BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE. Syllabus for CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry

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1 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE Syllabus for CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry Instructor: Gary Gantt Office Phone: Alt. Phone: Office: No on campus office I. COURSE DESCRIPTION: CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry. CIP A study of basic organic and inorganic chemistry with special emphasis placed on practical applications of chemistry. Designed for students with no previous background in chemistry. (4 SCH, 3 lecture, 2 lab) Gary Gantt Gary Hicks Jeff Detrick August 2013

2 A. PREREQUISITES: None Required skill level: College-level reading and writing. Intermediate algebra level math (placement code 3). II. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES OUTCOMES Use the periodic table to determine the chemical symbols of the elements, their electronic configurations, and to predict chemical formula. Balance chemical equations. Perform molar and mass quantity calculations given balanced chemical equations. Understand and apply the ideal gas law. Differentiate between organic and inorganic compounds. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT the final exam which relate to the chemical symbols of the elements, their electronic configurations, and to predict chemical formula will be evaluated: 5, 6, 9. the final exam which relate to balancing chemical equations will be evaluated: 29, 30, 31. the final exam which relate to molar and mass quantity calculations given balanced chemical equations will be evaluated: 35, 37, 38. the final exam which relate to the understanding and the application of the ideal gas law will be evaluated: 39, 42. the final exam which relate to the differentiation of organic and inorganic compounds will be evaluated: 47, 48. 2

3 III. Course Objectives This course is designed to help the student: A. Unit 1 a. Learn the basic terms used to describe matter and energy. b. Understand the relationship of the masses of elements and compounds to the unit of measure, the mole. c. Understand the relationship of atomic structure to chemical properties. d. Predict the properties of element based on its position in the periodic table. B. Unit 2 a. Determine the names and formula of chemical compounds. b. Develop a good understanding for the relationship between percent by mass and the mole. Be able to convert from moles to grams and grams to moles. C. Unit 3 a. Write and balance chemical equations. b. Use the concept of stoichiometry to determine quantities of reactants needed and products formed in a chemical reaction. c. Identify the element oxidized, the element reduced and the oxidizing and reducing agents in a redox reaction. D. Unit 4 a. Obtain a basic understanding of the ideal gas law, i.e. the effect of pressure and temperature on volume. b. Understand the relationship between mass percent and molarity and how to convert from one to another. Also understand the dilution formula and how to use it. E. Unit 5 a. Distinguish between organic and inorganic compounds. Draw structural formulas and name the alkanes, alkenes and alkynes. Distinguish between saturated, unsaturated, and cyclic hydrocarbons. b. Discuss the general formula, names, structure and uses of alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and esters. c. Become familiar with monomers and polymers. Be exposed to polymer manufacturing and polymer evaluation technology. F. Lab a. The laboratory exercises should give the student practice in making observations based on the experiments. b. The student should learn to write reports that are based on observations that were made and to draw conclusions that are supported by the observations. 3

4 IV. TEXTBOOK OR COURSE MATERIAL INFORMATION A. Textbook 1. Introductory Chemistry BC Custom Edition, TRO, Pearson Publisher, 2 nd Edition, Laboratory Separates, Cengage Learning Custom Publishing Scientific Calculator 4. Visorgogs 5. Mastering Chemistry Access Code (bundled with textbooks). B. Course Outline This schedule is subject to change. WEEK DATE Lecture LAB 1 8/26 Chapter 1 The Chemical World Chapter 2 Measurement and Problem Solving 2 9/2 Chapter 2 Measurement and Problem Solving Chapter 3 Matter and Energy 3 9/9 Quiz 1 Chapter 4 Atoms and Elements 4 9/16 Chapter 9 Electrons in Atoms and the Periodic Table Chapter 10 Chemical Bonding Exp 486 Dimensional Analysis No Lab Tech 380 Safety Practices Exp Transfer 5 9/23 Chapter 10 Chemical Bonding Exp Separation Review for Exam 2 6 9/30 Quiz 2 Chapters 5 Molecules and Compounds Exp Separation (continued) 7 10/7 Chapter 7 Chemical Reactions Exp Chemical Change 8 10/14 Chapter 7 Chemical Reactions Exp Identify Quiz /21 Chapter 6 Chemical Composition Exp % Water 10 10/28 Chapter 8 Quantities in Chemical Reaction Exp Empirical Formula 11/1 Last day to withdraw 11 11/4 Quiz 4 Chapters 13 Solutions 12 11/11 Chapters 13 Solutions Chapter 14 Acids and Bases 13 11/18 Chapter 14 Acids and Bases Chapter 11 Gases 14 11/25 Quiz 5 (Tuesday) Thanksgiving Holiday (Thursday) 15 12/2 Chapter 18 Organic Chemistry Review for the Final Exam Final Exam Dec. 10 th Make-up Lab Exp Molar Concentration Exp. 304 Vinegar No Lab Clean up 4

