UNIVERSITY OF GUAM

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COURSE NUMBER: CH 102                               COLLEGE(OR SPONSORING UNIT): CAS/NATURAL SCIENCES

COURSE TITLE: GENERAL CHEMISTRY                                                                          CREDIT HOURS:  3             

DATE OF FINAL APPROVAL:                                                                                             SEMESTER OFFERED:  FALL            

                                                                                                                                                                               

 

Course counts as                    Ö          General Education Requirement

                                                     Ö          Part of NURSING               major program

                                                                 Elective (for biology and physical science majors)

 

1.               CATALOG DESCRIPTION

 

 

This course is designed for science majors and minors and emphasizes an in-depth study of modern chemical principles, theories, and laws pertaining to atomic structure, nature of the chemical bond, and stoichiometric considerations of all aspects of inorganic chemistry.  It includes three hours of lecture weekly.  The lab, CH 102L, MUST be taken concurrently.  Prerequisite:  Demonstrated proficiency at the MA 161 level or concurrent enrollment in 161a.

Corequisite:  CH 102L

 

2.               COURSE CONTENT

 

Principle topics include measurements, atomic theory, atomic weights, the mole concept, chemical stoichiometry, molarity, precipitation, acid base and redox reactions, gases, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure/periodic relationships, liquids and solids/intermolecular forces.

 

3.               RATIONALE FOR THE COURSE

 

This is a foundational course leading to further studies in science.  It introduces the student to the scientific method and mode of thinking and the way scientists think about problem solving.  This course aims to provide knowledge that will help the student become an informed citizen so that he/she has some background to make reasonable informed judgments on societal issues.

 

Atomic theory, the mole concept and chemical stoichiometry are perhaps the most fundamental ideas in chemistry.  CH 102 aims to provide a sound introduction to these concepts and will illustrate the utility of these concepts in problem-solving situations in chemistry.  The problem-solving approach will help the student gain a deeper understanding of these topics and will provide a firm foundation for further university-level chemistry.

 

4.               SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED OR EXPECTED

 

Students should know basic algebra and preferably should have taken preparatory chemistry at the high school level.  MA 161a is a prerequisite for this course.

 

5.               TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND ANTICIPATED CLASS SIZE

 

This course will require students’ active participation in class.  In addition to formal lectures, there will be problem-solving and question and answer sessions.  Small group problem-solving will be encouraged to enhance a larger amount of class participation.  In light of this, class size should be capped at not more than twenty-five (25) students, although an optimal size would be twenty (20) or less.

 

6.               ADDITIONAL COURSE DESCRIPTORS

 

None.

 

7.               LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR STUDENTS

 

Students will learn to organize a vast array of interconnected chemical concepts.

Students will learn to analyze chemical information and to formulate solutions to chemical problems.

Students will learn to apply chemical knowledge to understand current issues such as air and water pollution.

Students will learn to identify and analyze chemical data.

Students will learn to apply mathematical concepts, equations and quantitative information to the solution of chemical problems.

 

8.               METHODS OF EVALUATION

               

There will be three in-class examinations and a comprehensive final examination, on which students will be expected to solve problems involving chemical stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic structure and mole-concept.  Problem-solving skills expected of the students in exams include analyzing chemical information, and applying mathematical concepts and equations to arrive at a solution.  Percentages assigned to these assessments will be as follows:

 

                                In-class examinations (3 x 20)       =              60%

                                Final comprehensive exam             =              40%

 

9.               REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND/OR STUDY GUIDES

 

Petrucci and Harwood, General Chemistry, 7th. Edition, McMilan, 1996

Recommended texts:  (a) The Students Study Guide and (b) The Solutions Manual to accompany the current edition of the textbook.

 

10.            SUBSEQUENT COURSES

 

CH 102 is designed to precede CH 103.  It will also benefit students who will go on to take any further chemistry course.

 

 

THE CALENDAR OF ASSIGNMENTS, ATTENDANCE AND GRADING POLICIES ARE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE COURSE SYLLABUS.

UNIVERSITY OF GUAM

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COURSE NUMBER: CH 102L                             COLLEGE(OR SPONSORING UNIT): CAS/NATURAL SCIENCES

COURSE TITLE: GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB                                                 CREDIT HOURS:  1             

DATE OF FINAL APPROVAL:                                                                                             SEMESTER OFFERED:  FALL            

                                                                                                                                                                               

 

Course counts as                    Ö          General Education Requirement

                                                     Ö          Part of NURSING               major program

                                                                 Elective (for biology and physical science majors)

 

1.               CATALOG DESCRIPTION

 

CH 102L is the laboratory portion of CH 102 and must be taken concurrently with CH 102.  CH 102L meets for three hours of laboratory per week.

Corequisite:  CH 102

 

2.               COURSE CONTENT

 

This course provides the students “hands-on” experience with basic techniques of laboratory work and the practical experience necessary to better understand the content presented in CH 102.

 

3.               RATIONALE FOR THE COURSE

 

This is a foundational laboratory course leading to further exposure to “hands-on” learning experiences.  It introduces the student to the fundamentals of observationand to the scientific method.

 

4.               SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED OR EXPECTED

 

Students should know basic algebra and preferably should have taken preparatory chemistry at the high school level.  MA 161a is a prerequisite and CH 102 is a corequisite for this course..

 

5.               TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND ANTICIPATED CLASS SIZE

 

This course will require students’ active participation in learning laboratory skills by performing experiments in chemistry.  Class size is limited to not more than twenty-four (24) students, although an optimal size would be twenty (20) or less.  Close supervision of the student’s work and safety considerations preclude a larger class size.

 

6.               ADDITIONAL COURSE DESCRIPTORS

 

None.

 

7.               LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR STUDENTS

 

Students will learn several basic quantitative techniques including volumetric and gravimetric methods.

Students will learn the safe use of laboratory equipment and handling of chemicals.

Students will learn to write short technical paragraphs answering questions about chemical lab techniques.

Students will learn to collect data based on observation and test chemical theory qualitatively and quantitatively.

 

 

 

8.               METHODS OF EVALUATION

               

Lab write-ups involve responding to a list of pre-lab and post-lab questions to enhance an understanding of laboratory experiments.  Practical lab experiments will test their experimental techniques and skills in volumetric methods.  A written laboratory final exam will test them on cumulative knowledge gained in this course.

 

These assessment activities will be weighted as follows:

 

                                Lab write-ups                      35%

                                Lab practical exam            35%

                                Lab written exam               30%

 

9.               REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND/OR STUDY GUIDES

 

Experiments in General Chemistry (A laboratory program to accompany Petrucci & Harweed) by Gerald Weiss, Thomas Greco and Lyman, Rickard, Seventh edition (1996).

 

10.            SUBSEQUENT COURSES

 

CH 102L is designed to precede CH 103L.  It will also benefit students who will go on to take any further chemistry course.

 

 

THE CALENDAR OF ASSIGNMENTS, ATTENDANCE AND GRADING POLICIES ARE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE COURSE SYLLABUS.