GE Freshman Learning Community (Cluster) Proposal Spring, 2014

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1 GE Freshman Learning Community (Cluster) Proposal Spring, What is the theme you propose for your group of courses? In what ways do you think this theme speaks to issues important to our freshman population? To the University's mission? Molecules, Energy and Living Things Chemistry sequence for science majors. This is an application for renewal of an existing cluster for freshman science majors. The three courses in the cluster constitute a year-long sequence of General Chemistry, as opposed to courses from three different disciplines. Because of the large number of units required for the majors, and because General Chemistry is pre-requisite for many of the required courses, it is important for students matriculating in Chemistry or Biochemistry to complete this chemistry sequence in their freshman year. The alternative is to extend the minimal time required to complete the degrees to five years. This cluster is also appropriate for students majoring in Environmental Science, Geology, or Pre-Physical Therapy, all of which also require a year of General Chemistry. The molecules and energy theme provides direction for the General Chemistry material as it unfolds. The three course series gives a strong introduction to the world of molecules and the relationship between molecules, chemical reactions and the production and utilization of energy in our environment. As students move through the course sequence they will begin to understand how energy is alternatively consumed and released into the environment by molecular processes. They will become knowledgeable about the importance of these processes in everyday life and develop an appreciation for how chemical processes provide the energy to support life on earth. This theme speaks to the university mission by providing a detailed and rich educational experience that will train students to pursue meaningful lifework and acquire knowledge that will prepare them to be socially responsible contributors to their communities. As these students move into the post-freshman years and take more general education courses, they will broaden their multicultural learning experiences and hopefully develop into well educated citizens who will function effectively and compassionately in modern society. 2. List the three courses (prefix, number, title, units) CHEM 1101 General Chemistry (5) CHEM 1102 General Chemistry (5) CHEM 1103 General Chemistry (5) 3. Explain how the theme will be used to integrate course content in each course. (Describe the contribution of each discipline s perspective on the theme that will help create a coherent learning experience for the students). The relationship between molecules, energy and living things will be developed as the course 1

2 sequence proceeds. An understanding of the building blocks of materials (atoms and molecules) will lead to an appreciation for chemical principles and the driving forces for chemical reactions. All reactions, including those that take place in living organisms, are controlled by the same basic factors. The fundamental attractive forces between atoms and molecules are surveyed, including ionic and covalent bonding, and weaker attractive forces such as hydrogen bonding. Concepts of energy, entropy, catalysis, equilibrium and kinetic control of reactions lead to an understanding of why reactions occur and how chemical processes produce or require energy. Once the fundamental principles that control reactions are understood, the student is positioned to understand key concepts of the chemistry of living systems. An understanding of the chemical nature of living things in relation to the chemical composition of the earth provides perspective on the possible origin of life as we know it. 4. Explain how each course in the proposed learning community will support student learning of each of the lower division general education area learning outcomes and General Education requirements (passed by Academic Senate February 17, 2004). Please use GE course application forms to address this question. (If the course has already been approved for GE credit, and the current application form was used, please attach a copy. If the course has not yet been approved for GE credit, the use of the application form will permit review for GE credit, even if the cluster application is not selected. ( Please see attached Application for General Education Credit for Lower Division Physical Science (Area B1). 5. Please note: for mixed area learning communities, courses must meet learning outcomes in each area covered by the learning community. For example, a learning community with a course in humanities, one in social science, and one in science must demonstrate that the learning outcomes in humanities, social science, and science are addressed by the relevant courses. 6. Attach course outlines for the three courses. Each course outline should indicate how the theme would be used in the course and any student activities that cross all three courses. (For example, will there be common reading(s) in the three courses? Will there be common assignments, or assignments on which students work the entire year? Will students keep a cluster portfolio? Etc.) There will be laboratory activities scheduled in each of the three cluster courses. The same General Chemistry textbook and Laboratory Manual will be used in all three quarters of the cluster experience. The themes of the cluster will be presented in a consistent, well developed learning package. The course syllabi are attached. 2

3 Application for General Education Credit for Lower Division Physical Science (Area B1) Course title: General Chemistry sequence Course Numbers: Chemistry 1101, 1102, 1103 Courses approved for general education credit must provide students with explicit instruction in the approved student learning outcomes. Please be as specific as possible in your explanations, describing topics, readings, assignments, activities and assessments that illustrate how the course supports students acquisition of the learning outcomes. Remember, there may be no one on the review committees who has any knowledge of your discipline. Attach the course syllabus and any assignments and/or assessments needed to support your explanations. Please use this template as a guide to address ALL of the following learning outcomes. Purpose of Science GE: The goal of lower division general education in the natural sciences is to gain basic knowledge and learn key principles in the life and physical sciences as essential for an informed citizenry. In addition, students should recognize the experimental and empirical methodologies characteristic of science and understand the modern methods and tools used in scientific inquiry. 1. Students will demonstrate broad science content knowledge in the physical sciences such as the nature and structure of matter, Earth s place in the Universe, or the conservation of energy and matter. In CHEM 1101 students gain an understanding of the nature of matter in terms of the atoms and molecules of which it is composed. They learn what situations induce changes in matter through chemical reactions and how energy is consumed or released in the process. They develop an understanding of how chemicals dissolve in water or other liquids and learn what types of chemicals make up acids and bases. In CHEM 1102 students learn about atomic structure and the principles that govern chemical bonding and ion formation. They study the properties of crystals, and learn the laws that dictate the behavior of gases and liquids. In CHEM 1103 students are exposed to the factors that control reaction rates, and the concept of equilibrium as it applies to chemical reactions. They study oxidation reduction reactions in the context of electrochemistry and learn about the properties of the different types of elements in detail. Finally, they discuss the impact of chemistry on the environment. The concepts covered throughout the General Chemistry series are addressed and reinforced through lecture explanations, demonstrations, problem solving and laboratory experimentation. 2. Students will demonstrate the application of quantitative skills (such as statistics, mathematics and the interpretation of numerical graphical data) to physical science problems. Chemistry requires calculations of various types, e.g. in chemical equations, solubility problems and graphical representations. The field is particularly rich in quantitative applications. Students demonstrate their acquired skills both in laboratory experiments and in several hundred problems assigned in the CHEM 1101, 1102 and 1103 lectures. 3

