Course Description
Second semester of a rigorous in-depth study of the chemical principles involved in stoichiometry, structure, bonding, and reactivity.
Athena Title
Gen Chem for Sci and Engin II
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in CHEM 1212, CHEM 1312H
Prerequisite
CHEM 1211 or CHEM 1311H or CHEM 1411
Corequisite
CHEM 1412L
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
COURSE OBJECTIVES CHEM 1412H A. Understand that the natural world has an atomic and molecular basis which successfully explains its physical phenomena. B. Understand the importance of chemistry in our everyday lives and the financial realities of a global economy C. Understand the important scientific discoveries that lead to the development of modern chemistry D. Understand the impact of chemical phenomena on the fields of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, biology, and physics E. Understand the fundamental principles that apply to basic inorganic and aqueous solution chemistry F. Understand chemical language and symbolism G. Understand the fundamental principles of aqueous solutions H. Understand the fundamental principles of solids, liquids, and gases I. Understand the fundamental principles of chemical thermodynamics J. Understand the fundamental principles of chemical kinetics K. Understand the fundamental principles of chemical equilibrium L. Understand the fundamental principles of electrochemistry
Topical Outline
Second semester of a rigorous in-depth study of chemical principles. I. Chemical Thermodynamics II. Kinetics III. Equilibria IV. Electrochemistry V. Descriptive Chemistry of the Elements VI. Coordination Chemistry VII. Nuclear Chemistry
General Education Core
CORE II: Physical SciencesInstitutional Competencies
Analytical ThinkingThe ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.
Syllabus