Hello. The form at /genedchecklist/welcome.cfm was submitted on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 2:13 PM. The data is below: Course information: ------------------- 1. Course name: Chemistry of the Elements 2. Department: CHM 3. Number: 170 4. Cluster requirement: Science in the Engaged Community Faculty information: -------------------- 5. Name: David Manke 6. Email: dmanke@umassd.edu 7. Phone: 6554 Required components: -------------------- 8. Master syllabus: http:///webroots/www.umassd.edu/genedchecklist/holding/chm170universitystudie s.pdf 9. Course overview statement: The main purpose of the course is to learn the significance of the chemical elements, particularly their uses and significance across all fields of human life. Any examination of the elements begins with the process of scientific inquiry and the scientific method. Without this, the concept of elements would not exist, and the process by which we isolate them could not have been elucidated. Through both descriptive and computational approaches, the importance of each element will be described and students should gain an in depth understanding of the good and bad that comes from each element in the natural and industrial worlds. Through the inclusion of a novel and associated writing assignments into the course, students will be exposed to and gain experience in the communication of scientific ideas. 10. Signed faculty and chair sponsor sheet: sent separately. 11. Official course catalog description for the course: CHM 170 - Chemistry of the Elements 3 credits 3 hours lecture Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 151, 153, 155; of high school chemistry and permission of the instructor (for Honor's Students) A survey of the preparation and reactivity of the chemical elements. The physical and chemical properties of the elements are covered, including their abundance and isolation from natural sources and their uses in industrial processes. 12. Course approval form: http:///webroots/www.umassd.edu/genedchecklist/holding/chm170universitystudie s.pdf
COURSE INFORMATION Course Name: Chemistry of the Elements Department: Chemistry & Biochemistry (CHM) Number: 170 Cluster requirement: 2. B. Science in the Engaged Community FACULTY CONTACT INFORMATION Name: David Manke UMassD email: dmanke@umassd.edu Campus phone: 6554
MASTER SYLLABUS Course Overview: The course covers the chemical elements. Each element will be examined, including its discovery, its isolation from natural sources, its general reactivity, its historical context and its current uses. The elements will be examined for their environmental impact, industrial importance, economic benefits, and applications in fields ranging from medicine and farming to government and military. Beyond the descriptive aspects of this course, properties will be examined in a computational manner, including basic energy calculations and simple cost analyses. Students will also look at the elements in a literary context reading at least one non fiction novel related to the chemical elements, and completing writing assignments associated with their reading. Learning Outcomes: Course Specific Learning Outcomes: For students to gain an understanding of the elements on the periodic table, including their significance in biology, chemistry, physics, industry, medicine, farming, government and military. University Studies Learning Outcomes: B. Science in the Engaged Community After completing this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze and evaluate the use of scientific information in the context of social, economic, environmental or political issues. 2. Apply scientific theories and knowledge to real world problems. 3. Effectively communicate scientific information in writing. Texts: General Chemistry by John E. McMurray and Robert C. Fay, Prentice Hall, New York, 2010. The Alchemy of Air: A Jewish Genius, a Doomed Tycoon, and the Scientific Discovery That Fed the World but Fueled the Rise of Hitler by Thomas Hager, Three Rivers Press, New York, 2008. Example Assignments: Through homeworks (computational), exams (descriptive, multiple choice) and writing assignments, all of the University Studies Learning Outcomes are tested and reinforced. One example of a homework question, an exam question and a writing assignment are included on the following page. The homework question is a calculation of a mass defect and binding energy of an element. Students that complete this assignment have a firm understanding of the science behind a nuclear reaction, and it strongly demonstrates the vast amounts of energy released from even the smallest mass to energy conversion. The exam questions given ask students which elements or compounds of elements are associated with specific functions. They also ask in short answer form how the elements function or what other impacts they might have. Finally, a sample essay question is given, asking students to relate an important industrial process to one of the major events of the twentieth century.
