CHEM1010 — Introduction to Chemistry
Academic Division: Health Sciences Academic Discipline: Chemistry Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA 3 Credit(s) This course is designed as an introductory course in chemistry for those students who have no previous chemistry background. The factor-unit method of problem solving, mathematical operations used in solving chemistry problems, chemical terminology, and basic laws of chemistry are covered. Chemistry applications to allied medicine will be emphasized. Laboratory exercises will enhance and reinforce lecture topics. Day - F, Sp, Su Evening - Sp UG 2 Lecture Hour(s); Required Define the units of the metric system and demonstrate the ability to convert between units. Quizzes, laboratory exercises, worksheets, exam 1, final, met at end of semester 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the periodic table by explaining its organization; identifying the 1st 20 elements; predicting the kinds, numbers, and arrangement of the subatomic particles. Quizzes, laboratory exercises, worksheets, exam 1, final, met at end of semester 3. Identify the forces involved in compound formation and will be able to name the compound and write its formula. Quizzes, laboratory exercises, worksheets, exam 1 , final, met at end of semester 4. Identify the basic chemical reactions and show by example how to balance chemical reactions and determine stoichiometric ratios. Quizzes, laboratory exercises, worksheets, exam 1 , final, met at end of semester 5. Describe the states of matter, how changes of s
Prerequisites: MATH0084, STAT0086, CHEM1010L