Chabot College/Las Positas College
February 1994
Course Outline for Chemistry 30A
INTRODUCTORY AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY
Catalog Description:
30A - Introductory and Applied Chemistry
4 units
Chemistry of inorganic compounds, atomic theory, bonding, equations, gas laws, solutions, acidbase theory and oxidation-reduction. Designed to meet the requirements of certain programs in
allied health and technological fields and for general education. Prerequisite: Mathematics 65 or
65B (completed with a grade of "C" or higher. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory).
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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make unit conversions in the metric system;
describe the structure of the atom;
perform calculations using the mole concept;
identify properties of states of matter;
use standard nomenclatures;
write balanced equations for chemical reactions including those in aqueous solution
and those involving elementary oxidation-reduction;
describe gas laws qualitatively and quantitatively;
define concentration units of solutions and use these definitions in problem solving;
describe properties of solutions;
interpret reactions according to acid-base theory;
use the pH scale to compare acidity;
write balanced net and total ionic equations;
use Le Chatelier's principle to predict the qualitative effects of changes in
concentration, temperature and pH on an equilibrium;
describe factors affecting the rates of reactions;
describe types of nuclear radiation, isotopes and their half-life, nuclear reactions,
units, and medical/industrial uses;
perform laboratory experiments in an efficient, safe and purposeful manner;
collect and analyze scientific data
perform a titration
Chabot College
Course Outline for Chemistry 30A, Page 2
February 1994
Course Content:
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Measurements and metric system
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Atomic theory
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Compounds and chemical bonds
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Moles and stoichiometry
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States of matter and gas laws
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Chemical energy
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Water and solutions (molarity; equivalents; percent concentration, w/w and w/v;
electrolytes; net ionic equations)
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Important ionic reactions
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Acidity, its measurement and control
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Hydrolysis and buffers
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Equilibrium
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Kinetic Molecular Theory
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Oxidation-reduction
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Introduction to radiochemistry
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Safety in the laboratory
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Techniques of collecting data and drawing conclusions from the data
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qualitative and quantitative experiments in the laboratory, including a titration
Methods of Presentation:
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Informal lecture with student questions encouraged
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Models, periodic tables, films, overlays
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Demonstrations
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Homework
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Quizzes
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Written laboratory reports
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Midterm examinations
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Final examination
Textbook(s) Typical:
Introduction to General, Organic and Biological Chemistry, John Holum, Wiley Publishers
Special Student Materials:
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Safety goggles approved for Chemistry laboratory
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Scientific calculator
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Laboratory coat/apron
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