• Course requires 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of recitation and lab, each week.

• Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Part I of II. 

• This course prepares the student for advanced study in science through development of: skills in problem solving and in critical thinking, an understanding of the methods of scientific inquiry, and an understanding of the general concepts and principles of chemistry

Major Topics to Include

• Matter and Measurement

•  Atoms, elements and moles

•  Nomenclature and chemical reactions

• Stoichiometry

• Electronic Structure of the Atom

• Chemical Bonding

• Thermochemistry

• Gases

• Laboratory Skills: Perform a minimum of 8 “wet” supervised hands-on labs per semester.

  • Work in the lab safely. Wear Splash resistant goggles, proper clothing and closed toed shoes.

  • Properly handle and dispose of chemicals.

  • Read and analyze an SDS.

  • Properly collect hazardous waste.

  • Recognize basic laboratory equipment.

  • Make measurements using the correct number of significant figures.

  • Utilize notebook skills (especially data acquisition, data handling and data analysis). Students will perform a minimum of 2 wet labs using a lab notebook. The notebook needs to include an introduction, procedure, data table and conclusion.

  • Utilize spreadsheets to graph (plot) and analyze data and do basic error analysis.

  • Students will write 1 formal lab report using proper scientific analytical writing. The formal lab report must include good data analysis.

  • Use volumetric glassware, including a buret.

  • Perform accurate titrations.

  • Use basic lab equipment including: balance, hot plate and thermometer.

  • Connect topics discussed in lecture and lab observations.