University of Santo Tomas

Faculty of Pharmacy
An Outcomes-Based Teaching-Learning Program for General Chemistry
1st Semester, A.Y. 2014-2015

Course Title:

General Chemistry

Course Number:

CHEM 100

Credit Units::

5 units (3 units lecture and 2 units laboratory)

Contact Hours:

3 lecture hours and 6 laboratory hours per week

Course Placement:

1st year, 1st semester

Prerequisite:

None

Course Facilitators:

Maritess D. Cation, Stephanie L. Chua, Stanley Charliemaign S. Cruz, Ruel Valerio R. de Grano, Jasmin V.
Degollado, Maria Salvacion A. Esmalla, Leonardo A. Guevarra Jr., Ma. Irene D. Liu, Erlinda T. Nuguid,
Gardee T. Pea, Librado A. Santiago, Ma. Teresa R. Suratos

Course Description:

The lecture deals with the fundamental concepts of matter, its properties and chemical behaviour in relation to
their atomic and molecular structure. It also includes the changes which matter undergoes and the energy
associated with it. Analyses of chemical concepts are emphasized to create solutions to problems and prepare
students for future professional practice, as well as environmental, ethical and social awareness. The laboratory
provides opportunities to gather experimental data and explore various aspects of descriptive and theoretical
chemistry. The experiments are designed to apply fundamental laboratory operations and techniques that
illustrate the various principles and theories in the lecture.

Reviewed by:

Asst. Prof. Andrea G. Vargas, Chair, Department of Biochemistry

Approved by:

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Elena J. Manansala, MSc.

Dean
30 June 2014

Date of Approval:

INSTITUTIONAL INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE
Academic Excellence
Show expertise in the competencies necessary to the
practice of the profession
Leadership and Teamwork
Demonstrate capacity for leadership and teamwork
including the ability to motivate others, to be
responsible and reliable
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
Initiate innovative ideas and methods through
research responsive to the changing needs of the
society
Productivity and Accountability
Develop new knowledge and understanding that will
contribute to nation-building and sustainable
development through the processes of inquiry,
research and innovation
Social and Ethical Responsibilities
Hold Catholic values and moral principles reflective of
the competent, committed and compassionate
Thomasian in the formation of humanely progressive
and healthy society)
Communication and Relational Skills
Develop effective communication competencies
through interpersonal skills and utilize information
technology responsibly as effective tool in exploring
and expressing ideas

PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING

OUTCOME

COURSE INTENDED LEARNING

OUTCOME

Demonstrate creative application of concepts

and methods of pharmacy practice geared
towards the advancement of various fields of
Pharmacy

1. Demonstrate the ability to discuss the

properties, structure and changes of
matter per se, and its relation to chemical
reactions and energy transformations.

Assume leadership roles as appropriate, and

work effectively and work harmoniously as
members of healthcare teams

2. Lead in performing cooperative learning

activities as different chemistry concepts
are employed to everyday life, more
importantly in the practice of ones
profession

Demonstrate critical application of principles

in pharmacy using logical and systematic
methods to provide practical solutions to reallife professional situations

3. Create solutions to various problems

utilizing the fundamental principles of
chemistry

Generate insights and new knowledge in

pharmacy that will contribute to nationbuilding and sustainable development
through drug designs and development for
the prevention, diagnosis, mitigation and
treatment of diseases of man and animals

4. Construct innovative ideas from the

chemical principles learned that will
motivate students to productive research

Exhibit Catholic values and moral principles

reflective of the Thomasian identity;
competent, committed and compassionate,
as health care professionals in the formation
of humanely progressive and healthy society

5. Display Catholic values and moral

principles in understanding and protecting
Divine creation by applying the knowledge
and techniques in chemical safety

Apply effective communication competencies

through interpersonal skills and utilize
information technology responsibly as an
effective tool in exploring and expressing
ideas individually and collaboratively and in
maintaining therapeutic relationships by
providing drug and health related information

