Syllabus CHEM 101 General Chemistry - Fall 2013

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1 Section CRN Days Time Location MWF 12:00-12:50 pm LCTR MWF 1:00-1:50 pm LCTR 346 Instructor: Dr. Paul A. Sessa Office: 326 SSMB Phone: (843) Office Hours: Mon & Fri 2:00 2:30 pm or by appointment Co-requisites and Prerequisites: Chemistry 101L is a co-requisite for Chemistry 101. Competency at the mathematics 101 level and beyond is suggested. Chemistry 101 is not open to students who have taken Chemistry 111 or 112. If you are repeating the lecture or lab and do not need to repeat the co-requisite course you must remedy this with the department chair before the close of Drop/Add. The last day to Drop/Add is Monday 8/26 at 5:00 p.m. Text: The required text is General, Organic & Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life by Timberlake, 4 th Edition, copyright 2013, Pearson Education, Inc. You will also need a calculator (basic). Class Technical Objectives: This class is an introductory course in chemistry designed primarily for students who would like an overview of chemistry as it relates to the world at large. The main foci of the course are to understand fundamental physical and chemical properties of matter through an atoms first approach, to predict the products of reactions or to give the starting materials needed to produce compounds, and to apply quantitative methods in solving chemical properties. Specific learning outcomes for the course will include: Critique and give examples of how understanding chemistry impacts dealing with safety, health, the environment, and other important everyday issues. Demonstrate the ability to solve a range of chemistry problems by applying the skills of mathematical problem solving and understanding of the metric system, significant figures, unit conversion factors, symbols for chemical reactions, and chemical principles. Describe how energy changes in a chemical system are quantified as the substances in the system change. Define the atomic structure and energy levels of an element and explain how they are represented. Describe the electronic basis for the arrangement of the Periodic Table and interpret common trends in the Table. Describe the different types of chemical bonds and how chemical compounds are named. Explain how nuclear reactions change elemental structure and discuss how nuclear chemistry is important in medicine, energy production, and warfare. Explain how the behavior of gases can be described on the basis of their properties including temperature, pressure, volume and amount. Describe the nature and properties of solutions and how the concentrations of solutions are quantified. 1

2 Define chemical reaction rate and chemical equilibrium and describe factors that cause a change in rate or a shift in equilibrium. Define acids and bases, describe their properties, and explain the ph system of measurement. General Education Learning Outcomes: While there are specific technical objectives for this class, there are also additional goals that need to be addressed that tie the material to the school wide general education goals so that students can: 1) apply physical and natural principles to analyze and solve problems, and 2) develop an understanding of the impact that science has on society. This course is part of a larger educational experience, and as such we will attempt to align the course with the overall vision for the college whose purpose states we should pursue and share knowledge through study, inquiry and creation in order to empower the individual and enrich society. The core values of the College of Charleston state we strive for EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE that furthers intellectual, creative, ethical and social development through a broad range of programs centered on the liberal arts and sciences, and that we are a STUDENT-FOCUSED COMMUNITY that embraces mutual respect, collaboration and diversity for the welfare of the individual and the institution. Responsibilities: The instructor is here to explain the material and help you to the best of his time and ability. However, the burden of learning is upon you, the student. It is expected that for every hour spent in lecture that you will spend a minimum of 2-3 hours of study. In order to succeed, it is key for the student to actively participate in learning, so prepare for class every day. A table showing Class Schedule is designed to let you know what topics will be discussed each day. Read ahead to be ready for the class discussions. You will be asked to participate in the class discussions. You are always encouraged to ask questions and contribute ideas to class. Honor Code: Lying, cheating, attempted cheating, and plagiarism are violations of our Honor Code that, when identified, are investigated. Each incident will be examined to determine the degree of deception involved. Incidents where the instructor determines the student s actions are related more to a misunderstanding will handled by the instructor. A written intervention designed to help prevent the student from repeating the error will be given to the student. The intervention, submitted by form and signed both by the instructor and the student, will be forwarded to the Dean of Students and placed in the student s file. Cases of suspected academic dishonesty will be reported directly by the instructor and/or others having knowledge of the incident to the Dean of Students. A student found responsible by the Honor Board for academic dishonesty will receive a XF in the course, indicating failure of the course due to academic dishonesty. This grade will appear on the student s transcript for two years after which the student may petition for the X to be expunged. The student may also be placed on disciplinary probation, suspended (temporary removal) or expelled (permanent removal) from the College by the Honor Board. Students should be aware that unauthorized collaboration--working together without permission-- is a form of cheating. Unless the instructor specifies that students can work together on an assignment, quiz and/or test, no collaboration during the completion of 2

