HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CHEM 1411 – GENERAL CHEMISTRY I, Spring 2011
BLACKBOARD HYBRID CLASS
Instructor:
Paul Clemens
Office Hours: before and after class, by appointment
Phone: 713.492.8310
E-mail: paulclemus@yahoo.com
Time and location (LAB): 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Thursday - Room 414
Textbook: Chemistry, 9th edition, by Chang, ISBN: 0072980605, OR, Chemistry, 10th edition, by Chang, ISBN: 9780073511092
Needed Software: Microsoft Word and Powerpoint will be necessary for viewing on-line slides and on-line documents.
Laboratory Manual: Chemistry 1411/1412 LABORATORY MANUAL with instrumental analysis. Houston Community
College Central Campus. ISBN: 0-59984-157-6
Course Catalog Description: CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I
Prerequisites: One year of high school Chemistry; must be placed into college-level reading (or take GUST 0342 as a corequisite) and be placed into MATH 0312 (or higher) and be placed into college-level writing (or take ENGL 0310/0349 as a core
requisite)
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Core Curriculum Course: Science and engineering majors study atomic structure, chemical reactions, thermodynamics,
electronic configuration, chemical bonding, molecular structure, gases, states of matter, and properties of solutions.
Note: Only one of CHEM 1305, CHEM 1405, and/or CHEM 1411 can be used toward associate degree natural science
requirements; the others may count as electives in the degree plan.
THIS COURSE WILL REQUIRE A CONSIDERABLE TIME INVESTMENT BY YOU - - - PLEASE BE PREPARED!
Plan on dedicating around 20-25 hours per week studying for this course (and probably a little bit more initially while you are
becoming familiar with the course materials) This works out to around 4-5 hours every five to six days out of a 7 day week. You will
need to structure your life where you can dedicate this time to the class. Use TIME MANAGEMENT TOOLS such as a scheduler /
planner to ORGANIZE YOUR TIME! THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SECRET TO YOUR SUCCESS IN THIS COURSE. You
will get out of the class what you put into in……it is all up to you!
Chapters 1-11 from the text will be covered using BLACKBOARD as the delivery mode. Experiments will be performed on campus
once a week.
LOG ON INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Open browser and go to http://hccs.blackboard.com
2) Now follow the instructions:
Your BLACKBOARD ID is your student number beginning with a W
Your Password is distance
3) Our course is CHEM 1411 Fall 2010 Clemens
4) Become familiar with our course
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Check your browser on your personal computer to make sure that your personal computer is set up properly for
BLACKBOARD
Change your password and keep a record of your new password
Inspect the various icons on the HOMEPAGE
Inspect the COURSE MENU by clicking on the sites on the left hand side of the BLACKBOARD page – note the
11 different Units for the semester
5) ALWAYS log out of BLACKBOARD when session is complete.
Free Resources:
Our textbook and lab manual are on reserve in the library. You must use these resources in the library.
Free Tutoring:
Free tutoring for Chemistry at HCC Central: Noon – 5:00 pm, M-F, (LHSB 313)
Free online tutoring for Chemistry: www.hccs.askonline.net
Free Computer Labs:
LHBS Sciences Computer Lab on 4th floor, SJAC 204, Library, Math Lab in JDB 300, Computer Labs at any
other HCC Campus, some of which are open on Sundays.
Hints for success in the course:
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Schedule study time every day!
