Course Outcomes Worksheet
4:013 Principles of Chemistry I
Norbert J. Pienta, 2/13/01
Course Goals
1. Classification of matter (states &
properties); measurements; handling
numbers
2. Atomic theory; structure of the
atom; atomic number, mass; chemical
formulas & names
3. Molar mass; molecular mass;
percent composition; limiting reagents
and yields
4. Reactions: precipitation, acid-base,
redox; titrations; gravimetric analysis
Supports ABET Outcomes
A, D, E, G
5. Properties of gases; the gas laws;
ideal gas behavior; kinetic molecular
theory
6. Energy types; calorimetry; enthalpy;
enthalpies of formation, reaction,
solution, dilution; First Law of Thermo
7. Quantum theory; photoelectric
effect; Bohr model; quantum numbers;
atomic orbitals; electron configuration
8. Periodic classification of elements;
physical properties; chemical
properties
9. Bonding concepts: Lewis structures;
ionic bond; covalent bond; formal
charge; resonance; octet rule; bond
dissociation energy
10. Bonding: molecular geometry;
valence bond theory; molecular orbital
theory
11. Equilibrium and equilibrium
constants; factors that effect
equilibrium
12. Acid & bases: Bronsted acidity,
pH, strength, ionization constants;
Lewis acidity
13. Solution acid-base equilibria:
common ions, buffers, titration,
indicators; solubility
A, D, E, G
A, D, E, G
A, D, E, G
A, D, E, G
A, D, E, G
A, D, E, G
A, D, E, G
A, D, E, G
A, D, E, G
A, D, E, G
A, D, E, G
A, D, E, G
Course Activity
Homework allows practice of skills;
discussion allows group work & TA
intervention; exams assess abilities
Homework allows practice of skills;
discussion allows group work & TA
intervention; exams assess abilities
Homework allows practice of skills;
discussion allows group work & TA
intervention; exams assess abilities
Homework allows practice of skills;
discussion allows group work & TA
intervention; exams assess abilities
Homework allows practice of skills;
discussion allows group work & TA
intervention; exams assess abilities
Homework allows practice of skills;
discussion allows group work & TA
intervention; exams assess abilities
Homework allows practice of skills;
discussion allows group work & TA
intervention; exams assess abilities
Homework allows practice of skills;
discussion allows group work & TA
intervention; exams assess abilities
Homework allows practice of skills;
discussion allows group work & TA
intervention; exams assess abilities
Basis for Goal Assessment
EASY survey assessment by students
and instructor; graded copies of exam
questions
EASY survey assessment by students
and instructor; graded copies of exam
questions
EASY survey assessment by students
and instructor; graded copies of exam
questions
EASY survey assessment by students
and instructor; graded copies of exam
questions
EASY survey assessment by students
and instructor; graded copies of exam
questions
EASY survey assessment by students
and instructor; graded copies of exam
questions
EASY survey assessment by students
and instructor; graded copies of exam
questions
EASY survey assessment by students
and instructor; graded copies of exam
questions
EASY survey assessment by students
and instructor; graded copies of exam
questions
Homework allows practice of skills;
discussion allows group work & TA
intervention; exams assess abilities
Homework allows practice of skills;
discussion allows group work & TA
intervention; exams assess abilities
Homework allows practice of skills;
discussion allows group work & TA
intervention; exams assess abilities
Homework allows practice of skills;
discussion allows group work & TA
intervention; exams assess abilities
EASY survey assessment by students
and instructor; graded copies of exam
questions
EASY survey assessment by students
and instructor; graded copies of exam
questions
EASY survey assessment by students
and instructor; graded copies of exam
questions
EASY survey assessment by students
and instructor; graded copies of exam
questions
EASY Assessment Questions
4:013 Principles of Chemistry I
Norbert J. Pienta, 2/13/01
Question #
1a
1b
2a
2b
3a
3b
4
5a
5b
6a
6b
7
8
9a
9b
10
11a
11b
12a
12b
13a
13b
EASY Assessment Statement
I understand the concepts of: classification of matter (states & properties); measurements; handling numbers
I can perform numerical problems involving scientific notation and unit converstions.
I understand the concepts of: atomic theory; structure of the atom; atomic number, mass; chemical formulas & names
I can perform numerical problems involving atomic number and mass. I can name chemical structures.
I understand the concepts of: molar mass; molecular mass; percent composition; limiting reagents and yields
I can perform numerical problems involving molar and molecular mass, percent composition and limiting reagents and yields.
I understand the concepts of: precipitation, acid-base, & redox reactions; titrations; gravimetric analysis
I understand the concepts of: Properties of gases; the gas laws; ideal gas behavior; kinetic molecular theory
I can perform numerical problems involving the gas laws and kinetic molecular theory.
I understand the concepts of: energy types; calorimetry; enthalpy; enthalpies of formation, reaction, solution, & dilution; First Law of Thermo
I can perform numerical problems involving enthalpies.
I understand the concepts of: quantum theory; photoelectric effect; Bohr model; quantum numbers; atomic orbitals; electron configuration
I understand the concepts of: periodic classification of elements; physical & chemical properties of elements
I understand the concepts of: Lewis structures; ionic & covalent bond; formal charge; resonance; octet rule; bond dissociation energy
I can perform numerical problems involving formal charge and bond dissociation energies.
I understand the concepts of: molecular geometry; valence bond theory; molecular orbital theory
I understand the concepts of: equilibrium and equilibrium constants; factors that effect equilibrium
I can perform numerical problems involving equilibrium.
I understand the concepts of: Bronsted acidity, pH, acid & base strength, ionization constants; Lewis acidity
I can perform numerical problems involving acidity, acid and base concentrations, and ionization constants.
I understand the concepts of: solution acid-base equilibria (common ions, buffers, titration, indicators; solubility)
I can perform numerical problems involving acid-base equilibria including titrations.