Red Deer College School of Arts & Sciences Course Outline CHEM 075A CRN 136 FALL TERM, 2016 Charles Mowat Office: 1410-C Office Phone: 403 342-3197 Class Time: 10:00-10:50 AM Mon, Tues, Thur. Fri E-mail: charles.mowat@rdc.ab.ca Lab Time: 75 01 Wed. 10:00 10:50AM 75 02 Wed. 11:00 11:50AM 75 03 Wed. 9:00 9:50AM Credit hours: 4 Class Location: 1408 Office Hours: 11:00-11:50 MTRF Lab Location: Room 1411 Prerequisite:. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 075 or equivalent. Academic Calendar Entry- CHEM 075-4 (BC=4) (4-1) 15 Weeks For students with no chemistry background. Topics include elements and the periodic table, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry. Lab work is related to class discussions. Chemistry 075 is equivalent to Chemistry 20 for admission to RDC programs. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 075 or equivalent. Note: You need a lab coat and safety glasses to take part in chemistry labs. You can buy these items at the Bookstore. Please note that contact lenses are not allowed in the laboratory. LEARNING OUTCOMES and COURSE TOPICS The following list of objective represents content and skills that students are expected to know and apply by the completion of the course. These objectives also represent the knowledge required to proceed into Chemistry 95. Unit A: Matter. Upon completion of this unit, a student should be able to: state the difference between a qualitative and quantitative property. identify qualitative and quantitative observations. state the difference between a chemical and physical property. identify chemical and physical properties identify and describe the physical properties of solids, liquid and gases. describe how the gaining or loss of energy is associated with changes in the physical states of matter. Page 1 of 9
define the following terms as they apply to changes in state: evaporation, condensation, fusion, sublimation, melting,freezing Unit B: Mixtures and Substances. Upon completion of this unit, a student should be able to: distinguish between a pure substance and a mixture distinguish between a homogeneous and a heterogeneous mixture define elements and compounds describe how filtration and distillation are used to separate mixtures define the terms solvent, solute, filtrate and residue. Unit C: Structure of the Atom Upon completion of this unit, a student should be able to: describe the structure of the atom using the following terms: protons, neutrons, electrons, nucleus, subshells and orbitals describe the mass and charge of protons, neutrons and electrons. discuss how electrons are located in energy levels, subshells and orbitals. write electronic configurations for atoms and ions explain the differences between an atom, ion, cation, anion. describe how ions are formed Unit D: The Periodic Table. Upon completion of this unit, a student should be able to: explain the organization of the periodic table. be able to relate electronic configurations to the organization of the periodic table be able to indicate if an element is a metal, metalloid or non-metal, based on its' location on the periodic table. list and describe the properties of metals and non-metals and metalloids. name and give an example of the major chemical families (groups) found on the periodic table. Alkali metals, Alkaline Earth metals, Transition metals, Halogens, Noble (rare) gases be able to name and write the chemical symbol for the elements determine the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in atoms and ions. predict the common oxidation number of an element, using the periodic table. Unit E: Nomenclature Upon completion of this unit, a student should be able to: define an ionic bond and explain how it is formed define covalent bond and explain how it is formed. name and write chemical formulas for binary ionic compounds involving metals which have fixed oxidation states name and write chemical formulas for binary ionic compounds involving metals which have variable oxidation states name and write chemical formulas for ionic compounds involving polyatomic ions name and write chemical formulas for binary molecular compounds name and write chemical formulas for hydrates name and write chemical formulas for acids Page 2 of 9
*The following objectives will be covered at the end of the course ( time permitting) Ø name and write structural formulas for alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes Ø recognize the functional groups of alcohols, ethers, esters, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids. Unit F: Reactions Upon completion of this unit, a student should be able to: state the physical evidence used to indicate that a reaction has occurred. write balanced chemical reactions which have correct formulas and states for the following reaction types: synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, hydrocarbon combustion, heating of metal carbonates and heating of metal hydroxides. use driving forces to predict whether a reaction will occur in aqueous solutions. write net ionic reaction equations Unit G: Stoichiometry Upon completion of this unit, a student should be able to: define the mole define Avogadro's number determine the molar mass for elements and compounds determine the percent composition of elements in compounds determine empirical and molecular formulas for compounds convert from grams