4/18/2024 6:37:50 PM	CHEM 42 Course Outline as of Fall 2010	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CHEM 42	Title:  INTRO GEN CHEM
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
		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:

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:

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	Inactive:
Area:	C	Natural Sciences
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	B1	Physical Science		Fall 2005
	B3	Laboratory Activity
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	5A	Physical Sciences		Spring 2007
	5C	Fulfills Lab Requirement
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2005	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2006	Inactive:
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:

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

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:

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:

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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