CHEM 227Z - General Chemistry I Laboratory

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

MTH 95  or higher-level math course, or designated placement

Corequisite(s): CHEM 221Z

Course Description: Experiments correspond to the topics covered in CH/CHE/CHEM 221Z   including the fundamentals of chemical measurements, quantitative relationships in chemical analysis, and understanding atomic and molecular structure. CH/CHE/CHEM 227Z is the laboratory component; CH/CHE/CHEM 221Z  is the lecture course.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Follow standard safety procedures while working with chemicals and equipment in a laboratory setting.
CLO#2: Keep an accurate and detailed laboratory record.
CLO#3: Measure, calculate, and report data and results using proper units and appropriate measures of uncertainty.
CLO#4: Analyze experimental results qualitatively and quantitatively with measures of accuracy and precision. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#5: Interpret and communicate the results of experiments applying chemical concepts in CH/CHE/CHEM 221Z in a clear and concise manner.
CLO#6: Investigate chemical concepts in CH/CHE/CHEM 221Z qualitatively and quantitatively using scientific methods.

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.