WACO, TEXAS COURSE SYLLABUS AND INSTRUCTOR PLAN GENERAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I CHEM - 1411-50 Dr. Vanessa Castleberry Spring 2012
Course Description: Covers the fundamental laws, theories, and concepts of chemistry, methods of writing chemical formulas and equations, structure of the atom and matter, periodic classification related to the properties of typical elements and compounds, and electrolytic dissociation and solutions. This course serves as the prerequisite requirement for engineering, medicine, and advanced work in chemistry and other fields of science. Semester Hours (3 lec/4 lab) Prerequisites and/or Corequisites: This course requires that the student have credit for, or be concurrently enrolled in, MATH 1314 or equivalent, or consent of division director. Course Notes and Instructor Recommendations: Successful completion of this course will require that the student be comfortable with mathematical expressions of scientific concepts. Laboratory work will require the student to prepare in advance of the lab meeting by reading the lab assignment and turning in a lab report of data gathered during that lab session. It is strongly recommended that the student take adequate notes and study outside of class. The suggested problem sets will assist in understanding the concepts covered in each lecture. Also, a problem from the set will appear on the exam, so prior effort will pay off. If any material is unclear to the student, it is highly recommended to consult with the instructor as soon as possible. Do not wait until the last minute to request help. Instructor Information: Instructor Name: Dr. Vanessa Castleberry MCC E-mail: vcastleberry@mclennan.edu Office Phone Number: 254-299-8186 Office Location: SB 345 Office/Teacher Conference Hours: Wednesday evenings, 6-7 Other Instruction Information: Required Text & Materials: Title: General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis Author: Robinson, Odom, & Holtzclaw Edition: 10 th Publisher: Houghton Mifflin ISBN: 0-669-35482-1 Title: Laboratory Manual (CHEM 1411 & 1412) Author: Zajicek Publisher: MCC Shop 2
MCC Bookstore Website: http://www.bkstr.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/storecatalogdisplay?langid=- 1&storeId=10200&demoKey=d&catalogId=10001 Methods of Teaching and Learning: The course consists of lecture and laboratory. The lecture will be a mix of power point presentations, problems worked on the whiteboard, discussion, and occasional group work. The laboratory portion offers hands on experience in laboratory experimentation. The student s review of the written explanation of the lab experiment will enhance the learning experience. Students may be required to work individually or in groups. Lab reports will be handed in at the beginning of the next lab meeting. Course Objectives and/or Competencies: 1. Define the fundamental properties of matter. 2. Classify matter, compounds, and chemical reactions. 3. Determine the basic nuclear and electronic structure of atoms. 4. Identify trends in chemical and physical properties of the elements using the Periodic Table. 5. Describe the bonding in and the shape of simple molecules and ions. 6. Solve stoichiometric problems. 7. Write chemical formulas. 8. Write and balance equations. 9. Use the rules of nomenclature to name chemical compounds. 10. Define the types and characteristics of chemical reactions. 11. Use the gas laws and basics of the Kinetic Molecular Theory to solve gas problems. 12. Determine the role of energy in physical changes and chemical reactions. 13. Convert units of measure and demonstrate dimensional analysis skills. 14. Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry laboratory. 15. Demonstrate safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals. 16. Conduct basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques. 17. Make careful and accurate experimental observations. 18. Relate physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles. 19. Interpret laboratory results and experimental data, and reach logical conclusions. 20. Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports. 21. Design fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry. 22. Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving principles of chemistry. 3
Course Outline or Schedule: The following is an approximate schedule of the text chapters covered in this course and the exam dates. Reading the chapters prior to lecture is highly recommended. Except for the final exam, the dates in this schedule are subject to change. Course Dates Week Starting Text Chapter Topics January 16 th 1 Some Fundamental Concepts January 23 rd 2 & 5 The Language of Chemistry & Atoms January 30 th 5 Atoms: Their Structure, Spectra, and Properties February 5 th Exam #1 February 13 th 6 Chemical Bonding February 20 th 7 Molecular Structures and Models of Covalent Bonds February 27 th 4 Thermochemistry March 5 th Exam #2 March 12 th SPRING BREAK March 19 th 3 Chemical Stoichiometry March 26 th 3 & 8 Chemical Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions and the Periodic Table April 2 nd 8 Chemical Reactions and the Periodic Table April 9 th Exam #3 April 16 th 10 Gases April 23 rd 11 Intermolecular Forces, Liquids and Solids April 30 th 12 Solutions and Colloids May 8 th 6PM Exam #5 (final) in SB 315 4
