Syllabus Overview: General Chemistry

Course Description

This introductory General Chemistry course focuses on the study of matter, its structure, properties, transformations, and applications. It provides foundational knowledge for further studies in science, engineering, and health-related fields.

General Objective

• Understand fundamental principles of chemistry.

• Apply these principles to solve problems related to physical and chemical phenomena.

Learning Outcomes

• Atomic Structure and Periodic Table: Explain atomic structure and organization of the periodic table.

• Chemical Bonding: Interpret chemical bonds and properties of compounds.

• Stoichiometry: Solve stoichiometric problems.

• States of Matter and Solutions: Analyze states of matter and solutions.

• Chemical Equilibrium, Acids, and Bases: Apply concepts of chemical equilibrium, acids, and bases.

Course Topics

• Unit 1: Introduction to Chemistry and Measurements

• Unit 2: Atomic Structure and Quantum Theory

• Unit 3: Periodic Table and Periodic Properties

• Unit 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry

• Unit 5: Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry

• Unit 6: States of Matter

• Unit 7: Solutions and Concentrations

• Unit 8: Thermochemistry

• Unit 9: Chemical Equilibrium

• Unit 10: Acids, Bases, and Ionic Equilibrium

• Unit 11: Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry

Teaching Strategies

• Lectures

• Problem-solving sessions

• Laboratory practices

• Collaborative learning

• Case studies and application activities

Evaluation Criteria

Basic Bibliography

• Brown, LeMay, Bursten: Química: La Ciencia Central

• Chang y Goldsby: Química

• Petrucci, Herring, Madura: Química General

Additional info: The syllabus covers all major topics relevant to a general chemistry college course, including matter and measurement, atomic structure, periodic properties, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, thermochemistry, equilibrium, acids and bases, and an introduction to organic and biochemistry.