CHM 115 GENERAL CHEMISTRY Course Outcomes 1. Develop a broad understanding of energy, fuels and the chemical basis of biochemical processes. [A1, A2, A3, A4] 2. Develop an basic knowledge of nuclear chemistry and kinetics and energetics of nuclear decay. [A1, A2, A3] 3. Learn the fundaments of atomic structure, bonding, Lewis structures, and the VSEPR model for predicting molecular structures. [A1, A3] 4. Build on this molecular background and discuss hydrocarbons, organic functional groups, and polymers, then use bond energies to discuss the molecular sources of energy in exothermic reactions. A1, A2, A3] 5. Develop an introductory knowledge of inter-molecular forces and of biochemical molecules to enable discussion of solution properties, the chemical basis for biochemical reactions, how typical drugs function, and shape recognition. [A1, A2, A3, A4] 6. Learn the basic structures of simple inorganic solids and use these to describe metals, semiconductors, insulators, solar cells, and solar energy. [A1, A2, A3, A4] General Chemistry Concepts (H.S. Review) (1wk) 1. Atoms/molecules/formulas/chemical transformations/gas laws Chemistry on the Atomic Scale (2 wks) 1. Atomic structure Structure of the atom; particles/waves; light & other forms of electromagn. Radiation; atomic spectra; Bohr model of the atom; wave-particle duality; quantum nos.; shells/ subshells of orbitals, and electron configurations. 2. Periodic Trends Valency, radii, ionization energies, molecular formula trends as a prelude to bonding.. 3. The Covalent Bond Valence electrons & covalent bonds; electronegativity & polarity; dipole moments; Lewis structures; resonance hybrids; formal charge; predicting the shapes of molecules (VSEPR theory); hybrid atomic orbitals. Simple Inorganic Solids 1. Metals 2. Semiconductors 3. Insulators 4. Solar cells 5. Solar energy Laboratory Experiments 1. Analyzing a solid using the conservation of mass 2. Sodium Carbonate/Amt of HCL in Hydrochloric Acid 3. From Element to salt. 4. Concentration & Spectroscopy 5. Hess’s Lab & Enthalpy changes 6. Where’s the Ion? 7. Molecular Geomery 8. Preparation of Luminol 9. Organic Reactions: Aspirin/Nylon/Cross-linked PVA 10. Preparing/standardizing a NaOH Soln. 11. The Acid in your beverage 12. Models of the solid state. Nuclear Chemistry (2 wks) 1. Power Plants/energy 2. Fusion/radioactive waste (kinetics) 3. Radio imaging (Medical) 4. Energetics of nuclear decay Inter-Molecular Forces/Biochemical Molecules 1. The chemical basis for biochemical reactions 2. How typical drugs work 3. Shape recognition Polymers 1. Reaction types for polymers: distillations, cracking 2. Proteins/carbohydrates/nucleic acids 3. Natural polymers 4. The chemical basis for biochemical reactionsCOURSE NUMBER: CHM 115 COURSE TITLE: General Chemistry REQUIRED COURSE OR ELECTIVE COURSE: Required TERMS OFFERED: Fall, Spring and Summer TEXTBOOK/REQUIRED MATERIAL: M.S. Silberberg, Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change, 4h ed., McGraw-Hill, 2006. PRE-REQUISITES: MA 159 Precalculus CO-REQUISITES: MA 161 Plane Analytic Geometry and Calculus I or MA 223 Introductory Analysis I COORDINATING FACULTY: W. Robinson COURSE DESCRIPTION: Stoichiometry; atomic structure; periodic properties; ionic and covalent bonding; molecular geometry; gases, liquids, and solids; crystal structure; thermochemistry; descriptive chemistry of metals and non-metals. Required of students majoring in science and students in engineering who are not in CHM 123. COURSE OUTCOMES: 1. Develop a broad understanding of energy, fuels and the chemical basis of biochemical processes. [A1, A2, A3, A4] 2. Develop an basic knowledge of nuclear chemistry and kinetics and energetics of nuclear decay. [A1, A2, A3] 3. Learn the fundaments of atomic structure, bonding, Lewis structures, and the VSEPR model for predicting molecular structures. [A1, A3] 4. Build on this molecular background and discuss hydrocarbons, organic functional groups, and polymers, then use bond energies to discuss the molecular sources of energy in exothermic reactions. A1, A2, A3] 5. Develop an introductory knowledge of inter-molecular forces and of biochemical molecules to enable discussion of solution properties, the chemical basis for biochemical reactions, how typical drugs function, and shape recognition. [A1, A2, A3, A4] 6. Learn the basic structures of simple inorganic solids and use these to describe metals, semiconductors, insulators, solar cells, and solar energy. [A1, A2, A3, A4] ASSESSMENTS TOOLS: 1. Weekly homework 2. Weekly laboratories 3. Three 1-hour exams 4. Comprehensive final exam. PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT: 1. Basic Science: General Chemistry – 4 credits (100%) NATURE OF DESIGN CONTENT: N/A COMPUTER USAGE: Weekly online homework and analysis of laboratory date. RELATED ME PROGRAM OUTCOMES: A1. Math and science A2. Engineering fundamentals A3. Analytical skills A4. Experimental skills COURSE STRUCTURE/SCHEDULE: 1. Lecture – 2 days per week at 50 minutes. 2. Recitation – 1 day per week at 50 minutes. 3. Laboratory – 1 day per week at 150 minutes. PREPARED BY: M. H. Towns REVISION UPDATE: April 2,