CHEM 1412 0520 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

Introduction

Intensive Summer Science Courses

Although this course is taught in a classroom with interactive TV capabilities, it will be taught entirely IN PERSON.  We will meet each day Monday through Thursday, for lecture AND lab (see your schedule) beginning July 10.

During the short 5-week summer semesters, we will cover ALL the same material we cover during the 16 week long semesters (Fall and Spring).  Each week, we will cover two chapters, and the following Monday you will be tested over that material.  You will have to spend time outside of class EVERY DAY finishing lab reports, preparing for lab the next day, studying the new material presented, and completing homework problems.  Taking (and passing) a lab science course for MAJORS during the summer is much like having a FULL TIME JOB, in addition to your other responsibilities.  Be prepared!  You may need to shift your priorities for these 5 weeks.  

Chem II is a continuation of Chem I.  You will use everything you learned in the first semester chemistry course; building on that knowledge and learning more problem-solving skills to prepare you for more advanced science courses.  Unlike Chem I, Chem II is not the same material taught in high school chemistry.  

If you decide this course isn't for you, see the refund schedule here: https://www.nctc.edu/tuition#refund

Otherwise, I will see you on July 10!

 

SYLLABUS

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

 

 

Course title:  CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II

Course prefix, number, and section number: CHEM 1412.0520

Semester/Year of course: SUMM 2023

Semester start and end dates: 7/10/22-8/10/22

Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid):  face to face

Class meeting location, days, and times: Mon, Tues, Wed Thurs 9:30-11:50am, FM-MSU 227

Lab meeting location, days, and times: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 12:30-2:50pm, FM-MSU 213

Semester credit hours: 4

Course description: Chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.

Course prerequisites: General Chemistry I (Chem 1411) and College Algebra (Math 1314)

Required course materials:  Chemistry, A Molecular Approach, by Nivaldo J. Tro, 6th edition, Pearson Education, Inc. (either hard copy or e-book); carbonless copy lab notebook, scientific calculator

Name of instructor: R. Jill Willi

Office location: FM-MSU 222

Telephone number: 972-899-8353

E-mail address: jwilli@nctc.edu

Office hours for students: M-T-W-R 9:00am-9:30am

 

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

 

 

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

 

 

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

 

 

List of graded assignments:

4           Graded Exams

1           Final Exam

~14       Lab Grades

~15       Classwork, Homework & Quizzes

 

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

 

Final grade scale:  Final grade scale:  A = 90-100     B = 80-89     C = 70-79      D = 60 –69    F = <60

80% Lecture Grade and 20% Lab Grade. 

The lecture grade (80%) will consist of:

Four exams = 40%

Final exam = 25 %

Classwork, Homework and Quizzes = 15%. 

 

Late work policy:  Late work policy: No late work accepted for quizzes; reduced credit for late work before graded assignments are handed back in lab; no extra credit in this course

 

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

 

COURSE POLICIES

 

Academic Integrity Policy: Academic Integrity Policy: 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)]”. 

•           Honesty in completing assignments is essential.  Cheating, plagiarism, or any other kind of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will result in appropriate sanctions that may include failing an assignment or exam, failing the class, or suspension or expulsion.  A report WILL be filed with the college.

•           If cheating or collusion is suspected, a conference between the suspected parties, the instructor, and the appropriate dean will be scheduled and notation made in the student’s file.

 

Attendance Policy:  Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class.  It is your responsibility to sign in.  If you do not sign in, you will be counted absent.  You are expected to attend class regularly and punctually.  Students who are tardy or absent in chemistry class usually find it very difficult to keep up.  Do not fall behind.   If you miss class, it is your responsibility to catch up.

 

Withdrawal Policy

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is:  August 1, 2023

Student Learning Outcomes:

Lecture Learning Outcomes

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.

  1. Discuss the construction and operation of galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells, and determine standard and non‐standard cell potentials.
  2. Define nuclear decay processes.
  3. Describe basic principles of organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.

 

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 and chemical instrumentation.
  9. Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving principles of chemistry.

Core Objectives:

Critical Thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Empirical and Quantitative Analysis

 

 

COLLEGE POLICIES

 

 

 

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.

 

ADA STATEMENT

NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations.  See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.


STUDENT SERVICES

NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students.  See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

 

 

The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class.  If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division.  If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:  Jaime Noles

Office location:  Gainesville 408

Telephone number:  940-668-7731 ext. 4930

E-mail address:  jnoles@nctc.edu

 

Name of Instructional Dean:  Mary Martinson

Office location: Gainesville 1403

Telephone number: 940-668-7731 ext 4377

E-mail address: mmartinson@nctc.edu

 

 

Syllabus File(s)

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