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COURSE DESCRIPTION

The core chemistry course introduces the students to the fundamental
principles of chemistry and shows how chemistry is applied in their lives and
society. Among the concepts to be covered are atomic structure, bonding, the
Periodic table, stoichiometry, types of chemical reactions, and
thermochemistry. Mathematical expression of the more important concepts will
be carefully developed in both the classroom and laboratory sessions. The
laboratory sessions will be used to introduce the students to a wide variety
of chemical applications that are relevant and provide an opportunity to
develop skills that will be used in future science related careers.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. ability to understand and articulate the understanding of basic principles of modern
chemistry and their historical development;

2. ability to properly use the scientific method to solve problems and develop an
awareness of the initiative and resourcefulness necessary to successfully carry out
scientific method;

3. ability to use inquiry as a means of examining problems;

4. appreciate the contributions made by the chemical sciences to human knowledge
and welfare and the ability to relate chemical principles to their use in the technical
society of today;

5. ability to understand the interrelationship of chemistry to other disciplines;

6. ability to understand how present and future developments of science will affect
their lifestyles and moral responsibilities;

7. develop a sense of values that will enable the student to share intelligently in the
responsibility for the proper use of scientific knowledge within society;

8. give the student a strong basis for future studies in the natural sciences

TEXTBOOK

Fundamentals of Chemistry 4th Edition, Burns, Ralph A. Prentice Hall. Copyright © 2003
by Pearson Prentice Hall, Saddle River, New Jersey.