chem 1411 p02 fall 2011 syllabus

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COLLIN COLLEGEDepartment of Math and Natural Sciences

Fall 2011

Course Number: Chem 1411.P02 Course Title: General Chemistry I

Course Description: A classical chemistry course designed for science majors, pre-medical,

dental or engineering students. Topics include stoichiometry, ideal gas behavior, atomic theory,periodic trends, VSEPR theory, thermochemistry and bonding theory. Laboratory exercisesreinforce concepts presented in class and develop basic lab skills.

Course Credit Hours: 4 LECTURE HRS: 3 LAB HRS: 3 CLN/REC HRS: 1

Prerequisite: Pass Reading requirement of TSI; English 1301, and Math 1314 to Math 2519within the last five years with a grade of C or better.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Chem 1411 recitation and lab.

College Repeat Policy: A student may repeat this course only once after receiving a grade,

including “W”.

Course Delivery Method: May include, but not limited to, lecture, recitation, laboratory, andonline component administered through Mastering Chemistry.

Instructor’s Information:

Dr. Michael JonesProfessor of ChemistryOffice: F217 Preston Ridge Campus Office Phone: 972-377-1602Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: Tuesday 11 am-noon & 3:30-4:30 pm, Wednesday 1 – 2 pm, Thursday 11 am-noon &

2:30-4:30 pm, or by appointment. Please note these are the regularly scheduled office hours. Dueto meetings and other obligations, office hours might be adjusted. In that event, a note will be

posted on my office door indicating the change.

Class Information:Class Meeting Times: Lecture MWF 11:00 – 11:50 am, Recitation M 12:00 – 12:50 pm.Class Meeting Location: Preston Ridge Campus D114

Textbook:McMurry, J.E.; Fay, R.C. (2010). General Chemistry: Atoms First . New York: PearsonPublishing. ISBN 0558318525. [Custom edition for Collin College; includes online HW].

Supplies:

Required: Scientific calculator that has function keys for natural logarithms (ln key) and base10 logarithms (log key) and perhaps other features for statistics, %, etc.

Mastering Chemistry pass code is required to access the online homework. This is providedwith new textbooks. If a used textbook is purchased, a separate pass code can be purchasedonline at the publisher’s website. You will have regular online homework that has a due date.You are responsible for accessing the Mastering Chemistry online homework system on aregular basis and completing the assignments by the due date. To register and/or buy apasscode (if you bought a used text), go to masteringchemistry.com and follow the instructions.The course ID for this section is MCJONES1411P02FALL2011.



Optional: HGS Molecular Structure Model Kit (W.H. Freeman and Company; ISBN 0-7167-4820-7)

Expected Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course studentsshould be able to do the following:1. Define the fundamental properties of matter.2. Classify matter, compounds, and chemical reactions.

3. Determine the basic nuclear and electronic structure of atoms.4. Identify trends in chemical and physical properties of the elements using the Periodic Table.5. Describe the bonding in and the shape of simple molecules and ions.6. Solve stoichiometric problems.7. Write chemical formulas.8. Write and balance equations.9. Use the rules of nomenclature to name chemical compounds.10. Define the types and characteristics of chemical reactions.11. Use the gas laws and basics of the Kinetic Molecular Theory to solve gas problems.12. Determine the role of energy in physical changes and chemical reactions.13. Convert units of measure and demonstrate dimensional analysis skills.14. Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry

laboratory.15. Demonstrate safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals.16. Conduct basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques.17. Make careful and accurate experimental observations.18. Relate physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles.19. Interpret laboratory results and experimental data, and reach logical conclusions.20. Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks and

communicate experimental results clearly in written reports.21. Design fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry.22. Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving

principles of chemistry.

A. Using critical thinking, explain and describe qualitatively, quantitatively and symbolicallychemical compounds (including formulas and names) and different types of chemicalreactions.

B. Determine and explain types of bonding, geometry, bond strength, and polarity.C. Apply different atomic theories and models to predict and explain periodic trends.D. Qualitatively and quantitatively describe properties of matter in terms of states and

classification (pure vs. mixture).E. Use laws of thermodynamics critically to qualitatively and quantitatively express heat

changes associated with different processes.F. Safely work in teams in the laboratory to collect data (both electronically and manually),

make measurements, make observations and conduct reactions; qualitatively andquantitatively and critically analyze lab data and communicate results using both written

and electronic formats.

