CHEM 100: Fundamentals of Chemistry

Course Information

Description: Introductory study of the principles and laboratory techniques of general chemistry. Laboratory must be taken concurrently with lecture.

SLOs:

Chemical Reactions – Successful students will be able to predict the products of combustion, precipitation and acid-base
neutralization reactions.
Dimensional Analysis – Successful students will be able to use dimensional analysis to solve stoichiometry problems.
Lab Techniques I – Successful students will be able to work with basic chemistry laboratory equipment safely and properly.
Lab Techniques II – Successful students will be able to determine the appropriate equipment to measure physical properties.
Nomenclature – Successful students will be able to name general inorganic compounds.
Scientific Method – Successful students will be able to apply the scientific method by stating a question, performing
experiments and/or analyzing a data presentation.

Prerequisites: One year of high school algebra

Semesters & Campuses Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer at San Marcos, Rancho Bernardo, Fallbrook

Textbooks (required):

Chemistry 100 Lab Manual, Palomar College Edition
CHEM 100 Online Textbook (Libre Texts online textbooks)

Homework: ALEKS

Materials: scientific calculator, safety glasses/goggles (Z-87 Rating), completed Safety Quiz

**If you are enrolling in CHEM 100, consider taking the Self-Evaluation Quiz to test your knowledge in basic concepts of chemistry. The results of this quiz will assist you in choosing to enroll between Chemistry 100 or Chemistry 110.**