Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

SOPH-0056

Organization's ID:

CHEM1001

Organization:

SOPHIA Learning, LLC

Location:

Online

Length:

Self-paced (60-90 days)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	general chemistry

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to teach provide an overview of chemistry with topics that include development of chemistry and its modern applications, atomic structures, chemical bonding, chemical reactions and energy, states of matter, and hydrogen and carbon.

Learning Outcomes:

recall the history of scientific theories of chemistry and the modern atomic theory
interpret the periodic table of elements
recall the types of chemical bonds and reactions
construct chemical formulae and equations
describe basic energy concepts
recognize the dangers and uses of radioactivity and nuclear reactions
apply the ideal gas law (as well as its constituent parts)
contrast the different phases of matter and their properties
compare and contrast acids and bases using pH and molecular frameworks
describe the effects of carbon and pollutants on the atmosphere
demonstrate understanding of the basics of the biochemistry of life.
demonstrate understanding of the scientific method and scientific measurements including uncertainties