CHEM 104 - Introductory Chemistry

MTH 65  or MTH 102CT  or higher-level math course, or designated placement

Corequisite(s):  

CHEM 104L  

Course Description: Designed for non-science majors. Introduces the essence of atoms and molecules, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, gases, acids, and bases. Prepares students for work in a laboratory that uses chemicals. Helps students recognize how cells and organisms function. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory and recitation sections. 

Course Learning Outcomes:
 

• CLO#1: Use the metric system, scientific notation, significant figures, and conversion factors to perform introductory chemistry calculations.
• CLO#2: Use the periodic table as a tool for solving problems in introductory chemistry.
• CLO#3: Use the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) system to name and write formulas for introductory chemical compounds.
• CLO#4: Use Lewis structures, electronegativity values, and molecular shapes to draw conclusions about intermolecular forces and states of matter.
• CLO#5: Write and balance chemical reactions; use balanced equations to perform stoichiometry calculations. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
• CLO#6: Use energy concepts to explain reaction rates and chemical equilibrium.
• CLO#7: Describe and calculate properties of aqueous solutions, including acids, bases, and salts.