CHM 105 - Survey of Chemistry

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Core

An introduction to chemical topics with little mathematics. Topics include measurement, atomic structure, nuclear chemistry, bonding, solutions, reactions, acids & bases, simple organic substances, and biomolecules. The course is designed for students who are non-science majors and need one semester of laboratory science.
Competencies
1. Perform experiments safely in a lab setting
1. Analyze lab data qualitatively and quantitatively
2. Use a balance to measure mass
3. Measure volume with laboratory glassware
4. Use a thermometer to measure temperature in Celsius
5. Dispense chemicals appropriately
6. Use heat sources safely
2. Illustrate a knowledge of measurement using the English and metric system
1. Solve conversions from one unit to another unit
2. Calculate the density of various substances
3. Demonstrate an awareness of significant figures
3. Evaluate the composition and structure of atoms and ions
1. Examine the history of atomic structure
2. Predict the electron arrangement for small atoms
3. Explain line spectra based on the wave nature of light and atomic structure
4. Distinguish between atoms and isotopes of various elements
5. Label important regions on the periodic table
6. Predict charges for ions based on their location on the periodic table
7. Relate chemical and physical properties to periodic table location
4. Assess chemical equations for nuclear reactions
1. Discuss the nature of alpha, beta and gamma radiation
2. Use the concept of half-life to predict the effective lifetime of a radioactive substance
3. Identify the damage caused by the various forms of radiation
4. Predict the isotopes formed during alpha and beta decay
5. Explain fission and fusion
5. Compare and contrast types of chemical compounds and bonds
1. Describe how electrons are involved in ionic, polar covalent, and nonpolar covalent bonding
2. Write names and formulas for ionic and molecular compounds
3. Draw Lewis structure to represent ionic and molecular compounds
4. Use the VSEPR theory to predict the shapes and polarity of molecules
6. Evaluate properties associated with the states of matter
1. Use the kinetic molecular theory to describe the properties of gases
2. Calculate quantities using gas laws
3. Distinguish between the behaviors of solids, liquids, and gases
4. Relate phase changes to energy changes
7. Formulate an understanding of solutions
1. Describe the components of a solution
2. Discuss the types of interparticle forces
3. Use polarity to predict solubility
4. Perform calculations involving concentration units
8. Interpret chemical reactions in the form of chemical equations
1. Identify reactants and products
2. Understand symbols used in chemical equations
3. Assess if chemical equations are balanced
4. Describe energy involved in chemical reactions
9. Evaluate acids and bases in terms of their structures and properties
   1. Identify acids, base, and salts
   2. Describe acids base reactions
   3. Associate acidity and basicity with pH value
   4. Relate acidity and basicity to common substances
10. Interpret structures and properties of organic substances
   1. Use bonding concepts to evaluate organic compounds
   2. Identify common functional groups and their properties
   3. Relate polymer structure to organic compounds
   4. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of plastics
11. Interpret structures and properties of biomolecules
1. Examine different classes of macromolecules
2. Differentiate between various classes of macromolecules based on chemical properties
3. Identify the role of various food molecules

AY2026
Competencies Revised Date: AY2026