Course Requirements: To successfully complete the course, a student is expected to attendclass, actively participate, read all assigned readings, complete and submit all lecture andrecitation assignments, by the due date, pass exams and successfully complete the laboratorycomponent. You should work on all of the assignments on a regular basis and not leave themuntil the night before they are due. I will NOT make copies of my notes for you if you missclass. You can access powerpoint slides provided by the text through the homework site.These are often heavily supplemented. Again, you are responsible for any material covered inclass, regardless of your presence or absence.



If you want to do well in chemistry, you need to be an actively-engaged learner rather than a“spectator”. You working problems by yourself (to mirror exam conditions) is much differentthan watching me or anyone else work a problem. Also learn to “think through” chemistryproblems and understand concepts for the long haul as opposed to memorizing informationwhich you do not know how to apply and rapidly flushing said information from your brain.Chemistry is very much a subject which builds upon itself and assumes basic understandingand recollection of prior material.

Method of Evaluation:Lecture average = 70% of final course gradeRecitation average = 10% of final course gradeLaboratory average = 20% of final course grade

Lecture Average Based On:Mastering Chemistry Homework* 100 pointsFour Major Exams (three lecture, comp. final) 100 points each

500 points maximumLecture Average = sum of earned lecture points / maximum possible points

*Homework will be calculated as follows;(sum of earned points / maximum possible points) x 100. It is the student’s responsibility

to check Mastering Chemistry regularly for any posted homework.

Tentative Grading Scale:

A: 89.5 - 100 % B: 79.5 - <89.5 % C: 69.5 - <79.5% D: 59.5 - <69.5 % F: <59.5 %

Concerning Exams:

If an exam is missed due to an excused absence, an alternative evaluationprocedure may be used. In such a case, the missed exam grade may be replacedwith your relative exam average (your average score on the remaining exams,including final, relative to the class average). This will require proper

documentation and must be negotiated with the professor. If proper documentationis not provided regarding the missed class, a grade of zero will be assigned. Nomore than one exam grade will be replaced.

If you have a college-sponsored activity that takes you out of town, you will knowin advance; therefore, you will let me know in advance and you may generally takethe exam in advance.

The lecture exams may include a combination of multiple choice format, matching,and free response.

Partial credit on exams will be given ONLY with work or thought process shown.

Final exam is a comprehensive multiple choice American Chemical Society exam. Thefinal exam grade (raw percentage) can replace your lowest exam grade, thus countingtwice; however, I will not replace an unexcused missed exam (a zero remains a

zero). Final exam at the assigned time is mandatory.

Recitation Average Based On: Average of all assignment grades as well as the participation and attendance grades(attendance grade will be assessed as the percent of recitations attended.) Not allrecitation periods may have an assignment score to go along with the participation andattendance score. Please pay close attention to assignment instructions and due dates.Recitation may include in-class assignments, quizzes, and/or homework.

Recitation Average = sum of earned points / maximum possible points x 100.



Classroom Policies:

Students are required to check their Cougarmail daily in the event class announcementsor information was emailed.

Attending class regularly and on time is expected and necessary for success in thisclass.

Laptops and electronic recording are not permitted for note taking during lecture.

Cell phone use during class time is not permitted.

No late work will be accepted. Students are responsible for bringing all necessary materials for an examination. Testingmaterials remain the property of the instructor.

All programmable calculators may be cleared upon entering exams.

No grades will be given over the phone. I will communicate with you by e-mail onlythrough Cougarmail.

Students should keep all their graded assignments until the end of the semester.

Academic dishonesty will be prosecuted to the fullest extent according to college policy.

Media and Telecommunication Devices Policy: It is a violation of Collin College StudentCode of Conduct, Section 7-2.4, item S, to "engage[s] in the use of media or telecommunicationdevices during class, Collin College labs, and/or other learning environments. In addition, allmedia and telecommunication devices must be completely turned off (not on silent or vibrate)while taking examinations and prior to entering the Testing Center testing room." Additionally, ifa student brings their cell phone to class on exam day, (s)he will be required to leave it at thefront of the room with the instructor during examination.

