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CHM 090 - Preparatory Chemistry
Introductory course in chemistry emphasizing problem solving techniques related to chemical concepts. Atomic structure, stoichiometry, metric units, chemical bonding.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: MAT 096 Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry
Credits: 0
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Understand the general and physical properties of matter.
- Understand the basic model of the atom.
- Determine names and formulas of simple binary compounds and simple acids.
- Perform basic algebraic manipulations to relative to simple chemical calculations.
- Perform mathematical manipulations such as unit analysis with proper attention to units and significant figures.
- Use the concept of the mole in quantitative chemical calculations.
- Balance chemical equations.
- Calculate amounts of chemicals involved in reactions.
- Calculate and utilize solution concentration units such as molarity.
- Classify chemical reactions.
- Use concepts of pH in acidic and basic solutions.
- Predict shape and geometry of simple molecules.
- Understand the ideal gas law and its application in quantitative problems.
Methods of Assessing Outcomes:
The expected learning outcomes will be assessed through the use of homework assignments and/or quizzes, chapter exams, and the final exam.
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