NSET 140 - Chemistry in Daily Life

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Description:

The focus of the course is the discussion of chemistry concepts as they apply to our daily lives. Topics covered include atomic theory and structure, chemical bonding, properties of the elements and the periodic table, chemical equations and stoichiometry, states of matter, equilibrium thermodynamics, electrochemistry and selected topics in descriptive chemistry. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the scientific method. (2) Define hypothesis, scientific law, scientific theory, and the scientific model. (3) Differentiate mass and weight; physical and chemical change; and physical and chemical properties. (4) Explain the structure of atoms. (5) Calculate the percent composition of a compound. (6) Identify balanced and unbalanced chemical equations, and balance equations by inspection. (7) Calculate the mass or number of moles of a reactant or product from the mass or number of moles of another reactant or product. (8) Calculate the amount of solute or solution given the concentration and the other amount. (9) Calculate heats of reactions. (10) Communicate scientific information both in writing and orally.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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