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Chemistry Courses:

CHE100 - Environmental Chemistry
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Introduces principles of chemistry with an emphasis on the environment, including measurement (English and metric systems); ionic and covalent compounds; stoichiometry (mass-mol relations); properties of solids, liquids, and gases; chemical bonding and molecular geometry; acids and bases; principles of organic chemistry; energy sources of today and tomorrow; and problems associated with contamination of the environment. Two class hours and two lab hours. Not open to students with credit in BIO 112, BIO 113, BIO 115, BIO 116, CHE 101 or PHY 131. Prerequisite: MAT 092 or equivalent. Lecture: 2 hrs. Lab: 2 hrs. Student Performance Outcomes: A.Chemistry studies the microscopic world to understand the macroscopic world. 1) After completing this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following learning outcomes: a) Demonstrate the ability to explore natural phenomena using scientific methods, in the course's laboratory component by completing at least 70% of the experiments assigned. b) Describe the composition of an atom in terms of number of protons, neutrons and electrons, their location, and the importance in the formation of matter. c) Classify and describe ionic and covalent compounds based on chemical properties and the chemical formula. Draw Lewis structures and determine the molecular geometry. d) Use the structure of a molecular compound to decide what intermolecular forces are present (dispersion, dipole, hydrogen bonding), and how these are related to the physical state of the compound and its solubility. e) Differentiate between solids, liquids, and gases based on their physical and chemical properties and explain the molecular process involved in phase changes. f) Balance and use chemical reactions to decide how much product is formed and/or how much reactant is needed in a chemical reaction. g) Use acid-base chemistry to calculate pH and to identify acids and bases B. Conversions factors have many applications in our daily lives 1) After completing this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following learning outcomes: a) Demonstrate the ability to apply data, concepts, and models in the field of chemistry by completing a laboratory final exam with a score of at least 60% b) Given a conversion factor, use it mathematically, especially for calculations involving measurements (metric and English system), density, energy, chemical equations, Avogadro's number, molar mass/mol, atoms, molecules, ions c) Express a measurement and the result of a calculation using the correct number of significant figures C. The contamination of our environment is closely related to our energy sources 1) After completing this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following learning outcomes: a) Describe at least 3 energy sources used in the United States and their effect in the environment. b) Discuss at least three advantages and disadvantages of our energy sources of today, as well as, those that are in development. c) Mention at least 5 approaches that you can use as an individual to protect the environment. ASSESSED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1) You must demonstrate the ability to explore natural phenomena using scientific methods in the course's laboratory component. Performance standard: To receive a passing grade in the course, you must complete at least 70% of the experiments, as well as obtain at least 70% of the possible points for the laboratory component of the course. 2) You must demonstrate the ability to apply data, concepts, and models in the field of chemistry by successfully completing a comprehensive final laboratory exam containing a minimum of 2 questions on each of the experiments performed and the theory involved. Performance standard: To obtain the minimum passing grade (D), you must accumulate more than 50% on the quizzes, class exams, and laboratory final exam. Notice, that you must obtain 60% overall (class and laboratory) to pass the CHE 100 course with the lowest possible grade (D). * This course objective has been identified as a student learning outcome that must be formally assessed as part of the College's Comprehensive Assessment Plan. All faculty teaching this course must collect the required data (see Assessing Student Learning Outcomes form) and submit the required analysis and documentation at the conclusion of the semester to the Office of Assessment and Special Projects. Content Outline: Chapter 1. Molecular Reasons Chapter 2. The Chemist's Toolbox Chapter 3. Atoms and Elements Chapter 4. Molecules and Compounds Chapter 5. The Bonds that Change Chapter 12. The Liquids and Solids Around Us: Especially Water Chapter 13. Acids and Bases: The Molecules Responsible for Sour and Bitter Chapter 9. Energy for Today Chapter 10. Energy for Tomorrow: Solar and Other Renewable Energy Sources Chapter 6. Organic Chemistry Chapter 11. The Air Around Us Grading: 75 - 80% Exams, quizzes, discussions, etc 20 - 25 % Laboratory component (reports, lab final) Effective Term: Fall 2005

CHE100 - Environmental Chemistry

Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Introduces principles of chemistry with an emphasis on the environment, including measurement (English and metric systems); ionic and covalent compounds; stoichiometry (mass-mol relations); properties of solids, liquids, and gases; chemical bonding and molecular geometry; acids and bases; principles of organic chemistry; energy sources of today and tomorrow; and problems associated with contamination of the environment. Two class hours and two lab hours. Not open to students with credit in BIO 112, BIO 113, BIO 115, BIO 116, CHE 101 or PHY 131. Prerequisite: MAT 092 or equivalent.

