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Chemistry and Society
Course: CHM107

First Term: 2011 Summer I
Lecture   3.0 Credit(s)   3.0 Period(s)   3.0 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: A survey of chemistry and its impact on the environment.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Differentiate between physical and chemical properties and changes, and between elements, compounds, and mixtures. (I)
2. Compare levels of air pollution in other countries of the world to the problem in the U.S. (I)
3. Describe the basic structure of the atom and draw Lewis structures for atoms or simple molecules. (I, III)
4. Use appropriate chemical terminology and conventions to interpret symbols and formulas, balance chemical equations, name and write formulas for common inorganic compounds, and identify various types of chemical reactions. (I, IV)
5. Predict shapes of simple molecules (I, III)
6. Perform calculations involving the metric system, scientific notation, the mole concept, and concentration terms including molarity, percent, ppm, and ppb. (I, II, III, VI)
7. Describe how the ozone layer protects the earth and how CFC`s deplete the ozone layer. (II)
8. Compare the seriousness of ozone depletion to global warming in various countries of the world. (II, III)
9. Define energy and entropy and explain their relationship to matter. (II, III, IV)
10. Use the concepts of energy and entropy to discuss the chemistry of the ozone layer and the availability of energy from fossil fuels. (II, III, IV)
11. Describe the causes and implications of global warming. (III)
12. Describe the carbon cycle and the water cycle and their global impact. (III, IV)
13. Describe approaches to alternative use of fossil fuels in the U.S. and in other parts of the world. (IV)
14. Classify substances as acids or bases, and define the pH scale of measuring relative acidity. (IV)
15. Describe the properties of water and aqueous solutions in terms of their composition and structure. (IV, V)
16. Describe the distribution of water globally and the availability of fresh water. (V)
17. Give examples of transnational problems of acid rain. (VI)
18. Identify and describe the special properties of water. (V)
19. Describe the concept of equilibrium and Le Chatelier`s Principle. (V)
20. Describe the concepts: acid, base, molarity, pH, and acid rain. (VI)
21. Work introductory problems involving molarity and dilution. (VI)
22. Explain fission, fusion, and radioactivity. (VII)
23. Describe how nuclear processes are used in medicine, energy production, and weapons production. (VII)
24. Identify and describe current developments in solar energy technology and in other alternative fuel technologies. (VII,VIII)
25. Describe the structure and properties of polymers. (IX)
26. Identify and describe at least two types of recycling processes. (IX)
27. Identify common drugs and describe their effects. (X)
28. Describe the basic chemical composition and nutritional roles of carbohydrates, saturated and unsaturated fats, proteins, cholesterol, and vitamins. (X,XI)
29. Describe combustion and its relationship to energy production in the body. (XI)
30. Identify and describe major concerns and issues related to air quality, ozone depletion, global warming, energy consumption, water treatment and purification, acid rain, nuclear energy, and world hunger. (I-VII,XI)
31. Identify and describe current issues and directions in modern chemistry. (XII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Air
   A. Concentration Expressions
   B. Classification of Matter
   C. Atoms, Molecules, Formulas
   D. Chemical Changes/Equations
   E. Density
   F. Combustion
   G. Air Quality
    1) U.
    2) Other parts of the world
   H. Naming Inorganic Compounds
II. The Ozone Layer
   A. Wave and Particle Properties of Light
   B. Ultra Violate Radiation
   C. Scientific Notation
   D. Biological Effects
   E. Protective Role
    1) Variations
    2) Areas in world and remedies
   F. Ozone Destruction
III. Global Warming
   A. Molecular Shapes
   B. Vibration of Molecules and Greenhouse Effect
   C. Energy Flow on Earth
   D. The Carbon Cycle
   E. The Mole
   F. Greenhouse Gases
    1) International impact
    2) Predictions of impact
IV. Energy
   A. Sources
   B. Activation Energy
   C. Fossil fuels
   D. Energy Transfer
   E. Entropy
   F. Energy Efficiency
   G. Conservation of Energy
    1) Alternative fuels
    2) International efforts
V. Water
   A. Molecular Structure
   B. Physical Properties
   C. Hydrogen Bonding
   D. Electrolyte/Non Electrolyte Solutions
   E. Water Sources
    1) International distribution
    2) Fresh water availability
   F. Water and Energy
   G. Purification
   H. Equilibrium/Le Chatelier`s Principle
   I. Water Ownership
VI. Acid Rain
   A. Acid and Bases
   B. Molarity/pH
   C. SO2/ Oxides of Nitrogen
   D. Damage and Other Effects
VII. Nuclear Energy
   A. Fission and Nuclear Reactors
   B. Radioactivity
   C. Waste Disposal
   D. Hazards
   E. Nuclear Medicine
   F. Worldwide Nuclear Power Issues
   G. Fusion
VIII. Solar Energy
   A. Sun, Water, and Wind as Sources of Energy
   B. Electrolysis of Water
   C. Fuel Cells, Photovoltaic Cells, and Batteries
   D. Cold Fusion
IX. Polymers
   A. Structure and Properties
   B. Formation Reactions
   C. Polyethylenes
   D. Nylon
   E. Recycling Plastics
X. Drugs
   A. Drug Development
   B. Functional Groups
   C. Designer Drugs
   D. Steroids
   E. Cholesterol
   F. Sex Hormones
   G. Drug Testing
XI. Nutrition
   A. Dietary Research
   B. Carbohydrates/Fats/Proteins
   C. Energy Conversion in the Body
   D. Vitamins and Minerals
   E. Food Preservation and World Hunger
XII. Modern Chemistry
   A. Superconductors
   B. Cryogenics
   C. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
   D. Catalysts
   E. Photosynthesis
   F. Enzymes
   G. Heredity
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/8/1998

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