MCCCD Program Description

Fundamental Chemistry

Course: CHM130

First Term: 2024 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 the fundamentals of general chemistry. Emphasis on essential concepts and problem solving techniques. Basic principles of measurement, chemical bonding, structure and reactions, nomenclature, and the chemistry of acids and bases. Preparation for students taking more advanced courses in chemistry.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Employ fundamental chemistry terminology, symbols, and formulas. (I - IX) 2. Draw connections between fundamental chemistry phenomena and observations. (I - IX) 3. Use theories to predict structure and behavior of chemical compounds. (I - IX) 4. Predict the properties of matter based on the materials’ classifications and structure. (I, III, IV, V) 5. Perform fundamental chemistry calculations involving scientific measurements. (II, VI - IX) 6. Predict the qualitative outcomes as matter undergoes physical and chemical transformations. (V, IX) 7. Calculate quantitative characteristics of matter related to properties and composition. (VI) 8. Predict the quantitative outcomes as matter undergoes physical and chemical transformations. (VI)
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. Metric system B. Uncertainty in measurement C. Significant figures D. Meaning of mass E. Meaning of volume F. Meaning of temperature G. Physical states of matter H. Particle model of matter I. Conservation of mass J. Proportional reasoning K. Kinetic Molecular Theory II. Fundamental chemistry calculations A. Dimensional analysis B. Rounding C. Density III. Atoms A. Bohr model B. Atomic notation C. Subatomic particles D. Periodic table structure E. Periodic law F. Classification of elements G. Ions 1. Monoatomic 2. Polyatomic IV. Compounds A. Nomenclature B. Covalent bonding 1. Lewis structures 2. Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) 3. Polarity 4. Intermolecular forces C. Ionic bonding D. Acids E. Molar mass F. Solubility V. Predicting reaction products A. Combination / Synthesis B. Decomposition C. Single replacement D. Double replacement / precipitation / neutralization E. Combustion F. Gas-evolving VI. Stoichiometry calculations A. Mass-mass B. Limiting reactant C. Percent yield D. Solution stoichiometry E. Mass percent composition (from a chemical formula) calculations F. Empirical formula from experimental data calculations G. Moles of compound to moles of constituent element calculations H. Mass of compound to mass of constituent element calculations I. Titration calculations VII. Solutions A. Solid in a liquid B. Molarity calculation C. Mass percent composition of solutions calculations D. Dilution calculations VIII. Acid / base chemistry A. pH - [H+] conversions B. Arrhenius acids and bases C. Bronsted/Lowry acids and bases D. Buffers IX. Energy A. Enthalpy of reactions B. Heat capacity / temperature calculations C. Heat of vaporization / heat of fusion calculations

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 25, 2023

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