Plan to study at least 20-25 hours every week on chemistry
Go to our course on BLACKBOARD and review the PowerPoint slides for each chapter
Read and understand the chapters
Work the homework sets and confirm the homework is correct against the posted KEY
Come to lab – on time and ready to work (print needed Virtual Chem Lab’s)
Read experiments prior to the lab
Answer Pre-Lab Questions before coming to lab
Bring your calculator to lab
Form study groups
Class Schedule:
Unit
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 7
Unit 8
Unit 9
Unit 10
Unit 11
Reading / Assignments
Read Chapter 1
Threaded Discussion
Homework
Unit Exam
Read Chapter 2
Threaded Discussion
Homework
Unit Exam
Read Chapter 3
Threaded Discussion
Homework
Unit Exam
Read Chapter 4
Threaded Discussion
Homework
Unit Exam
Read Chapter 5
Threaded Discussion
Homework
Unit Exam
Read Chapter 6
Threaded Discussion
Homework
Unit Exam
Read Chapter 7
Threaded Discussion
Homework
Unit Exam
Read Chapter 8
Threaded Discussion
Homework
Unit Exam
Read Chapter 9
Threaded Discussion
Homework
Unit Exam
Read Chapter 10
Threaded Discussion
Homework
Unit Exam
Read Chapter 11
Threaded Discussion
Homework
Unit Exam
Due Date
2/1
2/11
2/21
3/3
3/13
3/23
4/2
4/12
4/22
5/2
5/12
Lab Schedule:
Lab 1 – 1/20
Lab 2 – 1/27
Lab 3 – 2/3
Lab 4 – 2/10
Lab 5 – 2/17
Lab 6 – 2/24
Lab 7 – 3/3
Lab 8 – 3/10
Lab 9 – 3/24
Lab 10 – 3/31
Lab 11 – 4/7
Lab 12 – 4/14
Introduction
Syllabus review
Blackboard review
Lab Safety Video
Unit Analysis / Math Review
VCL Density Lab – in class exercise
VCL – Balance Lab
EXP 1 Basic Laboratory Techniques
EXP 2 Separation of the Components in an Inorganic Mixture
VCL – Thompson Lab
VCL – Millikan Lab
VCL – Rutherford Lab
VCL – Atomic Weight of Magnesium Lab
EXP 3 The Iron-Copper Molar Ratio – Single Replacement Reaction and Limiting Reagent
EXP 4 Conductivity of Solutions Measured by Vernier Computer Interface
VCL – Bond Lab
VCL – Comparing Solubilities using Precipitation Reactions
VCL – Precipitation Reactions
VCL – Double Replacement Reaction
EXP 5 Reactions in Aqueous Solutions: Single and Double Displacement Reactions.
VCL – Gas Compression
VCL – Charles Law
EXP 6 Determine the Retention Times for Ethanol, Acetic Acid, and Ethyl Acetate with Mini GC
VCL – Heat of Neutralization
VCL – Specific Heat
EXP 7 Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid with Analysis by MiniGC
EXP 8 Heat of Neutralization Measured by Vernier Computer Interface
VCL – Flame Lab
VCL – Blackbody Radiation
VCL – Photoelectric Effect
VCL – Photoemission of Gases
VCL – Solubilities Within a Family
VCL – Relative Reactivities of Metals
VCL – The Identity of an Insoluble Precipitate
Lewis Lab – in class exercise
EXP 9 Carrot and Spinach Extracts with Analysis by UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Lab 13 – 4/21
Molecular Models and Molecular Shapes – in class exercise,
Molecular Architecture of Tetrahedral Molecules – in class exercise
Lab 14 – 4/28
VCL – Fractional Crystallization
EXP 10 UV-Vis Spectroscopy Detection of Caffeine in Beverages
VCL – Freezing Point Depression
VCL – Gravimetric Analysis of Chloride
VCL – Volumetric Analysis of Chloride
Lab 15 – 5/5
Methods of Instruction - The method of instruction will include, but is not necessarily limited to: directed and independent readings,
homework, threaded discussions, and laboratory exercises.
Grading –
Threaded Discussion
Lab Assignments
Exams
Total
10%
30%
60%
100%
The following grade distribution scale will determine your course grade:
90 - 100 %
A
80 - 89 %
B
70 - 79 %
C
60 - 69 %
D
59 % AND BELOW
F
The student is encouraged to keep track of their daily grade!
Classroom Environment
Students will respect the classroom environment. Students will not intentionally obstruct, disrupt or interfere with the teaching and
learning that occurs in the classroom. Students will not engage in any activity that demeans any student, instructor, or administrator.
Such activities include, but are not limited to, oral and written communication that is ethnically derogatory, sexist, or racist in nature;
unwanted sexual advances or intimidation; profane communication in any manner.
Please turn off cell phones during lab.
Disability Support Services (DSS)
"Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who
needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning
of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office."
