Courses
Introduction to Chemistry
Course #: 5011
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Practical Measurements (Block X22);
What Students Learn: Chemistry and Matter; Chemical and Physical Changes; Chemical Classification of Matter, Elements, Compounds, Mixtures; Atoms and Molecules; Dalton's Atomic Theory; Atomic Weights; Molecular Weights; Electron Theory of the Structure of the Atom; Study of Electrons, Protons, Neutrons, Atomic Structure of Elements; Fundamental Laws of Chemistry; Laws of Conservation of Matter and Energy; Law of Definite Proportions; Valence Formulas; Equations; Typical Problems in Chemistry; Solutions; Metals, Nonmetals, Acids, Bases, and Salts; Ions and Theory of Ionization; Conductivity, pH, Electrolysis, Electroplating; Periodic Grouping of the Elements; Properties and Uses of Metallic and Nonmetallic Elements and Their Compounds; Nuclear Energy; Organic Chemistry; Structural Formulas, Hydrocarbons, Fatty Acids, Carbohydrates, Aromatic Compounds, Plastics.
Course #: 5501
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Elements of Chemistry (5011);
What Students Learn: Sanitary Analysis; Solutions; Strengths of Solutions; Titration; Cleaning of Equipment; Indicators and Their Use; Standardization of Acid Reagents with Sodium Carbonate; Standardization of Hydroxide Reagents with Acids; Standardization of Acid Reagents with Hydroxides; Standardization of Reagents for Oxidation or Reduction; Volumetric Analysis; Typical Gravimetric Analysis; Colorimetric Analysis; Spectrographic Analysis.
Course #: 3048
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Elements of Chemistry (5011);
What Students Learn: Characteristics of Bacteria; Reproduction; Requirements for Life; Effects of Environment on Development; Bacterial Metabolism; Physical Effects of Bacterial Action; Biochemical Effects; Bacteria in Air, in Soil, in Water, in Sewage; Laboratory Practice; Apparatus; Sterilization; Culture Media; Observation of Bacteria; The Microscope; Staining Methods; Examination of Water for Bacteria; Bacterial Count; Multiple-Tube Fermentation Method; Membrane Filter Method.
Course #: 686003
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Formulas (186012); Practical Measurements (Block X22);
What Students Learn: Physical Structure of Matter; Temperature; Units of Measurement; Uniform Motion; Laws of Motion; Vectors; Forces; Center of Gravity; Pressure of Fluids; Measurement of Pressure; Buoyancy; Molecular Forces in Liquids; Laws of Gases; Application of Pressure of Gases; Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy; Power; Friction; Machine Elements; Nuclear Energy.
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Course #: 686004
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Formulas (186012); Practical Measurements (Block X22);
What Students Learn: Heat and Temperature; Measurement of Heat; Change of State; Transference of Heat; Transmission of Sound; Properties of Sound Waves; Ultrasonics; Properties of Light; Reflection of Light; Refraction of Light; Lenses; Spectra; Polarization of Light; Masers and Lasers; Magnetism; Static Electricity; Sources of Current Electricity; Generation of Electricity by Electromagnetic Induction; Mutual Induction and Self-Induction; Electromagnetic Motor Action; Generation of Electricity by Chemical Means; Conduction of Electricity; Electrolysis; Electron Emission; Radio Communication; Television.
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