Chemistry 102
Chemistry 102 (sections 001 and 002)
Syllabus – Summer 2010
Lecture:
Section 001: 9:00-9:50am M&W; 9:00-11:50am Tu&Th in X222
Section 002: 1:00-1:50pm M&W; 1:00-3:50pm Tu&Th in X223
Lab:
Section 001: 10:00-12:50pm M&W in M229
Section 002: 2:00-4:50pm M&W in M229
INSTRUCTOR: Francesca Antonaci-Cando
OFFICE: L262
MAILBOX: L-120
OFFICE HOURS: by appointment
E-MAIL: FAntonaci@parkland.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Welcome to Chemistry 102 at Parkland College! In this course we will be expanding upon your
previous Chemistry knowledge, and learning about new concepts in the field of modern
Chemistry. We will take a deeper look into how Chemistry affects our daily lives by using
examples, videos, and lab experiments. Topics covered will include: thermodynamics, kinetics,
equilibrium, acids and bases, chromatography, aqueous equilibria, electrochemistry,
coordination chemistry, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, and topics in biochemistry. We
will cover chapters 14-22 and chapter 12 of the book (see below).
The prerequisites for this course are completion of Che101 and Mat098 with a grade of C or
higher. If you have not fulfilled the prerequisites, please note that you will be dropped from the
course.
The lecture and discussion sessions provide an opportunity for you to tie together the various
aspects of the course. As you complete your assignments, it is a good idea to mark down
concepts and ideas that you don't understand and write down questions that you can bring up
in class or during office hours. Attendance is extremely important and you are expected to
attend class every day it is scheduled. Missing class can result in a loss of points. If at any time
during the course, you feel that you are getting behind or struggling, do not hesitate to contact
me to find out about more resources to help you stay on track in Chemistry and to be successful
in this course.
COURSE MATERIALS
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**Chemistry: The Practical Science, Kelter, Mosher, Scott. 1st Edition. Houghton Mifflin
Company, 2007
You may choose to buy a used copy of this book. You may buy this book on-line (I recommend
betterworldbooks.com) for a highly discounted price.
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iClicker (ask for it in the Parkland bookstore)—please note that you may use a used
clicker, as long as you register it with our class the first time you use it.
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Laboratory Manual: Chemistry 102 Experiments, Parkland Chemistry Staff
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Laboratory Notebook: any lab notebook with carbon-style copy pages and spiral
binding is acceptable for this course (a used notebook is fine)
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Scientific calculator of your choice (must have log and natural log functions)
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Safety GOGGLES of your choice (safety glasses are not permitted)
Completely optional:
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Student Solutions Manual to accompany: Chemistry: The Practical Science, Kelter,
Mosher, Scott. Preview Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2007
HOMEWORK
Homework is a very important part of this course. It will help you practice what you learn in
class, and be able to apply it during quizzes, exams, and in future courses. Please try to finish the
homework as we progress through the chapters, so that you will better understand the material.
Homework for each chapter will be collected and graded for effort. The exact problems and
due dates will be posted before each unit. These are worth 10% of your grade (15 points for
each chapter), and they are also designed to be used as diagnostic aids for you to find out
what you do know and what you don't. Experience has shown that if you do not complete
them regularly you will not perform as well on quizzes and exams. Homework must be done on
paper and turned in to me during class on the due date. Late homework will be penalized 40%
the first day, and 30% for each additional day unless you have prior approval to do your
homework late, by me.
HOUR EXAMS
There will be three hour exams and a final given during the semester. Dates are noted in the
course schedule. All exams will be comprehensive. Comprehensive exams are designed to
give you as many attempts as possible to master the material. These exams are pencil and
paper, closed book and notes, and aside from the final exam, will not be multiple choice in
format. Hour exams will be given during class and each will be worth 125 points.
