CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I

4 sem hrs cr

(3 hours lecture-3 hours lab)

This course is a study of fundamental concepts of atoms and molecules, chemical bonding, formula and equation writing, naming compounds, quantitative relationships involving formulas, classification of the elements and selected compounds, shapes of molecules, stoichiometry and gas laws. Prerequisite: Exemption from or completion of learning support competency courses.

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline.

This course may include proctored exams which must be completed on campus or at an instructor approved proctoring center which may require additional costs to the student. Please consult your instructor for additional details.

  Formerly/Same As (Formerly CHE 1010)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT

After completing the requirements of CHEM 1110, students will be able to…

• conduct an experiment, collect and analyze data, and interpret results in a laboratory setting.
• analyze, test, and evaluate a scientific hypothesis.
• use basic scientific language and processes and be able to distinguish between scientific and non-scientific explanations.
• identify unifying principles and repeatable patterns in nature and apply them to problems or issues of a scientific nature.
• analyze and discuss the impact of scientific discovery on human thought and behavior.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Differentiate between the states of matter and their properties
• Apply significant figure rules to numbers and calculations
• Understand the concept of the atom and its structure
• Differentiate between covalent compounds and ionic compounds
• Recognize precipitation reactions, acid-base reactions, and oxidation-reduction reactions
• Use heat capacity and specific heat to determine enthalpy changes
• Be able to write balanced chemical equations and perform stoichiometric calculations
• Demonstrate a qualitative and quantitative understanding of ideal gases