Course goals and learning outcomes support the Foundational Component Areas defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Course goals are linked to the respective Core Curriculum Competencies: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Empirical and Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork. Specific competencies are identified in designated course goals and learning outcomes.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Define the fundamental properties of matter by
1. defining elementary chemical terms;
2. citing the basic laws of chemistry;
3. identifying individuals, experiments, and discoveries important to the development of chemistry;
4. defining terms associated with phase transitions;
5. identifying properties of gases, liquids, and solids;
6. interpreting phase diagrams.
Classify matter, compounds, and chemical reactions by
1. identifying chemical and physical properties and changes;
2. distinguishing elements, compounds, and mixtures.
Determine the basic nuclear and electronic structure of atoms by
1. applying quantum rules for electronic structure;
2. predicting stable ionic charge.
Identify trends in chemical and physical properties of the elements using the periodic table by
1. utilizing the periodic table;
2. contrasting periodic trends.
Describe the bonding in and the shape of simple molecules and ions by
1. predicting electrolytes and non-electrolytes in solutions;
2. contrasting ionic and covalent bonding;
3. describing multiple bonding;
4. writing Lewis Dot formulas;
5. illustrating covalent/ionic bonds;
6. contrasting ionic and covalent bonds;
7. contrasting nonpolar and polar bonds;
8. predicting the geometric shapes in molecules;
9. applying theories of molecular bonding;
10. defining intermolecular forces of attraction.
Solve stoichiometric problems by
1. solving for molar mass;
2. solving for theoretical yield;
3. measuring percent yield;
4. performing reaction stoichiometry calculations;
5. applying the mole concept;
6. solving for percent composition.
Write chemical formulas by
1. composing chemical formulas;
2. solving for molecular mass;
3. solving for empirical and molecular formulas.
Write and balance equations by
1. constructing balanced chemical equations.
Use the rules of nomenclature to name chemical compounds by
1. applying IUPAC rules of nomenclature.
Define the types and characteristics of chemical reactions by
1. predicting products for single and double displacement reactions;
2. distinguishing types of chemical reactions;
3. predicting electrolytes and non-electrolytes in solutions.
Use the gas laws and basics of the Kinetic Molecular Theory to solve gas problems by
1. stating the gas laws and kinetic molecular theory;
2. defining properties of gases;
3. using gas laws.
Determine the role of energy in physical changes and chemical reactions by
1. defining terms associated with thermochemistry;
2. solving for heats of reaction;
3. completing thermochemical equations;
4. applying stoichiometry to thermochemical equations.
Convert units of measure and demonstrate dimensional analysis skills by
1. applying SI and metric systems of measurement;
2. performing unit factor calculations;
3. applying rules for significant figures.
Apply physical and chemical techniques in the laboratory that reinforce the fundamentals of general inorganic chemistry by
1. using basic apparatus and applying experimental methodologies used in the chemistry laboratory;
2. demonstrating safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals;
3. conducting basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques;
4. making careful and accurate experimental observations;
5. relating physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles;
6. interpreting laboratory results and experimental data, and reaching logical conclusions;
7. recording experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks and communicating experimental results clearly in written reports;
8. designing fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry;
9. identifying appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving principles of chemistry.
Communication Skills: Students will effectively develop, interpret, and express results of scientific investigation through written, oral, or visual communication by
1. describing observations made during experiments;
2. recording experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks;
3. communicating experimental results clearly in written reports.
Critical Thinking Skills: Students will use critical thinking, inquiry, analysis, and evaluation to reach informed conclusions, predict results, and classify or identify types of matter, reactions, and compounds by
1. identifying trends in chemical and physical properties of the elements using the periodic table;
2. applying IUPAC rules of nomenclature to name chemical compounds and write chemical formulas;
3. interpreting laboratory results and experimental data to reach logical conclusions;
4. designing fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry.
Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will use empirical and quantitative skills to manipulate and analyze numerical data and observable facts to reach informed conclusions by
1. performing chemical experiments utilizing scientific tools such as glassware and basic apparatus to make measurements, make observations, and analyze collected data;
2. converting units of measure and demonstrating dimensional analysis skills;
3. solving stoichiometric problems;
4. calculating chemical quantities.
Teamwork: Students will work effectively with others in a small group setting to safely complete a laboratory experiment by actively participating in performing the experiment and discussing experimental results to draw conclusions
Computer Literacy: Students will demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the use of personal computers for data entry and the internet by
1. creating an online account in electronic homework management system;
2. performing/completing electronic web-based homework.

CHEM 1411

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CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I (Lecture + Lab)