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Fall 2018 Course Syllabus
Course: CHEM-1411- Section: 1D General Chemistry I (lecture + lab) |
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| Instructor | Sue Jordan | ||||||||
| jordans@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6341 | ||||||||
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| Description | Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry. Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in lecture; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports. | ||||||||
| Prerequisites | Chemistry Pre-AP | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry laboratory. Demonstrate safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals. Conduct basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques. Make careful and accurate experimental observations. Relate physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles. Interpret laboratory results and experimental data, and reach logical conclusions. Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports. Design fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry. Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving principles of chemistry. Define the fundamental properties of matter. Classify matter, compounds, and chemical reactions. Determine the basic nuclear and electronic structure of atoms. Identify trends in chemical and physical properties of the elements using the Periodic Table. Describe the bonding in and the shape of simple molecules and ions. Solve stoichiometric problems. Write chemical formulas. Write and balance equations. Use the rules of nomenclature to name chemical compounds. Define the types and characteristics of chemical reactions. Use the gas laws and basics of the Kinetic Molecular Theory to solve gas problems. Determine the role of energy in physical changes and chemical reactions. Convert units of measure and demonstrate dimensional analysis skills. |
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| Core Objectives |
Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. |
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| Textbooks | None | ||||||||
| Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1-Introduction to class; Foundations of chemistry; Metrics, Temperature, Significant Figures, & Density Week 2-Exponential Notation, Dimensional Analysis Week 3-Major Test ; Lab-Density of Unknown Salt Solution (write-up & quiz) Week 4-Naming & Writing compounds; Atomic Structure Week 5-Major Exam; Mole Concept, Gas Mole problems, Percent Composition, & Empirical Formula Week 6-Practice problems, Review Week 7-Major Exam; Balancing Equations Week 8-Lab-Hydrates (write-up & quiz) Week 9-Predicting Products; Stoichiometry problems Week 10-Practice stoichiometry problems; review Week 11-Major Test; Other stoichiometric Problems Week 12-Practice all stoichiometry problems; Limiting Reagent problems Week 13-Practice Limiting Reagent problems; % Yield Week 14-Review; Major Test Week 15-Lab -Limiting Reagent (write-up & lab quiz) Week 16-Atomic Models & electron arrangement Week 17-Electron Configuration, orbitals, & Lewis Structures Week 18-Molecular shapes; Review Week 19-Major Test; Molarity Week 20-Dilution; Molality & Mole fraction Week 21-Review; Major Test Week 22-Lab-Concentration of Solutions (write-up & quiz) Week 23-Normality Week 24-Lab-Titration (write-up & quiz) Week 25-Review; Major Test Week 26-Colligative Properties; Boiling point elevation and Freezing point depression problems Week 27-Practice Problems; Review Week 28-Lab-Freezing Point Depression (write-up & quiz) Week 29-Major Test; Oxidation-Reduction Week 30-Oxidizing Agent & Reducing Agent Week 31-Net Ionic Reactions; Precipitate Reactions Week 32-Review; Major Test Week 33-Kinetic Molecular Theory;Gas Problems Week 34-Practice Gas problems, Lab-Boyle's Law Week 35-Thermodynamics Week 36-Review; Major Test |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1-Introduction to class; Foundations of chemistry; Metrics, Temperature, Significant Figures, & Density Week 2-Exponential Notation, Dimensional Analysis Week 3-Major Test ; Lab-Density of Unknown Salt Solution (write-up & quiz) Week 4-Naming & Writing compounds; Atomic Structure Week 5-Major Exam; Mole Concept, Gas Mole problems, Percent Composition, & Empirical Formula Week 6-Practice problems, Review Week 7-Major Exam; Balancing Equations Week 8-Lab-Hydrates (write-up & quiz) Week 9-Predicting Products; Stoichiometry problems Week 10-Practice stoichiometry problems; review Week 11-Major Test; Other stoichiometric Problems Week 12-Practice all stoichiometry problems; Limiting Reagent problems Week 13-Practice Limiting Reagent problems; % Yield Week 14-Review; Major Test Week 15-Lab -Limiting Reagent (write-up & lab quiz) Week 16-Atomic Models & electron arrangement Week 17-Electron Configuration, orbitals, & Lewis Structures Week 18-Molecular shapes; Review Week 19-Major Test; Molarity Week 20-Dilution; Molality & Mole fraction Week 21-Review; Major Test Week 22-Lab-Concentration of Solutions (write-up & quiz) Week 23-Normality Week 24-Lab-Titration (write-up & quiz) Week 25-Review; Major Test Week 26-Colligative Properties; Boiling point elevation and Freezing point depression problems Week 27-Practice Problems; Review Week 28-Lab-Freezing Point Depression (write-up & quiz) Week 29-Major Test; Oxidation-Reduction Week 30-Oxidizing Agent & Reducing Agent Week 31-Net Ionic Reactions; Precipitate Reactions Week 32-Review; Major Test Week 33-Kinetic Molecular Theory;Gas Problems Week 34-Practice Gas problems, Lab-Boyle's Law Week 35-Thermodynamics Week 36-Review; Major Test |
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| Final Exam Date | May 9, 2018 - 10:00 AM Through May 9, 2018 - 11:30 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Daily - 25% Lab - 15% Major Tests - 60% |
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| Attendance Policy |
Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students with more than three absences from the course will receive an academic penalty (which is spelled out by the instructor). |
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| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
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| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
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| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||