CHEM& 141 - General Chemistry I

4 Credits
For science and engineering majors who plan to take a year or more of chemistry. Topics covered will include measurement, stoichiometry, atomic structure, and periodicity. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative techniques. Prerequisite: MATH& 141 with a grade of at least 2.0, or concurrent enrollment. Placement into ENGL& 101. Permit code required. To obtain code from the Chemistry department, student must have completed CHEM& 139 with at least a grade of 2.0 or have passed the CHEM& 141 Placement Exam. This exam is given in the Testing Center.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Convert between units of mass, mole, and molecule/atom. [REASON]
Write and balance chemical equations, including acid base, precipitation, and redox reactions. [REASON]
Compute the energy change in chemical reaction using calorimetric data and/or data from tables. [REASON]
Use stoichiometry to solve chemical problems involving solids, liquids, gases, or solutions. [REASON]
Use standard English to convey knowledge of chemical principles, using the language of chemistry, to a variety of audiences in a variety of forms. [COMMUNICATE]
Use critical thinking strategies to make connections and associations between chemical principles. [REASON]

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CHEM& 141 - General Chemistry I

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CHEM& 141 - General Chemistry I

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