CHEM 103 General Chemistry I with Lab 4 Credits

CHEM 103 General Chemistry I with Lab 4 Credits Prerequisites: High school chemistry (recommended, but not required) Instructor: Kenneth Hartman, PhD Facilitator: Rodney Austin, PhD Heather Dorman, PhD H Elaine Frey, MHA Kathy Austin, MEd Contact Information: Faculty may be contacted through the Portage messaging system Additional Information: * Course meeting times: CHEM 103 is offered continuously Course Description: A systematic investigation of the fundamental principles of chemistry and the scientific method. The laws, theories and mathematical concepts surrounding chemical reactions are examined. Discussions on the metric system, stoichiometry, thermochemistry and atomic structure are included. Intra and intermolecular interactions, bonding and the physical properties associated with the solid, liquid and gas phases are also covered in detail. The laboratory component of this course is delivered using virtual labs and interactive simulations with detailed instruction and demonstrations from an experienced chemist. Course Outcomes: As a result of this course experience a student should be able to: • Apply the principles of the scientific method and measurement • Describe the electron structure and chemical periodicity of atoms • Name and write formulas for common inorganic compounds • Perform stoichiometric, thermochemical and molarity calculations • Determine the bonding, geometry and polarity of molecules and use these to explain the physical properties of these molecules • Balance simple and redox chemical equations • Understand gases and perform gas law calculations • Explain solid and liquid properties and phase diagrams *Please see the Module & Lab Topics section below for expanded course outcomes. Lab Outcomes: As a result of this laboratory experience a student should be able to: • Practice safe procedures in the chemical laboratory • Perform accurate volume and mass measurement • Carry out and describe chemical reactions • Perform gas manipulations and calculations * Portage Learning college courses are offered by Geneva College, which is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Portage Learning is included in the College’s Department of Professional and Online Graduate Studies; courses are delivered through the PortageL platform.