4 3. Students will demonstrate a general understanding of the nature of science, the methods applied in scientific investigations, and the value of those methods in developing a rigorous understanding of the physical world. Students should be able to identify the difference between science and other fields of knowledge. Students should be able to distinguish science from pseudoscience. General Chemistry introduces students to the scientific method. The sequence provides many examples of how chemical science has progressed through the process of developing hypotheses to explain chemical phenomena, then testing them rigorously before either advancing them to the level of viable theories or rejecting them as untrue. In the laboratory the students are frequently introduced to a hypothesis, given a suggested method for testing it and asked to draw their own conclusions in lab reports. They become familiar with the concept of a controlled experiment where all the variables are held constant except the one to be tested. The idea of rigorous and controlled testing learned in chemistry can be applied later in life when judging the likely truth of scientific claims of various types. LEARNING OUTCOME FOR SCIENCE LABORATORY: Students should be able to demonstrate hands-on skills applying the specialized methods and tools of scientific inquiry (such as collecting, analyzing, and interpreting the data, presenting the findings, and using the information to answer questions). Chemistry 1101, 1102 and 1103 each have a laboratory component. The laboratory experience allows the opportunity to make observations, collect data, then analyze and interpret the results. Laboratory reports include the opportunity to present results, draw conclusions and answer questions related to experimental findings. 4

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7 Chemistry : General Chemistry, Fall 2013 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry California State University East Bay Lecture instructor: Patrick Huang Lectures: MWF 8:15 9:05 am in VBT124 Office hours: MWF 12:00 1:00 pm in SC S407 and by appointment Lab section 1A: Neil Kilcoin, MW 9:20 11:50 am in SC S437 Lab section 1B: Kara McDonnell, MW 9:20 11:50 am in SC N437 Lab section 1C: Robert Dilis, MW 2:40 5:10 pm in SC N437 Lab section 1D: Richard Fronko, TTh 12:00 2:30 pm in SC S421 Lab section 1E: Anni Mai and Joshawna Nunnery, MW 9:20 11:50 am in SC N447 Course description Fundamental principles of chemistry, chemical structure, bonding, equilibrium, dynamics, and reactions. The lab portion of the course includes the study of chemical and physical behavior of elements and compounds, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Blackboard Course announcements and supplementary materials will be posted on the Blackboard system ( Please make sure that your Blackboard communication preferences (e.g., your address) are set correctly. Required course materials Lecture text and online homework: N.J. Tro, Chemistry: A Molecular Approach 3rd custom edition, Pearson Education. This text is customized for CSUEB and comes with the online homework system from Pearson Mastering Chemistry. There are several options for the text and Pearson online site: 1. Buy the hardcopy text from the student bookstore. This will come with an access code to register for the Pearson site where homework assignments are completed and submitted. 2. Buy the Pearson site access code and electronic text from the Pearson website. 3. Buy the Pearson site access code only, and use the text on reserve at the library. Lab manual: E.J. Slowinski, W.C. Wolsey, and R.C. Rossi, Chemical Principles in the Laboratory, 10th edition, Brooks/Cole. This manual is used for the General Chemistry sequence (Chem 1101, 1102, 1103). The options are: 1. Buy the hardcopy text from the student bookstore. 2. Buy the entire text or individual experiments online and print them out. These are available at: 3. Use the text on reserve at the library. A bound (not spiral) notebook with lined pages for the lab. One with numbered pages is preferable; however, you can also number the pages by hand in a consistent corner. The same notebook can be used for Chem 1102 and A scientific calculator. 7