Students are required to bring a scientific calculator to class, as a cell phone will not bepermitted to be used in this capacity. If a cell phone goes off during class, lab or recitation or if astudent uses any other type of electronic communication device during class, they may bereferred to the Dean of Students Office for disciplinary action.

ADA Statement: It is the policy of Collin College to provide reasonable accommodations forqualified individuals who are students with disabilities. This College will adhere to all applicablefederal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonableaccommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’sresponsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-G200 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD:972.881.5950) in a timely manner to arrange for appropriate accommodations.

Attendance Policy: Attendance is necessary for success in the course. The last day towithdraw from this course is Friday, October 14th.

Course Census Date: If a student feels they need to drop this course and take it at a differenttime, this should be done no later than Tuesday, September 6, 2011. After that date, the coursewill appear on the student’s transcript as a withdrawal, “W.”

Religious Holy Days: Please refer to the current Collin Student Handbook .

Academic Ethics:Every member of the Collin College community is expected to maintain the highest standards ofacademic integrity. Collin College may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accusedof scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts, oromissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submissionof one’s own work material that is not one’s own. Scholastic dishonesty may involve, but is notlimited to, one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, use of annotatedtexts or teacher’s editions, use of information about exams posted on the Internet or electronicmedium, and/or falsifying academic records. While specific examples are listed below, this is not



an exhaustive list and scholastic dishonesty may encompass other conduct, including anyconduct through electronic or computerized means:

Plagiarism is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were one’s own without givingcredit to the source, including, but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct quotation.

Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during anexamination; collaborating with another student during an examination without authority; using,

buying, selling, soliciting, stealing, or otherwise obtaining course assignments and/or examinationquestions in advance, copying computer or Internet files, using someone else’s work forassignments as if it were one’s own; or any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfil l therequirements of a course.

Collusion is intentionally or unintentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act ofscholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, failing to secure academic work; providing apaper or project to another student; providing an inappropriate level of assistance; communicatinganswers to a classmate about an examination or any other course assignment; removing tests oranswer sheets from a test site, and allowing a classmate to copy answers.

See the current Coll in Student Handbo ok for additional information.

Students found responsible for scholastic dishonesty offenses will receive an authorized

disciplinary penalty from the Dean of Students Office. In addition, the academic penalty forscholastic dishonesty in this course is a grade of zero on the assignment(s)/exam(s) in question.



TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR: (Subject to change; use as a guide)Week of Ch. opics

Aug 221

SyllabusMatter and Measurement, Sig Figs, Dimensional Analysis.

Aug 29 2 Law of Definite Proportion, Law of Constant Composition,Law of Conservation of Matter, Dalton’s Atomic Theory, Structure of Atoms, Atomic Number and Mass, Mole Concept

Sept 5 3 Light, Line Spectra, Bohr Model, Wavelike Properties of Matter,Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle, Quantum numbers, Multi-Electron Atoms

Sept 12 34

Electronic ConfigurationPeriodic Trends; Ionic Configuration, Ionic Radius

Sept 19 *** Exam # I (Ch 1-3)

4 Periodic Trends; Ionization Energy, Electron Affinity

Sept 26 4 Octet Rule, Ionic Bonding, Polyatomic Ions, Ionic Nomenclature

5 Covalent Bonding, Bond Strength, Electronegativity

Oct 3 5 Polarity, Covalent Nomenclature, Lewis Structures of AtomsElectron Dot Structures, Formal Charge, Resonance

Oct 10 5 VSEPR and Valence Bond Theories

***FALL SEMESTER Last Day to Withdraw 10/14/2011***

Oct 17 *** Exam # 2 (Ch 4-5)

6 Writing and Balancing Equations, Mole Concept, Stoichiometry

Oct 24 6 Yields, Limiting Reactant, Molarity, Empirical Formula

Oct 31 7 Electrolytes, Solubility, Types of Reactions,Ionic Equations, Neutralization Reactions (only through section 7.5)

Nov 7 *** Exam # 3 (Ch 6-7)

8 Thermochemistry: Enthalpy, First Law; Standard States

Nov 14 8 Calorimetry, Heats of Reactions; Hess’s Law

Nov 21 9 Gas LawsThanksgiving Holiday (Nov 23rd – 27Th – All Campuses closed)

Nov 28 9 Kinetic Molecular Theory and Review

Dec 7 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM: American Chemical Society ExamWed., 11 am

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