CHEM& 161 - General Chemistry I with Lab

6 Credits
For science and engineering majors who plan to take a year or more of chemistry. Measurement, stoichiometry, atomic structure, periodicity. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative techniques (was CHEM& 141 and CHEM& 151). 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& 161 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]
Keep a well organized laboratory notebook. [ACT]
Interpret scientific data, draw appropriate conclusions, and make changes to experimental procedures. [REASON]
Conduct standard laboratory procedures that may include filtration, pipeting, solution preparation, dilution, titration, colorimetric analysis, and use of common equipment and instrumentation appropriate to the knowledge and skill level of CHEM& 141. [ACT]
Statistically analyze data and draw appropriate conclusions regarding the accuracy and precision of the experimental results. [REASON]
Report scientific data in an organized and readable form. [COMMUNICATE]
Work effectively as a member of a team. [EXPLORE]