10806110Life Science Chemistry
Course Information
Description
Covers a wide range of topics including inorganic and organic. Topics included during the inorganic portion of the course include measurements and conversions, matter and the kinetic molecular theory, periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, solubility, gases, problem-solving and solutions, equilibrium and acid-base behavior. The organic chemistry portion introduces chemical structure as well as physical and chemical behavior of organic molecules. Many of these topics are related to the field of animal science.
Total Credits
5
Course Competencies
  1. Classify matter and energy
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    you examine an atom characterizing its subatomic particles
    you characterize neutral atoms, ions, and isotopes by type and number of subatomic particles
    you compare and contrast elements, isotopes, and atomic mass
    you compare and contrast pure substances (elements, compounds) with and mixtures (homogenous and heterogeneous)
    you distinguish between kinetic and potential energy
    you identify the key aspects of the Kinetic Molecular Theory
    you compare and contrast physical forms of matter

  2. Use formula, symbols and models to depict matter
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    you use standard chemical formulae to depict elements, neutral atoms and ions
    you use standard chemical formulae to depict compounds and molecules
    you use standard chemical formulae to depict aqueous mixtures
    you use standard chemical formulae to depict physical states of matter
    you use standard chemical formulae to depict phase changes
    you use standard chemical formulae to depict solubility
    you use standard chemical formulae to depict chemical reactions and chemical change
    you use circle/particle drawings to show pure substances and mixtures
    you use circle/particle drawings to show physical phase changes in matter (solid, liquid, gas)
    you use circle/particle drawings to show physical phase changes in solubility
    you use circle/particle drawings to show physical phase changes in chemical reactions and chemical change
    you use specific symbols related to depict isotopic notation
    you use specific symbols related to depict bonds in a molecular substance
    you use specific symbols related to depict unbonded pairs of electrons in a molecular substance
    you use specific symbols related to depict bond dipoles
    you use specific symbols related to depict molecular dipoles
    you use specific symbols related to depict attraction forces between substances found in pure substances and in mixtures
    you use specific symbols related to depict stock system in ionic names
    you decipher molecular structure when given molecular formula, condensed, and expanded structural formula
    you decipher molecular structure when given symbols to indicate three-dimensional arrangement
    you decipher molecular structure when given IUPAC names for organic compounds
    you decipher molecular structure when given molecule model kits

  3. Explore the organization, symbols, and basic trends on the periodic table
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    you identify periods (rows) and families (columns)
    you identify halogens, noble gases, and representative elements
    you identify metals and nonmetals
    you identify each the symbols on the periodic table (elemental symbol, atomic number, and atomic mass)
    you identify periodic table trends or patterns as they relate to chemical bond formation for electronegativity
    you identify periodic table trends or patterns as they relate to chemical bond formation for relative location of metals and nonmetals
    you identify periodic table trends or patterns as they relate to chemical bond formation for valence electron trend
    you identify periodic table trends or patterns as they relate to chemical bond formation for the trend for fixed ionic charge for representative metals
    you identify periodic table trends or patterns as they relate to chemical bond formation for the trend for variable ionic charge for nonrepresentative elements (and some exceptions)
    you identify periodic table trends or patterns as they relate to chemical bond formation for the trend for bonding capacity of nonmetals in molecules

  4. Explore chemical bonding as it relates to matter
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    you predict ionic bonding between monatomic and polyatomic ions
    you predict covalent bonding between nonmetallic elements using electronegativity to determine polar covalent and nonpolar covalent bonding types
    you use the octet and duet rules to determine characteristics of matter and its role in determining the formation of fixed ionic charge
    you use the octet and duet rules to determine characteristics of matter and its role in determining the bonding capacity for nonmetals in molecules
    you use the octet and duet rules to determine characteristics of matter and its role in determining the formation of coordinate covalent bonds

  5. Explore physical phenomenon as it relates to polarity
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    you investigate the role of noncovalent intermolecular forces in water- and fat- solubility
    you investigate the role of ions in water- and fat- solubility
    you predict overall polarity or nonpolarity from chemical structure
    you predict polarity or nonpolarity given organic functional groups
    you predict boiling points from chemical polarity
    you predict melting points from chemical polarity

  6. Explore chemical phenomena related to biochemistry
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    you apply chemical bonds to competitive and noncompetitive enzyme binding models
    you apply equilibrium concepts in acid/base organic reactions
    you use concepts of polarity as it relates hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity
    you apply concepts of oxidation/reduction chemical reactions to biological active molecules and their biochemical reactions
    you identify of chirality in biologically active molecules

  7. Use chemical equilibria concepts to describe reversible chemical reactions
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    you use the Henderson-Hasselbach equation to predict the equilibrium constant
    you determine what factors affect the extent of a chemical reaction
    you link the relevance of chemical equilibrium to the role of buffers in biological systems

  8. Use principles of acid/base chemistry to determine chemical and physical phenomena
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    you identity chemical formulae as acids or bases
    you describe the properties of acids and bases
    you identity at least two classification schemes of acids/bases (Arrhenius, Bronsted/Lowry)
    you investigate Acid-Base chemistry applied to inorganic and organic chemical compounds and its role in water solubility
    you identify components of a buffer and accurately predict the role that each plays

  9. Use quantitative skills to perform conversions or calculations
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    you use conversion tables for English and metric systems of measure
    you calculate moles
    you calculate concentrations
    you solve solution problems including molarity, percent concentration, and dilutions, and dose calculations
    you use equilibria expressions to predict the extent of a reaction
    you calculate the concentration of the hydronium and hydroxide ions in pH solutions
    you predict and then verify through calculation various gas laws (Boyles, Charles, etc)
    you determine the reasonableness of an answer through estimation

  10. Use critical thinking skills in chemistry lectures and labs
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    you use the Periodic Table
    you use reference tables for water-solubility of inorganic salts
    you use reference tables for VSEPR
    you use reference tables for electronegativity
    you use reference tables for organic functional groups
    you use reference tables for organic nomenclature
    you use reference tables for a list of polyatomic Ions
    you use conversion tables for English and metric systems of measure
    you use reference tables for significant figure rules
    you draw conclusions, given observations and scenarios depicting chemical phenomenon
    you apply chemical theory to practical application through analysis of a pharmaceutical drug
    you validate answers to word problems