Nov 22, 2024  
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CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry



Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry. Designed for allied health students and for students who are not science majors.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

  • Understand the basic concepts of matter and energy including properties and changes.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of units and use measurements in problem solving.
  • Use the periodic table to explain atomic structure.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of covalent and ionic compounds and their nomenclature.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of chemical bonding and molecular structure.
  • Understand, write, and balance chemical equations.
  • Use the mole concept to determine the number of atoms, moles, grams, and solve elementary stoichiometry-based calculations.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of gas laws to predict the behavior of gases.
  • Understand the principles of solutions and solve associated problems.
  • Understand and apply the principles of acids and bases.
  • Understand and apply the fundamental concepts of organic chemistry.
  • Relate the concepts covered to everyday life including human physiological processes.

Credit Hour(s): 4

Lecture Hour(s): 48

Lab Hour(s): 48

Restrictions/Notes: Designed for allied health students and for students who are not science majors.



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