6. Communicate fundamental principles

understandable by everyone and
exchange ideas in chemistry through the
use of different effective media

Intended Learning Outcomes

Content

Teaching-Learning
Activities

Assessment Tasks

Unit I. Chemical Foundations

1. Classify matter according to
composition and propertiesCILO1
2. Differentiate the changes of
matter CILO1
3. Separate components of mixtures
CILO2 & 3

4. Recognize the significance of

chemical lawsCILO1

1.1 Overview of Chemistry

Gapped Lecture

Compare and contrast

1.2 Classification of Matter (State &

Composition)

Assigned reading

Defining features matrix

Work along activities

Focused listing

Cookbook laboratory work

Lab practical

1.3 Properties of Matter

1.3.1 Numbers and Measurements

Objective test

1.4 States/Changes of Matter

1.4.1 Separation of Components of
Mixtures
1.5 Fundamental Chemical Laws
Unit II. Atomic Structure

1. Trace the development of the

atomic theory and the structure of
the atom CILO1
2. Compare the atomic theory with
quantum mechanical model of the
atomCILO3
3. Construct the electron configuration
of an atom based on the rules for
filling of electrons in atomic
orbitalsCILO3 & 6
4. Differentiate the four quantum
numbers as to meaning and
valuesCILO1 & 3

2.1 Atomic Theory

Gapped Lecture

Compare and contrast chart

2.2 Structure of the Atom

Assigned reading

Focused listing

2.3 EMR (Electromagnetic Radiation)

Searching the web

Objective test

2.4 Atomic Orbital

Information Inquiry

2.5 Quantum Theory

Work along activities

2.6 Quantum Mechanical Model of the

Atom

Intended Learning Outcomes

Content

Teaching-Learning
Activities

Assessment Tasks

Unit III. Periodic Table

1. Correlate the properties of atoms
with the periodic trendsCILO1 & 3
2. Differentiate periodic properties of
metals from non-metalsCILO2 & 3

3.1 Periodic Trends

3.1.1 Periodic Properties of the

Gapped Lecture

Defining features matrix

Cookbook laboratory work

Categorizing grid

Elements

Lab practical
Case study
Objective test

Unit IV. Atoms to Molecules

1. Solve problems involving mole and
mass relationshipsCILO2
2. Calculate the atomic mass of an
element based on relative
abundance of isotopesCILO1
3. Differentiate ions from
moleculesCILO1 & 3
4. Construct the chemical formula of
a given compoundCILO1 & 2
5. Generate the chemical name from
a given chemical formula CILO1 & 2
6. Calculate the percentage
composition of a compoundCILO1 & 3
7. Derive the Empirical and Molecular
Formula from percentage
compositionCILO3

4.1 Mole Concept

Assigned reading

Defining features matrix

4.2 Ions/ Molecular Mass

Gapped lecture

Problem recognition tasks

4.2.1 Chemical Formula Writing

Work along activities

Reflective exercises

4.2.2 Chemical Formula Naming

Problem solving learning

Objective test

4.3 Molar Mass and Avogadro's Number

4.4 Percentage Composition
4.5 Empirical and Molecular Formula

Intended Learning Outcomes

Content

Teaching-Learning
Activities

Assessment Tasks

Unit V. Chemical Bonding

1. Distinguish ionic and covalent
compounds based on chemical
bondsCILO3
2. Differentiate types of covalent
bondsCILO3
3. Relate electronegativity, bond
polarity and dipole momentCILO1 & 3
4. Construct Lewis structuresCILO2 & 4
5. Recognize resonance
structuresCILO1