8 Safety goggles are required for the lab. Required homework and optional practice problems The course uses the online homework system from Pearson Mastering Chemistry. See the Pearson handout for registration instructions. Students are responsible for registering and resolving any access issues in a timely manner. For assistance, refer to the knowledge base or contact the 24/7 technical support ( Students Support). Homework assignments are due on the days listed on the lecture schedule at 11:59 pm. Points will be deducted from late assignments (10% per day late). At the end of the quarter, the total homework score will be scaled to a maximum of 60 points and added to the point total for the course. Optional practice problems from the textbook will also posted on Blackboard. Answers are in the back of the textbook. These problems are not collected or graded, but it is highly recommended that you work through these problems. Lecture, midterms, and final exam Please read the relevant sections of the text before attending the lecture on the material. This will give the lectures context and significantly help with achieving the course learning outcomes. Students are responsible for all material covered in lecture, including any alterations made in the syllabus or schedule. All midterms must be taken as scheduled during the lecture period. Students who miss a midterm should notify the lecture instructor as soon as possible. If the absence is excused, the final exam weight will be scaled up to account for the missed midterm. Only one excused absence from a midterm is permitted; an unexcused absence will receive a zero score. If the final exam is missed for any reason, a grade of WU (unofficial withdrawal) will be entered. Laboratory, reports, and quizzes Please read the lab material beforehand and understand the objective, procedures, and any hazardous materials to be used that day. Advance study assignments (ASAs): Complete and turn in at the beginning of the lab period on the day of the experiment. Notebooks: Record all experiments in a lab notebook (see required course materials above). Use only blue or black ink; cross out mistakes with a single line. If the pages are not numbered, number them by hand in a consistent corner. Reserve the first few pages for a Table of Contents. 1. Before the experiment: Write i) the title and date of the experiment, ii) objective (one to two sentences), iii) the procedure, in your own words (this can be a short outline, diagrams, or flow chart). 2. During the experiment: Record any observations, data, calculations, and deviations from the procedure. 3. After the experiment: Write conclusions from the results. The lab instructor will check notebooks during the lab period. Report sheets: Due at the beginning of the following lab period. Points will be deducted for late reports (10% per day late). 8

9 A separate lab grade will not be assigned. Instead, the total number of lab points is carried over to the lecture, and the lecture instructor assigns an overall grade. The lecture instructor reserves the right to re scale student lab points to a common average in order to compensate for variations in point assignments by different lab instructors. Lab attendance is mandatory. Students who miss a lab experiment should notify the lab instructor as soon as possible. If the absence is excused, credit for the lab experiment can be granted if the lab assignment can be completed using substitute data from the lab instructor. If you are late to lab and miss the lecture, safety, and chemical waste removal instructions, you will not be allowed to participate and will earn zero points for the experiment. All lab quizzes must be taken as scheduled during the lab period. Students who miss a quiz should notify the lab instructor as soon as possible. If the absence is excused, the average of the remaining quiz scores will be assigned in place of the missed quiz. Only one excused absence from a lab experiment or lab quiz is permitted; an unexcused absence will receive a zero score. Grading Scores from lab assignments, quizzes, and midterms will be posted on Blackboard. Any issues with a posted score must be raised within five days from the date the score become available. Scores from individual homework assignments are posted on the Pearson Mastering Chemistry website as soon as an assignment is submitted. The total homework score, scaled to a maximum of 60 points, will be transferred over to Blackboard at the end of the quarter. The point breakdown is as follows: Homework Midterms Final Lab quizzes 6 20 Lab advance study assignments (ASA) 11 5 Lab notebooks 12 2 Lab reports Total 60 points 200 points 200 points 120 points 55 points 24 points 180 points 839 points The letter grade for the course will be assigned based on the total accumulated points relative to the class average. Similar point totals will be assigned similar grades. Cheating and plagiarism Students caught cheating will receive a zero score on the assignment or exam and an Academic Dishonesty Report will be filed. Disabilities If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, or if you will need assistance in the event of an emergency, please contact the instructor within the first week of class. General education learning outcomes (physical science area B1) Students should be able to demonstrate broad science content knowledge in the physical sciences such as the nature and structure of matter, Earth s place in the Universe, or the conservation of energy and matter. 9

10 Students should be able to demonstrate the application of quantitative skills (such as statistics, mathematics and the interpretation of numerical graphical data) to physical science problems. Students should be able to demonstrate a general understanding of the nature of science, the methods applied in scientific investigations, and the value of those methods in developing a rigorous understanding of the physical world. Students should be able to identify the difference between science and other fields of knowledge. Students should be able to distinguish science from pseudoscience. Chapter 1 Specific learning outcomes Identifying physical and chemical changes and properties Converting between temperature scales (Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin) Applying the formula for the density of a substance Reporting experimental measurements Working with significant figures Converting units Chapter 2 Applying the law of definite proportions and law of multiple proportions Working with atomic numbers, mass numbers, isotope symbols Determining the charge of ions Calculating atomic mass Using the mole concept Converting between moles and number of atoms Converting between mass and amount (in moles) Chapter 3 Classifying substances: atomic elements, molecular elements, and molecular and ionic compounds Writing chemical formulas, using chemical formulas as a conversion factor Naming ionic compounds, molecular compounds, and acids Calculating formula mass and molar mass, using molar mass as a conversion factor Calculating mass percent composition, using mass percent composition as a conversion factor Obtaining empirical formula from experimental data Calculating molecular formula from empirical formula Balancing chemical equations Chapter 4 Using reaction stoichiometry as a conversion factor Determining the limiting reactant, calculating theoretical and percent yield of a reaction Calculating and using molarity as a conversion factor Determining solution dilutions, using solution stoichiometry to find volumes and amounts Predicting whether a compound is soluble Writing chemical equations for precipitation reactions Writing complete ionic and net ionic equations Writing chemical equations for acid-base reactions Calculations involving acid-base titrations 10

