Course No: CHEM104
Credits:
Date:
5
May 2011
Course Title:
Introduction to Chemistry w/Lab and Recitation
Institution:
Rogue Community College
Type of Course:
Transfer
Length of Course:
A minimum sixty (30 lecture/30 lab) hours per one term.
Prerequisites:
MTH65 and RD30
Department Assignment:
Science
Course Description: Course covers basic principles of chemistry, including inorganic, organic,
and biochemical systems. Sequence is a one-year survey of chemistry for students not intending
to go further with their study of chemistry. The successful completion of these chemistry classes
includes attending three hours of lecture each week, attending one hour of recitation each week,
and attending three hours of laboratory each week. The course lecture presents material to be
focused on for the week including techniques to be used in solving homework problems assigned
each week and techniques to be used in lab. Recitation involves the review of selected
homework problems and an opportunity to complete a quiz over the same material. The
chemistry laboratory involves working with equipment and computers to collect data involving
the subject being studied and to draw meaningful conclusions. Taken together, the lecture,
recitation, and laboratory require students to be focused, organized, and determined in their
study.
Introductory Chemistry is the study of matter and its interactions in the universe. Specifically,
introductory chemistry involves the observation and explanation of inorganic (CHEM104),
organic (CHEM105), and biochemical (CHEM106) systems. In CHEM104, an exploration of
measurement and the scientific method is central to understanding chemistry. Carbon chemistry
is explored in CHEM105 as the various families of carbon molecules are discussed. In
CHEM106 the organic molecules introduced in CHEM105 are expanded and placed into the
human body as a life system. To complete this series successfully students must be able to read,
communicate, analyze, use computers, and think logically.
This series leads students to further work in other introductory sciences and the medical services
but does not allow students to continue studies in chemistry, engineering, medicine, or other
science majors. Students completing the CHEM100 series may continue studies in subjects other
than those in typical science majors as in nursing, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, or other
majors not including science majors.
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The one hundred level of chemistry is intended for students that do not intend to be a chemists or
biologist. It is specifically directed at allied health students of non-science students. During the
three terms sequence inorganic, organic and biochemistry will be studied. CHEM104 introduces
the essence of atoms and molecules, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, gases, acids and bases.
This information can prepare a student for work in a laboratory that uses chemicals. It will also
help a student understand how cells and organisms function.
Expected Course Objectives/Outcomes and Assessment: On successful completion of this
course, the students will be able to:
Expected Outcomes:
1. Students will be a
responsible member of the
class.
2. Students will be selfconfident in their relationships
with instructors and other
students.
3. Students will arrive on time
to class and use class time
wisely.
4. Students will work in a
laboratory setting in groups
allowing for mutual support
and success.
5. Students will be confident
and comfortable in class to ask
relevant questions.
6. Students will organize
research data as well as data
they collect themselves.
ISLO Key Indicators
PG 1 - Act as a responsible
member of a community.
Assessment Methods:
1. Required course work will
be turned in complete and on
time.
PG 5 - Exhibit self-confidence. 2. Oral projects will be used to
determine the level of
confidence students’ exhibit
7. Students will understand the
implications of their actions
on the ecological systems of
the Earth
8. Students will solve
problems using a combination
of experience, new
knowledge, and available
resources.
9. Students will use
mathematical tools to develop
PG 2 - Put forth the time and
effort necessary to succeed
3. Instructor observation
COM 3 – Collaborate
effectively to achieve
course/learning goals.
4. Instructor observation
CT 2 - Raise significant and
relevant questions.
5. Instructor observation
CT 3 - Locate, organizes,
analyze, and interpret data.
CT 6 - Identify the economic,
ecological and/or social
elements of sustainability as
part of human systems.
AK 2 - Integrate previous and
new learning, along with
practical skills, to solve
problems.
6. Laboratory results will be
evaluated for proper
organization and use of
published and collected data.
7. Written reflections will help
identify changes in attitude
associated with understanding
the Earth’s ecosystems.
8. Evaluation tools (quizzes
and exams) will identify
progress toward mastering
new material.
AK 4 - Use numeracy skills
for interpretation, synthesis,
9. Laboratory results will be
evaluated for proper use of
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Expected Outcomes:
relationships between data
sets.
