Course Title: Introduction to Chemistry
Course Code: CHEM 101
Program: Clinical Nutrition
Department: Clinical Nutrition Department
College: Applied Medical Sciences
Institution: Taibah University
Version: 1
Last Revision Date: 15/03/2024
A. General information about the course:
1. Course Identification
1. Credit hours: (2 CH)
2 T+ 0 P
2. Course type
A. ?University ?College ? Department ?Track ?Others
B. ? Required ?Elective
3. Level/year at which this course is offered: Level: 1 Year: 1
4. Course general Description:
This course provides the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry. Throughout the
course, students will explore the basic concepts of matter, atoms, and molecules. The course
will also cover topics such as atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical equations,
stoichiometry, states of matter, properties of elements and compounds, and basic
thermodynamics.
5. Pre-requirements for this course (if any):
None
6. Co-requisites for this course (if any):
None
7. Course Main Objective(s):
? To provide a solid understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts of
chemistry including atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical equations, and states
of matter.
? To explain different types of chemical bonds, such as ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds.
? To describe the properties and behavior of solids, liquids, and gases.
? To highlight the basic. concepts of thermodynamics including energy, enthalpy, entropy,
and Gibbs free energy.
? To describe how chemistry contributes to the medical field.
2. Teaching mode (mark all that apply)
No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
1 Traditional classroom 30 100%
2 E-learning 0 0
3
Hybrid
? Traditional classroom
? E-learning
0 0
4 Distance learning 0 0
3. Contact Hours (based on the academic semester)
No Activity Contact Hours
6. Lectures 30
7. Laboratory/Studio 0
8. Field 0
9. Tutorial 0
10. Others (specify) 0
Total 30
B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods
Code Course Learning
Outcomes
Code of CLOs aligned
with program
Teaching
Strategies
Assessment Methods
1.0 Knowledge and understanding
1.1
Students will be able to
explain the atomic
structure, chemical
bonding, states of
matter, and the basics
of thermodynamics.
K1 ? Lectures
? Quizzes (MCQs)
? Midterm exam
(MCQs, Short
essay questions)
? Final exam (MCQs,
short essay
questions)
1.2
Students will be able to
summarize the
different types of
solutions and their
characteristics.
K1
? Lectures
? Quizzes (MCQs)
? Midterm exam
(MCQs, Short
essay questions)
? Final exam (MCQs,
short essay
questions)
1.3
Students will be able to
explain the properties K1
? Lectures
? Quizzes (MCQs)
Code Course Learning
Outcomes
Code of CLOs aligned
with program
Teaching
Strategies
Assessment Methods
of solids, liquids, and
gases.
? Midterm exam
(MCQs, Short
essay questions)
? Final exam (MCQs,
short essay
questions)
1.4
Students will be able to
describe the different
process of state
Changes including
melting, boiling,
condensation,
sublimation.
K1
? Lectures
? Quizzes (MCQs)
? Midterm exam
(MCQs, Short
essay questions)
? Final exam (MCQs,
short essay
questions)
2.0 Skills
2.1
Students will be able to
discuss reaction
kinetics and
thermodynamics
S1, S3
? Lectures
? Midterm exam
(Short essay
questions)
? Final exam (Short
essay questions)
? Group project
? Oral presentation
2.2
Students will be able to
differentiate between
the acids and bases
S1, S3
? Lectures
? Quizzes (MCQs)
? Midterm exam
(MCQs, Short
essay questions)
? Final exam (MCQs,
short essay
questions)
3.0 Values, autonomy, and responsibility
3.1 NA NA NA NA
C. Course Content
No List of Topics Contact Hours
1 Course Overview and Introduction to The Course: 2
2
Matter and Measurement:
Properties and classification of matter, physical and chemical
properties, units of measurement
2
3
Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table:
Structure of atoms, subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and
electrons, atomic number, mass number, and isotopes, electron
configuration and periodic trends, the periodic table of elements
2
4
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure I:
Ionic bonding and compounds, covalent bonding, and molecules
intermolecular forces, molecular geometry, and polarity
2
5
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure II:
Intermolecular forces, molecular geometry, and polarity 2
6
States of Matter I:
Properties of solids, liquids, and gases 2
7
States of Matter II:
Changes of state: melting, boiling, condensation, sublimation, etc.
Gas laws
2
8
Solutions and Solution Chemistry I:
Types of solutions, characteristics of solutions, solubility,
concentration units
2
9
Solutions and Solution Chemistry II:
Water as solvent, colloids, colligative properties 2
10 Acids and Bases I:
properties of acids and bases, pH scale and calculations 2
11 Acids and Bases II:
Acid-base titrations and indicators 2
12
Thermodynamics and Kinetics I:
Energy conversion and transfer, internal energy and heat, work and
its different forms
2
13
Thermodynamics and Kinetics II:
Reaction rates, factors affecting reaction rates, catalysis 2
14
The Chemistry of Life: Organic & Biological Chemistry:
Basic concepts of organic chemistry, sources of organic
compounds, structure of organic compounds, functional groups
2
15 Emerging Trends and Research in Medical Chemistry Relevant to the Dietetics
Field 2
Total 30
D. Students Assessment Activities
No Assessment Activities *
Assessment
timing
(in week no)
Percentage of Total
Assessment Score
4. Written test: Quizzes Ongoing 30%
5. Written test: Midterm 8-9 20%
6. Group project: Essay & Oral presentation 14 10%
4. Written test: Final theory 18-19 40%
*Assessment Activities (i.e., Written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.).
E. Learning Resources and Facilities
1. References and Learning Resources
Essential References ? Denniston, K. J., Topping, J. J., Caret, R. L., & Dorr, D. R. Q. 10th edition,
(2019). General, organic, and biochemistry (p. 0). New York:
McGraw-Hill.
Supportive References
Electronic Materials
Other Learning Materials
2. Required Facilities and equipment
Items Resources
facilities
(Classrooms, laboratories, exhibition rooms,
simulation rooms, etc.)
Classrooms + Laboratories
Technology equipment
(projector, smart board, software)
Projector + Smart board
Other equipment
(depending on the nature of the specialty
F. Assessment of Course Quality
Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods
Effectiveness of teaching Students + Peer Reviewer
Indirect (student’s gradesStudent’s course evaluatiosurvey)
Direct (staff feedback)
Effectiveness of Students’ assessment Faculty Direct (cross-check)
Quality of learning resources Students Indirect (course evaluation)
The extent to which CLOs have been
achieved Course Coordinator Direct
Other
Assessors (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify)
Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)