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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Chemistry 3


COURSE DESCRIPTION
3 Chemistry Fundamental Units: 4.00
 
Prerequisite(s): MAT 52: Elementary Algebra
A systematic presentation of the chemical, mathematical, and laboratory skills underlying Chemistry. Topics will include stoichiometry, bonding, reactions and solutions. Designed primarily as preparation for Chemistry 1A. 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Teaches basic chemical and math skills for student wishing to advance to CHEM 1A. Also fulfills transfer requirement for a lab science.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.   Solve basic level problems (using formulae and unit analysis)
      relating to unit conversions, stoichiometry, gas law equations, and
      concentrations of solutions.

2.   Describe and apply a chemical vocabulary of approximately 200
      words.

3.   Apply the systematic IUPAC naming system to name inorganic
      compounds.

4.   Relate chemical concepts to physical phenomena studied in the
      areas of health, the environment, and their everyday lives.

5.   Collect data using accurate qualitative observations and
      quantitative measurements of length, mass, temperature, and
      volume.

6.   Analyze experimental results and relate them to the relevant
      concept.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 

Where appropriate the instructor will illustrate how topics apply to health and environmental issues.

 

  1.  Introduction to Matter and Energy
    1. Defining atoms, compounds, and mixtures
    2. Introducing the states of matter and types of energy
    3. Physical vs. chemical changes
  2.  Measurements
    1. Accuracy and precision
    2. Significant figures
    3. Metric system
    4. Conversion between units
    5. Density and specific heat calculations
  3.  Atoms and the Periodic Table
    1. Subatomic particles (protons, neutrons, electrons)
    2. Electronic structure
    3. Isotopes
    4. Periodic trends
  4.  Compounds and Molecular Structure
    1. Ionic bonding
    2. Covalent bonding
    3. Lewis Dot structures
    4. Inorganic nomenclature
    5. Polarity
  5.  Chemical Reactions
    1. Stoichiometry
    2. Types of reactions
  6.  States of Matter
    1. Kinetic molecular theory
    2. Gas Laws
    3. Vapor pressure and boiling point (quantitative)
  7.  Solutions
    1. Concentrations and dilutions
    2. Concept of solubility
  8.  Acids and Bases
    1. Properties
    2. Neutralization reactions and titrations
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lecture and demonstration of problem solving
  • Demonstration and practice of laboratory techniques
  • Laboratory experiments
  • Videos
  • Pair and small group activities
  • Class exercises
  • Handouts
  • Computer Aided Instruction
  • Seminars
  • Reading assignments
  • Multimedia
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Written and/or oral reports
  • Quizzes/examinations
  • Written assignments
  • Laboratory projects/performance
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • D. Ebbing and R. Wentworth . Introductory Chemistry. 2 ed. any: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1998.
  • S. Zumdahl . Basic Chemistry. 4 ed. any: Heath, 2000.
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