CHEM C180: General Chemistry A
| Item | Value |
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| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 04/26/2024 |
| Top Code | 190500 - Chemistry, General |
| Units | 4 Total Units |
| Hours | 72 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 72) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S) |
| Local General Education (GE) |
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| California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) |
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| Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) |
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| California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) |
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Course Description
Introduction to both the principles and mathematical analysis of general chemistry and basic lab techniques, especially for students intending to proceed with further chemistry courses. Topics include atomic structure and bonding, the stoichiometry of chemical equations, thermochemistry, and the behavior of gases and solutions. PREREQUISITE: CHEM C130 or a recent high school chemistry course with a grade of C or better, and a course taught at the level of intermediate algebra or appropriate math placement. COREQUISITE: CHEM C180L. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitations: no credit for CHEM C110 if taken after CHEM C180 or CHEM C220; no credit for CHEM C130 if taken after CHEM C180 or CHEM C220; no credit for CHEM C140, PHYS C140 if taken after CHEM C180 or CHEM C220. C-ID: CHEM 110, CHEM 120 S.C-ID: CHEM 110, CHEM 120 S.
Course Objectives
- 1. Use simple algebraic methods to solve computational problems in unit conversion, dimensional analysis, thermochemistry, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and pH.
- 2. Write and balance chemical equations and correctly formulate and name ionic and molecular compounds.
- 3. Calculate reaction enthalpies using calorimetry, Hess Law, heats of formation, or bond energies.
- 4. Use electron configurations to construct Lewis dot structures and utilize VSEPR theory to predict the shape of molecules.
- 5. Describe the nature of solids, liquids and gases, and phase changes.
Lecture Content
Matter and measurements Unit conversions, dimensional analysis, significant figures Density; temperature scales Atoms, Molecules and Ions Atomic symbols; chemical formulas Ionic formulas Chemical Formulas and Equations Balancing chemical equations The Mole; molar mass, Percent composition and empirical formula Thermochemistry Energy Quantitative energy calculations Gas Laws Boyles Law, Charles Law, Avogadros Law, Ideal Gas Law Stoichiometric Gas Law calculations Electronic Structure of Atoms Interaction of Electromagnetic energy and matter Bohr model of the atom Electron configurations and valence electrons Periodicity Atomic size, Ionization energy and electron affinity Bonding and Molecular Structure Lewis dot structures VSEPR Solutions Molarity calculations Dilution Acids and Bases Definitions of Acids and Bases pH Colligative Properties of Solutions Henrys Law Freezing point depression and boiling point elevation
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
- DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
- DE Online Lecture (02X)
Instructional Techniques
Method of Instruction: Lecture with interactive discussion Models, use of periodic table, videos
Reading Assignments
Textbook reading and problem-solving exercises
Out-of-class Assignments
Problem solving analysis
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Explaining a detailed analysis of scientific data
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Completion of mathematical problems in stoichiometry, gas laws, and other topics.Balancing equations, drawing and interpreting graphs.
Eligible Disciplines
Chemistry: Masters degree in chemistry OR bachelors degree in chemistry or biochemistry AND masters degree in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology, or geochemistry OR the equivalent. Masters degree required.
Textbooks Resources
1. Required Zumdahl, Steven S.; Zumdahl, Susan A. Chemistry, 11th ed. Cengage Learning, 2024 Rationale: - 2. Required Flowers, P, Theopold, K., Langley, R., Robinson, W.R.. Chemistry:2E, 2E ed. Houston, TX: OpenStax, 2024
Other Resources
1. Coastline Library