Understanding Chemistry

General

Prefix

CHEM

Course Number

101

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Introduction to basic concepts of chemistry. Students will be taught critical thinking skills resulting in informed scientific analysis of environmental and societal problems. Specific topics and emphasis for each section selected by instructor. Credit will not be given to students who have previously taken a chemistry course above number CHEM 210 and received a passing grade.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

03

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of atomic structure and chemical bonding

Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of energy in its different forms and how these forms are related

Outcome

Apply fundamental chemistry principles to selected environmental and consumer applications

Outcome

Apply the scientific method to Lab Like Exercises (LLE’s) to demonstrate critical thinking in observations and problem solving