Course Details

01:160:159 General Chemistry for Engineers

  • Course Code: 01:160:159
  • Title: General Chemistry for Engineers
  • Short Description: The first semester of General Chemistry for Engineers.
  • Semester(s) Offered: Fall
  • Degree Type (BA/BS): BS in Data Science
  • Track Option: Chemical Data Science Track (Code: NB219CJ)
  • Degree Option: BS in Data Science- Chemical Data Science Track (Code: NB219CJ)
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Learning Goals:

    Understand and Apply Basic Principles and Concepts in Chemistry as Applied to Engineering Topics
    Specifically:

    • Nomenclature
    • Stoichiometry
    • Reactivity
    • Gases
    • Thermochemistry
    • Our Current Model of Atom
    • Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Orbitals
    • Molecular Orbital Theory/Application to Metals
    • Molecular Shape and VSEPR Theory
    • Chemical Bonding

    Explain and be Able to Assess the Relationship Among Assumptions, Method, Evidence, Arguments, and Theory in the Analysis of Chemistry and Chemical Systems as demonstrated by the following:

    • Interpretation of Graphical and Tabular Data
    • Expression of Physical, Chemical or Engineering Processes in a Mathematical Form
    • Solving Equations to Determine the Value of Physical, Chemical, and Engineering Variables
    • Development of the Ability to Relate the Concepts Learned in the First Goal to Each Other in Ways that Were Not Directly Explained in Class
    • Development of Critical Thinking Skills for the Application of Knowledge to Engineering Processes
    • Understanding of the Basics of the Scientific Method by Applying a Relevant Body of Knowledge to the Evaluation of Existing Scientific Studies and the Design of Studies to Test Specific Hypotheses