CHEM 1405- Introduction to Chemistry

Course Lecture Syllabus

Fall 2003

Section number(s): 005, 011, 012

Synonym(s): 05666, 05671, 05672

Room Number CYP 1090, RGC 320

Lab RGC 316, CYP 1088 Instructors: Oba Baptiste, John Young, Lew Barnett

Instructor Name: Dr. Cyriacus Uzomba

Office Number: RGC 314.1

Phone Number: (512) 223-3122

e-mail address: cuzomba@austincc.edu

Office Hours: 9 AM – 1:20 PM TTH; 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM MW

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is an introduction to basic concepts of chemistry which includes but not limited to study of metric system, dimensional analysis, atomic structure, the periodic table, ionic and covalent bonding, nomenclatures of chemical elements and compounds, balancing chemical reactions, oxidation/reductions, states of matter, mole concepts, stoichiometry and other chemical calculations involving chemical equations, gas law, solution chemistry.

(http://www3.austincc.edu/catalog/descchem.htm)

The course also Covers the fundamental facts, laws, principles, theories, and concepts of chemistry necessary for further work in science or science-related subjects. Stresses atomic structure, periodic properties of matter, chemical bonding, and molecular geometry of organic and inorganic molecules, states of matter, stoichiometry, and properties of solutions. Prerequisites: One year of high school chemistry or CHEM 1405; two years of high school algebra or MATD 0390. (CHM 1634)

Required Texts and Materials:

The required text for this course is “An introduction to Chemistry,” by E. I. Peters and

Students must have a calculator (any type) and a notebook for note taking.

Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra or MATD 0390

Instructional Methodology:

Active learning process will be used in this course. Student will be actively involved in all aspects of class discussions. As an active learning class, students are required to bring their individual calculator and required textbook to every class session.

This course consists of a lecture and a laboratory section.

COURSE RATIONALE

This course covers the fundamental facts, laws, principles, theories and concepts of chemistry necessary for further work in science or science-related subjects.

COMMON COURSE OBJECTIVES

Common course objectives are attached. They can also be found at:

http://www2.austin.cc.tx.us/chem/curriculum/index.htm

COURSE EVALUATION/GRADING SCHEME

The lecture portion constitutes 75% of the course grade; lab constitutes 25%.

In the lab, students must complete 60% of the lab activities to pass the course.

Evaluation of achievement in this course is determined by examinations. There will be two quizzes and each will worth 20 pts. There will be two examinations-the midterm exam and the final exam. The midterm and final exams will worth 30 pts each. The cumulative of the quizzes and exams will total 100 pts. It is important to note that the lecture segment of this course will count 75 % of the overall final course grade and the Lab will count 25 % of the overall final course grade. Because of these, it is important that student attends all labs and turn in all required lab reports.

Examinations: Each quiz and exam will cover the chapters indicated below. A curve may be imposed on the final overall course grades at my discretion. Make-ups are not allowed except on extreme circumstances such as jail, hospitalization, and death in the family. Traveling is not an excuse to make up exams. Not being prepared for an exam is not an excuse either. All quizzes and exams are in-class. The first quiz will cover the chapters discussed prior to the exam. The second exam is a mid-term and a comprehensive covering all chapters from beginning of the semester to the time of the exam. The second quiz covering chapters discussed after the mid-term exam and the second exam is a comprehensive final covering all chapters discussed after the midterm exam. It is extremely important that student attends all labs and turn in all required lab reports.

Grading scale for the course is: A = 90 – 100 %; B = 80 – 89 %; C = 70 – 79 %;

D = 60 – 69 %; F = 0 – 59 %.

Homework: Recommended homework will be assigned for each chapter, but not graded. It is very important that student complete all homework assignments because some of them may be used for exam questions. The remainder of the exam questions will be taken from outside works and lecture materials including lecture notes. Students are encouraged to bring those assignments they are unable to solve so that they can be discussed in class. Not all homework assignments will be solved in class. Only those problems students are unable to solve will be solved in class. Students must show evidence that they try to solve the problems and fail before the problems can be discussed in class. This is to ensure that students did their homework assignments first before bringing them up for class discussion

Class Attendance:

Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class session and a student coming in after 10 mins. of the scheduled class start time will be considered absent.

