CHEM 1411 Chemistry 1 Course Lecture Syllabus Spring 2007 Synonym/Section number: 45715/010 & 45721/017 Meeting time Lec: T & Th 5:40PM to 6:55PM Instructor Name: William D. Cheek Office Room: 2239 Office Number: 223.6219 Tutor Lab Room: Riverside Campus, Building G, Room 9100 Email address: bcheek@austincc.edu Office Hours: M/W 5:00-5:30PM & 9:35PM-10:00PM T 6:25PM-7:00PM & 9:35PM-10PM COURSE DESCRIPTION Covers the fundamental facts, laws, principles, theories, and concepts of chemistry necessary for further work in science or science-related subjects. Stresses atomic structure, periodic properties of matter, chemical bonding, and molecular geometry of organic and inorganic molecules, states of matter, stoichiometry, and properties of solutions. Prerequisites: One year of high school chemistry or CHEM 1405; two years of high school algebra or MATD 0390. (CHM 1634) REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS For the lecture the required text is General Chemistry 8 th edition, Whitten Davis Peck, Saunders College Publishing. For the lab the required text is Chemical Principles in the Laboratory, ACC Custom Manual, Slowinski Wolsey Masterton, Saunders College Publishing. A scientific calculator is required. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY This course consists of a lecture and a laboratory section. COURSE RATIONALE This course covers the fundamental facts, laws, principles, theories and concepts of chemistry necessary for further work in science or science-related subjects. COMMON COURSE OBJECTIVES Common course objectives are attached. They can also be found at: http://www2.austin.cc.tx.us/chem/curriculum/index.htm LECTURE EVALUATION & OVERALL GRADING SCHEME The lecture portion constitutes 75% of the course grade; lab constitutes 25%. In the lecture, there are 4 units that are worth 150 points each (4 * 150 = 600 points total). The unit is generally broken down as follows: 30 points for quiz(s), 20 points for homework, and 100 points for testing center exam. There is a 150-point final exam. So the total number of points for the lecture will be 750. In order to determine your grade for the course, your percent average will be multiplied by 0.75. This will make the lecture portion of the course is worth 75% of your grade for the class. Your grade in lab will be scaled to be worth 25 points. For example, your lab instructor may report you grade as a percent and I will divide that by 4 in order to scale the grade to 25.
LECTURE COURSE POLICIES There will be 4 unit exams and a final. The final grade will count and can be used to replace your lowest unit score or 1 missed exam. If you miss a second exam, I will need valid, written, doctors excuses (that I will be checking on) for both of the missed exams. If you miss a third exam you will need to drop the course since you are missing more than 50% of the coursework. Late work is not accepted after the deadline. If you are having a problem completing an assignment speak with me before the deadline and we can make an arrangement. Be aware that I will be willing to do this only once or twice per student per semester. Please do not abuse this policy. You are responsible for your attendance that I consider mandatory. You are also responsible for administratively dropping from the course if you need to drop for any reason. I will always be available for consultation on such matters and hope that you let see me since I might be able to offer assistance. I may drop you from the course for attendance problems. If you have missed 3 consecutive lectures or a total of 6 lectures during the entire course, you may be dropped. Note: This is not a guarantee. Therefore, do not just assume that I have dropped you. Monday, April 23, 2007 is the last day to withdraw. Incompletes (Grade of I ) are given only infrequently. This will require that the student has generally finished most of the course work but there is some problem at the end of the semester. If you have a problem at the beginning of the semester or toward the middle of the semester, we will handle those problems then or you will probably drop the course. The incomplete should be taken care of as soon as possible but must be finished by the end of the next semester. LAB COURSE POLICIES The lab portion of the course consists of 13 labs each graded on a 100-point scale. The lowest lab grade will be dropped. Therefore, there are a total of 1200 points for the lab portion of the course. Your final lab grade will be scaled so that the lab is worth 25% of the final grade for the course. Two labs are paper and pencil. They must be completed on time. There will be one make-up opportunity. A make-up can only be done after missing two wet labs. The first missed wet lab is dropped, the second missed lab can be made up, and any other missed lab will count as a zero. You may use a paper and pencil lab as your drop lab but neither count toward your make-up possibility. This means that if you miss a dry lab and a wet lab, one of them is your drop lab and the other is a zero. In lab, students must complete 60% of all lab activities in order to receive a passing grade for the course. Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty "Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to, tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects, either individual or group; classroom presentations; and homework.
Statement on Students with Disabilities "Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office of Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of the semester. Students who are requesting accommodation must provide the instructor with a letter of accommodation from the Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD) at the beginning of the semester. Accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the letter of accommodation from OSD. Statement on Academic Freedom "Institutions of higher education are conducted for the common good. The common good depends upon a search for truth and upon free expression. In this course the professor and students shall strive to protect free inquiry and the open exchange of facts, ideas, and opinions. Students are free to take exception to views offered in this course and to reserve judgment about debatable issues. Grades will not be affected by personal views. With this freedom comes the responsibility of civility and a respect for a diversity of ideas and opinions. This means that students must take turns speaking, listen to others speak without interruption, and refrain from name-calling or other personal attacks." Student Discipline Policy "Students at the College have the rights accorded to all persons under the Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility for each individual to accord the same rights to others in the College community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. As willing partners in learning, it is expected that students will comply with College rules and procedures. ACC students are recognized as responsible persons who neither lose the rights nor escape the responsibilities of citizenship. Enrollment in the College indicates acceptance of the rules set forth in this policy, administered through the office of the Campus Dean of Student Services. Due process, through an investigation and appeal process, is assured to any student involved in disciplinary action." TESTING CENTER POLICY ACC Testing Center policies can be found at: http://www2.austincc.edu/testctr/ See attachment Student Summary Guide for Use of ACC Testing Centers. STUDENT SERVICES The web address for student services is: http://www3.austin.cc.tx.us/evpcss/rss/default.htm. The ACC student handbook can be found at: http://www3.austincc.edu/evpcss/handbk/toc.htm. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES The web address is: http://www3.austincc.edu/evpcss/memos/reference.htm, then click on Campus Based Student Support Overview.
