CHM 101W - Introductory Chemistry

Credits: 5
Instructional Contact Hours: 7

Provides fundamental principles, including atomic theory, periodic properties, states of matter, laws of chemistry combination, nomenclature, and chemical phenomena of interest to daily living. Provides preparation to CHM 111 for those students with no previous work in chemistry and to satisfy a science requirement in certain curricula.

Prerequisite(s): High school GPA of 2.5 or higher within last ten years OR completion of MTH 095 or higher with “C” or higher OR completion of Guided Self-Placement process
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 75 Lab Hours: 30
Meets MTA Requirement: Natural Science Lab
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate understanding of the particulate nature of matter.
1. Identify the discrete particles in a sample
2. Differentiate between metallic, ionic, and covalent bonding
3. Draw or build or describe models of atoms showing nuclear structure
4. Draw or build or describe models of atoms and ions showing electronic structure
5. Draw or build or describe Lewis Structure models to convey arrangements of atoms and valence electrons in molecules
6. Apply VSEPR theory to determine the shapes of molecules (linear through tetrahedral)
7. Differentiate between atoms, ions, isotopes, molecules, and network solids
8. Apply naming conventions to write names and formulas for compounds. (ionic, binary covalent compounds, acids, and simple hydrocarbons)
Explain the properties and behaviors of matter.
1. Describe physical states and changes
2. Describe the concept of density
3. Explain attractive forces between particles
4. Describe bonding within a sample of matter
5. Describe how solutions are formed.
6. Describe the Kinetic Molecular Theory
7. Explain nuclear decay and the concept of half-life
8. Explain electron arrangements/transitions and periodic trends
Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions.
1. Recognize and use reaction patterns to predict products.
2. Differentiate between endothermic and exothermic reactions
3. Construct balanced chemical equations
4. Explain the significance of a Limiting Reactant
5. Identify or explain factors that influence reaction rates
Explain observations or draw conclusions using quantitative information.
1. Use scientific notation and significant digits.
2. Use the metric system and perform unit conversions
3. Solve quantitative problems involving:
  1. Density
  2. Gas Laws
  3. Stoichiometry
  4. Mole calculations
  5. Solution concentration
  6. Energy
  7. Nuclear half-life
Demonstrate laboratory skills.
1. Use appropriate safety protocols
2. Use technology associated with a science laboratory
3. Choose proper equipment for a specific task
4. Perform measurements with appropriate devices
5. Record data or observations
6. Analyze data or results of an experiment
7. Use evidence to form conclusions
8. Make decisions using the scientific method