ch201 fall 2013 syllabus

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CH201 Fall 2013 Syllabus

Summary

Chemistry 201 is a class designed to give engineers a working knowledge of fundamental

chemistry and chemical phenomena that are pertinent to engineering fields. The class requires strong

algebra skills; therefore, it is suggested that you have completed MTH 111 with a grade of B or higher in

order to participate in this class.

Course Objectives and Outcomes

Chemistry 201 trains the student in the fundamental basis of chemistry and the critical

interpretation thereof. In this course, the student will learn: how to read chemical equations, predict

chemical outcomes, make hypotheses about energetic interactions on the molecular level, predict

electronic structures and properties of materials based upon their respective compositions and carry out

predictive mathematics to determine the specific outcomes of chemical reactions. Examinations and

virtual laboratory exercises will be used to test student understanding of the aforementioned topics.

Course Materials

Book Chemistry A Molecular Approach 3rd Edition by Nivaldo J. Tro

Homework Mastering Chemistryhttp://www.masteringchemistry.com/

OnlineChemLabs www.ocl5.com

OCL Authorization Code: OSUCH201F13

Grade Management Blackboardhttps://my.oregonstate.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp

Calculator Please feel free to use any scientific calculator in class.Smartphones are strictly prohibited on tests.

Instructor Information

Name Chris Knutson

Office Gilbert 133Office Hours W: 9-11:00 AMFurther accommodations may be made by appointment

Email [email protected]

Phone 541-737-6731

Please come to office hours if you are having difficulties in my class. Please come to my office hours if

you are doing well in the class too.

Grading Policy

Your grade for this course is based upon three major criteria: exams, homework, and online labs.

Exams: There will be two midterm exams, each worth 17.6% of your grade. The final exam is worth

35.2% of your grade. If you score higher on your final than either, or both, of your midterms, the finalgrade will replace the lower midterm grades. This also counts for people absent for either midterm.

Homework: You will get full credit for 95% completion or better on your Mastering Chemistry. This

5% window is to account for trials and tribulations in your battle against our robot overlords.

Online Labs: There will be five online labs, one due each two weeks in this course. These labs can be

accessed at www.ocl5.com. You will need to register on the site, and there will be a fee of $20.00.

http://www.masteringchemistry.com/


http://www.ocl5.com/


https://my.oregonstate.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp


mailto:[email protected]













Point Structure

Assignment/Test/Lab Points Possible Percent of Grade

Midterm 1 150 17.6%

Midterm 2 150 17.6%Final Exam 300 35.2%

Intro to Mastering Chemistry 15 17.6%

Mastering Chemistry Homework 1 15







Mastering Chemistry Homework 8 15Mastering Chemistry Homework 9 15

www.ocl5.com Laboratory Techniques 20 12.5%

www.ocl5.com Metal + HCl 20

www.ocl5.com Combustion Analysis 20

www.ocl5.com Calorimetry 20

www.ocl5.com NMR 20

Total 850 100%

Course

Grade

Percent Course

PointsA 92 782

A- 89 756

B+ 86 731

B 83 705

B- 80 680

C+ 77 655

C 74 629

C- 71 604

D+ 68 578

D 65 553

D- 62 527

Academic Honesty

All exams will be proctored by teaching assistants and the instructor will also make rounds. Any

implication of cheating will be formally investigated and students proven to be cheating will fail the

course. Even if you are not caught, cheating will get you nowhere. The real test is life after college, and

the only thing that cheaters gain is ineptitude in subject matter that they have paid a great deal of money

to learn. For more information on OSU’s student conduct policies, please see:

http://oregonstate.edu/admin/stucon/achon.htm






















F2013 Schedule

Dates Day Topic Chapter Online Lab Mastering Chemistry

10-1

10-3

T Matter and Measurement 1

Th Atomic Theory- 2

10-8

10-10

T Intro to chemical equations and

naming – Octet rule

3 Registration and

introduction dueTh Types of chemical compounds and

equations3 Lab

TechniquesDue

Homework 1 Due

10-15

10-17

T Stoichiometry and Limiting Rgt. 4.2-4.4

Th Stoichiometry continuedIntroduction to gases Midterm 1

4-5 Homework 2 Due

10-22

10-24

T Gases continued 5

Th Thermochemistry 1 6 Metal + HClDue

Homework 3 Due

10-29

10-31

T Thermochemistry 2 6

Th Thermochemistry final lectureIntro to Quantum-Mechanical Model

7 CombustionAnalysis Due

Homework 4 Due

11-5

11-7

T Quantum mech. model of the atom 7-8

Th Periodic Properties of the elements 8 Homework 5 Due

11-12

11-14

T Lewis Structures 9

Th Lewis Structures continued

Midterm 2

9 CalorimetryDue

Homework 6 Due

11-19

11-21

T VSEPR and Molecular Shapes 10

Th Valence Bond Theory and M.O.Theory

10 Homework 7 Due

11-26

11-28

T Molecular Orbital theory 10-11

Th Thanksgiving Break NMR Due

Sunday atmidnight

Homework 8 Due

Sunday at midnight

12-3

12-5

T Intermolecular forces and states ofmatter

11

Th Band theory and applications thereof Homework 9 Due

Midterm Exams:

Midterm exams will be on 10/17/2013 and 11/14/2013. They will be held from 8:30 to 9:50 PM

Final Exam:

The final exam for CH201 in fall of 2013 will be held on Monday, December 9 at 7:30 AM.

Students with DisabilitiesAccommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty and Disability Access Services

(DAS). Students with accommodations approved through DAS are responsible for contacting (email is

preferred) the faculty member in charge of the course prior to or during the first week of the term to

discuss accommodations. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations but who have not

yet obtained approval through DAS should contact DAS immediately at 541.737.4098.

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