COURSE OUTCOMES
COURSE NUMBER:
COURSE CONTENT:
A. Chemical equation
B. Atoms
C. Molecules
D. Dimensional analysis
E. Energy
Chem 100
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COURSE TITLE:
Basic Chemistry
Periodic Table
Chemical bonding
Nomenclature
Basic stoichiometry
STUDENT OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Recognize and use chemical symbols for elements and compounds. (b, c, d, e, f, g, h,
i, j, k, l, n, o, p)
2. Balance simple chemical equations. (a, b, c, d, g, h, i, l, m)
3. Solve problems using units in dimensional analysis including kilo-, centi-, milli- metric
prefixes, along with simple English/metric conversions. (a, b, c, d, f, g, h, i, l, m)
4. Express and manipulate numbers using scientific notation and significant figures. (a,
b, c, d, e, g, h, i, l,)
5. Appreciate why measured quantities need to be expressed using significant figures.
(a, b, d, s)
6. Relate energy changes to chemical equations. (a, b, c, d, f, g, h, I, l, m, n)
7. Describe the basic structure of atoms and ions and relate them to their location on
Periodic Table, their charge, and the number of fundamental particles. (a, c, d, e, f, g, h,
i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p)
8. Relate physical and chemical properties to the Periodic Table, including metals, nonmetals, metalloids, group names, ionic charge, valence electrons. (a, c, d, e, g, h, k, l, m,
n, o, p, q)
9. Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of chemical bonding including polarity of
diatomic molecules. (a, c, d, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, o, p, q, r)
10. Demonstrate a working knowledge of inorganic nomenclature. (a, c, d, g, h, i, k, l, m,
n, o ,p, q)
11. Describe the states and properties of matter. (a, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, r, s )
12. Demonstrate an understanding of the mole and Avogardro’s number. (a, b, c, d, g, h,
k, l, m, q)
13. Perform gram/mole conversions and perform mole/mole stoichiometric calculations.
(b, c, f, g, h, i, j, l, m, n, q)
14. Make and interpret graphs. (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, I, j, k, l, m, n)
15. Use chemical vocabulary appropriately. (a, c, d, f, g, h, I, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q)
METHODS AND TOOLS FOR ASSESSMENT:
a. conceptual questions
b. computational questions
c. multiple choice questions
d. essay questions
e. identifying unknowns
f. classroom observation
g. demonstrations
h. one minute papers
i. in-class group assignments
j. extended group assignments
k. oral presentation.
l. individual assignments
m. classroom participation
n. written reports
o. self- evaluation
p. one-minute papers
q. concept maps
r. role playing
s. no formal assessment
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