11/21/2024 2:11:52 AM	CHEM 100 Course Outline as of Summer 2017	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CHEM 100	Title:  BASIC CHEMISTRY SKILLS
Full Title:  Basic Chemistry Skills
Last Reviewed:10/11/2021

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	2.00	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	2.00			Contact Total	35.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

An introductory course designed to familiarize the student with the basic concepts of chemistry while developing necessary skills for success in general chemistry and chemistry for the allied health sciences.  Basic mathematical operations, the metric system, and the scientific method as it applies to chemistry are also covered.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

An introductory course designed to familiarize the student with the basic concepts of chemistry while developing necessary skills for success in general chemistry and chemistry for the allied health sciences.  Basic mathematical operations, the metric system, and the scientific method as it applies to chemistry are also covered.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

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

1.  Describe the basic structure of matter and relate it to the physical world.

2.  Solve basic word problems involving chemical concepts.

3.  Apply study skills to learning chemical concepts.

 

Objectives:

A successful student in Chemistry 100 should be able to:

1.  Recognize the application of the scientific method in chemistry.

2.  Perform calculations using measured quantities with proper units and precision.  

3.  Express measurements such as temperature and density using different units.

4.  Describe the nature of each of the states of matter.

5.  Identify the chemical elements and the parts of the periodic table.

6.  Differentiate ionic and covalent compounds in terms of names, formulas, and bonding.

7.  Describe the structure of atoms and molecules.  

8.  Relate the mass of a substance to the number of particles.  

9.  Write simple chemical reactions and perform simple chemical calculations.

10.  Identify and practice study skills that will contribute to success in chemistry.

Topics and Scope

I.  Study skills for success in chemistry      

  A. Learning strategies

  B. Time management

  C. Note-taking

  D. Problem solving      

  E. Preparing for and taking exams

  F. Analyzing scientific terms, symbols, and figures

  G. Reading a science textbook

II.  The scientific method

III. Measured quantities and units

  A. Uncertainty and significant figures

  B. The metric system and SI units

  C. Unit conversions

IV. Mathematical operations in chemistry

  A. Density calculations

  B. Temperature conversions

  C. Relating mass to number of particles

V. The nature of matter

  A. The states of matter

  B. Classification of matter

  C. The elements and the periodic table

VI. Chemical bonding

  A. Ionic and covalent bonds

  B. Molecules and Lewis dot diagrams

  C. Nomenclature of ionic and molecular compounds

VII. Chemical Reactions

  A. Writing chemical reactions

  B. Balancing chemical reactions

Assignments:

1.  Weekly reading and study assignments (approximately 20 pages/week)

2.  Homework assignments/study problem sets (5-10)

3.  Exams (1-3)

4.  Final exam

5.  Quizzes (0-4)

6.  Class activities

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 20 - 50%
Homework problems/study problem sets
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 30 - 60%
Quizzes, exams: multiple choice, completion, calculations, short essay, problem solving
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 20%
Participation in class activities

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

How to Study Science, 4th Edition, Drewes et al., McGraw-Hill, 2003 (classic)

An Introduction to Chemistry, 1st Edition, Mark Bishop, Chiral Publishing Company, 2008 (classic)

Introduction to Chemistry, 4th Edition, Bauer, Birk, Marks, McGraw Hill, 2015

In Preparation for College Chemistry, 5th Edition, Daub & Seese, Prentice Hall, 1993 (classic)

Schaum's Outline of Beginning Chemistry, 4th Edition, Goldberg, McGraw-Hill, 2013

Instructor Prepared Materials

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