11 Writing chemical equations for gas evolution reactions Identifying redox reactions, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, and assigning oxidation states Writing chemical equations for redox reactions Chapter 5 Converting between pressure units Applying Boyle s law, Charles s law, and Avogadro s law Applying the ideal gas law Relating density of a gas to its molar mass Calculating the molar mass of a gas Calculating total pressure, partial pressures, and mole fractions for a mixture of gases Using gas-phase reaction stoichiometry as a conversion factor Calculating the root mean square velocity of a gas Calculating the effusion rate or ratio of effusion rates of two gases Chapter 6 Calculating internal energy from heat and work Finding heat from temperature changes Determining quantities in thermal energy transfer Finding work from volume changes Determining quantities in bomb calorimetry Predicting endothermic and exothermic processes Determining heat from H and stoichiometry Finding H rxn using calorimetry Applying Hess s law Finding H rxn using standard enthalpies of formation Lecture Schedule, Homework and Reading Assignments Date Lecture topic Reading W 9/25 Introduction to Chem 1101 F 9/27 Physical and chemical changes/properties, energy M 9/30 Units and measurements; Intro to Mastering Chemistry due W 10/2 Atoms F 10/4 Atomic structure; Chapter 1 homework due M 10/7 Periodic table, atomic and molar mass W 10/9 Chemical bonds, chemical formulas F 10/11 Nomenclature; Chapter 2 homework due M 10/14 Formula mass, the mole, chemical composition W 10/16 Determination of chemical formulas, chemical equations F 10/18 Stoichiometry; Chapter 3 homework due

12 M 10/21 Limiting reactant, theoretical and percent yield 4.3 W 10/23 Exam review F 10/25 Midterm 1 (Chapters 1 3) M 10/28 Solutions and solubility W 10/30 Precipitation reactions 4.6 F 11/1 Ionic and net ionic equations 4.7 M 11/4 Acid-base and gas evolution reactions 4.8 W 11/6 Oxidation-reduction reactions 4.9 F 11/8 Gases, gas laws; Chapter 4 homework due M 11/11 Veterans Day NO CLASS W 11/13 Exam review F 11/15 Midterm 2 (Chapter 4) M 11/18 Ideal gas law W 11/20 Partial pressures, gas-phase reactions F 11/22 Kinetic theory of gases M 11/25 Energy, first law of thermodynamics; Chapter 5 homework due W 11/27 Heat and work, calorimetry F 11/29 Thanksgiving NO CLASS M 12/2 Enthalpy W 12/4 Standard heats of formation F 12/6 Final exam review; Chapter 6 homework due M 12/9 Final exam (8:00 am 9:50 am) 12

13 Lab Schedule (Mon/Wed Sections) Date W 9/25 Lab experiment Check-in, lab safety M 9/30 W 10/2 1 Densities of liquids and solids 3 Fractional crystallization M 10/7 Quiz 1 (Chapter 1) W 10/9 3 Fractional crystallization (continued) M 10/14 Quiz 2 (Chapter 2) W 10/16 4 Determination of a chemical formula M 10/21 Quiz 3 (Chapter 3) W 10/23 5 Identification of a compound by mass relationships M 10/28 W 10/30 6 Properties of hydrates 7 Analysis of an unknown chloride (handout) M 11/4 W 11/6 18 Some nonmetals and their compounds 12 Alkaline earth metals and halogens (handout/no ASA) M 11/11 Veterans Day NO CLASS W 11/13 Quiz 4 (Chapter 4) M 11/18 W 11/20 30 Determination of iron by reaction with permanganate* 24a Standardization of a basic solution (handout) M 11/25 35 Spot tests for some common anions W 11/27 Quiz 5 (Chapter 5) M 12/2 W 12/4 14 Heat effects and calorimetry Quiz 6 (Chapter 6), check-out * Answer to ASA Q1: 8 H + (aq) + MnO 4 (aq) + 5 Fe 2+ (aq) Mn 2+ (aq) + 5 Fe 3+ (aq) + 4 H 2 O(l) 13

14 Lab Schedule (Tues/Thurs Sections) Date Lab experiment Th 9/26 Check-in, lab safety T 10/1 Th 10/3 1 Densities of liquids and solids 3 Fractional crystallization T 10/8 Quiz 1 (Chapter 1) Th 10/10 3 Fractional crystallization (continued) T 10/15 Quiz 2 (Chapter 2) Th 10/17 4 Determination of a chemical formula T 10/22 Quiz 3 (Chapter 3) Th 10/24 5 Identification of a compound by mass relationships T 10/29 Th 10/31 6 Properties of hydrates 7 Analysis of an unknown chloride (handout) T 11/5 Th 11/7 18 Some nonmetals and their compounds 12 Alkaline earth metals and halogens (handout/no ASA) T 11/12 Quiz 4 (Chapter 4) Th 11/14 30 Determination of iron by reaction with permanganate* T 11/19 Th 11/21 24a Standardization of a basic solution (handout) 35 Spot tests for some common anions T 11/26 Quiz 5 (Chapter 5) Th 11/28 Thanksgiving NO CLASS T 12/3 Th 12/5 14 Heat effects and calorimetry Quiz 6 (Chapter 6), check-out * Answer to ASA Q1: 8 H + (aq) + MnO 4 (aq) + 5 Fe 2+ (aq) Mn 2+ (aq) + 5 Fe 3+ (aq) + 4 H 2 O(l) 14

