COURSE NUMBER: Chem 150 COURSE TITLE: General Chemistry
COURSE CONTENT: Bonding theory, molecular structures, states of matter, chemical reactions in solution, solutions, kinetics, and an introduction to the second law of thermodynamics.
STUDENT OUTCOMES Core Abilities
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Predict the types of bonding in a compound. (a,c,d,h,i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,r,s,t)
2. Write the Lewis structures for and apply VSEPR theory to various molecules and polyatomic ions. (a,c,d,h,i,k,l,m,n,o,p,r,s)
3. Predict which hybridized orbitals are being used in a given molecule.
(a,c,d,h,i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,r,s)
4. Explain chemical bonding in terms of a) Lewis theory, b) valence bond theory – including orbital hybridization, c) molecular orbital theory. (a,c,d,h,i,j,k,l,n,r,s,t)
5. Describe the states of matter and the processes by which matter changes state.
(a,c,d,h,i,j,k,l,n,t,s,t)
6. Describe the types of intermolecular forces and relate their strengths to the physical properties of matter. (a,c,d,e,h,i,j,k,l,n,r,s)
7. Describe the properties of mixtures including concentration, solubility, colligative properties. (a,c,d,e,h,i,j,k,l,m,n,r)
8. Calculate concentrations of solutions including molarity molality, percent, ppm and perform interconversions between units. (a,c,d,e,h,i,j,,l,n)
9. Prepare solutions of appropriate concentrations using solids and stock solution.
(g,h,q)
10. Write molecular and net ionic equations. (c,h,j,l,n,t)
11. Predict the product of precipitation and acid/base reactions. (a,c,e,h,i,j,l,m,n)
12. Predict spontaneity of reactions based on entropy and free-energy.
(a,b,c,d,h,i,j,k,l,m,r,s)
13. Perform calculations using Gibbs free energy equation. (a,b,c,d,g,i,j,r)
14. Appreciate the significance of entropy and the 2 nd law of thermodynamics. (u)
15. Describe and use rate laws pertaining to reactions of different order.
(a,b,c,d,h,i,j,k,l,m,n,r,s)
16. Describe how various factors affect the rate of a reaction and describe the significance of the reaction mechanism. (a,c,d,,h,i,j,n,r,s)
17. Design and carryout experiments. (e,g,h,j,k,l,n,p,q)
18, Demonstrate the appropriate use of common laboratory equipment. (e,g,h,i,j,o,q)
19. Practice standard laboratory safety precautions. (g,h,i,j,l,p,q)
20. Use chemical reference materials appropriately. (b,c,e,g,h,i,j,,k,n)
21. Use computers to gather and analyze data. (e,g,h,i,j,k,l,n)
22. Communicate the results of laboratory work. (g,h,k,i,m,n,p)
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METHODS AND TOOLS FOR ASSESSMENT: a. conceptual questions g. laboratory observations m. classroom observations s. concept maps b. computational questions h. lab reports n. written reports t. role playing c. multiple choice questions i. in-class group assignments o. self-evaluation u. no formal d. essay questions j. extended group assignments p. peer-evaluation assessment e. identifying unknowns k. oral presentations q. demonstrations f. classroom observations l. individual assignments r. one-minute papers s
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