3 the assignment is permitted. Other forms of cheating include possessing or using an unauthorized study aid (which could include accessing information via a cell phone or computer), copying from others exams, fabricating data, and giving unauthorized assistance. Research conducted and/or papers written for other classes cannot be used in whole or in part for any assignment in this class without obtaining prior permission from the instructor. Attendance Policy: Attendance is expected at all classes. Students are responsible for all information presented in class. It is imperative that you attend class and also to arrive promptly. If you arrive late for a quiz, test, or the final exam, instructions will not be repeated nor will you receive additional time to complete the assignment. Any work missed will be given a zero and averaged into the final grade. Please note that an Absence Memorandum from the Office of Undergraduate Studies only verifies your documentation for missing a class. It does not entitle you to make up or be excused from any work, assignment, quiz, or test. You should obtain notes from a classmate, read the associated material in the text, and then come ask me questions. Homework: Homework problems (see later in Syllabus) are assigned for your benefit from the odd numbered problems at the end of each section in the text. Answers can be found at the end of each chapter in the text. While the homework assignments will not be collected and graded, the Tests will be partially drawn from these problems. Class preparation includes both reading and practice exercises from the text. Get help during office hours if you do not understand the solution to a homework problem. Tests: There will be five (5) chapter Tests covering the material from the lectures and the text. If you need to be out of town on official College of Charleston business, tests may be taken ahead of time if prior approval is obtained. Each test will be worth a potential 120 points towards the final grade. Your lowest Test grade percentage will be replaced by your Final Exam grade percentage if it is higher than your test grade (e.g. if you miss a Test its a zero and in its place the grade for the Final Exam will be used, but only for 1 missed Test). Quizzes: During the semester a total of five (5) unscheduled Quizzes will be given either at the start of the lecture. The Quizzes will be based on the material covered in the chapter, and will be used to assess where additional effort is needed to ensure understanding of critical elements in the course material. Your lowest Quiz grade percentage will be replaced by your final exam grade percentage if it is higher than your Quiz grade (e.g. if you miss a Quiz, it is a zero and in its place the grade for the Final Exam will be used, but only for 1 missed Quiz). Learning Log: The student will keep a Chemistry Learning Log to identify areas where the concepts presented in class or in the book were not understood, to highlight key ideas, and to develop an understanding and appreciation of how chemistry relates to the world and the community. There should be a log entry for every lecture session that should be completed outside of class time. The format can be either hand written in a spiral notebook, or kept as an electronic data file. The log entries should consist of 2 to 5 different short comments or concerns about the material in full sentence format. The minimal acceptable content would list the key concepts from the day s lecture, assigned text problems that were difficult to answer, and vague or generic comments about chemistry. Excellent content would draw in examples of chemistry read about in 3

4 newspapers, the internet, or other public news sources or from discussions with classmates and people in the community. The goal of the chemistry learning log is to clarify understanding of the course materials, develop skills in using the scientific method, and gaining a long term understanding of the impact of chemistry in your personal lives. Students will turn in their Learning Logs once during the semester (Friday Oct 11) for interim review by the professor. The review process will be to give the students suggestions on their progress - only the final submission at the end of the semester (due Mon. Dec 2) will be graded for points. Extra Credit Project - Current Literature Review: One of the things we want students to focus on as they study chemistry is the impact science has on broader societal issues. We also want to see students develop intellectual curiosity that extends beyond the class room. To these ends you may undertake to write a short 2-3 page review article (including references) discussing the results of some recently published chemistry study that involves an area of research you find interesting, whether it be medicine, energy, the environment, technology, or any other broad topic. The source of the individual topics will be any article published in the first 9 months of 2013 in the journal Chemistry and Engineering News, a review magazine from the American Chemical Society (ACS) that is published weekly, which can be found in the College of Charleston Libraries e- journal collection. For your paper on the approved article you must read and reference additional articles from the general news reports, and summarize the findings of this and related articles on your topic. All references must be included. Students may turn in their Extra Credit Project at or before the last class on Mon. Dec 2. Final Exam: The Final Exam will be a cumulative / 55 minute / 60 question / multiple choice / American Chemical Society Standardized test. Absence from the Final Exam will result in the grade of "X" being assigned which converts to an "F" within 48 hours unless an excused absence has been granted by the dean in the Office of Undergraduate Studies. Requests for an alternate Final Exam time must be processed through the Office of Undergraduate Studies no later than 5 p.m. on the last day of class. The Final Exam will be held as follows: Sec 01 (MWF 12:00-12:50 pm) - on Wed. Dec. 11 at 1:00-2:30 pm Sec 02 (MWF 1:00-1:50 pm) - on Wed. Dec 4 at 1:00-2:30 pm Final Grades: FERPA (The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) prevents me from posting grades and from ing you or telling you your grade over the phone. You may consult Cougar Trail to obtain your final grade. Grading: All grading will be assigned on the basis of points. Tests - 5 total 120 pt each 600 Quizzes 5 total 12 pt each 60 Learning Log 40 pt 40 Final Exam 300 pt 300 Total 1000 Extra Credit Bonus Project 20 pt. 20 4