Laboratory Dates Evening of: Lab # Experiment Description January 24 th CHECK IN Introduction, safety in the laboratory and regulations January 31 th 1 Development of Laboratory Skills and Errors in Measurement February 7 th 2 Identification of a Substance Based on Physical Properties February 14 th 3 Study of Physical and Chemical Changes February 21 st 4 Determining an Empirical Formula February 28 th 5 Percentage of Water of Hydration March 6 th 6 Purity of Sodium Bicarbonate March 13 th 7 Atomic Mass by Calorimetry March 20 th 8 Chemical Activity of Metals March 27 th 9 Physical Behavior of Gases April 3 rd 10 Molar Mass of a Substance (Vapor Density Method) April 10 th 11 A Study of Solutions and Solubility April 17 th 12 Acid Base Titrations April 24 th CHECK OUT Clean up Course Grading Information: Exams (4) will count equally for 75% of the course grade. No exam grade will be dropped. The laboratory portion will make up the last 25%. Your course letter grade will be based on the following scale: 90% or more is an A; 80% or more is a B; 70% or more is a C; 60% or more is a D; below 60% of the total results in an F. Late Work, Attendance, and Make Up Work Policies: Lab worksheets are due at the start of the next lab. Make up labs are NOT offered, although the lowest two lab grades are dropped. One make up exam will be offered at the end of the term. It will be comprehensive in the scope of the course. Student Behavioral Expectations or Conduct Policy: Students are encouraged to visit with the instructor if topics covered in the course are not understood. Often, one on one tutoring will help the student grasp the subject matter. Students are encouraged to read the lecture chapter material prior to attending class. Questions on the subject matter during class are welcomed and encouraged. Students are expected to be punctual for lecture and lab classes. Once roll is taken any student coming into the class will be considered to be absent for purposes of attendance. Students are expected to observe all safety rules and clothing requirements in the laboratory and maintain a clean workspace in the lab. Horseplay and unsafe habits in the laboratory will be grounds for ejection from the lab. Repeated offenses will result in the student being dropped from the course. 5
MCC Academic Integrity Statement: The Center for Academic Integrity, of which McLennan Community College is a member, defines academic integrity as a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. From these values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into action Individual faculty members determine their class policies and behavioral expectations for students. Students who commit violations of academic integrity should expect serious consequences. For further information about student responsibilities and rights, please consult the McLennan website and your Highlander Student Guide. Academic Integrity Statement: Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. The student is expected to adhere to the academic integrity policy as outlined in the MCC handbook. MCC Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students, and each instructor will maintain a complete record of attendance for the entire length of each course, including online and hybrid courses. Students will be counted absent from class meetings missed, beginning with the first official day of classes. Students, whether present or absent, are responsible for all material presented or assigned for a course and will be held accountable for such materials in the determination of course grades. For this class, the student cannot miss more than 7 classes. Please refer to the Highlander Guide for the complete policy. ADA Statement: In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the regulations published by the United States Department of Justice 28 C.F.R. 35.107(a), MCC s designated ADA co-coordinators, Mr. Gene Gooch - Vice President, Finance and Administration and Dr. Santos Martinez Vice President, Student Services shall be responsible for coordinating the College s efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under ADA. Students with disabilities requiring physical, classroom, or testing accommodations should contact Ms. Rene Jacinto, Disabilities Specialist, at 299-8122 or rrjacinto@mclennan.edu 6