CHEM 1411 0402 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I

 

 

Course Title:

CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I

Course Prefix & Number: 

 

Section Number: 

402

Semester/Year:

Spring

2020

Semester Credit Hours:

4

Lecture Hours:

48

Lab Hours:

48

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

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.   

Course Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school algebra or concurrent enrollment in

MATH1314 or consent of instructor

Required course materials

 

Text: Chemistry A Molecular Approach, 4th or 5th ed. By Tro - new , used or rented.

Laboratory Experiments notes and the post labs questions are posted on Canvas course.

Mastering chemistry access code 5th ed.

Carbon copy lab notebook

Scientific calculator

 
             

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Evgenia Manolova

Campus/Office Location:

C333

Telephone Number:

Office: 940 498 6232

E-mail Address:

emanolova@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

12.00PM-3.00PM

 

10AM - 1PM

10AM – 2PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

 

Lecture Learning Outcomes

  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.

 

Lab Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

  1. Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry laboratory.
  2. Demonstrate safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals.
  3. Conduct basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques.
  4. Make careful and accurate experimental observations.
  5. Relate physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles.
  6. Interpret laboratory results and experimental data, and reach logical conclusions.
  7. Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports.
  8. Design fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry.
  9. Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving principles of chemistry.

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Points Values

5

Major Exams  80 points each

40%

1

Final Exam  200 points

20%

1

Homework MC

10%

12

Lab 20 points each

24%

 

Attendance

6%

 

 

GRADING SCALE:

 

A = 89.5-100      B <  89.5-79.5    C <79.5-69.5  D < 69.5 –59.5    F  <59.5

 

 

Chem 1411.402 Tentative Lecture Schedule Spring 2020

Week

Date

Lecture

week 1

1/21

1/23

Intro; Ch.1 Matter, Measurements     

Ch.1 Matter, Measurements     

week 2

1/28

1/30

Ch.1 Matter, Measurements    

Ch.1 Matter, Measurements    

 

week 3

2/4

2/6

  Ch.2 Atoms and elements    

Ch.2 Atoms and elements    

week 4

2/11

2/13

Ch.2 Atoms and elements    

Test #1(ch.1,ch.2)

 

week 5

2/18

2/20

Ch.3 Molecules, Compounds

week 6

2/25

1/27

 

Ch.4 Chemical reactions

week 7

3/3

3/5

Ch.4 Chemical reactions

Test #2 (ch.3,4 )

 

week 8

3/10

3/12

 

Ch. 5 Solutions

Ch. 5 Solutions

week 9

3/24

3/26

Ch.6 Gases

Ch.6 Gases

week 10

3/31

4/2

Test #3 (ch.5,6 )

Ch.7 Thermochemistry

 

week 11

4/7

4/9

Ch.7 Thermochemistry

Ch.8 Quantum-mechanical model

 

week 12

4/14

4/16

 

Ch.9Periodic properties

Ch.9Periodic properties

 

week 13

4/21

4/23

 

Test #4 (ch.7,8 and ch.9)

Ch.10 Chemical bonding I

week 14

4/28

4/30

Ch.10 Chemical bonding I

Ch.10 Chemical bonding II

Week 15

 

 

Week 16

5/5

5/7

 

5/12

Ch.10 Chemical bonding II

Test #5(ch.10 and ch.11)

 

Final exam (comprehensive)

Spring Break March 16-21

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 03, 2020

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-3300.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 111 in Gainesville.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________   

 

          Communication

          Mathematics              

x          Life and Physical Science

          Language, Philosophy & Culture

          Creative Arts

          American History

 

          Government/Political Science

          Social and Behavioral Sciences

          Component Area Option

 

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

 

x              Critical Thinking

x      Communication

x              Empirical and Quantitative

 

x              Teamwork

             Personal Responsibility

             Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

            Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

x          Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

          WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

  1.  Students cheating on a test will have a grade of zero.
  2. Students constantly engaged in academic dishonesty will be reported to the dean.

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Dr. Lisa Bellows

Office Location:

Gainesville Science Building Office 408

Telephone Number:

940-668-4252

E-mail Address:

lbellows@nctc.edu

 

 

Early Alert/CARES

The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.

The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail to CARESTeam@nctc.edu.  As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

 

CHEMISTRY 1411; GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LAB 

Lab Syllabus/Grading Procedures

Spring 2020

  • This lab is part of the lecture course.  The courses must be taken together; one final grade is assigned for the 4 hour course. 

 

  • The lab counts for 24% of your overall Chemistry grade.  Lab grades will be determined from your completed LAB REPORT (75%) and the POST-LAB QUESTIONS 25%) completed after the lab.  I will drop the lowest lab grade.

 

  • You will need to purchase a numbered, bound LAB NOTEBOOK that makes carbon copies.  Each week, before lab, you will download the lab procedure from Canvas and write the procedure in your lab notebook in your own words in black or blue ballpoint pen.  Bring your lab notebook with the completed procedure to the lab.  Your instructor will initial the first page of your procedure as you begin each lab.  You will also need to bring a black or blue pen and a scientific calculator to each lab.  As you complete the lab, data will be recorded in your lab notebook.  Once the lab is completed, you will tear out and turn in the white copy (original) from your lab notebook as your lab report.  The yellow copy remains in the lab notebook as your copy. 

