MCCCD Program Description

General Chemistry I

Course: CHM151

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: Detailed study of principles of chemistry for science majors and students in pre-professional curricula.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Employ general chemistry terminology, symbols, and formulas. (I-XI) 2. Perform general chemistry calculations involving scientific measurements. (II, V, VI, VII, XI) 3. Predict the qualitative outcomes as matter undergoes physical and chemical transformations. (III, IV) 4. Predict the properties of matter based on the materials’ classifications and structure. (III, V, VIII, IX, X, XI) 5. Draw connections between general chemistry phenomena and observations. (III-XI) 6. Predict the quantitative outcomes as matter undergoes physical and chemical transformations. (V, VI, VII) 7. Calculate quantitative characteristics of matter related to properties and composition. (V, VI, X, XI) 8. Use theories of quantum mechanics and chemical bonding to predict structures of atoms and chemical compounds. (VIII, IX)
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. Definition of chemistry A. History B. Scientific method II. Measurement A. Metric system B. Significant figures C. Exponential notation D. Dimensional analysis III. Matter A. States of matter B. Classification of matter C. Properties of matter D. Physical and chemical changes E. Atomic theory F. Formulas and nomenclature of substances G. IUPAC nomenclature IV. Chemical reactions A. Balancing equations B. Types of reactions C. Net ionic equations V. Mole calculations with formulas and equations A. Atomic and molecular weights B. Mass-mole conversions C. Percentage composition D. Empirical and molecular formula E. Stoichiometry F. Limiting reagents and percentage yields G. Solution stoichiometry VI. Gases A. Gas laws B. Stoichiometry with gases C. Kinetic molecular theory VII. Thermochemistry A. Temperature/heat B. Energy and units C. Calorimetry D. Enthalpy and enthalpy changes E. Hess`s law VIII. Atomic theory and periodic table A. Fundamental particles B. Isotopes C. Quantum theory and electronic structure D. Periodic table and trends IX. Chemical bonding A. Ionic and covalent bonds B. Electron dot structures C. Electronegativity D. Shapes and polarities of molecules-VSEPR E. Hybrid orbitals X. Solids and liquids A. General properties B. Changes of state C. Intermolecular attractions D. Types of solids E. Phase diagrams XI. Solutions A. Definitions B. Terminology C. Concentration and stoichiometry D. Colligative properties E. Molecular orbitals

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 25, 2023

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