to moles and moles to grams use Avogadro's number to convert from moles to molecules or from moles to atoms use a balanced reaction to make predictions about moles and grams of material required or produced list and apply the steps used in solving a stoichiometric problem define limiting reagent identify the limiting reagent list and apply the steps used in solving a stoichiometric problem involving a limiting reagent define theoretical yield and percent yield calculate theoretical yield and percent yield Unit H: Intermolecular Forces ( if time permits) Upon completion of this unit, a student should be able to: draw Lewis structures for simple molecular compounds define electronegativity and polarity distinguish between intramolecular and intermolecular forces define London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole forces, and hydrogen bonding discuss the relative strengths of the various intermolecular forces explain how intermolecular forces influence physical properties such as melting and boiling point. use knowledge of intermolecular forces to predict which molecular compounds should have a higher or lower boiling or melting point. Required Texts and Equipment- All resource and lab materials are located on blackboard Page 3 of 9
Assessment-: Assessment in the course will be based on the following rubric. Exams and Quizzes 45 % of raw score. Quiz #1. 5 % Midterm Exam 10 % Quiz #2. 5 % Quiz #4. 10 % Quiz #3. 5 % Quiz #5. 10 % Assignments.... 5 % Labs Reports...... 10 % Final Exam...... 40 %* *40% represents the minimum weighting of the final exam. The final exam may be worth up to 50% of the course raw score depending on the number of Quizzes missed. Absence from Exams. Absence from no more than two exams whose total weighting is worth no more than 10% of the raw score in the course (not including the midterm exam) will result in the weighting of the missed exam(s) being added to weighting of the final exam. If the midterm exam is missed, a mark of zero will be assigned. Once the 10% of the raw score threshold has been reached each subsequent missed exam will be given a mark of zero. NO LATE EXAMS WILL BE WRITTEN. A comprehensive final exam will be given at the end of the course. If the grade on the final exam is higher than the grade on the least well written (lowest percentage) term exam or quiz, then the lowest percentage will be dropped and replaced with a percentage equal to the percentage obtained on the final exam. Use of Programmable Calculators: Memories on programmable calculators may be cleared prior to exam writing. Late Assignments. It is the responsibility of the student to hand in assignments on the due time and date. Late assignments will not be accepted. Late assignments will receive a grade of zero. Graded assignments will be returned within one week of being handed in. Page 4 of 9
ANTICIPATED TIMELINES: Chemistry 75 Fall 2016 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 05-Sep 06-Sep 07-Sep 08-Sep 09-Sep First Day of Fall term No lab 12-Sep 13-Sep 14-Sep 15-Sep 16-Sep Intro. and Safety 19-Sep 20-Sep 21-Sep 22-Sep 23-Sep Heating Quiz #1 (5%) 26-Sep 27-Sep 28-Sep 29-Sep 30-Sep Separation of a mixture 03-Oct 04-Oct 05-Oct 06-Oct 07-Oct Emergency Response Day Acids and bases Quiz #2 (5%) 10-Oct 11-Oct 12-Oct 13-Oct 14-Oct Thanksgiving Day College Closed Chemical Reactions I 17-Oct 18-Oct 19-Oct 20-Oct 21-Oct Chemical Reactions II Quiz #3 (5%) 24-Oct 25-Oct 26-Oct 27-Oct 28-Oct Anion Analysis Part A Midterm (10%) 31-Oct 01-Nov 02-Nov 03-Nov 04-Nov Anion Analysis Part B 07-Nov 08-Nov 09-Nov 10-Nov 11-Nov No lab No Classes College closed in recognition of Remembrance Day 14-Nov 15-Nov 16-Nov 17-Nov 18-Nov Stoichiometry Quiz #4 (10%) 21-Nov 22-Nov 23-Nov 24-Nov 25-Nov Esters 28-Nov 29-Nov 30-Nov 01-Dec 02-Dec No lab 05-Dec 06-Dec 07-Dec 08-Dec 09-Dec Quiz #5 (10%) Last day of Fall term No lab Page 5 of 9
Grading Scale Grade Grade Points Description A+ 4.0 A 4.0 Excellent Performance A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 B 3.0 Good Performance B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 C 2.0 Satisfactory Performance C- 1.7 D+ 1.3 D 1.0 Pass F 0.0 Fail Note: A grade of "A" will generally be the top grade in a course, with "A+" being reserved for recognition of exceptional achievement. Criteria for assigning grades in courses taught by Charles Mowat At the end of the course a raw score will be generated for each student according to the weightings described in the course outline. For convenience sake the raw score will be calculated in a percentage form. The class percentages will then be ranked from the highest overall percentage to the lowest overall percentage. Once the percentages have been ranked they will be looked at to determine where natural groupings occur. A combination of percentages and groupings will then be used to assign a letter grade. The following chart provides a ballpark breakdown of the type of percentages that could possibly result in a specific letter grade. This is a crude guide and does not provide an exact conversion because it cannot anticipate the groupings that may occur from term to term and from year to year. Approximate conversions. The following percentage ranges as well as groupings of student term-end marks will be looked at when assigning a grade in the course. Page 6 of 9
