Anoka-Ramsey Community College

CHEM 1020: Interpretive Chemistry

A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours/Week: 3
Lab Hours/Week: 2
OJT Hours/Week: *.*
Prerequisites:
- MATH 0200 - Beginning Algebra (minimum grade: 2.0 GPA equivalent); OR
- MATH 0205 - Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning (minimum grade: 2.0 GPA equivalent)
Corequisites: None
MnTC Goals: Goal 03 - Natural Science
(MnTC Goals 3A and 3B)
Prerequisites: MATH 0200 or MATH 205 with a grade of C or better, appropriate score on math
placement test, or equivalent
Introductory course in chemistry emphasizing elementary principles and applications intended for non-
science and allied health majors and preparation for the Principles of Chemistry sequence. Topics include
matter, measurement, atomic theory, bonding theory, nomenclature, organic chemistry, stoichiometry and
the mole concept, reactions, liquids and solids, solutions, and acid-base chemistry.
B. COURSE EFFECTIVE DATES: 06/01/1998 - Present
C. OUTLINE OF MAJOR CONTENT AREAS
1. States and classification of matter
2. Measurements and dimensional analysis including significant figures, scientific notation, and the
metric system
3. Atomic theory including the historical development of atomic structure and electron configurations
4. Bonding theory including ionic and covalent bonding and Lewis structures
5. Inorganic nomenclature including ionic and binary molecular compounds
6. Stoichiometry and the mole concept
7. Reaction types including balancing and predicting products of double replacement and combustion
reactions
8. Liquids and solids including intermolecular forces and phase changes
9. Solutions including molarity calculations and dilution
10. Organic chemistry including functional groups and nomenclature
11. Introductory acid-base chemistry, including the pH scale
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D. LEARNING OUTCOMES (General)
1. Demonstrate the ability to solve problems and demonstrate conceptual knowledge in the following
areas:
a. States and classification of matter
b. Measurements and dimensional analysis including significant figures, scientific notation, and the
metric system
c. Atomic theory including the historical development of atomic structure and electron
configurations
d. Bonding theory including ionic and covalent bonding and Lewis structures
e. Inorganic nomenclature including ionic and binary molecular
f. Stoichiometry and the mole concept
2. g. Reaction types including balancing and predicting products of double replacement and combustion
reactions
h. Liquids and solids including intermolecular forces and phase changes
i. Solutions including molarity calculations and dilution
j. Organic chemistry including functional groups and nomenclature
k. Introductory acid-base chemistry including the pH scale
3. Demonstrate the following abilities as they relate to labs in the major areas of course content:
a. Collecting data using a variety of equipment
b. Recording and analyzing data in tables and graphs
c. Formulating and testing hypotheses
d. Following laboratory and chemical safety guidelines, including those pertaining to waste disposal
e. Effectively communicating experimental results and concepts in oral and written form
f. Working effectively and cooperatively in groups
E. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies
Goal 03 - Natural Science
1. Demonstrate understanding of scientific theories.
2. Formulate and test hypotheses by performing laboratory, simulation, or field experiments in at least
two of the natural science disciplines. One of these experimental components should develop, in
greater depth, students' laboratory experience in the collection of data, its statistical and graphical
analysis, and an appreciation of its sources of error and uncertainty.
3. Communicate their experimental findings, analyses, and interpretations both orally and in writing.
4. Evaluate societal issues from a natural science perspective, ask questions about the evidence
presented, and make informed judgments about science-related topics and policies.
F. LEARNER OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT
As noted on course syllabus
G. SPECIAL INFORMATION
None noted
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