INTRODUCTORY COLLEGE CHEMISTRY

 

A.         SAFETY

 

A.1       Demonstrate an understanding of MSDS

A.2       Demonstrate an understanding of components of chemical hygiene plan

A.3       Demonstrate an understanding of use of lab safety equipment

A.4       Identify uses and dangers of common gases

A.5       Discuss the effects of improper disposal of chemicals on the environment

 

 

B.         UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

 

B.1       Utilize Metric System

B.2       Convert metric/English, English/metric, and metric/metric

B.3       Measure with precision and accuracy

B.4       Solve problems related to measurement

 

C.         PROPERTIES OF MATTER

 

C.1       Identify states of matter to include heterogeneous systems

C.2       Differentiate between physical and chemical properties

C.3       Illustrate changes in physical and chemical properties

C.4       Define and illustrate properties of gases

C.5       Define molecular volume

 

D.         STRUCTURES OF MATTER

 

D.1       Define molecule

D.2       Identify particles within atom

D.3       Define the structure of the atom

D.4       Describe basic electron configuration

D.5       Illustrate chemical periodicity

D.6       Describe the quantization of energy

D.7*      Describe quantum configurations

 

E.         RADIOACTIVITY

 

E.1       Define isotopes

E.2       Recognize types of radiation

E.3       Define half-life and describe implications

E.4       Demonstrate safety measures related to radioactivity

 

F.         CHEMICAL BONDING

 

F.1       Define types of bonds

F.2       Describe common ionic and covalent compounds

F.3       Relate properties to structure and type of bonding

F.4       Describe properties of alloys

 

G.         SCIENTIFIC THEORY/METHOD

 

G.1       Demonstrate an understanding of scientific nomenclature

G.2       Describe the scientific method

G.3       Apply the scientific method in laboratory setting

G.4       Solve problems with defined precision and accuracy

H.         CHEMICAL EQUATIONS AND REACTIONS

 

H.1       Define reactants and products

H.2       Balance reactions using stoichiometry

H.3       Illustrate types of reactions

H.4       Recognize side reactions

H.5       Predict reactivity

H.6       Calculate kinetic rates

H.7       Define and illustrate catalysis

H.8       Define the equilibrium state

H.9       Calculate equilibrium constant

 

I.          ACIDS AND BASES

 

I.1         Define acids and bases by Bronsted and Lewis

I.2         Determine acid strength

I.3         Compare strong and weak acids and bases

I.4         Define and determine PH

I.5         Define acid base indicators

I.6         Define buffer solution

I.7         Determine how to prepare a buffer solution of known PH

I.8         Perform titrations and draw buffer curves

I.9*       Calculate PH of buffer after addition of either strong acid or strong base

 

J.          IONIZATION

 

J.1        Define ionization

J.2        Show relation between ionization and ionic compounds

J.3        Differentiate between electrolytes and nonelectrolytes

J.4        Illustrate electrical conductivity using ionic solutions

 

K.         SALTS

 

K.1       Name common salts given their formula

K.2       Demonstrate colligative properties of salts

K.3       Determine solubility

K.4       Define solubility product

K.5       Define common ion effect

K.6       Illustrate the common ion effect by precipitating the salts

K.7       Define LeChatelier's Principle

K.8*      Calculate solubility from solubility data

K.9*      Calculate solubility of salts from the solubility product

 

L.         OXIDATION REDUCTION

 

L.1        Define oxidation and reduction by loss and gain of electrons

L.2        Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of combustion

L.3        Balance oxidation and reduction reactions

L.4        Perform oxidation reduction experiments

 

M.        SOLUTIONS AND PROPERTIES

 

M.1       Define solute and solvent

M.2       Describe solution process

M.3       Calculate concentrations of solute in normal and molar terms and in weight-volume, weight-weight, and volume-volume

M.4       Define and illustrate unsaturated, saturated, and supersaturated solutions

M.5       Dilute solutions to proper strength

M.6       Identify special properties of solutions; e.g., surface tension, viscosity, diffusion, and osmosis

M.7       Identify isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic when applied to solutions

M.8*     Calculate changes in vapor pressure, boiling point elevation, and freezing point depression using colligative properties

 

N.         ORGANIC

 

N.1       Define and determine properties of hydrocarbons

N.2       Define major functional groups

N.3       Recognize structures of major functional groups

N.4       Recognize relationships between major functional groups

N.5       Recognize relationship of functional groups and molecular weight

N.6       Describe effect of selected drugs on the body

 

O.         BIOCHEMISTRY

 

O.1       Define metabolism

O.2       Describe the concepts of the metabolic processes; e.g., Kreggs Cycle, glycolysis

O.3       Describe carbohydrates and their role in the body

O.4       Describe fats and their role in the body

O.5       Describe proteins and their role in the body

O.6       Describe vitamins/minerals and their role in the body

O.7       Describe the basis chemical structure of DNA/RNA

O.8       Identify simple chemicals in body fluids; e.g., blood, urine, and spinal fluid

O.9       Identify chemical mediators/potentiators; e.g., hormones and enzymes

 

P.         INSTRUMENTATION

 

P.1       Define instrumentation

P.2       Describe chromatography

P.3       Describe mass spectrometry

P.4       Describe spectrophotometry; e.g., visual and infrared

 

Q.         APPLICATIONS OF CHEMISTRY

 

Q.1       Identify the need for chemistry in career choices

Q.2       Identify the need for chemistry in daily lifestyles

Q.3       Demonstrate an understanding of concepts of polymerization

 

 

* College Transfer

 

DACUM PANEL PARTICIPANTS

 

OCCUPATIONAL PANELISTS:

 

Gayle Hembree, RDH; Robert E. Penney, DMD, Periodondist, Rock Hill, SC

Pamela Henkel, RN; Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC

Angie Hollar, MT (ASCP), Chemistry Supervisor; Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia, NC

Bernard North, Scientist; Sequa Chemical, Inc., Chester, SC

Grace Saylor, RN; Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC

 

 

FACULTY COMMITTEE:

 

Frank Caldwell, Mathematics and Science Department Manager, York Technical College, Rock Hill, SC

Frank Holloway, Chemistry Instructor, York Technical College. Rock Hill, SC

Linda Knight, College Transfer Department Manager, York Technical College, Rock Hill, SC

Diane Langevin, Dental Technologies Department Manger, York Technical College, Rock Hill SC

Dr. Paul Sanderfer, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Winthrop College, Rock Hill, SC

Kay Swiger, Instructor, Nursing, York Technical College, Rock Hill, SC

Nancy Westbrook, Medical Laboratory Technology Department Manager, York Technical College, Rock Hill, SC

 

FACILITATOR

Louise C. Rhyne, Dean of Learning Resources, York Technical College, Rock Hill, SC

 

RECORDER

Sylvia L. LaValle, CPS, Administrative Specialist, York Technical College, Rock Hill, SC

 

DATE/LOCATION

February 12, 1991 @ York Technical College