CHEM 122 General Chemistry I is an introductory general chemistry course leading into science or engineering programs for students who have a solid chemistry background, including Chemistry 12 or equivalent. After a short review of fundamental chemistry, classical and quantum mechanical concepts are used to discuss atomic and molecular structure. The course ends with an investigation of intermolecular forces in liquids and solids. The lab work stresses scientific observations and measurements using chemical syntheses and quantitative analyses.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 12 or CHEM 110 and Pre-calculus 11, or equivalent with a minimum of 60%. Pre-calculus 12 or equivalent is recommended.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 90 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Apply a variety of problem-solving strategies in familiar and unfamiliar situations
- Write clear, complete and concise answers, showing units and correct significant figures
- Visualize matter on the subatomic and molecular scale
- Represent matter symbolically, including writing formulae for substances and producing balanced chemical equations
- Relate the amounts of substances mathematically, using stoichiometry
- Predict periodic properties of elements using knowledge of atomic structure
- Predict properties such as polarity from molecular structure
- Represent the bonding in covalent compounds in terms of the overlap of hybrid atomic orbitals
- Recognize the type of intermolecular forces within liquids and solids, and use this knowledge to predict physical properties
- Follow written laboratory procedures with minimal guidance
- Use laboratory equipment such as burets, pipets, volumetric flasks, and spectrophotometers
- Demonstrate critical thinking to reach conclusions based on experimental data
- Exhibit professional behaviors such as respect for colleagues, punctuality, willingness to think independently, and pride in presentation of work
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.