.
Relate electron configurations to the periodic table and elemental
properties.
6.
Differentiate between ionic and covalent bonding.
7.
Learn the concept of oxidation states, and use it to correctly write the
formulas of compounds and correctly name compounds.
8.
Know the names and chemical formulas of polyatomic ions.
8.
Write Lewis structures for simple molecules.
9.
Understand basic organic nomenclature.
10.
Understand the concept of a mole.
11.
Balance a chemical equation.
12.
Predict reaction products using solubility tables and the electromotive
series.
13.
Understand the concepts of vapor pressure, boiling point, condensation
and evaporation.
14.
Learn the concept of pH, and the differences between strong and weak
acids.
15.
Understand the concept of chemical equilibrium and Le Chatelier's
principle.
Problem
Solving:
1.
Significant figures
2.
Scientific notation
3.
Density
4.
Unit conversions involving the metric system
5.
Specific heat, heat of vaporization, heat of solidification
6.
Percent composition
7.
Molecular and empirical formulas
8.
Mole/mass conversions
8.
Stoichiometry problems including limiting reagent and percent yield.
9.
Combined gas law
10.
Ideal gas law
11.
Partial pressures
12.
Dilution and titration problems involving molarity
Lab:
1.
Record data neatly in a notebook
2.
Write short clear lab reports
3.
Learn safety procedures in a lab
4.
Learn how to use MSDS's
5.
Learn how to measure temperature, volume and mass
6.
Learn the names of lab equipment
7.
Learn how to collect a gas in the lab
8.
Learn how to perform a titration
9.
Learn how to separate a precipitate from a solution
10.
Learn safety procedures for compressed gases
STUDENTS
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:
“Students
with physical disabilities who may require accommodations are encouraged to
contact the College Health Office. Students with learning disabilities who
may require accommodations are encouraged to contact the Office for Students
with Learning Disabilities. After disclosing, students are urged to
discuss their needs with individual instructors. This should be one at the
beginning of each semester. Instructors in conjunction with appropriate
college officials will provide assistance and/or accommodations only to those
students who have completed the process.”
PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC HONESTY: “At
NVCC we expect the highest standards of academic honesty.
Academic dishonesty is prohibited in accordance with the Board of
Trustees’ Proscribed Conduct Policy in section 5.2.1 of the BOT Policy Manual. This Policy prohibits cheating on examinations unauthorized
collaboration on assignments, unauthorized access to examinations or course
materials, plagiarism and other proscribed activities.
Plagiarism is defined as the use of another’s idea(s) or phrases(s) as
your own, either intentionally or unintentionally.”
CELL PHONES: “Students
are hereby notified that cellular phones and beepers are allowed in class only
if they are turned off or turned to silent mode.
Under no circumstances are telephones to be answered in class.
Students who ignore this policy may be asked to leave class.
When there are extenuating circumstances that require that a student be
available by phone or beeper, the student should speak to the instructor prior
to class, so that together they can arrive at an agreement concerning the
device.” This proposal was
amended to include the Library by acclamation.