Dec 06, 2024  
2024-25 RCC Catalog 
    
2024-25 RCC Catalog
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CHEM 221L - General Chemistry I Lab


1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):  

MTH 65  or higher-level math course, or designated placement

Corequisite(s):  

CHEM 221 , CHEM 221R  

Recommended Prerequisite(s):  

CIS 120  

Course Description: Presents chemistry to pre-professional students interested in science careers (chemistry, geology, physics, biology), engineering, medicine, and veterinary medicine. Introduces the concepts of atomic chemistry, chemical equations, stoichiometry, the gas laws, thermochemistry, the periodic table, and chemical bonding. An introduction to the chemical laboratory is presented. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory and recitation sections. All three sections must be taken concurrently.

Course Learning Outcomes:

  • CLO#1: Use the metric system, scientific notation, significant figures, and conversion factors to perform general chemistry calculations.
  • CLO#2: Use the periodic table as a tool for solving problems in general chemistry.
  • CLO#3: Use the IUPAC system to name and write formulas for ionic and covalent compounds.
  • CLO#4: Use quantum mechanics principles to describe and explain electron configurations, spectroscopy, and periodic trends.
  • CLO#5: Write and balance chemical reactions; use balanced equations to perform stoichiometry calculations, including solution stoichiometry. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
  • CLO#6: Draw Lewis structures for molecules and polyatomic ions.
  • CLO#7: Use basic thermodynamics principles to perform energy calculations.
  • CLO#8: Interpret laboratory data to draw conclusions about general chemistry experiments.
  • CLO#9: Use the chemical literature to locate and analyze information relevant to a specific question in chemistry.
  • CLO#10: Learn how to perform hazard assessment, SDS, and learn safety techniques.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: safety goggles, scientific calculator (logarithms and scientific notation), long pants and closed-toe shoes for lab

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lab hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.



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