Course Name
Basic Science 2
Course Information
Course Code
Course No.
Course Level
Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s)
2417-305
305
PYD
2
-
Course Track
University Requirement
College Requirement
Specialized Core
Electives
Course Description:
Basic Science 2 introduces basic concepts and key ideas while providing opportunities to learn reasoning skills and a new way of thinking about our environment. No prior work in science is assumed. It is substantial introduction to the fundamental behavior of matter and energy.
Course outcome:
Recognize subatomic particles and the atomic structure.
Memorize the functional groups in organic chemistry and its chemical properties.
Recognize the main areas of medicinal chemistry.
Define chemical reactions Explain balancing chemical equation as an application of the law of conservation of mass
Review the factors affecting the reaction rate. .
Identify the four types of chemical attractions and its effect on the physical and chemical properties of the substance.
Compare atomic bonds.
Differentiate between acids and bases and their properties.
Calculate molar, molal, w/w, w/v concentration.
Solve stoichiometric calculations.
Classify chemical reactions according to their energy
Demonstrate scientific facts.
Assessment Policy
Assignment
10%
Quiz
15%
Lab
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Project
10%
Midterm
20%
Final
40%
Others
5%
Textbook
Required Textbook(s): Conceptual Chemistry, 5th edition. By: John Suchocki. Pearson. 2013.
References
1. Chemistry, 12th edition. By: R. Chang. McGraw-Hill. 2015.
2. Conceptual Physical Science Explorations,6thedition. By: Hewitt, Suchocki, and Hewitt. Pearson Addison- Wesley, San Francisco, CA. 2016