For questions, contact Donna Price at 713-718-5165 or the Disability Counselor at each college. Also visit
the ADA web site at: http://www.hccs.edu/students/disability/index.htm. If you have any special needs or disabilities which may
affect your ability to succeed in college classes or participate in any college programs or activities, please contact the DSS office for
assistance.
Academic Honesty
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Disciplinary
proceedings may be initiated by the college system against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Penalties can include a grade of
"0" or "F" on the particular assignment, failure in the course, academic probation, or even dismissal from the college. Scholastic
dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Laboratory Policy
On the first day of lab a safety video will be shown (about 35 min long) and a safety "quiz" will be given and reviewed. Each student
will then sign a statement affirming his or her commitment to following safe procedures in the laboratory, and turn the form in to the
instructor. You should be especially aware of the need for adequate eye protection in the laboratory. Protective glasses or goggles
must be worn at all times during the laboratory period. Any student not wearing protective glasses or goggles after the experiment
has begun may be given a zero for that experiment!
Email Procedures
I check my email frequently and strive for a less than 48-hour response time to your messages, but please be patient. In order to
manage the great many emails I receive from students, I am asking that you include the following information in each email:
1. Identify the course number and course title.
2. Identify yourself stating your full name as you registered for this course.
3. Identify the assignment and date due or the subject of your message/question.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend labs regularly. Students are responsible for materials covered during their absences, and it is the
student's responsibility to consult with instructors for missed assignments. Class attendance is checked daily by instructors. Although it
is the responsibility of the student to drop a course for nonattendance, the instructor has full authority to drop a student for excessive
absences. A student may be dropped from a course for excessive absences after the student has accumulated absences in excess of
12.5% of the hours of instruction. If circumstances significantly prevent you from attending classes, please inform me. I realize that
sometimes outside circumstances can interfere with school, and I will try to be as accommodating as possible, but please be aware of
the attendance policy.
Assignment Policy
Students are responsible for all information covered in the course. It is your responsibility to complete and submit all assignments and
tests by their respective due dates. No late work will be accepted. No deadline extensions will be granted.
Homework
After reading the chapter you should work the posted homework set. This assignment will prepare you for the unit exam. When
finished, please compare your solutions with the posted key.
Threaded Discussions (10%)
Threaded discussions are an integral part of this course and simulate traditional classroom discussions. A threaded discussion allows
each student to post comments to a discussion topic, react to other students' comments, and respond to ideas shared by you or by
others in the course. The threaded discussions truly "belong" to the class.
Discussions take place asynchronously - each threaded discussion begins with a topic identified by the instructor. Students log into the
course when they can and then post to the threaded discussion at their convenience. Responses to each topic display below the topic.
Students usually enjoy using the threaded discussions because they can compose their thoughts before they post a comment, respond
more thoughtfully to discussion topics, and engage in lively debates that are less threatening than in a live classroom environment.
I will post an original thread and each student is expected to contribute to the discussion during the unit's period. Contributions should
consist of one original statement or comment and two peer responses to other student's comments. Comments such as "I agree with
that" without any substantiation will not be acceptable.
Please post your threads by midnight of the due date. A total of three threads are needed for full-credit. Each units discussion will be
graded on a 10-point basis.
Laboratory Exercises (30%)
Each assignment should be clearly titled and the answers to each exercise complete. Before you leave the lab, be sure to show me
your report so I can review and initial it. Each student should arrive at the lab on time, with his or her lab manual and necessary
VIRTUAL CHEMISTRY INSTRUCTIONS. Laboratory reports are due one week after the experiment. Each set of reports must be
done individually, but of course you can work with your lab partners on it. Each report will be graded on a 10-point basis. Come to
lab prepared. Read through the experiment beforehand, and answer the pre-lab questions in the lab manual.
Unit Exams (60%)
A unit test will be made available for each unit. The learner is expected to read and understand each chapter before the online test is
accessed. The tests have a 2-hour time limit. The test consists of 20 multiple choice questions. The student may only take each test
once.
Disclaimer
To accommodate emergent circumstances, the instructor reserves the right to make reasonable changes in the syllabus while the
course is in progress. Any question of interpretation of course requirements or of understandings between a student and the instructor
will be at the discretion of the instructor and/or the Chair of the Science Department.