Sample Homework Question 1. Calculate the mass defect (in g/mol) and the binding energy (in kj/mol) for the Chromium-50 nuclide ( 50 Cr - atomic mass = 49.94605 amu). 50 Cr Mass Defect 24 protons 24 1.00728 amu 26 neutrons 26 1.00866 amu 50.39988 amu 50 Cr atom 49.94605 amu 24 electrons 24 (5.486 10 4 amu) 49.93288 amu 50.39988 49.93288 = 0.46700 amu or 0.46700 g/mol 50 Cr Binding Energy ΔE = (Δm)c 2 ΔE = (4.6700 10 4 kg/mol)(3.00 10 8 m/s) 2 ΔE = 4.2030 10 13 J/mol = 4.2030 10 10 kj/mol Sample Exam Questions 1. Which element is useful for the production of photocopiers? a. Ga b. Ge c. As d. Se What property does this element possess that makes it so useful? It is a photoconductor - when light passes through the paper without text, electrons transfer and this prevents the deposition of toner. 2. Which of the following is used to insulate windows? a. SF 4 b. SF 6 What are the drawbacks of using this gas as a window insulator? Its inert nature and absorption properties make it a good insulator, but they also make it a long lived greenhouse gas when it is released in the atmosphere. Sample Writing Assignment Based upon your reading in The Alchemy of Air, describe the impact that the Haber-Bosch process had on World War I.
Sample Course Outline: Lecture 1 Introduction Lecture 2 Hydrogen Lecture 3 Nitrogen Lecture 4 Carbon Lecture 5 Oxygen Lecture 6 Phosphorus Lecture 7 Silicon Lecture 8 Sulfur Lecture 9 Sodium, Potassium Lecture 10 Magnesium, Calcium Lecture 11 Fluorine, Chlorine Lecture 12 Bromine, Iodine, Astatine Lecture 13 Beryllium, Boron Lecture 14 Exam I Lecture 15 Helium, Neon, Argon Lecture 16 Krypton, Xenon, Radon Lecture 17 Lithium Lecture 18 Rubidium, Cesium, Francium Lecture 19 Strontium, Barium, Radium Lecture 20 Aluminum Lecture 21 Gallium, Indium Lecture 22 Germanium, Tin Lecture 23 Arsenic, Antimony Lecture 24 Selenium, Tellurium Lecture 25 Thallium, Lead, Bismuth Lecture 26 Scandium, Yttrium Lecture 27 Nuclear Chemistry Lecture 28 Exam II Lecture 29 Titanium, Zirconium, Hafnium Lecture 30 Vanadium, Niobium, Tantalum Lecture 31 Chromium, Molybdenum, Tungsten Lecture 32 Manganese, Technetium, Rhenium Lecture 33 Iron, Ruthenium, Osmium Lecture 34 Cobalt, Rhodium, Iridium Lecture 35 Nickel, Palladium, Platinum Lecture 36 Copper, Silver, Gold Lecture 37 Zinc, Cadmium, Mercury Lecture 38 Lanthanides Lecture 39 Lanthanides Lecture 40 Actinides Lecture 41 Actinides Lecture 42 Exam III
University Studies Course Rationale The main purpose of the course is to learn the significance of the chemical elements, particularly their uses and significance across all fields of human life. Any examination of the elements begins with the process of scientific inquiry and the scientific method. Without this, the concept of elements would not exist, and the processes by which we isolate them could not have been elucidated. Through both descriptive and computational approaches, the importance of each element will be described and students should gain an in depth understanding of the good and bad that comes from each element in the natural and industrial worlds. Through the inclusion of a novel and associated writing assignments into the course, students will be exposed to and gain experience in the communication of scientific ideas. Official Course Catalog Description CHM 170 Chemistry of the Elements 3 credits 3 hours lecture Prerequisites: At least a C in CHM 151, 153, or 155; or high school chemistry and permission of the instructor (for Honor's students). A survey of the preparation and reactivity of the chemical elements. The physical and chemical properties of the elements are covered, including their abundance and isolation from natural sources and their uses in industrial processes.