10. Students will work safely
in lab.
ISLO Key Indicators
and analysis of data.
Assessment Methods:
mathematical relationships.
AK 5 - Demonstrate the
ability to adhere to personal
and industry safety standards.
10. Instructor observation
Typical Required and Recommended Text(s): Smith Gorzynski Smith, General, Organic, &
Biological Chemistry, 2010. Lab Manuals: Timberlake, Laboratory Manual for General,
Organic and Biological Chemistry, 2007. Safety Manual: BLR, Pocket Guide to MSDS's and
Labels, Your Keys to Chemical Safety.
Typical Required and Recommended Materials: Safety glasses, gloves, apron, Scientific
calculator (TI-85), 3 X 5 cards, ScanTron answer sheets, iclicker (bookstore), portfolio, jeans and
close-toed shoes.
Assessment Methods: Successful completion of these competencies and skills may be judged by
the following criteria:
Three levels of mastery will be used to evaluate completion of competencies.
Emerging: Review of chapter objectives: To assess basic concepts evaluated by completion of
homework problems and in class work.
Developing/Practicing: Concept synthesis: Testing concepts by the use of chapter quizzes and
written laboratory summaries.
Mastery/Exemplary: Critical thinking/applications: The assessment of learning through
application of knowledge in midterm and final exams which contain multiple choice, essay,
mathematical, and graphing problems. Individual student projects also will be used to evaluate
student’s mastery of the subject and be presented in oral and written formats.
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TYPICAL COURSE OUTLINE:
Introduction
The study of matter
Physical/Chemical properties
Elements and Compounds
Measurement
Chemistry, methods and materials
Measurement and numbers
Scientific Notation
Atomic Theory
Atoms, molecules, ions
Periodic Law - Periodic Table
Classification of Elements
Chemical Bonding…Ionic Bonds
Chemical Bonds
Octet Rule
Naming ionic compounds
Polyatomic ions
Chemical Bonding…Covalent Bonds
Bond model
Valence electrons
Bond Polarity
Chemical Relationships
Formula Mass
The Mole
Chemical Calculations
Balancing chemical reactions
States of Matter
Gas, Liquid, Solid
The Kinetic Theory
The Gas Laws
Energy in changes of state
Intermolecular Forces
Aqueous Solutions
Saturated and unsaturated solutions
Solubility rules
Colloids and Mixtures
Colligative Properties
Chemical Reactions
Precipitation, acid/base, redox reactions
Collision Theory
Equilibrium Constants'
LeChatelier's Principle
Acids, Bases, and Salts
Arrhenius and Bornsted-Lowry
Strengths of Acids/Bases
The pH concept
Buffers and Electrolytes
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Date
CH
Lecture Topic
Lab
Lab Title
28-Sep
1
The science of everyday
1,2,3
Measurement, Conversion,
30-Sep
1
Scientific Notation
05-Oct
2
Elements
07-Oct
2
Electronic Structure
12-Oct
3
Introduction to Bonding
14-Oct
3
Naming Ionic Compounds
19-Oct
4
Intro to Covalent Bonding
21-Oct
4
Naming Covalent Compounds
26-Oct
5
Chemical Reactions
28-Oct
5
Mass Calculations
02-Nov
6
Energy
04-Nov
6
Reaction Rates
09-Nov
7
Intro Gasses and Pressure
11-Nov
4, 5
7
Dalton's Law
18-Nov
8
Intro Solubility
23-Nov
8
Concentration Units
25-Nov
Atomic Structure, Electronic
Configuration
17
Cations and Anions
Project Titles Due
7
10,
12
Compounds and Formulas
Reactions, Formulas
Project Outline Due
11
Reaction Rates
HO
Home Study Lab
Veteran's Day Holiday
16-Nov
Gas Laws
15,
16
Solutions, Salts
Project Write-up Due
HO
Home Study Lab
19,
20
Acids/Bases, Titration
Thanksgiving Holiday
30-Nov
9
Intro Acids and Bases
02-Dec
9
Equilibrium Constants
07-Dec
9
Titration
09-Dec
Density
Project Due
Project Presentation
Final Exam
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