5 Grading Scale: Syllabus A C A C B D B D B D C F Below 600 OAKS: Course material, past tests and quizzes, your gradebook and additional information will be provided for students on OAKS. You can access OAKS through the College of Charleston MyCharleston website. Go to login into MyCharleston using your system login ID and password. Once you are in the MyCharleston system, click on OAKS icon at the top of the page, and you will be taken to the OAKS site. The course material will be under the Student tab for MyCourses. SNAP Students: Any student eligible for and in need of academic adjustments or accommodations because of a disability is requested to speak with the professor during the first two weeks of classes. International Students: Federal regulations mandate that all international students report to the International Office for a "document check" within 10 days of the beginning of the semester. Failure to comply with this mandate will result in automatic termination of a student's visa. Please contact the College's Office of International Education and Programs if you have any questions. Electronics Device Policy: Devices whose usage is prohibited in class at any time are: pagers, cell phones, radios, TV, CD, DVD, and MP3 players and similar devices. Devices that are allowed to be used at certain times during class, except during tests, exams and quizzes are laptops, handheld computers, PDAs, electronic pens, calculators, and similar devices. The sound must be off unless otherwise specified by the instructor. During tests, exams, and quizzes no electronic devices are allowed to be on or in sight, unless otherwise specified by the instructor. is considered an official method for communication at the College of Charleston. If a student wishes to have redirected from their official college issued account to another address, they may do so, but at their own risk. Having redirected does not absolve the student from the responsibilities associated with official communication sent to his or her College account. Students are expected to check their College of Charleston official on a frequent and consistent basis in order to remain informed of College related communications. Checking on a daily basis is recommended. 5

6 Aug 26 Ch 1 cont Syllabus Tentative Class Schedule Monday Wednesday Friday Aug 21 Syllabus, Admin Items Ch 1 - Measurements Aug 23 Ch 1 cont. Sept 2 Ch 2 cont. Sept 9 Test #1 Chapters 1 & 2 Aug 28 Ch 1 cont. Sept 4 Ch 2 cont. Sept 11 Ch 3 Atoms & Elements Aug 30 Ch 1 cont. Ch 2 Energy & Matter Sept 6 Ch 2 cont. Sept 13 Ch 3 - cont. Sept 16 Ch. 3 cont. Sept 23 Ch 4 - cont. Sept 30 Ch 5 Compounds & Their Bonds. Oct 7 Ch 5 cont. Oct 14 Fall Break Oct 21 Test # 3 Chapters 5 & 6 Oct 28 Ch 7 cont. Ch 8 Solutions Nov 4 Ch 8 cont. Nov 11 Ch 9 cont. Sept 18 Ch 3 cont. Sept 25 Ch 4 - cont. Oct 2 Ch 5 cont. Oct 9 Ch 6 Chemical Reactions & Quantities. Oct 16 Ch 6 cont. Oct 23 Ch 7 Gases Oct 30 Ch 8 cont. Nov 6 Test 4 Chapters 7 & 8 Nov 13 Ch - 9 cont. Sept 20 Ch 4 Nuclear Chemistry Sept 27 Test 2 Chapters 3 & 4 Oct 4 Ch 5 cont. Oct 11 Ch 6 cont. Learning Log interim turnin Oct 18 Ch 6 cont Oct 25 Ch 7 cont. Nov 1 Ch 8 cont. Nov 8 Ch 9 Reactions Rates & Chemical Equilibria Nov 15 Ch 9 cont. Nov 18 Ch 10 Acids & Bases Nov 20 Ch 10 cont. Nov 22 Ch 10 cont. Nov 25 Ch 10 cont. Nov 27 Thanksgiving Holiday Nov 29 Thanksgiving Holiday Dec 2 Test # 5 Chapters 9 & 10 Learning Log due Extra Credit Project due Final Exam : Sec 01 (MWF 12:00-12:50 ) - on Wed Dec 11 at 1:00-2:30 pm LCTR 346 Sec 02 (MWF 1:00-1:50) - on Wed Dec 4 at 1:00-2:30 pm LCTR 346 6

7 Selected Homework problems Chapter Question Number Chapt 1- Chemistry & Measurement 3, 13, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 31, 33, 41, 45, 47, 53, 57, 59, 61, 65, 67 Chapt 2 Energy & Matter 1, 5, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 29, 33, 35, 37, 39, 43, 49, 57 Chapt 3 Atoms & Elements Chapt 4 Nuclear Chemistry 1, 3, 7, 9, 13, 15, 17, 21, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 39,41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 59, 61, 63, 65, 71, 77 1, 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 27, 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49 Chapt 5 Compounds & Their Bonds 1, 3, 9, 11, 13, 15, 21, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49, 51,59 Chapt 6 Chemical Reactions & Quantities 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 27, 33, 35, 37, 39, 47, 49, 51, 57, 59, 61, 67, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79 Chapt 7 Gases Chapt 8 Solutions 1, 7, 9, 15, 19, 23, 27, 29, 33, 35, 37, 41, 45, 47, 49, 53, 55, 59, 65, 69,74 1, 5, 11, 13, 15, 19, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 43, 45, 55, 59, 61, 65, 67, 69, 73, 75, 77 Chapt 9 Reaction Rates & Equilibria 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 39, 41 Chapt 10 Acids & Bases 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 17, 25, 27, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 45, 47, 51, 53, 55, 59, 63, 65 7

CHEM:1070 Sections A, B, and C General Chemistry I (Fall 2017)

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