20806259Chemistry for Science and Engineering
Course Information
Description
This is an accelerated chemistry course for science and engineering students with a strong chemistry background, and covers topics typical of a two-semester sequence, including: measurement, atomic theory, stoichiometry, molecular structure, states of matter, gas laws, intermolecular forces, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.
Total Credits
5
Course Competencies
  1. Apply measurement principles and demonstrate proficiency in measurement calculations
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, lab, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Determine the scale of a given graduated device
    Determine the appropriate number of digits and correct unit to use for a measurement
    Identify the correct relationships needed for unit conversion
    Determine a mathematically correct answer that includes the correct unit and significant figures

  2. Apply the scientific method by organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating data appropriately
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, lab, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Laboratory notebook for an experiment outlines the procedure, data tables and other relevant information
    Graph is created by hand or by using a computer program
    Graph is effective in plotting and analyzing data
    Use principles of scientific reasoning to interpret data

  3. Describe the composition of matter at the subatomic level and chemical bonding in binary compounds
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, lab, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Explain the structure of the atom
    Explain the sizes and shapes of atomic orbitals
    Explain how the values for the principle and angular momentum quantum numbers relate to the size and shapes of atomic orbitals
    Predict the number of atomic orbitals in a sublevel
    Relate orbital occupation to electron configurations
    Describe the type of chemical bonding that will occur between a given pair of atoms
    Determine whether a compound will be ionic or covalent based on elements in the compound

  4. Evaluate molecular structure and shape
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, lab, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Classify the polarity of a molecule
    Draw a Lewis structure for a molecular compound
    Predict the three-dimensional geometry of molecules and polyatomic ions
    Use VSEPR theory to determine the shape of a molecule
    Use VSEPR theory to determine which hybrid orbitals are used in bonding
    Explain when a simple binary structure does not require use of VSEPR predictions

  5. Determine the structure, characteristics and reactivity of structure and describe reactivity of simple organic compounds
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, lab, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Draw and interpret both expanded structural and bond-line formulas
    Determine the expanded structural formula from a given IUPAC name
    Identify functional groups present given a structural formula
    Predict the reaction type given two chemical compounds
    Predict the products for basic organic reactions

  6. Apply the first law of thermodynamics and perform basic stoichiometric calculations
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, lab, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Predict the type of reaction from a set of reactants
    Write a balanced chemical equation for a given set of reactants
    Evaluate or draw a potential energy diagrams
    Calculate the activation energy and enthalpy change (Hess’s Law) for a reaction
    Solve for grams, moles, atoms, or molecules of any substance in a reaction using given chemical data
    Determine the percent yield for a given reaction from experimental data
    [j1]Somewhere (in this competency, or a different one?) students should be able to draw the energy/location of reactants, intermediates, catalysts and products and identify whether a given species is a reactant, intermediate, catalyst or product using the energy diagram.
    They should also be able to calculate the activation energy and enthalpy (or Gibbs free energy) of reaction from a labeled energy diagram

  7. Assess states of matter to describe phase changes and trends
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, lab, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Describe the relationship between the variables of P, T, n, V for a gas
    Calculate either P, T, n or V using the Ideal Gas Law
    Describe the interactions that can occur between given atoms, molecules, or ions
    Identify the following attractive forces when present between given molecules: ionic bonding, dipole-dipole attractions, hydrogen bonding and dispersion forces
    Predict relative melting points, boiling points or physical states of substances
    Determine the strongest noncovalent attraction for each substance
    Explain each part of the phase diagram for a phase change
    Calculate the total heat absorbed/released for a given phase change

  8. Evaluate chemical solutions qualitatively and quantitatively
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, lab, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Determine chemical species present in a given aqueous solution
    Describe interactions between solute and solvent
    Evaluate the amount of solute and the volume of solution present
    Calculate the mass of solute or final volume required to prepare a given solution
    Calculate the molar concentration of solutions
    Predict relative solubility of chemical compounds

  9. Describe ΔS and ΔG and apply the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, lab, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Correlate enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs Free Energy
    Predict reaction spontaneity from calculations of ΔS or ΔG of the reaction
    Calculate changes in enthalpy, entropy or free energy using Gibbs Equation
    Correlate the Free Energy to equilibrium
    Calculate the Free Energy change of a multi-step reaction mechanism
    Uses the standard states and reaction quotient appropriately for thermodynamic calculations

  10. Describe systems that are at chemical equilibrium and how various perturbations impact equilibrium position
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, lab, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Describe the nature of reversible reactions and chemical equilibrium
    Interpret the meaning of an equilibrium constant
    Write the expression for a reaction quotient
    Use the reaction quotient and equilibrium constant to determine how a reaction will proceed
    Use equilibrium expressions to mathematically solve for the concentration of reactant and product species
    Use Ksp to calculate the molar solubility of a compound
    Quantitatively compare the solubility of ionic compounds using the Ksp
    Use Le Chatelier principle to predict the effect of a change on the equilibrium position for a given change in temperature, pressure, volume or concentration

  11. Differentiate the properties and reactivity of strong acids/bases and weak acids/bases
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, lab, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Identify acids and bases from their formulas
    Define and distinguish between strong/weak acids/bases
    Predict the products of strong acid/base reactions
    Calculate the pH for a strong acid/base solution
    Solve problems involving weak acid equilibrium to determine pH
    Describe the relationship between Ka, Kb, pKa and pKb
    Compare the relative strengths of two weak acids using the ionization constant
    Predict the products of weak acid/base reactions

  12. Describe the general species and behavior of buffer solutions
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, lab, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Determine the species present in a buffer solution
    Predict the reactions that occur in a buffer to resist changes in pH
    Use the Henderson-Hasselbach equation to calculate the pH of a buffer

  13. Apply the principles of chemical kinetics
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, lab, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Apply the principles of collision theory to kinetics and to different systems
    Demonstrate proficiency with reaction kinetics models
    Predict and assess the validity of a proposed reaction mechanism
    Write the rate law for a chemical reaction when given its initial rates

  14. Analyze oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, lab, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Calculate oxidation number
    Determine oxidized and reduced species in a redox reaction
    Balance redox reactions
    Rank the relative strengths of oxidizing and reducing agents in a redox reaction
    Use Nernst equation to calculate cell potential

  15. Demonstrate laboratory skills and techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, lab, skill demonstration, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Demonstrate respect for the rights, views, and work of others
    Work with others to divide up tasks to complete experiments effectively and efficiently
    Demonstrate the ability to work safely in a chemical laboratory
    Demonstrate effective record keeping using a laboratory notebook
    Demonstrate skills and techniques individually and as part of a group