Chang 9th ed. Chem 1411 Homework Problems Chapter 1-11
CH 1 HW:22,23,24,25,26,30,32,34,38,40,42,44,46,48,50,54,58,62,64,68,70,72,74,78,80,88,92
CH 2 HW:16,18,26,36,44,46,48,50,58,60,62,64,68,70,72,74,76,86,88
CH 3 HW:6,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28,30,46,48,50,60,66,68,70,72,74,76,78,86,92,94,100,108,128,132,144
CH 4 HW:2,14,20,22,32,44,46,52,54,60,62,64,66,70,72,74,78,80,86,88,92,94,96,102,104,106,110,114,132,136,138
CH 5 HW:13,14,20,22,24,26,32,34,36,38,40,44,48,52,54,56,60,66,70,80,90,96,104,110,114,120,126,138,148
CH 6 HW:16,18,20,26,28,34,36,38,52,54,56,60,62,74,76,80,82,86,90,98,102,106,108,110,116,118,120,122,124
CH 7 HW:8,16,18,20,30,32,40,56,58,62,66,70,78,88,90,96,102,106,110,114,118,126,132,136
CH 8 HW:22,24,30,32,38,40,44,46,48,52,62,72,74,78,82,84,104,106,110,112,116,118,128
CH 9 HW:18,20,26,36,38,40,44,46,48,52,56,64,66,70,72,74,76,80,88,92,98,104,106,110,120,122
CH 10 HW:8,10,12,14,22,24,34,36,38,40,44,50,54,58,64,66,70,74,76,78,80,82,86,92,96,104,110
CH 11 HW:10,12,14,16,18,20,32,38,40,42,54,78,80,84,86,88,94,96,100,102,106,112,116,120,128,132
Chang 10th ed. Chem 1411 Homework Problems Chapter 1-11
CH 1 HW:22,23,24,25,26,30,32,34,40,42,44,46,48,50,52,56,60,64,66,70,72,74,76,80,82,90,94
CH 2 HW:16,18,26,36,44,46,48,50,58,60,62,64,68,74,76,78,80,86,92
CH 3 HW:6,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28,30,46,48,50,60,66,68,70,72,74,76,78,86,92,94,100,108,128,132,146
CH 4 HW:2,14,20,22,32,44,46,52,54,60,62,64,66,70,72,74,78,80,86,88,92,94,96,102,104,106,110,114,134,138,140
CH 5 HW:13,14,20,22,24,26,32,34,36,38,40,44,48,52,54,56,60,66,70,80,90,96,104,110,114,120,126
CH 6 HW:16,18,20,26,28,33,35,38,52,54,56,60,62,74,76,80,82,86,90,98,102,106,108,110,116,118,120,122,124
CH 7 HW:8,16,18,20,30,32,40,56,58,62,66,70,78,88,90,96,102,106,110,114,118,126,132,136
CH 8 HW:22,24,30,32,38,40,44,46,48,52,62,72,74,78,82,84,104,106,110,112,116,118,128
CH 9 HW:18,20,26,36,38,40,44,46,48,52,64,66,70,72,74,76,80,88,92,98,104,106,110,120,122
CH 10 HW:8,10,12,14,22,24,32,34,36,38,42,50,54,58,64,66,70,74,76,78,80,82,86,92,96,104,110
CH 11 HW:10,12,14,16,18,20,32,38,40,42,54,78,80,84,86,88,94,96,100,102,106,112,116,120,128,132
VCL’S and In Class Exercises:
Balance Lab
Thompson Lab
Millikan Lab
Rutherford Lab
Atomic Weight of Magnesium Lab
Bond Lab
Comparing Solubilities using Precipitation Reactions
Precipitation Reactions
Double Replacement Reaction
Gas Compression
Charles Law
Heat of Neutralization
Specific Heat
Flame Lab
Blackbody Radiation
Photoelectric Effect
Photoemission of Gases
Solubilities Within a Family
Relative Reactivities of Metals
The Identity of an Insoluble Precipitate
Lewis Lab – in class exercise
Molecular Models and Molecular Shapes – in class exercise,
Molecular Architecture of Tetrahedral Molecules – in class exercise
Fractional Crystallization
Freezing Point Depression
Gravimetric Analysis of Chloride
Volumetric Analysis of Chloride