Lecture: 2 hrs.
Lab: 2 hrs.

Student Performance Outcomes:
A.Chemistry studies the microscopic world to understand the macroscopic world.

1) After completing this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following learning outcomes:

a) Demonstrate the ability to explore natural phenomena using scientific methods, in the course's laboratory component by completing at least 70% of the experiments assigned.
b) Describe the composition of an atom in terms of number of protons, neutrons and electrons, their location, and the importance in the formation of matter.
c) Classify and describe ionic and covalent compounds based on chemical properties and the chemical formula. Draw Lewis structures and determine the molecular geometry.
d) Use the structure of a molecular compound to decide what intermolecular forces are present (dispersion, dipole, hydrogen bonding), and how these are related to the physical state of the compound and its solubility.
e) Differentiate between solids, liquids, and gases based on their physical and chemical properties and explain the molecular process involved in phase changes.
f) Balance and use chemical reactions to decide how much product is formed and/or how much reactant is needed in a chemical reaction.
g) Use acid-base chemistry to calculate pH and to identify acids and bases

B. Conversions factors have many applications in our daily lives

1) After completing this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following learning outcomes:

a) Demonstrate the ability to apply data, concepts, and models in the field of chemistry by completing a laboratory final exam with a score of at least 60%
b) Given a conversion factor, use it mathematically, especially for calculations involving measurements (metric and English system), density, energy, chemical equations, Avogadro's number, molar mass/mol, atoms, molecules, ions
c) Express a measurement and the result of a calculation using the correct number of significant figures

C. The contamination of our environment is closely related to our energy sources

1) After completing this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following learning outcomes:

a) Describe at least 3 energy sources used in the United States and their effect in the environment.
b) Discuss at least three advantages and disadvantages of our energy sources of today, as well as, those that are in development.
c) Mention at least 5 approaches that you can use as an individual to protect the environment.

ASSESSED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1) You must demonstrate the ability to explore natural phenomena using scientific methods in the course's laboratory component.

Performance standard: To receive a passing grade in the course, you must complete at least 70% of the experiments, as well as obtain at least 70% of the possible points for the laboratory component of the course.

2) You must demonstrate the ability to apply data, concepts, and models in the field of
chemistry by successfully completing a comprehensive final laboratory exam containing a
minimum of 2 questions on each of the experiments performed and the theory involved.

Performance standard: To obtain the minimum passing grade (D), you must accumulate more than 50% on the quizzes, class exams, and laboratory final exam. Notice, that you must obtain 60% overall (class and laboratory) to pass the CHE 100 course with the lowest possible grade (D).

* This course objective has been identified as a student learning outcome that must be formally assessed as part of the College's Comprehensive Assessment Plan. All faculty teaching this course must collect the required data (see Assessing Student Learning Outcomes form) and submit the required analysis and documentation at the conclusion of the semester to the Office of Assessment and Special Projects.

Content Outline:
Chapter 1. Molecular Reasons
Chapter 2. The Chemist's Toolbox
Chapter 3. Atoms and Elements
Chapter 4. Molecules and Compounds
Chapter 5. The Bonds that Change
Chapter 12. The Liquids and Solids Around Us: Especially Water
Chapter 13. Acids and Bases: The Molecules Responsible for Sour and Bitter
Chapter 9. Energy for Today
Chapter 10. Energy for Tomorrow: Solar and Other Renewable Energy Sources
Chapter 6. Organic Chemistry
Chapter 11. The Air Around Us

Grading:
75 - 80% Exams, quizzes, discussions, etc
20 - 25 % Laboratory component (reports, lab final)

Effective Term: Fall 2005