Class attendance is compulsory and any student missing more than three classes within a regular long semester (two classes for summer) will be dropped. It is the responsibility for the student to drop the class and not the instructor. Instructor will issue and “F” grade if the student did not drop the class by him/herself. The student can appeal to the Dean to be re-instated. Students missing a class with valid excuse will not be subject to this dropping clause. It is evidence that when student attend all classes, the chances of him/her doing well in the course in greatly increased.

Make-up Grades:

During the end of the semester, students normally approach their instructors and start to inquire what they can do to improve their grades or make-up their grades. The only way to make up a grade is to start reading and working hard from the start of the semester (from day one). No grade make-up is possible in this class. A good student works very hard every day and do not wait to start studying a day before each exam. A basketball player practices every day and become seasoned and do not wait to practice a day before important games. Study shows that a student should spend at least 2 hours for every hour spent in each class period to completely assimilate the material covered during the class period. Study hard and good luck.

Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty

"Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to, tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects, either individual or group; classroom presentations; and homework.”

Statement on Students with Disabilities

"Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office of Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of the semester.”

Instructors are also encouraged to add a statement about the letter of accommodation, such as:

“Students who are requesting accommodation must provide the instructor with a letter of accommodation from the Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD) at the beginning of the semester. Accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the letter of accommodation from OSD.”

Statement on Academic Freedom

"Institutions of higher education are conducted for the common good. The common good depends upon a search for truth and upon free expression. In this course the professor and students shall strive to protect free inquiry and the open exchange of facts, ideas, and opinions. Students are free to take exception to views offered in this course and to reserve judgment about debatable issues. Grades will not be affected by personal views. With this freedom comes the responsibility of civility and a respect for a diversity of ideas and opinions. This means that students must take turns speaking, listen to others speak without interruption, and refrain from name-calling or other personal attacks."

Student Discipline Policy

"Students at the College have the rights accorded to all persons under the Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility for each individual to accord the same rights to others in the College community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. As willing partners in learning, it is expected that students will comply with College rules and procedures. ACC students are recognized as responsible persons who neither lose the rights nor escape the responsibilities of citizenship. Enrollment in the College indicates acceptance of the rules set forth in this policy, administered through the office of the Campus Dean of Student Services. Due process, through an investigation and appeal process, is assured to any student involved in disciplinary action."

COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR

Course Schedule:

Chapter M: Matter and Energy.

Chapter C: Measurements and Chemical Calculations including Unit Systems and dimensional analysis

Chapter A: Atomic Theory. The Nuclear Model of the Atom

Chapter Q: Atomic Theory: The Quantum Model of the Atom.

Exam 1 Quiz I from Chapter M, C, A, Q

Chapter B Chemical Bonding

Chapter D: Structure and Shape or chemical compounds.

Mid Term Exam: Comprehensive Chapters M, C, A, Q, B, D.

Chapter N: Chemical nomenclature

Chapter F: Chemical Formula Problems &Calculations: Mole Concept and Chemical formulas

Chapter H: Chemical Quantity Calculations Involving Chemical Equations + Supplemental material

Chapter R: Reactions and Equations

Chapter Z: Net Ionic Equations

Exam II: Chapters N, F, H, R, Z

Chapter G: Gas laws

Chapter I: The Ideal Gas Law and Applications

Chapter V: Combined Gas Law Applications

Chapter W: Gases Liquid and Solids

Chapter S: Solutions

Final Exams: Comprehensive chapters N, F, H, R, Z, G,I, V, W, S.

Exam dates are determine when the stated chapters are completed. Final exam will be taken on the school final exam week.

“Please note: schedule changes may occur during the semester. Any changes will be announced in class.”

TESTING CENTER POLICY

ACC Testing Center policies can be found at: http://www2.austincc.edu/testctr/ all the tests and exams will be in class

STUDENT SERVICES

The web address for student services is: http://www3.austin.cc.tx.us/evpcss/rss/Default.htm.

The ACC student handbook can be found at: http://www3.austincc.edu/evpcss/handbk/toc.htm.

INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

The web address is: http://www3.austincc.edu/evpcss/memos/reference.htm,

then click on “Campus Based Student Support Overview”.