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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 12-08-1998 |
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CHM107 2000 Fall – 2011 Spring |
LEC 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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Chemistry
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A survey of chemistry and its impact on the environment. Completion
of CHM107LL required to meet the Natural Science
requirement. Prerequisites: None. Course
Attribute(s): General Education Designation: Global
Awareness - [G] General
Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination
with: CHM107LL |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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CHM107 2000
Fall – 2011 Spring |
Chemistry and Society |
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Differentiate between physical and chemical properties and
changes, and between elements, compounds, and mixtures. (I) |
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Compare levels of air pollution in other countries of the
world to the problem in the U.S. (I) |
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Describe the basic structure of the atom and draw Lewis
structures for atoms or simple molecules. (I, III) |
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Use appropriate
chemical terminology and conventions to interpret symbols and formulas,
balance chemical equations, name and write formulas for common inorganic
compounds, and identify various types of chemical reactions. (I, IV) |
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Predict shapes of simple molecules (I, III) |
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Perform
calculations involving the metric system, scientific notation, the mole concept,
and concentration terms including molarity, percent, ppm, and ppb. (I, II,
III, VI) |
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Describe how the ozone layer protects the earth and how
CFC's deplete the ozone layer. (II) |
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Compare the seriousness of ozone depletion to global
warming in various countries of the world. (II, III) |
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Define energy and entropy and explain their relationship
to matter. (II, III, IV) |
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Use the concepts
of energy and entropy to discuss the chemistry of the ozone layer and the
availability of energy from fossil fuels. (II, III, IV) |
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Describe the causes and implications of global warming.
(III) |
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Describe the carbon cycle and the water cycle and their
global impact. (III, IV) |
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Describe approaches to alternative use of fossil fuels in
the U.S. and in other parts of the world. (IV) |
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Classify substances as acids or bases, and define the pH scale
of measuring relative acidity. (IV) |
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Describe the properties of water and aqueous solutions in
terms of their composition and structure. (IV, V) |
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Describe the distribution of water globally and the
availability of fresh water. (V) |
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Give examples of transnational problems of acid rain. (VI)
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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CHM107 2000
Fall – 2011 Spring |
Chemistry and Society |
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I. Air A. Concentration
Expressions B. Classification of Matter
C. Atoms, Molecules,
Formulas D. Chemical
Changes/Equations E. Density F. Combustion G. Air Quality 1) U. .
2) Other parts of the world H. Naming Inorganic
Compounds II. The Ozone Layer A. Wave and Particle
Properties of Light B. Ultra Violate Radiation C. Scientific Notation D. Biological Effects E. Protective Role 1)
Variations 2) Areas in world and remedies F. Ozone Destruction III. Global Warming A. Molecular Shapes B. Vibration of Molecules
and Greenhouse Effect C. Energy Flow on Earth D. The Carbon Cycle E. The Mole F. Greenhouse Gases 1)
International impact 2) Predictions of impact IV. Energy A. Sources B. Activation Energy C. Fossil fuels D. Energy Transfer E. Entropy F. Energy Efficiency G. Conservation of Energy
1) Alternative fuels 2) International efforts V. Water A. Molecular Structure B. Physical Properties C. Hydrogen Bonding D. Electrolyte/Non
Electrolyte Solutions E. Water Sources 1)
International distribution 2) Fresh water availability F. Water and Energy G. Purification H. Equilibrium/Le Chatelier's Principle I. Water Ownership VI. Acid Rain A. Acid and Bases B. Molarity/pH C. SO2/ Oxides of Nitrogen D. Damage and Other Effects
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