CHM 122 - Introduction to General Chemistry

Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
Introduction to General Chemistry is the first course in a sequence of two introductory chemistry courses with lab. An elementary approach to chemical principles and laboratory practices is taken. Emphasis is placed on the nature of matter, bonding, nomenclature, equations, acids and bases and chemistry as applied to everyday life. This course is intended primarily to fulfill laboratory science requirements and to fulfill chemistry requirements for nursing, dental hygiene, and some home economics and agricultural programs. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 053 with grade “C” or higher, or equivalent
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Use critical thinking to evaluate scientific information to make informed decisions.
Describe the structure and composition of matter.
Solve quantitative introductory chemistry problems.
Describe how chemical structure determines compound properties particular to introductory chemistry.
Demonstrate effective laboratory skills in the use and handling of chemical equipment and compounds.