15 CHEM COURSE SYLLABUS Lecture Schedule: M W F 8:15 9:05 am in VBT-0124 Instructor: Dr. Edward Pizzini edward.pizzini@csueastbay.edu Office: SC-S402 Office Hours: T 8:30 10:30 am, F 9:30 11:30 am or by appointment Text: Chemistry, A Molecular Approach, by Tro Revised 3 rd Ed. 1) The bookstore offers the custom edition of Chemistry, A Molecular Approach by Tro Revised 3 rd edition split into 3 versions for each of the 3 quarters (1101, 1102, 1103) with the online homework system ( Course ID: pizzini04027). 2) The textbook and homework system are also available for order directly through the publisher at (ISBN#: X) 3) You could just get the homework system at and use the books on reserve at the library. This textbook is NOT currently available by other online vendors such as Amazon! Lab Manual: Chemical Principles in the Laboratory, by Slowinski and Wolsey 10th Ed. 1) The bookstore offers Chemical Principles in the Laboratory, by Slowinski and Wolsey 10th Ed. which will be used all 3 quarters (1101, 1102, 1103). 2) You can buy the ebook or each experiment individually print them out using this link: 3) Lab manuals will also be available in the library. Laboratory Your choice of bound notebook Supplies: Your choice of safety goggles with side shields General Chemistry II (CHEM 1102) will cover the core tools of chemistry that set the basis for the next two quarters. Therefore it is very important to keep up with the lecture material. As always, attendance at the lectures is strongly recommended. Some of the material presented in lecture will not be covered by the course text. Similarly, there will be some material that you will be responsible for that is only found in the assigned readings. Therefore, reading is essential. You will be provided with abbreviated power point slides for each topic to help you see where we are going in the lecture. Please try to use these slides to prepare for the day s lecture, as you will find the lectures more instructive if you have an idea of what I will be talking about. You should expect to spend 2-3 hours studying for every hour spent in class. This time should be spent reviewing the lecture notes, working practice problems, reading the text, and working on laboratory reports. Practice problems from the textbook will be assigned for each chapter but will not be collected. Please check your answers with the key in the back of the book. If you cannot determine how the problem is solved, either check the solutions manual or make arrangements to come to an office hour for assistance. I try to catch students that are having a tough time with the course but I can only do so much. If you feel confused, lost in the material, or the pace of the course PLEASE come and see 15

16 me as soon as possible so we can work together on building your skills. The earlier you come in for help, the better your chances for success in the course. GRADING The grading for the course is based on an accumulation of points based on the examinations, quizzes, and laboratory work as follows: Online Homework (12) 5 pts each 60 Laboratory 360 ASAs (10) 5 pts each Lab reports (11) 15 pts each Lab Notebook/Safety/Attendance 25 pts Quizzes (6) 20 pts each Midterms (2) 100 pts each 200 Final Examination 200 Total 820 Final laboratory points may be adjusted to a common average to compensate for differences in individual lab instructor grading styles. Final course grades will be based on a distribution with the C grade category centered at 75% or the class average, whichever is lower. Final grades are assigned based on total points accumulated. Students earning similar point totals will receive similar letter grades. EXAMS There will be two midterm exams taken during class time and a comprehensive final exam taken during the time designated during finals week. The exams will consist of some combination of problem solving and multiple-choice questions and will generally cover all the material since the previous test. The material will include material covered in lecture, homework, and assigned reading from the textbook. There are NO MAKE-UP EXAMS. If for some reason beyond your control you cannot take an exam on time, please contact me. An unexcused missed exam will receive a score of zero points. You are not allowed to use a programmable calculator while taking the exams! You must purchase a NON-PROGRAMMABLE calculator and bring it to use during exams. Possession of a programmable calculator or any other electronic device (including, but not limited to ipods, cell phones or PDAs) during an exam other than a non-programmable calculator will be regarded as cheating and appropriate steps will be taken. Please review the policy concerning academic dishonesty in the university catalog. Students found guilty of plagiarism or cheating will receive zero points for that assignment/exam and an Academic Dishonesty Incident Report will be filed with the Academic Affairs Office. DISABILITY If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, or if you would need assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation, please contact me as soon as possible. Students with disabilities needing accommodation should speak with Accessibility Services. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY 16

17 By enrolling in this class the student agrees to uphold the standards of academic integrity described in the catalog at: ONLINE HOMEWORK You will need to set up a user account at using your name, student ID, and the course ID (pizzini04027). This will automatically select the correct course and text. Homework must be submitted on-line using the Mastering Chemistry website by 11:59 p.m. on the due date. All due dates are listed on the last page of the syllabus and may change based on the progress of the lecture. Points will be deducted from late homework assignments (10%/day). Students whose documented disability prevents them from using this program should make separate arrangements with me. SUGGESTED PRACTICE PROBLEMS (Also available on The following additional practice problems from the textbook are suggested for each chapter but will not be collected. Please check your answers with the key in the back of the book. If you cannot determine how the problem is solved, either check the solutions manual or make arrangements to come to an office hour for assistance. Chapter 7: 39, 41, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 59, 61, 63, 67, 69, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 105 Chapter 8: 43, 45, 51, 57, 65, 69, 79, 81, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 99, 101, 103, 105, 109, 131, 133 Chapter 9: 37, 39, 43, 45, 49, 57, 67, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 85, 87, 91, 93, 95, 97, 99, 101, 121 Chapter 10: 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 53, 55, 57, 59, 67, 71, 75, 77, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 97 Chapter 11: 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 67, 69, 75, 79, 81, 97, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 119, 123, 131 Chapter 12: 31, 33, 35, 45, 63, 69, 85, 87, 93, 95, 97, 99, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 131 LABORATORY Attendance at your own lab session is MANDATORY. Students who miss a lab session should consult with their lab instructor immediately upon their return to class, if not earlier. If a valid excuse is discussed with the instructor, the student may (at the instructor s discretion) be granted credit for the experiment if calculations can be completed on substitute data. The Advance Study Assignment should be done and handed in at the next laboratory session. If the absence is not excused, zero points will be assigned for the experiment. A Quiz missed for an excused absence will be assigned the average of the student s other quiz scores. If the absence is not excused, zero points will be assigned for any quiz or assignment. A maximum of one absence can be excused, NO exceptions. Advance Study Assignments (ASA s) are due in lab the day of the experiment. Experiments should be completed on time, and lab reports should be submitted to the instructor either at the end of the lab session (strongly encouraged!) or at the beginning of the next lab period. Points will be deducted from late laboratory reports (10% per calendar day). Lab reports more than a week late will not be accepted. No lab reports will be accepted after the day of the last lab class. No grade is assigned in lab; however, you must complete the laboratory portion of the course with at least a 60% to pass the course. The total number of points is carried over to the lecture, 17

