NVCC COLLEGE-WIDE
COURSE CONTENT SUMMARY
CHM 101-2 -
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I-II (4 CR.) (4 CR.)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Emphasizes experimental
and theoretical aspects of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry.
Discusses general chemistry concepts as they apply to issues within our
society and environment. Not intended for science and engineering majors.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE
The purpose of this
course is to provide a general background in chemistry for the student
who does not intend to enroll in further courses in chemistry.
CHM 101
- GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
ENTRY LEVEL
COMPETENCIES
Basic mathematics (addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, and simple algebraic equations).
COURSE OBJECTIVES
As a result of the
learning experience provided in this course, the student should be able
to:
A. define
and apply basic terminology
B. balance simple
chemical equations
C. apply principles
of scientific method and measurement
D. use symbols, formulas,
and nomenclature correctly
E. perform simple
stoichiometric calculations
F. demonstrate an
understanding of the principles of atomic structure and the periodic table
G. solve simple gas
law problems
H. determine the type
of bonding and polarity of simple compounds
I. determine solution
concentration and pH
J. relate concentration
and temperature of reaction rate
K. recognize and explain
the system aspects of our environment
L. predict and explain
the effects of air and water pollution
M. predict and explain
the effects of pollutants on living organisms
MAJOR TOPICS
TO BE INCLUDED
A. Matter and energy
1. Nature of matter
2. States of matter
3. Identification
of matter
4. Types of energy
B. Introduction to scientific
measurement
1. SI units
2. Scientific notation
3. Significant figures
4. Accuracy and precision
5. Energy
C. Atomic structure and
the periodic table
1. Development of
modern theory of atomic structure
2. Nuclear and electronic
structure
3. Relation between
electronic structure and chemical properties
D. Chemical nomenclature
1. Naming compounds
2. Writing formulas
for compounds
E. Stoichiometry
1. Balancing chemical
equations
2. Mass and mole calculations
based on chemical equation
F. Heat and calorimetry
1. Energy (enthalpy)
relations in chemical processes
2. Calorimetry
G. Chemical bonding
1. Ionic bonding
2. Covalent bonding
3. Electronegativity
and polarity
H. Physical states of
matter
1. Properties of gases
2. Properties of liquids
3. Properties of solids
I. Aqueous solutions
1. Solubility of solids,
liquids, and gases
2. Solution concentration
calculations
3. Colligative properties
4. Electrolytes and
non-electrolytes
5. Reactions in aqueous
solutions
J.Acids and bases
1. Definitions
2. Neutralization
and titration
3. pH
4. Buffers
K. Chemical dynamics
1. Relation of concentration
and temperature to reaction rate
2. Catalysts
L. Oxidation - reduction
1. Oxidation numbers
2. Redox reaction
sin solution
3. Balancing redox
equations
M. Nuclear chemistry
1. Types of radiation
2. Biological effects
of radioactivity
3. Mass-energy relationships
OPTIONAL TOPICS
A. Environmental chemistry
B. Descriptive chemistry
of metals and non-metals
CHM 102
- GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
ENTRY
LEVEL COMPETENCIES
Prerequisite CHM 101
- "General Chemistry I" or equivalent.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
As a result of the
learning experience provided in this course, the student should be able
to:
A. recognize
the properties of simple organic compounds
B. predict and explain
the typical reactions of simple organic compounds
C. name and write
formulas for simple organic compounds
D. recognize the characteristic
structures of carbohydrates, lipids, fats, hormones, vitamins, proteins,
nucleic acids, enzymes
E. recognize the metabolism
and functions of the above compounds in life processes
MAJOR TOPICS TO BE
INCLUDED
A. Nature
of organic compounds
1. Classification
2. Nomenclature
3. Structure and physical
properties
4. Chemical properties
5. Isomerism
a. structural
b. geometric
c. optical
6. Uses and hazards
B. Classes of organic
compounds
1. Saturated and
unsaturated hydrocarbons
2. Aromatic hydrocarbons
3. Halogen derivatives
of hydrocarbons
4. Alcohols
5. Ethers
6. Aldehydes
7. Ketones
8. Acids
9. Esters
10. Amides
11. Amines
12. Organic compounds
of phosphorus and sulfur
C. Biochemistry: Structures
and reactions of
1. Carbohydrates
2. Lipids
3. Proteins
4. Nucleic acids
OPTIONAL TOPICS
A. Enzymes
and their mechanisms
B. DNA and protein
synthesis
C. Digestion
D. Metabolism
E. Hormones and vitamins
F. Bodily fluids
G. Environmental chemistry
LAB OBJECTIVES
CHM 101-CHM 102
As a result of the
laboratory learning experiences, the student should be able to:
A. practice safe procedures
in the laboratory
B. achieve competencies
in:
1. precise weighing
2. pH measurement
3. volume measurement
4. quantitative measurement
5. titration
6. distillation
Revised 12/98
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