MCCCD Program Description

Chemistry and Society

Course: CHM107

First Term: 2023 Fall

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

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

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Discuss fundamental chemistry concepts utilizing the periodic table including atomic structure, physical and chemical changes, nomenclature, and types of chemical reactions. (I) 2. Perform calculations involving the metric system, the mole concept, and concentrations. (I-II) 3. Describe the causes and implications of air and water pollution, acid rain, ocean acidification, climate change, and ozone depletion. (II) 4. Discuss acids and bases in terms of their properties and reactivity. (II) 5. Describe the properties of water and aqueous solutions in terms of their composition and structure. (II) 6. Compare and contrast energies from fossil fuels, solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, and nuclear sources. (III) 7. Describe the basic chemical composition and nutritional roles of carbohydrates, saturated and unsaturated fats, proteins, cholesterol, and vitamins. (IV) 8. Describe common drugs, nuclear medicine, imaging techniques, and their effects on the body. (IV) 9. Discuss sustainability in terms of reduction, reuse, and recycling and the impact on energy and raw materials consumption. (IV-V)
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. Fundamental chemistry concepts A. Atomic structure B. Physical and chemical changes C. Elements, compounds, and mixtures D. Lewis dot structures and shapes for atoms or simple molecules E. Nomenclature F. Types of chemical reactions G. Metric system calculations and dimensional analysis H. The mole concept I. Concentration terms (molarity, percent, ppm, ppb) II. Atmosphere and water A. Air pollution B. Ozone depletion C. Electromagnetic spectrum D. Climate change E. Water cycle F. Distribution of water globally, regionally, and locally G. Wastewater treatment H. Waterborne diseases I. Aqueous solutions J. Classification of acids and bases K. pH scale L. Molarity and dilution calculations M. Acid rain and ocean acidification III. Energy A. Fossil fuels B. Bond energy calculations C. Carbon cycle D. Alternative energies (solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, and nuclear) E. Radioactivity, nuclear weapons, and power plants F. Batteries IV. Health and nutrition A. Carbohydrates, saturated and unsaturated fats, proteins, cholesterol, and vitamins B. World hunger C. Calorie calculations D. Drugs and nuclear medicine V. Sustainability A. Reduce, reuse, and recycle B. Plastics and polymers C. Consumption of raw materials D. Energy efficiency E. Deforestation

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

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