QUIZZES
There will be a quiz over each chapter, for a total of ten during the semester, to give you the
opportunity to further practice the skills learned in class. Each quiz is worth 25 points. The lowest
quiz will be dropped. The dates of these quizzes can be found in the course schedule. All quizzes
will be paper and pencil, closed book and notes, and will not be multiple choice in format;
most quiz questions will be short answer or calculation type problems. They will be given in the
natural sciences testing center in L161.
Testing center hours:
8:00am-2:00pm Monday through Thursday, CLOSED on Friday
*Note that you must arrive at least one half hour before closing.
Please see Angel for testing center rules.
LABORATORIES
You will have the opportunity to complete a variety of laboratory assignments, which include
both "wet labs" and computer simulation exercises. Information about the online labs can be
found by going to the website listed in the table of contents of your lab manual. Before each
wet lab you will be expected to complete a pre-lab assignment. This will be worth at least 5
points for each lab (neatness will also be graded). The lowest wet lab grade will be dropped at
the end of the semester. No online labs will be dropped. Each wet lab assignment, including the
pre-lab, will be worth 15 points. On-line labs are also worth 15 points, and the top 5 out of 8 will
be counted. Following are instructions on how you should prepare your lab notebook before
each lab (more specific instructions will be given in class):
1. Write your name, date, and the title for the lab - use the same title from the lab manual.
2. Write a summary statement as an introduction to the lab. This will include a little bit of
background about the experiment, any balanced equations, a brief statement of the
purpose of the lab, and very generally how the lab will be done. Do not use the same
wording as found in the introductory paragraph in the lab manual. This will result in a zero
for that paragraph. You will not be able to begin lab until this paragraph is complete.
3. Complete the pre-lab questions. You should write the question and its answer in your
notebook. I will initial these before lab starts and you will not be allowed to begin the lab
until these are complete. I will provide you with the questions prior to each lab.
4. Write the procedure for the lab. Do not just copy it from the lab manual. Put it in your own
words, and put enough information that you will be able to complete the assignment
without use of the lab manual.
ALWAYS come to lab wearing long pants and closed-toed shoes. NEVER wear bulky clothing or
dangly jewelry that can be a hazard to you in the laboratory. Keep long hair tied back at all
times. You must wear goggles at all times when you are in the lab, whether you are working with
chemicals or not. You will not be allowed to have food, drink, gum, or cosmetics in the lab. For
more detailed information, please see the safety contract that you will be given during your first
lab class. Any violations of safety rules will be penalized by loss of points on your lab grade, and
possibly, removal from the lab.
You will have to leave your bags, backpacks, valuables, and coats in a locker just outside of the
laboratory room. Coin lockers are available for your use during lab time, so please bring a
quarter to be able to use the locker (your quarter will be returned when you remove the
contents of your locker, and leave the key). Be aware that lab areas have been targeted for
robbery in the past, so always keep your belongings locked up! Only bring into the laboratory
the materials that you will need to do the lab experiment (lab notebook, pen, goggles).
On the first lab day you will be asked to sign a safety contract, and will be introduced to the lab
and the safety equipment. IF YOU MISS THIS LAB, you may make it up. IF YOU FAIL TO FINISH THIS
INTRODUCTORY LAB WITHIN THE FIRST TWO LAB PERIODS YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DROPPED
FROM THE COURSE. If you sign up late for the class, or miss the first lab, please see me ASAP so
that you do not get dropped from the course!!!
If you miss more than TWO labs, and do not have a compelling excuse for doing so (such as a
serious illness or death in the immediate family), you will fail the course regardless of your
performance in the non-lab portion. Documentation will be required to consider any excused
absences.
**If you are pregnant or have any allergies or health problems, please let me know ASAP
***If you have questions, or are unsure how to use the equipment, PLEASE ASK rather than risk
hurting yourself or others, or incorrectly performing your lab experiment.