18 and the lecture instructor assigns grades. The lecture instructor reserves the right to adjust student laboratory points to a common average in order to compensate for variation in lab instructor point assignment. Safety goggles with side shields are required whenever experimental work is being conducted. You are responsible for purchasing your own goggles. You may wish to store them in your laboratory locker so you won t forget them. You are expected to follow the laboratory safety rules discussed during lab check-in at all times throughout the quarter. Due to safety considerations, the laboratory instructor has the right to refuse to allow students who arrive late to perform the lab. NOTEBOOKS A bound laboratory notebook is required for CHEM 1102 and should be brought and used to every laboratory session. This notebook may also be used in CHEM 1103 at the discretion of your lab instructor. The laboratory notebook is a working record of what you will be doing and observing in the lab. Your notebook should be prepared before you arrive in lab in such a manner that you can perform the experiment directly from your lab notebook. Your goal is for someone else to be able to follow what you did the experiment. Some simple rules to follow for your lab notebook... You may use any bound notebook comprised of lined pages. Bring your laboratory notebook to every lab. Record all results and observations directly into your notebook. Write ONLY in blue or black permanent ink. Never use white-out!!! Cross out mistakes with a single line. Cross out skipped pages and pages which accidentally bleed through with a single diagonal line. Starting Your Notebook: Reserve the first few pages for a Table of Contents. If your notebook doesn t have numbered pages, number them in a consistent corner. Before the experiment write: Name and date of the experiment. Title and purpose of the experiment. (1 2 sentences) Flow chart of experimental procedure. (A brief plan of what you will do in lab, including any relevant diagrams, pictures, or flow charts) Special safety precautions and waste disposal During the experiment write: Observations, data, calculations, and any deviations from your experimental plan. After the experiment write: 18

19 Conclusions drawn from the results of the experiment that link back to the purpose of the experiment. Notebooks will be collected during the last week of classes and returned at the final exam. Please discuss your notebook with your lab instructor during the quarter if you have any questions. 19

20 TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE Week Monday Wednesday Friday Chpt /6 1/8 1/10 Lec Course Introduction Lec The Nature of Light; Lab Check In; Safety Lab 33 Preparation of CuCl 1/13 1/15 1/17 Lec Wave Nature of Matter Lec Shapes of Atomic Orbitals Lec Lab 11 Atomic Spectrum of Hydrogen Lab 34 Development of a Qualitative Scheme 1/20 1/22 1/24 Lec Lec Electron Configurations Lec MLK, Jr Day NO CLASS Lab Lab Quiz #1 Chapter 7 Lec The Bohr Model Electron Configurations Ions; Periodic Trends 7 7, /27 1/29 1/31 Lec Electron Affinity and Metallic Character Lec Chemical Bonds and Valence Electrons Lab Quiz #2 Chapter 8 Lab 40 Ten Test Tube Mystery 2/3 2/5 2/7 Lec Lab Bonding; Electronegativity 40 Ten Test Tube Mystery (cont d) Lec Lab Bond Polarity; Lewis Structures Gas Constant (Handout) 2/10 2/12 2/14 Lec Bond Energy and Length; Lec VSEPR Theory Lec Lab Quiz #3 Chapter 9 Lab 10 Al/Zn Alloy 2/17 2/19 2/21 Lec Midterm Exam #1 (Chapters 7 & 8) Lec Lewis Structures and Resonance; Formal Charges Molecular Shape and Polarity Lec Valence Bond Theory Lec Molecular Orbital Theory Lec Intermolecular Forces Lab 13 Geometric Structures (Handout) Lab Quiz #4 Chapter 10 2/24 2/26 2/28 Lec Lab Phase Changes and Diagrams 9 Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid Lec Lab Vapor Pressure and Heat of Vaporization 15 Vapor Pressure and Heat of Vaporization (Handout) Lec Midterm Exam #2 (Chapters 9 & 10) 8, 9 9 9, 10 10,

