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Preparation for Fundamental Chemistry
Course: CHM100

First Term: 2021 Fall
 Lecture   1.0 Credit(s)   1.0 Period(s)   1.0 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: A preparatory course designed to review fundamental math and chemistry principles for students inexperienced or insecure with these concepts. Stresses individualized instruction. Designed to prepare students for CHM130.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify units of length, volume, mass, and temperature, and their interrelationships using both the Imperial and metric systems. (I, II)
2. Round the answer to a numerical problem using appropriate significant figures. (I)
3. Use a calculator to accurately perform arithmetic calculations commonly used in chemistry such as Imperial/metric unit conversions. (I, II)
4. Calculate volume, mass, and density from appropriate measurements. (I, II)
5. Accurately solve mathematical problems involving percentages. (I)
6. Accurately solve mathematical problems using scientific notation. (I)
7. Describe the scientific method and explain its importance to advancing our understanding of natural phenomena. (III)
8. Explain introductory chemistry terms and concepts and give appropriate examples of each. (III, IV)
9. Identify the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons for a given isotope. (IV)
10. Write chemical formulas for ionic compounds based on ion charges. (IV)
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. Measurement and basic arithmetic calculations
   A. Measurement and International System of Units (SI units)
         1. Length
         2. Mass
         3. Volume
         4. Temperature
         5. Density
   B. Significant figures
   C. Rounding answers
   D. Addition / subtraction / multiplication / division
   E. Scientific notation
   F. Percent
II. Conversions
   A. Between metric units
   B. Between Imperial units
   C. Between metric and Imperial systems
   D. Between temperature units
   E. Between density units
III. Chemistry fundamentals
   A. Scientific method
   B. States of matter
   C. Chemical and physical properties
   D. Chemical and physical changes
   E. Elements, compounds, mixtures
   F. Physical states of the elements, diatomic elements
   G. Metals, nonmetals, metalloids
IV. Atomic structure and chemical formulas
   A. Atoms and subatomic particles
   B. Atomic and mass numbers
   C. Isotopes
   D. Chemical formulas
   E. Ionic charges and formulas
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 27, 2020

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.