This course is designed as an introductory course in college chemistry covering the basic principles of modern inorganic chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, atomic structures, bonding, molecular geometry and interaction of matter and energy. Students develop their reading comprehension skills by reading the text and handout materials.
Students develop their listening skills through lecture and small group problem solving.
Lecture material is presented that is not included in the text or handout material and is included as part of the exams or tests. Students develop their reading and writing skills through the use of problems and activities developed specifically to enhance their understanding of certain principles. Students provide written or oral solutions to these problems in both individual and group format. They must also deal with short-answer type questions on course exams. This course addresses the general education outcome relating to mathematical concept usage and applies the scientific method as follows.