 

  • You will work with a partner in the lab, but each person must turn in their own lab report in order to receive a grade.

 

  • LAB REPORTS are due at the beginning of the next lab.  (Late reports- minus 10 pts each day.)  The lab report consists of the white pages (originals) torn from your lab notebook and stapled with your answers to the post lab questions attached to the back.  The yellow copy remains in the notebook as your copy.  Record all data and perform calculations using at least three significant figures.  The lab report must be legible.  If I cannot read it, I cannot count it as correct.

 

  • BE ON TIME FOR LAB.  The first 5-10 minutes of the lab period consists of a short pre-lab lecture containing special instructions and helpful hints specific to each lab, and help with necessary calculations.  The pre-lab lecture will not be repeated.  If you miss this lecture, you are responsible for getting the necessary information from someone in the lab.  If you are more than 15 minutes late for lab, you will not be allowed to complete the lab.  Late arrivals to lab may not have enough time to complete the lab; you will not be allowed to join a group who has already started the lab. 

 

  • If you MUST miss a lab, contact the instructor.  You MAY be able to make up a lab by attending another Chem 1 lab during the same week, but this depends on space available.  DUE TO LIMITED LAB SPACE, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION PRIOR TO ATTENDING ANOTHER LAB.  If a lab is not made up during the week it is missed, a grade of zero (0) will be recorded.  It is your responsibility to be sure lab reports are turned in on time.  Once graded reports are handed back, I will not accept a late report.

 

  • Lab grades will be posted on Canvas after all lab reports have been turned in and graded.  You are responsible for checking to see that your grades have been recorded correctly.  If you do not see a grade for a particular lab, this means I do not have your lab report.  If there is a discrepancy, bring it to my attention right away.  Do not wait until the end of the semester.

 

  •  A tentative lab schedule is posted on Canvas.  Be sure to check Canvas each week for announcements and any changes to the schedule.

 

 LAB NOTEBOOK AND LAB REPORTS:  Keep your graded reports! 

 

All laboratory records must be in black or blue INK in a BOUND, numbered laboratory notebook that makes carbon copies.  Your lab notebook is the official record of work. .performed in the lab.  All notes and data must be recorded directly into the lab notebook; no writing on any other paper during lab is permitted.  No entry is ever erased or obliterated.  Changes are made by drawing a single line through a mistake so the original entry may still be read; explain your mistake.  If an entire section needs to be deleted, draw a neat “X” through it and write an explanation.

You will refer to your lab notebook to complete the experiments, so be sure you write the procedure with enough information to complete the lab from your notebook alone, and leave spaces to fill in notes and data as you go.  Begin each new experiment on a new page; use as many pages as necessary.

Lab Report Grading (20p)

Pre-Lab Preparation:  Done BEFORE lab (10 points) and should contain the following for full credit:

  1. Heading and purpose:  Title of the experiment, date, your name, lab partner’s name (first page only). Give a short description of the experiment, including theoretical basis for the lab, and write any important reactions or equations needed. (2 pts)
  2. Materials List:  List all materials needed, including equipment and chemicals, and draw pictures of any complicated equipment set-ups.  (2 pts)
  3. Experimental Procedure: Write a step by step procedure in your own words for you to follow.  It must be detailed enough that any knowledgeable person (including you or someone unfamiliar with the experiment) can carry out the experiment without reference to any other source, including the printed lab procedure.  (Do not bring the printed lab procedure to the lab.) (2 pts)
  4. Data Table:  If the procedure shows a data table, copy that into your lab notebook, including units. Otherwise, leave space to write notes and record data such as temperatures, masses, and deviations (if any).  ANY NOTES OR DATA MUST BE RECORDED DIRECTLY INTO YOUR LAB NOTEBOOK.  DO NOT WRITE ON SCRAP PAPER, PAPER TOWELS, OR ANYTHING BESIDES YOUR LAB NOTEBOOK. (2 pts)
  5. Calculations:  Show formulas used and an example of each type of calculation performed.  (SHOW WORK.)  (2 pts)

               Results and conclusions,  (5 points)

  1. Results and Conclusions: The last section of the lab report is completed after the lab.  It should include explanations of any deviations from the original procedure, error analysis, and a brief summary of your conclusions (identity of unknown, what you found, and anything you noticed while doing the experiment).  Be sure to align your conclusion with your purpose statement.

 

  1. Post Lab Questions  ( 5pts)

 

As you can see, most of the lab report is completed before the lab; reading the procedure, understanding it well enough to translate it into your own words, and preparing tables for data collection.  The better job you do preparing for the lab, the more successful the experiments will be, the more you will learn, and the less time will be wasted in the lab.

 

POST-LAB QUESTIONS are (25%) out of the lab grade and are completed after the lab. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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