5 The schedule will vary from semester to semester. The above schedule is based on a 16 week schedule where each week equates to 3 contact hours. In summer sessions the schedule will be adjusted to have more contact hours per week to accommodate the shorter semester. V. LAB REQUIREMENTS 1. Visorgogs or safety goggles, must meet ANSI Z certification. VI. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Brazosport College is committed to providing equal education opportunities to every student. Brazosport College offers services for individuals with special needs and capabilities including counseling, tutoring, equipment, and software to assist students with special needs. Please contact the Special Populations Counselor, , for further information. VII. ACADEMIC HONESTY Brazosport College assumes that students eligible to perform on the college level are familiar with the ordinary rules governing proper conduct including academic honesty. The principle of academic honesty is that all work presented by you is yours alone. Academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion shall be treated appropriately. Please refer to the Brazosport College Student Guide for more information. This is available online at Click on the CATALOGS AND SCHEDULES link under STUDENTS. Academic dishonesty violates both the policies of this course and the Student Code of Conduct. In this class, any occurrence of academic dishonesty will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for prompt adjudication. Sanctions may be imposed beyond your grade in this course by the Dean of Student Services. VIII. IX. ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES If the student decides to drop out of the class it is the responsibility of the student to initiate a withdrawal before the withdrawal deadline in order to get a W on their transcript. If this is not done the student will receive a grade based on the test grades and class grades earned before he/she stopped coming to class. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING POLICY TESTING MAKE-UP POLICY A. TESTING Grades are assigned as follows: Grade Final Average A B C D F Below 60 5

6 Final Grades will be determined according to the following system: Hourly Exams 50% Homework (online) 15% Lab 20% Final Exam (comprehensive) 15% Note: a student must successfully complete the laboratory portion of the course (60 or above) to obtain any credit for the lecture section of Chem The exams will last approximately one hour in class. The approximate dates for exams are listed in the class schedule. Exact dates will be announced in class as the date approaches. 5 in class exams Lowest grade will be dropped. The remaining 4 grades will be averaged for the exam grade. Exams consist mainly of multiple choice questions. The tables inside the front and back covers of the textbook may be used on the exams. Each student may also bring one handwritten 4 x 6 notecard with conversion formulas, etc. Students are NOT allowed to share calculators, photocopies, or textbooks during exams. Cell phone calculators are not permitted. B. MAKE-UP POLICY: There are no provisions for making up exams. The lowest exam grade will be dropped, so a zero from one missed exam will be eliminated. The grade for an additional missed exam will be counted as a zero toward the final grade. Electronic Devices: Any student observed using a cell phone or other communication device during an exam will be assigned a grade of zero for the exam. Final Exam: Two hours are allowed for the comprehensive final. X. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Students are expected to fully participate in this course. The following criteria are intended to assist you in being successful in this course: a. understand the syllabus requirements b. use appropriate time management skills c. communicate with the instructor d. complete course work on time, and e. utilize online components (such as Desire2Learn) as required. XI. TIME REQUIRED The usual advice is that college work requires about 3 hours of outside work for each hour of classroom time. This course meets 3 hours/week and therefore should take about 9 hours/week of outside time. I don t expect that it will take quite that much time every day/week. If you work at it every day (requiring care and organization) then when test time comes, you won t have to put in a lot of extra time. At the least, you should review your notes on the last class and read the handouts and workbook sections that cover the material that will be included in the next lecture. The Safety Minute talk that you will give should take a significant amount of time. XII. OTHER STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION 6

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8 In this course you will be using MasteringChemistry, an online tutorial and homework program that accompanies your textbook. What You Need: A valid address A student access code (included in your textbook if you bought it from the BC Bookstore) The ZIP code for your school: A Course ID: MCGANTT77566 (Provided by your instructor) Register Go to and click New Students under Register. To register using the Student Access Code above select Yes, I have an access code. Click Continue. Log In License Agreement and Privacy Policy: Click I Accept to indicate that you have read and agree to the license agreement and privacy policy. Select the appropriate option under Do you have a Pearson Education account? and supply the requested information. Upon completion, the Confirmation & Summary page confirms your registration. This information will also be ed to you for your records. You can either click Log In Now or return to later. Go to Enter your Login Name and Password and click Log In. Enroll in Your Instructor s Course and/or Access the Self-Study Area Upon first login, you ll be prompted to do one or more of the following: Join your MasteringChemistry course by entering the MasteringChemistry Course ID provided by your instructor. Click Save and OK. Congratulations! You have completed registration and have enrolled in your instructor s MasteringChemistry course. To access your course from now on, simply go to enter your Login Name and Password, and click Log In. If your instructor has created assignments, you can access them in the Assignments Due Soon area or by clicking View All in this area. Otherwise, click on Study Area to access self-study material. Support Access Customer Support at where you will find: System Requirements Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Additional contact information for Customer Support, including Live Chat 8

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