ILLINOIS SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY CENTER FIELD TRIPS
You will have the opportunity to see chemists working in a state of the art facility. These field trips
will take place at the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC). You will submit a summary
paper for each field trip(s). The write-ups will be worth 15 points each. Details will follow.
Attendance is mandatory, so look at the schedule now, and make arrangements to make sure
that you will be able to attend. You will have 30 minutes after the lab period begins to make it to
ISTC. If you are late, the tour will start without you.
LABORATORY ASSESSMENT
Near the end of the semester you will have the opportunity to demonstrate what you learned in
labs by performing a lab assessment. This is not something that should require much preparation
on your part as long as you pay close attention during labs. There will be two parts to this. One
part will be on Angel, and the other part will be a practical in the chemistry lab. You may use
your lab notebook for both parts of the assessment, so use your notebook wisely as you do the
wet labs throughout the semester. Your best chance of success on this assessment is to pay
close attention during the labs, and be involved in all aspects of the procedure even if your lab
partner is the one performing parts of the procedure. The assessment is worth 75 points. More
details will be provided later.
CLICKER POINTS AND WORK ETHIC
Each section of the course allows for points based on each instructor’s teaching methods. There
will be 75 “clicker” points, and they will be based on attendance and iClicker points earned
throughout the semester. More details will be given in class. There will also be a 45 point work
ethic grade which will subjectively assess your professionalism, the effort you put forth, class
participation, your academic honesty, and how prepared you are for class.
SEMESTER PROJECT
You will be given an opportunity to study, in depth, an area of chemistry that is personally
interesting to you. This project will involve 2 major phases. Phase I will be a literature search into
various current hot topics in chemistry (of your choice). This phase will also involve online
discussions of these topics with your fellow classmates. The second phase will involve presenting
your findings from your favorite topic using Powerpoint. See the Course Schedule for dates. See
http://che102summer2010.wikispaces.com for details. The semester project is worth 120 points,
hence it is extremely important to complete it, and to do a good job.
FINAL EXAM
The Final Exam will be your final opportunity to show that you have mastered the material. It will
be cumulative, covering all the topics from the entire semester. You will have a maximum of
two hours in which to complete the final exam which is entirely multiple choice. Everyone must
complete the final exam in order to receive credit for the course. The final for this section of the
course will be held on the last day of class during our class period. The final is worth 150 points.
Make sure now that you will be in town and available for the final. No make-ups or early exams
will be given.
Withdrawal
It is the student's responsibility to withdraw from the course. THE LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A
"W" GRADE IS August 2 by 5pm. The ONLY time a student would be withdrawn by the instructor
is at Midterm IF he/she has never attended class or has completely stopped attending class,
After the midterm, instructors CANNOT withdraw students. (Note: last day to drop with a full
refund is June 15 at 5pm). Non-attendance after the midterm will result in an F in the class.
Disability Services
If you believe you have a disability for which you may need an academic accommodation
(e.g. an alternate testing environment, use of assistive technology or other classroom
assistance) please contact the Office of Disability Services and let me know ASAP.
Becky Osborne, Coordinator, Office of Disability Services: room X148; phone: 353-2082
email: bosborne@parkland.edu
Veterans
We welcome student veterans of military service to join Student Veterans at Parkland (SVAP).
For further information about veterans' issues, please contact:
Kristina Taylor, Financial Aid Advisor/Veterans Certifying Official, 351-2228 or
ktaylor@parkland.edu
Lori Williams, Professor of English/Student Veterans at Parkland Faculty Advisor, 373-3792
or lwilliams@parkland.edu
Center for Academic Success
The Center for Academic Success, located in D-120, provides a wide range of academic
support services to enable you learn well, grow as a student, succeed in your classes, and excel
at what you do. These services include the following:
1. Tutoring and Learning Assistance: Make use of walk-in tutoring services provided by faculty,
staff and trained peer tutors, Monday through Friday. Many students come to get help in
study skills, reading, writing, math (all levels), and many other subjects.
