Chemistry 125

Course Objective:

• Demonstrate the methods used to observe and measure the physical parameters associated with matter and mechanics
• Recognize the atomic structure of matter
• Recognize chemical reactions and bonding
• Recognize how chemistry & physics relates to the everyday world
• Develop measurement skills using metric units

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the students are expected to demonstrate the following:

• Metric measuring skills

The student will demonstrate skill in using instruments to measure the physical properties of matter in metric units. Instruments include: meter stick; measuring cup, balance; stopwatch; spring balance.

• Graphical analysis of data

The student will be able to analyze graphs to determine the value of physical parameters or the relationship between physical parameters.

• Measure physical parameters

The student will be able to use instruments to measure the speed of an object.

• Atomic structure of matter

The student will be able to identify the three subatomic particles, their location, charge and relative mass

• Chemical reactions and bonding

The student will be able to distinguish between a chemical and physical change and recognize the difference between ionic and covalent bonding

• Chemistry and physics in the everyday world

The student will recognize how chemistry and physics relates to the ordinary world by the preparation of an activities notebook.