21 3/3 3/5 3/7 9 Lec Crystalline Solids Lec Solutions, Solubility, and Energetics Lec Factors Affecting Solubility 11, 12 Lab 16 Crystalline Solids Lab Quiz #5 Chapter 11 3/10 3/12 3/14 10 Lec Lab Solution Concentration and Vapor Pressure 19 Molar Mass by Freezing Point Depression Lec Colligative Properties Lec Colligative Properties Lab Quiz 6 Chapter 12; Check Out NOTEBOOKS Due! 12 Final Cumulative Final Exam Wednesday March 19 th from 8 9:50 am ONLINE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES Assign # Due Assign # Due Assign # Due 1 1/15 5 2/5 9 3/1 2 1/18 6 2/ /5 3 1/25 7 2/ /10 4 1/29 8 2/ /15 Global Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills. Demonstrate quantitative skills. Demonstrate the ability to make connections between concepts. Read and interpret graphs and data. Specific Learning Outcomes Relate Wavelength, Energy, and Frequency to the Electromagnetic Spectrum Relate the Wavelength of Light to Transitions in the Hydrogen Atom Relate Quantum Numbers to One Another and Their Corresponding Orbitals Calculate the Wavelength and Frequency of Light Electron Configurations from the Periodic Table Write Orbital Diagrams Write Electron Configurations Predict Chemical Formulas of an Ionic Compound Write Lewis Structures for Covalent Compounds 21

22 Write Lewis Structures for Polyatomic Ions Assign Formal Charges to Assess Competing Resonance Structures Write Resonance Lewis Structures Predict Relative Lattice Energies Predict Molecular Geometry Using VSEPR and the Effects of Lone Pairs Write Lewis Structures for Compounds Having Expanded Octets Write Hybridization and Bonding Schemes Using Valence Bond Theory Determine Whether a Molecule Displays Hydrogen Bonding Determine Whether a Molecule Has Dipole-Dipole Forces Calculate Boiling Point Elevation Calculate Freezing Point Depression General Education Learning Outcomes Physical Science (B1): 1. Students should be able to demonstrate broad science content knowledge in the physical sciences such as the nature and structure of matter, Earth s place in the Universe, or the conservation of energy and matter. 2. Students should be able to demonstrate the application of quantitative skills (such as statistics, mathematics and the interpretation of numerical graphical data) to physical science problems. 3. Students should be able to demonstrate a general understanding of the nature of science, the methods applied in scientific investigations, and the value of those methods in developing a rigorous understanding of the physical world. Students should be able to identify the difference between science and other fields of knowledge. Students should be able to distinguish science from pseudoscience. Science Laboratory Students should be able to demonstrate hands-on skills applying the specialized methods and tools of scientific inquiry (such as collecting, analyzing, and interpreting the data, presenting the findings, and using the information to answer questions). 22

23 CHEM COURSE SYLLABUS Instructor: Dr. Danika LeDuc Office: Science S danika.leduc@csueastbay.edu Phone: (510) Lecture Hours: MWF 12:00 p.m. 12:50 p.m. in VBT 124 Office Hours: M 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m., W 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m., F 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m., and by appointment Course Materials: Your choice of bound notebook Your choice of safety goggles with side shields Text: Chemistry, A Molecular Approach, by Tro Revised 3 rd Ed. 4) The bookstore offers the custom edition of Chemistry, A Molecular Approach by Tro Revised 3 rd edition Volume 3 with the online homework system ( Course ID: leduc07082). 5) The textbook and homework system are also available for order directly through the publisher at (ISBN#: ) 6) You could just get the homework system at and use the books on reserve at the library. This textbook is NOT currently available by other online vendors such as Amazon! Lab Manual: Chemical Principles in the Laboratory, by Slowinski and Wolsey 10th Ed. 4) The bookstore offers Chemical Principles in the Laboratory, by Slowinski and Wolsey 10th Ed. which is used all 3 quarters (1101, 1102, 1103). 5) You can buy the ebook or each experiment individually print them out using this link: 6) Lab manuals will also be available in the library. Grade Determination: Homework (12) 60 ASAs (9) 45 Lab Reports (9) 135 Photography Report 20 Lab Notebook /Safety 20 Quizzes (6) 120 Midterms (2) 200 Final Examination 200 Total 800 Final grades are assigned based on total points accumulated. Students earning similar point totals will receive similar letter grades. Note: Earning a grade of C- or better in CHEM 1102 is required for enrollment in CHEM All students who did not take CHEM 1102 at CSUEB during the Winter 2014 quarter should bring proof that they have passed CHEM 1102 or its equivalent (unofficial transcripts are fine) to me by the 2 nd class meeting (April 4, 2014). 23

24 Steps for Success: 1) Read relevant sections in the text before the lecture on the material. That way, the lecture will have context, and you can ask questions as they arise. 2) After reading the section, do the example and practice problems at the end. The more problems you do, the better prepared you will be. 3) If you are having trouble with these problems, do the corresponding tutorials in Mastering General Chemistry. 4) Seek help when you need it hints for on-line homework, office hours, tutoring, and study groups are all great resources! PLUS tutor, Tracy Chan, will hold sessions Tuesdays 3 4 in S Sc ) When you have finished reading the chapter, go through the Chapter in Review section. Make sure you know all the meanings of the Key Terms you may want to draw a concept map to give yourself a visual picture of how the terms are related. Course Policy: Homework: Homework must be submitted on-line using the Mastering Chemistry website by 11:59 p.m. on the due date. Points will be deducted from late homework assignments (10%/day). Students whose documented disability prevents them from using this program should make separate arrangements with me. Lab: Lab attendance is mandatory. Completion of the laboratory portion of the course is mandatory in order for a student to receive credit for the course. Advance Study Assignments (ASA s) are due in lab the day of the experiment. Experiments should be completed on time, and lab reports should be submitted to the instructor either at the end of the lab session (strongly encouraged!) or at the beginning of the next lab period. Points will be deducted from late laboratory reports (10%/day). No grade is assigned in lab. The total number of points is carried over to the lecture, and the lecture instructor assigns grades. The lecture instructor reserves the right to adjust student laboratory points to a common average in order to compensate for variation in lab instructor point assignment. Students who miss an experiment should consult with their lab instructor immediately upon their return to class, if not earlier. If a valid excuse is discussed with the instructor, the student may be granted credit for the experiment if calculations can be completed on substitute data. The Advance Study Assignment should be done and handed in late. If the absence is not excused, zero points will be assigned for the experiment. Quizzes missed for an excused absence will be assigned the average of the student s other quiz scores. If the absence is not excused, zero points will be assigned for the quiz. A maximum of one absence can be excused for the quarter. A Laboratory Notebook is required for Chem 1103 and should be brought to every experimental session in Chem The goal is for someone else to be able to follow what you did the experiment. General Notebook Requirements: 1. You may use any bound notebook comprised of lined pages. 2. All entries in the notebook should be made in black or blue pen. 3. Any mistakes or errors should be crossed out with a single line. 24

