CHEM 121, General Chemistry I, is the first semester of a one year sequence in general chemistry. The course covers fundamentals of chemistry including reaction stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, states of matter and thermochemistry. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.

• Upon successful completion of CHEM 121, General Chemistry I, students should understand principles of chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, states of matter, aqueous solutions, acid-base chemistry, redox reactions, thermochemistry, applications to biologically important molecules in preparation for pre-nursing/allied health biology courses, and have practiced laboratory methods needed to observe and measure the above.

General Education Mission: CHEM 121 is a general education class that promotes the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will benefit students in their personal and professional endeavors.

General Education Student Learning Outcome: Students who successfully complete CHEM 121 satisfy the general education learning outcomes: (1) can use college-level mathematics skills, and (2) have problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Program Mission for AA/AS degree: CHEM 121 satisfies the A.A./A.S. degree mission by providing academic knowledge and skills for successful transfer to meet higher educational goals.

Program Student Learning Outcomes for AA/AS degree: Students who successfully complete CHEM 121 will know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.