ATMT 1400 - Science-Industrial Chemistry Credit Hours: 2.00
Prerequisites: None
A study of the chemical and physical properties of materials used in industry and commerce and the related manufacturing processes and usage. Basic concepts of matter and energy; the atomic theory; laws of moving particles, water and solutions and the families of elements; nuclear and organic chemistry as related to industrial use and a survey of minerals, ores, and metals constitute the text material. Lectures are related to industrial and commercial problems in production, distribution, safety, and pollution control.
Billable Contact Hours: 2
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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
OUTCOME 1: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe matter, element, and mixture compound.
OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe matter, pure substances and properties of matter.
- Describe element.
- Describe mixture compound.
OUTCOME 2: Relate size and mass in units of the metric system and convert to and from the English system.
OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Identify size and mass in metric units.
- Identify size and mass in English units.
- Convert size and mass between English and metric units.
OUTCOME 3: Describe the properties of oxygen and hydrogen and their effects in industrial air pollution problems.
OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe the properties of oxygen.
- Describe the properties of hydrogen.
- Describe the role of oxygen and hydrogen in industrial air pollution.
OUTCOME 4: Interpret the Periodic Table in making comparison of elements in family groups.
OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe the periodic table.
- Use the periodic table to compare elements within family groups.
OUTCOME 5: Apply basic laws to gases and relate properties to air pollution and corrosion.
OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe the properties of gas laws.
- Describe the way in which gas laws relate to air pollution.
- Describe the ways in which gas laws relate to corrosion.
OUTCOME 6: Describe acids, bases and salts and relate usage in water pollution, electroplating, and electric batteries.
OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Identify acids and bases.
- Identify salts.
- Describe the role of acids, bases and salts in water pollution, electroplating and electric batteries.
OUTCOME 7: Describe the characteristics of liquids, solids, and gases.
OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe liquids.
- Describe solids.
- Describe gases.
OUTCOME 8: Describe radioactivity and be knowledgeable of radiation safety.
OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe radioactivity.
- Describe the procedures associated with radiation safety.
OUTCOME 9: Describe organic chemistry and relate the processes and products of petroleum and coal and distinguish families of plastics, fibers and paper and their processes and uses.
OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe organic chemistry.
- Describe the processes and products of petroleum and coal.
- Describe the families of plastics, fibers and paper.
- Identify differences between petroleum and coal and families of plastics, fibers and paper.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Global Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
Scientific Literacy: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
- Pre-test, introduction to the science of chemistry method, measurement, metric system, problems.
- Matter, properties, elements, compounds mixtures, physical change, chemical change.
- Structure of matter - atoms, electrons, isotopes, atom weights, symbols, periodic tables.
- Compounds - noble gas elements, valence formulas, molecular weights.
- Laws of chemistry - proportions - hypothesis equations, computation of formulas.
- Gases - pressures, kinetic molecular theory law of diffusion, molecular weights, formulas.
- Liquids and solids - vapor, evaporation, surface tension, capillary action, solids.
- Solutions of electrolytes - abnormal behavior, strong/weak electrolytes, hydrolysis.
- Halogens-physical, chemical properties, uses sulfur-physical, chemical properties and uses.
- Phosphorus-physical and chemical properties carbor, silicon, boron - and uses.
- Alkali metals - alkaline earth metals and aluminum.
- Iron, steel alloy-compounds, chromium, nickel non-ferrous alloy-copper, zinc, tin, lead.
- Noble and rare metals-silver, gold, platinum organic chemistry-hydrocarbons, esters, plastic.
- Chemistry of the environment: air-water pollution.
- Biochemistry: carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Chemistry of the planets.
- Final examination.
Primary Faculty
Gordon, Victoria
Secondary Faculty
Associate Dean
Jewett, Mark
Dean
Hutchison, Donald
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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