Introductory Chemistry –

chm109

(3 credits)

This course will examine the basic principles of chemistry conceptually and specifically. The course will apply chemical concepts to address relevant issues ranging from atomic structure and chemical reactions to organic and biological chemistry. The course topics include matter and energy, chemical bonding, intermolecular forces, chemical equilibrium, and nuclear, organic, and biological chemistry. Students will apply these concepts using practical examples, facilitated discussions, and experiments conducted through a virtual laboratory.

This undergraduate-level course is 9 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Explain the importance of chemistry in our lives and in society.
- Demonstrate problem solving for unit conversion and equation manipulation.
Atoms and Molecules
- Describe the periodic nature and properties of atoms and elements.
- Describe the electronic structure of atoms and molecules.
Chemical Reactions
- Classify chemical reactions.
- Apply stoichiometry to chemical reactions.
Intermolecular Forces
- Describe the process of chemical bonding.
Phases of Matter
- Explain the behavior and properties of gases.
- Identify intermolecular forces and properties of liquids and solids.
Solutions and Chemical Equilibrium
- Analyze the characteristics of solutions.
- Identify the relationships between reaction rates and chemical equilibrium.
Bases and Electron Transfer
- Identify the properties of acids and bases.
- Describe the transfer of electrons in oxidation-reduction reactions.
Applications of Chemistry, Part 1
- Describe the internal structure of the atomic nucleus and radioactive decay.
- Identify uses of radioactivity and radioisotopes.
Applications of Chemistry, Part 2
- Describe the fundamentals of organic and biological chemistry.

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Introductory Chemistry –

chm109

Fundamentals of Chemistry

Atoms and Molecules

Chemical Reactions

Intermolecular Forces

Phases of Matter

Solutions and Chemical Equilibrium

Bases and Electron Transfer

Applications of Chemistry, Part 1

Applications of Chemistry, Part 2

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