Approximate ranges of % Corresponding letter grade (plus or minus 1 or 2 %) 97 % and higher A+ 90% to 96% A 80% to 89% A- 77% to 79% B+ 74% to 76% B 71% to 73% B- 67% to 70% C+ 63% to 66% C 58% to 62% C- 54% to 57% D+ 50% to 53% D Less than 50 % F Example 1. Students overall marks as a percentage 95 95 A 93 85 84 84 A- 83 83 81. 78 B+. 73 72 B- 70. 67 66 66 C 66 65. 63 62 C- 61 60. 55 D+ 54. 51 50 D 49. 44 38 F Example 2. Students overall marks as a percentage 98 A+. 95 93 A. 88 86 84 A- 83 83. 78 B+. 76 75 B 74. 69 C+. 66 66 65 C 65. 63 62 61 C- 60. 56 54 D+ 53. 50 D. 47 44 38 F 25 The RDC Final Examination Policy will be followed at all times with respect to Final Examinations. Please review this document to ensure that you understand the contents and implications of the policy. Click here to see the Final Examination Policy. Academic Misconduct Academic misconduct in all its forms is a serious offence. Please read the definitions that follow, and refer to the links below for the complete policies. Page 7 of 9
Definitions Academic misconduct: Academic misconduct is the giving, taking, or presenting of information or material that unethically or dishonestly aids oneself or another on any work which, under normal circumstances, is to be considered in the determination of a grade or the compilation of academic requirements or the enhancement of that student s record or academic career. The two key areas of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism. Plagiarism: The use or close imitation of language, paintings, films, prototypes and ideas of another author and representation of them as one's own original work. The most common forms of plagiarism are: copying or paraphrasing another author s work without proper acknowledgement, using the ideas or lines of reasoning of another author s work without proper acknowledgement, submitting work to which someone else has made substantial improvements to the content, and submitting the same work for multiple courses without approval. Plagiarism can be judged to have occurred if the instructor has both the submitted material and original source that was copied, or if the student is unable to explain the terminology or ideas of a submission. Cheating: Any attempt to give or obtain unsanctioned assistance in a formal academic exercise (e.g., examination). Student Misconduct: Academic and Non-Academic Policy Appeal: Formal Policy Appeals: Informal Resolution Policy Important Red Deer College Dates - 2016-2017 Fall ~ Fall 2016 September 6 September 7 September 16 September 16 New Student Orientation First day of classes for Fall term 2016 and Full-Year 2016-2017 courses. Last day to register late or add/drop Fall term 2016 and Full-year 2016-2017 courses. Last day to have tuition refunded for Fall term 2016 and Full-Year 2016-2017 courses. October 1 First day to apply for Fall term 2017. October 4 Emergency Response Day. October 10 October 28 Thanksgiving Day; College closed. Midterm feedback date for Fall term courses. November 10 Final exams schedule posted for Fall Term 2016. November 10 November 11 No credit classes for Remembrance Day Remembrance Day; College closed. November 14 Credit classes resume Fall term 2016. December 7 Last day to withdraw from Fall term courses and receive a WD. December 7 Last day of classes for Fall term 2016. December 12-17 December 20 December 22 December 23 Dec 25-Jan 2 January 14, 2017 Final exams written. Deferred exams for Fall term 2016 written. Last day for submission of final grades for Fall term courses. College closed at noon. College Closed: No classes for students. Supplemental exams for Fall term 2016 written. Page 8 of 9
Prior Learning Assessment This course may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Students should refer to the RDC Academic Calendar for a list of excluded courses. Student Services on Campus Students should be aware that Personal Counselling, Career, Learning and Disability Resources are provided by RDC. Students may inquire about locations at the Information Desk. It is the responsibility students to discuss their specific learning needs with the appropriate service provider. Learning Support (Library: 403-342-3264, help_learn@rdc.ab.ca ) Writing Skills Centre (writingskills@rdc.ab.ca) Math Learning Centre (math concepts and advanced theoretical math) Learning Strategies (note-taking, studying and exam-writing strategies) Peer-Assisted Study / Tutoring (one-on-one tutoring by students) Disability Resources (Library: 403-357-3629, disabilityservices@rdc.ab.ca) Coordination of services (tutoring, alternate format text, note-taking and so on.) Academic accommodations, including exam accommodations Counselling and Career Centre (Room 1402: 403-343-4064, counselling@rdc.ab.ca) Changes to Course Outline No changes will be made to this course outline without the consent of the class and the approval of the Associate Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. It is the student s responsibility to be familiar with the information contained in this course outline and to clarify any areas of concern with the instructor. Students should refer to the Appeals: Formal Policy, Appeals: Informal Resolution Policy and Student Misconduct: Academic and Non-Academic Policy should questions or concerns about the Course Outline not be resolved directly with the instructor. August 2, 2016 Dr. Jane MacNeil Associate Dean Page 9 of 9