CHEM 108 - Chemistry Concepts For Middle School Teaching

Institution:

Northeastern Illinois University

Subject:

Chemistry

Description:

This course covers the basic principals of chemistry including atomic theory, solution chemistry, organic and biochemistry, states of matter and its various physical and chemical properties, appropriate use of nomenclature, chemical bonding, use of quatitative calculations based on chemical equations and including scientific notation, significant figures and dimensional analysis. The historical development of chemistry contributes to our civilization will also be considered. Elementary chemical principles will be used to explain the behavior of synthetic polymers, toxic substances, food additives, cleaning products and other chemically manufactured materials. Issues of contemporary critical technologies such as biomaterials, natural products, alternative fuels, bioremediation, fuel cells, green technology, biodefence and smart materials may be examined. This course is aligned to the Illinois Content Standards for Educators in Science and the National Science Teachers Association Teaching Standards. Course outcomes include developing students' ability to apply knowledge of chemistry to a variety of real world problems and settings with particular emphasis on applications to elementary and middle school teaching. CHEM-108 is a lab-oriented course that integrates concepts from chemistry, algebra and number theory and is linked to MATH-281.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.neiu.edu/

Phone Number:

(773) 583-4050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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