CHEM& 161 - General Chemistry with Lab I

5 Credits

General chemistry for science and engineering majors. This first course in a three-quarter sequence includes the scientific method, quantitative measurements, nomenclature, determining chemical formulas, reactions, calculations of reaction masses and enthalpy changes, solution reactions, theories of atomic structure, electron configurations and atomic properties, and bonding classes and theories of bonding in molecules. One credit of laboratory is included.

Pre-requisite(s) CHEM& 121 min 1.7 or CHEM& 139 min 1.7; and Math 098 with a min 2.0
Placement Eligibility Math 141
Course Note Note: Students who passed half a year of high school chemistry, in the last two years, with a B and have placement into Math 141+ can request an entry code for access to this class. In lieu of this or the prerequisite courses, students can also take a Chemistry Placement Test and place into Math 141+ to gain access to this course. Contact the Placement and Testing Center to schedule.
FeesChemistry Fee Science Lab Support Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve Students majoring in a physical, life or health science, or engineering.
Active Date 20240401T16:33:13

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA

Science
Science Lab

Course Outline
Topics will include the following, not necessarily in this order, with laboratory work paralleling lecture content.

Chemistry as a Science
Measurement and Units
Basic Atomic Theory
Compounds and Nomenclature
Formula Determination and Stoichiometry
Reactions in Solutions
Solution Stoichiometry
Enthalpy Change and Reactions
Electron structure in Atoms
Electron Configurations
Patterns in Atomic Properties
Ionic, Covalent, and Metallic Bonding
Molecular structure
Bond Theories and Bond Properties

Student Learning Outcomes
Properly perform laboratory operations and obtain, process, and analyze data.

Apply fundamental atomic theories to describe the nature of bonding, molecular structures, properties, and chemical and physical changes.

Perform mathematical analyses to accurately quantify matter and energy and to predict chemical and physical changes.

Effectively collaborate with others to perform tasks.

Communicate relevant chemical concepts effectively.