NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: General Chemistry II Semester: Spring 2017
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Course Prefix & Number: CHEM1412
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Section Number: 102
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Term Code: 162S
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Semester Credit Hours: 4
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours: 48
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Course Description:
Lecture: Chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
Lab: Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in CHEM 1412; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, chemical instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.
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Course Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1411, and Math 1314 (College Algebra)
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Course Type:
o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
x- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o - WECM Course
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Name of Instructor:
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Kevin A. Wood
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville; 400-404
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Telephone Number:
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(940) 668-7731 ext: 4398
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E-mail Address:
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kwood@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
MON TUES WED FRI
12:00 – 3:00 1:30 - 3:00 8:00 – 12:00 8:00 – 11:00
Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Doug Elrod, Ph.D.
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Office Location:
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Corinth campus room 351
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6291
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E-mail Address:
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daelrod@nctc.edu
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REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
OpenStax-Chemistry (https://openstax.org/details/chemistry) This a FREE downloadable text; also, Sapling Learning is required and will be used in supplement to classroom instruction as the means of assigning, assessing and collecting quiz and homework grades. A scientific calculator will also be required.
GRADING CRITERIA
# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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4
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Major Exams
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45%
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1
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Final Exam
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20%
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Varies by sem.
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Quizzes & Homework
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10 %
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Varies by Sem.
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Weekly Laboratory Assignments
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25%
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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LECTURE
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1. State the characteristics of liquids and solids, including phase diagrams and spectrometry.
2. Articulate the importance of intermolecular interactions and predict trends in physical properties.
3. Identify the characteristics of acids, bases, and salts, and solve problems based on their quantitative relationships.
4. Identify and balance oxidation-reduction equations, and solve redox titration problems.
5. Determine the rate of a reaction and its dependence on concentration, time, and
temperature.
6. Apply the principles of equilibrium to aqueous systems using LeChatelier’s Principle to predict the effects of concentration, pressure, and temperature changes on equilibrium mixtures.
7. Analyze and perform calculations with the thermodynamic functions, enthalpy, entropy, and free energy.
8. Discuss the construction and operation of galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells, and determine standard and non‐standard cell potentials.
9. Define nuclear decay processes.
10. Describe basic principles of organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
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LABORATORY
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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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 and chemical
instrumentation.
9. Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments
involving principles of chemistry.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Excessive absences may result in a student being dropped from the course with no credit awarded.
Excess absences will be defined as 5 class meetings on a Tuesday or Thursday schedule or 8 class meetings on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
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
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
x Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
Last day to Withdraw
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The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is APRIL 6, 2017.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Week Assignment
1 - 4 States/Forces, Solutions, & Kinetics: Exam 1
5 - 8 Gas, Acid/Base, Buffer Equilibria: Exam II
9 - 12 Solubility Equilibria, & Free Energy: Exam III
13 - 15 Electrochemistry, Nuclear and Organic Chem.: Exam IV
16 Final Exam
Student Rights & Responsibilities
NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.
http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
Scholastic Integrity
Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See the Student Handbook for more information.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Disability Services (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring in the evening. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.
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Tobacco-Free Campus
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NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco on campus property.
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