5.1 Ionic and Covalent Bond

Gapped Lecture

Compare and contrast

5.2 Types of Covalent Bonds

Assigned reading

Defining features matrix

5.2.1 Comparison of Ionic and

Covalent Compounds

Work along activities

Focused listing

Cookbook laboratory work

Lab practical

5.3 Electronegativity, Bond polarity,

Dipole moment

Objective test

5.4 Lewis Structures

5.5 Exceptions to the Octet Rule
5.6 Resonance Structures
Unit VI. Molecular Structure and
Orbitals

1. Employ the VSEPR theory to

predict the electronic geometry
and the molecular geometry of
polyatomic molecules and
ionsCILO1 & 3
2. Construct molecular modelsCILO1, 2, 3
3. Distinguish Valence Bond Theory
from Molecular Orbital Theory
based on bond formationCILO3

6.1 Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

VSEPR) Theory
6.2 Valence Bond Theory
6.3 Molecular Geometry

6.4 Hybridization of atomic orbitals

6.4.1 Lewis Structures and
Molecular Geometry
6.5 Molecular Orbital Theory

Gapped Lecture

Compare and contrast

Assigned reading

Defining features matrix

Work along exercises

Focused listing

Small group
project/assignment

Student presentations
Objective test

Intended Learning Outcomes

Content

Teaching-Learning
Activities

Assessment Tasks

Unit VII. Gases

1. Explain the Kinetic Molecular
Theory of gasesCILO1 & 6
2. Solve problems on volume,
pressure and temperature
relationships based on the gas
laws CILO1, 2, 3 & 4
3. Recommend mans role in keeping
a clean and healthy environment

71. Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases

Gapped Lecture

Problem recognition tasks

7.2 Gas Laws (Charles, Boyles,

Avogadros, Daltons, Ideal Gas)

Assigned reading

Whats the principle

Problem solving learning

Lab practical

Cookbook laboratory work

Objective test

Gapped Lecture

Misconception/Preconceptio
n check

7.2.1 Gas Laws

7.3 Chemistry in the Atmosphere

CILO5

Unit VIII. Liquids and Solids

1. Compare the properties of liquids
and solids based on the Kinetic
Molecular TheoryCILO1 & 3
2. Correlate intermolecular forces of
attraction to the properties of solids
and liquidsCILO1, 2 &3

8.1 Kinetic Molecular Theory of Liquids

and Solids
8.2 Intermolecular Forces

Assigned reading
Cookbook laboratory work

8.3 Solid Structure

Defining features matrix

Lab practical

8.3.1 Intermolecular Forces

Objective test

Unit IX. Chemical Reactions and

Stoichiometry
1. Construct a balanced chemical
equationCILO1 & 3
2. Calculate the reaction yield based
on the limiting reagentCILO3

9.1 Types of Chemical Reactions

9.2 Balancing Chemical Equations
9.3 Limiting and Excess Reagents,
Reaction Yield
9.3.1 Stoichiometry
9.4 Gas Stoichiometry

Gapped Lecture

Problem recognition tasks

Assigned reading

Problem sets

Problem solving learning

Lab practical

Cookbook laboratory work

Objective test

Intended Learning Outcomes

Content

Teaching-Learning
Activities

Assessment Tasks

Unit X. Reactions in Aqueous

Solutions
1. Distinguish the different types of
chemical reactions based on
reactantsCILO1, 2 & 3
2. Generate ionic and net ionic
equations from molecular
equationsCILO1 & 3
3. Identify which substances are
oxidized and reducedCILO1 & 3
4. Construct a balanced redox
reaction CILO1, 2 & 3
5. Transform one concentration unit to
anotherCILO1, 2 & 3

10.1 Nature of Aqueous Solutions

10.2 Precipitation Reactions
10.3 Acid-Base Reactions

Gapped Lecture

Problem recognition tasks

Problem solving learning

Problem sets

Cookbook laboratory work

Whats the principle

10.4 Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

Categorizing grid

10.4.1 Reactions in Aqueous Solution

Lab practical

10.5 Concentration Units: Percentage

Composition, Molarity, Molality, Normality
and Mole Fraction

Objective test

10.5.1 Percent Purity of Baking Soda

Unit XI. Electrochemistry

1. Distinguish electrochemical cells
based on spontaneity of reaction
CILO1 & 3

2. Interpret the Reduction Potential

Table based on oxidizing and
reducing capacityCILO1, 3 & 6
3. Calculate the EMF of an
electrochemical cellCILO1, 2 & 3
4. Construct electrochemical
cellsCILO2, 4 & 5