25 4. Reserve the first few pages for a Table of Contents. 5. If your notebook doesn t have numbered pages, number them in a consistent corner. Before the experiment write: 1. Name and date of the experiment. 2. Title and purpose of the experiment. (1 2 sentences) 3. Flow chart of experimental procedure. (A brief plan summarizing what you will do in lab a few sentences, diagrams/pictures, or flow chart) During the experiment write: 1. Observations, data, calculations, and any deviations from your experimental plan. You may later staple in your report sheet as a more complete record of your data. After the experiment write: 1. Conclusions drawn from the results of the experiment. (3-5 sentences) Be Cl-Ev-eR! Claim: State a claim resulting from your work that links back to the experiment s purpose. Evidence: Briefly summarize the evidence supporting your claim. Reasoning: Explain your thought process as to how the evidence you have collected logically supports your claim. Notebooks will be collected at the last class meeting and returned at the final exam. Please discuss your notebook with your lab instructor during the quarter if you have any questions about grading. Safety goggles with side shields are required whenever experimental work is being conducted. You are responsible for purchasing your own goggles. You may wish to store them in your laboratory locker so you won t forget them. You are expected to follow the laboratory safety rules discussed during lab check-in at all times throughout the quarter. Exams: Examinations must be taken as scheduled. If for some reason beyond your control you cannot take an exam on time, please contact me and present an excused absence upon return to class. An unexcused missed exam will receive a failing grade. Additional Suggested Practice Problems (not graded): Chapter 13: 29, 31, 33, 37, 41, 45, 47, 49, 51, 55, 59, 61, 63, 67, 69, 75, 77, 85, 87, 89, 91, 107 Chapter 14: 21, 25, 33, 35, 37, 39, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 65, 71, 73, 75, 93, 95 Chapter 15: 33, 35, 41, 43, 47, 51, 57, 63, 79, 91, 111, 113, 115, 117, 119, 121, 123, 131, 147 Chapter 16: 27, 53, 57, 61, 71, 73, 75, 77, 91, 99, 101, 103, 105, 109, 111, 117, 119, 123, 143 Chapter 17: 27, 29, 33, 35, 37, 43, 47, 49, 51, 57, 59, 65, 71, 75, 77, 81, 83, 87, 89, 97, 99, 101 Chapter 18: 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 53, 55, 57, 61, 63, 65, 73, 77, 79, 87, 89, 97, 103, 107, 113,

26 7 Lecture: Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate Reading: Lab: #20 Iodination of Acetone 14 Lecture: Equilibrium Constant Reading: Lab: Quiz 1 (Ch. 13) 21 Lecture: Acids & Bases/K a Reading: Acid-Base Equilibrium Lab: #23 Determination of Equilibrium Constant Assignment 4 due 28 Lecture: Acid Strength and Structure/Lewis Acids and Bases Reading: Lab: #24b Standardization of a Basic Solution (Handout) 5 Lecture: Buffers Reading: Lab: #26 Determination of a Solubility Product April 2 Lecture: Introduction Lab: Check-in, Safety 9 Lecture: Reaction Mechanisms Reading: Lab: #21 Clock Reaction Assignment 1 due 16 Lecture: Reaction Quotient Reading: Lab: # 22 Systems in Chemical Equilibrium Assignment 3 due 23 Lecture: Water, ph, and Bases Reading: Lab: Quiz 2 (Ch. 14) 30 Lecture: Exam I Review Lab: #25 ph Measurements Assignment 6 due May 7 Lecture: Titrations and ph Curves Reading: 16.4 Lab: Quiz 3 (Ch. 15) 4 Lecture: Reaction Rates Reading: Lecture: Dynamic Equilibrium Reading: Assignment 2 due 18 Lecture: Le Châtelier s Principle Reading: Lecture: Ions, Salts, and Polyprotic Acids Reading: Assignment 5 due 2 Lecture: Exam I (Chs. 13 & 14) 9 Lecture: K sp Calculations Reading: Assignment 7 due 12 Lecture: Qualitative Analysis/Complex Ions Reading: Lab: #39 Identification of a Pure Ionic Solid (ASA in text and handout) 14 Lecture: Entropy, 2 nd Law Reading: Lab: Quiz 4 (Ch. 16) Assignment 8 due 16 Lecture: Entropy Changes, Gibbs Free Energy Reading: