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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
CHEM 42 | Title:
INTRO GEN CHEM |
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Full Title:
Introductory General Chemistry |
Last Reviewed:2/7/2022 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 4.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
Minimum | 4.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 6.00 | | Contact Total | 105.00 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 210.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
CHEM 55
Catalog Description:
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A basic introduction to fundamental laws and principles of the composition of matter, physical and chemical changes, atomic and molecular structure, chemical equilibria, intermolecular forces, solutions, and qualitative and quantitative theory and techniques. This course is a pre-requisite for Chemistry 1A.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of MATH 155 or two years of high school algebra or equivalent.
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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A basic introduction to fundamental laws and principles of the composition of matter, physical and chemical changes, atomic and molecular structure, chemical equilibria, intermolecular forces, solutions, and qualitative and quantitative theory and techniques. This course is a pre-requisite for Chemistry 1A.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of MATH 155 or two years of high school algebra or equivalent.
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | Fall 2005
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Area: | C
| Natural Sciences
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| B1 | Physical Science | Fall 2005 | |
| B3 | Laboratory Activity | | |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| 5A | Physical Sciences | Spring 2007 | |
| 5C | Fulfills Lab Requirement | | |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2005 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2006 | Inactive: | |
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C-ID: |
CID Descriptor: CHEM 101 | Introduction to Chemistry | SRJC Equivalent Course(s): CHEM42 |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Solve problems involving fundamental processes in chemistry , including
basic atomic theory, structure and bonding, chemical reactions,
equilibrium, and the various forms of matter.
2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the above fundamental processes
in chemistry and how the scientific
method was used to develop the theories behind these processes.
3. Interpret and utilize the vocabulary and nomenclature that is specific
to a basic level of general chemistry.
4. Follow fundamental safety procedures in a laboratory environment.
5. Perform simple chemical experiments and associated calculations
efficiently and accurately.
6. Use fundamental processes in chemistry to investigate phenomena in the
applied sciences.
7. Arrange, sort, and graphically represent chemical data.
Topics and Scope
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I. Atomic theory
A. Physical and chemical properties of matter
B. The scientific method and development of atomic theory
C. Structure of the atom
D. Nucleons
E. Nuclear chemistry
F. The periodic table
II. Laboratory measurements
A. SI/metric system units
B. Significant figures
C. Unit conversions
III. Chemical bonding and molecular structure
A. Ions and ionic compounds
B. Covalent bonding
C. Lewis dot structures
D. Molecular geometry and hybridization
E. Molecular polarity
IV. Stoichiometry
A. Moles and molar mass
B. Balancing chemical equations
C. Stoichiometric and limiting reactant calculations
V. Chemical reactions
A. Precipitation reactions
B. Oxidation-reduction reactions
C. Assigning oxidation numbers
VI. Intermolecular forces
A. Liquids
B. Solids
VII. Gases
A. Gas laws
B. Kinetic-molecular theory
C. Gas stoichiometry
VIII. Solutions
A. Concentration
B. Solution stoichiometry
IX. Chemical equilibrium
A. Rates of chemical reactions
B. Equilibrium
C. Le Chatelier's principle
X. Acids and bases
A. Definitions
B. The pH scale
C. Hydroxide and hydronium ion concentrations
Whenever possible, laboratory experiments that reflect real-life applications of chemistry will be chosen.
Laboratory material
1. Laboratory safety
2. Laboratory techniques
3. Maintaining a laboratory notebook
4. Measurement and significant figures
5. Graphing data obtained in the laboratory
6. Limiting reactants and percent yield
7. Qualitative analysis/identification of an unknown
8. Application of chemistry to various career fields
(e.g. Environmental science, agricultural chemistry, enology)
9. Writing laboratory reports
Assignments:
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1. Reading (averaging 1 chapter/30-50 pages per week)
2. Reading and pre-lab questions for laboratory exercises (10-15)
3. Laboratory reports (10-15)
4. Homework assignments/study problems (0-15)
5. Quizzes (0-4)
6. Exams (3-5)
7. Final exam
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 20 - 35% |
Lab reports | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 5 - 20% |
Homework assignments, lab reports | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 0 - 10% |
Laboratory techniques | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 50 - 75% |
Quizzes, Exams and Final Exam: 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 - 5% |
Class and laboratory participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Introductory Chemistry, 3rd Ed., Russo, Steve and Silver, Mike; Pearson Prentice Hall, 2006.
Chemistry for Changing Times, 12th Ed., Hill, John, McReary, Terry and Kolb, Doris; Pearson Prentice Hall, 2010.
Introductory Chemistry, 3rd Ed.; Tro, Nivaldo; Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009.
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation, 6th Ed., Zumdahl, Steven and DeCoste, Donald; Houghton-Mifflin, 2008.
Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approach, 4th Ed., Craccolice, Mark and Peters, Edward; Brooks/Cole Cengage, 2007.
Laboratory Manuals:
Chemistry 42 Laboratory Manual, Fall 2009 Edition, Santa Rosa Junior College Chemistry Department.
Laboratory Manual for Introductory Chemistry, 3rd Ed., Gloffke, Wendy and Kimbrough, Doris; Pearson Prentice Hall, 2006.
Chemical Investigations for Changing Times, Hassell, Alton and Marshall, Paula; Pearson Prentice Hall, 2010.
Foundations of Chemistry in the Laboratory, 12th Ed., Hein, Morris et al.; Wiley, 2006.
Introduction to Chemical Principles: A Laboratory Approach, 7th Ed., Weiner, Susan; Brooks Cole, 2009.
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