11.1 Electrochemical Cells: Voltaic and

Gapped Lecture

Problem recognition tasks

Electrolytic

Problem solving learning

Problem sets

11.2 Standard Reduction Potential

Cookbook laboratory work

Whats the principle

11.3 Spontaneity of REDOX Reactions

Inquiry-based Lab work

Categorizing grid

11.4 Types of batteries, corrosion and

electrolysis
11.4.1 Uses of Electrical Energy

Lab practical
Objective test

Intended Learning Outcomes

Content

Teaching-Learning
Activities

Assessment Tasks

Unit XII. Chemical Energy

1. Explain thermochemistry according
to nature and types of energyCILO1 &
6

2. Relate the first law of

thermodynamics to environmental
concernsCILO1, 3, 5 & 6
3. Solve problems on specific heat and
heat capacityCILO1 & 3
4. Calculate the standard enthalpy of
reaction and formation CILO1, 2 & 3

12.1 Nature of Chemical Energy

Gapped Lecture

Problem recognition tasks

12.2 Specific Heat and Heat Capacity

Problem solving learning

Problem sets

12.3 Enthalpy of Formation & Reaction

Cookbook laboratory work

Lab practical

12.3.1 Heat Flow and Calorimetry

Objective test

Unit XIII. Nuclear Chemistry

1. Construct a balanced nuclear
equationCILO1 & 3
2. Differentiate nuclear stability from
natural radioactivityCILO1 & 3
3. Diagram the nuclear reaction for the
transmutation of elementsCILO1 & 3
4. Distinguish nuclear reactions as
fission or fusionCILO1 & 3
5. Explain the effects of radioactive
elementsCILO1, 3, 5, 6

13.1 Nature of Nuclear Reactions

Gapped Lecture

Compare and contrast chart

13.3 Nuclear Stability

Assigned readings

Reflective exercises

13.4 Nuclear Transmutation

Work along exercise

Objective test

13.2 Nuclear Fission, Nuclear Fusion

Information inquiry

13.5 Biological Effects of Radiation

Student teach-in
Panel forum

REFERENCES:
Zumdahl, S.S. & S.A. Zumdahl. 2012. Chemistry: an atoms first approach. Australia: Brooks/Cole, Cengage
Whitten, K.W., R.E. Davis, M.L. Peck & G.G. Stanley. 2014. Chemistry.10th ed. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage
Chang, R.and Overby, J. 2010. General Chemistry: The Essential Concepts, 5th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Masterton, W.L., C.N. Hurley & E.J. Neth. 2012. Chemistry: principles and reactions. 7th ed. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage
McMurry, J.C., & R.C. Faye. 2010. General chemistry: atoms first. NJ: Prentice Hall.

GRADING SYSTEM:
Three grading periods:
33 % first grading period
33 % second grading period
34 % third grading period
Each grading period consists of 60 % lecture grade and 40 % laboratory grade.
The lecture grade consists of 40 % quizzes, 50 % long examinations and 10 % class standing.
The laboratory grade consists of 40 % quizzes, 40 % long exams, 10 % laboratory performance and 10 % data sheets.
COURSE POLICY:

At least with an 80 % attendance.

Passing rate: 75 %

TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR:

WEEK
1
2
3

CONTENT
Chemical Foundations
Atomic Structure

Periodic Table

Atoms to Molecules

MONTHLY (First Grading Period)

Chemical Bonding

Molecular Structure and Orbitals

Gases

10

Liquids and Solids

11
12

Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry

13

PRELIMS (Second Grading Period)

14

Reactions in Aqueous Solutions

15

Electrochemistry

16

Chemical Energy

17

Nuclear Chemistry

18

FINALS (Third Grading Period)