CHM 110 - Introduction to Chemistry Course Department: Science Last Date of Approval: Fall 2019
3 Credits Total Lecture Hours: 45 Total Lab Hours: 0 Total Clinical Hours: 0 Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description: This course is a study of the basic principles of chemistry. Topics include measurements, atoms and molecules, stoichiometry, aqueous systems, gas laws, chemical reactions, equilibria, acids, bases, salts, and nuclear chemistry. A course such as this may be part of the requirements in certain health professions (nursing, dental and physical therapy), home economics, mortuary science, agriculture, forestry, and other related programs. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in any/all types of careers. This course will also help students gain scientific literacy which will be of vital significance when making important life decisions. This course is not equivalent to CHM-165 General Chemistry I. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Math/Science area.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: None
Mode(s) of Instruction: Online
Credit for Prior Learning: This course offers an opportunity for students to earn Credit for Prior Learning for skills that they have brought with them to Iowa Central. For more information, please ask the instructor and see the Iowa Central Community College catalog.
Course Fees: Course Materials: $90.00
Common Course Assessment(s): None
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives: Student Learning Outcomes:
Unit Objectives:
Unit 1: Demonstrate a working knowledge of measurement using both the metric and English systems.
Unit 2: Describe the composition and structure of atoms
Unit 3: Differentiate between the various types of chemical compounds and bonds
Unit 4: Relate numbers of particles and mass through the concepts of formula ratios and the mole
Unit 5: Write and interpret chemical equations which describe chemical changes
Unit 6: Distinguish properties associated with the various physical states of matter
Unit 7: Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of solutions
Unit 8: Demonstrate a working knowledge of acid-base chemistry
Unit 9: Demonstrate a working knowledge of nuclear chemistry
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