2. For-credit Modules and Tutorials: Enroll in one-credit hour Tutorials to supplement classroom
instruction in reading, writing, ESL, math, chemistry, and study skills. Modules are available for
eligible students to complete certain developmental coursework requirements.
3. Advising and Advocacy: Work with our team of advocates and academic advisor to plan
a semester schedule, understand transfer requirements, or manage issues that stand in the
way of school.
For more information, please contact
Anita Taylor
Room: D120
Phone: 353-2005
Sue Schreiber
Room: D120
Phone: 351-2441
You may also email the CAS at CenterForAcademicSuccess@parkland.edu.
IRIS – Immediate Response Information System
In the event of a significant campus emergency, Parkland College will activate its mass
notification system. We encourage you to sign up for this free serves and select how you would
like to be notified: text message, audio message, or email message. Sign up at:
http://www.parkland.edu/publicsafety/alerts.htm
CELL PHONE POLICY
Students are expected to have their cell phones turned off during class time. If you are
expecting an emergency call, please advise the instructor. Points may be deducted from
quiz/exam grades if your cell phone rings during class. During laboratory sessions your cell
phone MUST remain in your locker with the rest of your belongings. NO CELL PHONES ARE
PERMITTED IN THE LABORATORY!
THE WRITING LAB
The Writing Lab is a free service in which English instructors will review your writing projects, offer
feedback, and answer your questions. The Writing Lab is located in the Center for Academic
Success in Room D120, and its hours are: Mondays and Tuesdays from 9-11am; Wednesdays
and Thursdays from 10am-12pm; closed on Fridays. Further, The Writing Lab is now available
online. Go to the Writing Lab website http://www.parkland.edu/cas/writing-lab.html for more
details.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in this course. Copying homework, quizzes, lab
reports, or exams will automatically result in a penalty of a grade of ZERO for that assignment. I
am also required to report any cases of academic dishonesty to the Dean of Academic
Services, and it may affect your standing at Parkland. It is the student’s responsibility to read
and understand the Academic Honesty section of the Parkland College Student Policies and
Procedures Manual. Be aware that I take academic dishonesty VERY seriously, and it will not be
tolerated in any shape or form in my sections of Che102. Please see:
http://www2.parkland.edu/studentpolicy/honesty.html for more complete information.
MAKE-UP POLICY
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If you know in advance that you have a serious conflict which will cause you to miss an
exam or lab, be sure to ask your instructor in advance if it will be possible to complete
the work or receive a make-up assignment. Documentation may be required.
If you miss a lab or an exam due to sickness, car trouble, etc., notify your instructor as
soon as possible (within one day) to explain the situation and to ask whether it will be
possible to make up the work. Documentation will be required to consider the request.
GRADE WEIGHTING
Homework (150 points) -- 10 homeworks x 15 pts each
Quizzes (225 points) -- 10 quizzes x 25 points each (drop lowest)
Wet labs (180 points) -- 12 labs x 15 pts each
Online labs (75 points) -- 8 labs x 15 pts each (keep only highest 5)
ISTC field trips (30 points)
Laboratory Assessment (75 points)
Semester project (120 points)
Clicker points (75 points)
Hour Exams (375 points) -- 3 exams x 125 points each)
Final exam (150 points)
Work ethic grade (45 points)
Total (1500 points)
10.0%
15.0%
12.0%
5.0%
2.0%
5.0%
8.0%
5.0%
25.0%
10.0%
3.0%
100.0%
*Note that there will be no curve in this class; final grades will be rounded to nearest %.
GRADING SCALE
1350-1500 points (90.0-100%)
1200-1349 points (80.0%-89.9%)
1050-1199 points (70.0%-79.9%)
900-1049 points (60.0%-69.9%)
Less than 900 points (0%-59.9%)
A
B
C
D
F
Important Note: This is a tentative syllabus. The instructor reserves the right to modify the
syllabus and/or course schedule at any time to better serve her class.