Course Outline/Calendar (Revised) Chemistry 1411 Lecture Fall 2006 Day Topic 1-22 Unit 1 (Chapters 1, 2, 3, and simple nomenclature) 1-24 Unit 1 1-29 Unit 1 1-31 Unit 1 2-5 Unit 1 2-7 Unit 1 Unit 1 Exam in Testing Center 2-12 Unit 2 (Chapters 4, 5, 6, and Nomenclature) 2-14 Unit 2 2-19 Unit 2 2-21 Unit 2 2-26 Unit 2 2-28 Unit 2 3-5 Unit 2 Unit 2 Exam in Testing Center 3-7 Unit 3 (Chapters 7, 8, & 9) 3-12 & 3-14 *************Spring Break*************** 3-19 Unit 3 3-21 Unit 3 3-26 Unit 3 3-28 Unit 3 4-2 Unit 3 4-4 Unit 3 Unit 3 Exam in Testing Center 4-9 Unit 4 (Chapters 12, 13, & 14) 4-11 Unit 4 4-16 Unit 4 4-18 Unit 4 4-23 **********************Thanksgiving Holiday*************************** 4-25 Unit 4 4-30 Unit 4 Unit 4 Exam in Testing Center 5-2 Review 5-7 Review 5-9 Review Last class! Final Exam Exams will be in the testing center on the dates noted for 5 days starting on that day. Please note: schedule changes may occur during the semester. Any changes will be announced in class.
ACC Chemistry (Chem I) 1411 Laboratory Schedule RVS Campus (Revised) Spring 2007 Week of: Experiment: Topic Jan 21 - Introduction, Orientation, and Lab Safety (Mandatory for all) Jan 28 1 Density of Liquids and Solids Feb 4 2 Resolution of Matter into Pure Substance Feb 11 5 Identification of a Compound by Mass Relationships Feb 18 42 Water of Hydration Feb 25 13 The Heat effects and Calorimetry (Part A & B) Mar 4 11 The Alkaline Earths (Part A only) Mar 11 ****************Spring Break (No Labs)************************** Mar 18 6 Identification of Unknown Chloride (reduce quant. by 50%) Mar 25 43 Spot test for some common Ions Apr 1 33 Qualitative Analysis for Group I Cations Apr 8 45 Charles law Apr 15 36 Ten Test Tube Mystery - Library Research Apr 22 - Library Research Apr 29 12 The Geometrical Structure of Molecules. All Students must purchase their own safety goggles. The lab and drawers must be clean & in-order for the next class.
Objectives for CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I This is a list of topics to be taught in General Chemistry I. It does not reflect the order in which the topic need be taught. The Foundation of Chemistry Matter and Energy-Basic Concepts of Chemistry Measurements Significant Figures Metric System Scientific Notation Dimensional Analysis Chemical Formulas and Stoichiometry Atoms, Ions, Molecules and Compounds Nomenclature of Inorganic Compounds The Mole Concept Percent Composition Empirical Formula Molecular Formula Chemical Equations and Reaction Stoichiometry Balancing of Chemical Equations Calculations Based on Chemical Equations-moles/masses of reactants/products Limiting Reagent Calculations Percent Yield and Theoretical Yield Calculations Sequential Reactions Concentration of Solutions-Calculations Involving Mass % and Molarity Dilution of Solutions: Calculations Involving V 1 M 1 =V 2 M 2 Calculations Involving Solution Stoichiometry Chemical Reactions Organization of the Periodic Table Aqueous Solutions-Strong and Weak Electrolytes Reactions in Aqueous Solutions Oxidation Numbers The Structure of the Atom Experiments that led to the discovery of the fundamental particles of the atom Subatomic Particles, Isotopes, Atomic Weight Development of Quantum Mechanics Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom Electronic Configuration and the Relationship to the Periodic Table Orbital Diagrams Quantum Numbers Chemical Periodicity
Theory of Ionic and Covalent Bonding Lewis Dot Formulas of Atoms Formation of Binary Ionic Compounds-Coulomb s Law, Lattice Energy Formation of Covalent Compounds Lewis Structures for Molecules and Polyatomic Ions and the Octet Rule Resonance and Formal Charges Exceptions to the Octet Rule for Lewis Structures Polar and Nonpolar Covalent Bonds Molecular Structure Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory (VSEPR) Electronic and Molecular Geometry and Molecular Dipole Moments Valence Bond Theory and Hybridization of Orbitals Molecular Orbital Theory Gases Gas Laws and Ideal Gas Law Density and Molar Mass Stoichiometry of Reactions Involving Gases Kinetic Molecular Theory-Molecular Speeds Real Gases Liquids and Solids Intermolecular Attractions and Phase Changes Physical Processes and Properties of Liquids Melting Point/Boiling Point Phase Changes of Matter and Phase Diagrams Molar Heat of Vaporization and Molar Heat of Fusion Solutions Dissolution Process for Solids, Liquids and Gases Factors Affecting Solubility Saturated, Unsaturated and Supersaturated Solutions Other Units of Concentration Colligative Properties 1. Vapor Pressure Lowering 2. Boiling Point Elevation 3. Freezing Point Depression 4. Osmotic Pressure
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