SYLLABUS FOR CHEM1415
Tulsa Community College, Southeast Campus
Fall Semester: August 18, 2014 to December 14, 2014
COURSE: CHEM_1415_306_12762_201510 General Chemistry II
Type of class
Lecture
Laboratory Lecture
Laboratory
Day
TR
T
T
Time
5:30. – 6:50 p.m.
7:00 – 7:50 p.m.
8:00 – 9:50 p.m.
Room
SE8239
SE8276
SE8276
INSTRUCTOR: Sandy Baranet
OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT:
SEE ME BEFORE OR AFTER CLASS
TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS
TO CONTACT SANDY BARANET:
Office: SE2202 (Building 2, Southeast Campus)
Email: sandra.baranet@mail.tulsacc.edu
U.S. Mail:
Tulsa Community College
Academic and Campus Services
Room 2202
10300 East 81th Street
Tulsa, OK 74133-4500
TO CONTACT THE SCIENCE AND MATH DIVISION OFFICE:
Office: SE8125
Phone: 918-595-7742
Fax: 918-595-7621
Division Associate Dean: Lyn Kent
TO CONTACT ACADEMIC & CAMPUS SERVICES:
Director: Susan Berlew
Office: SEC 2202
Phone: 918-595-7673
MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY AND TEACHING METHODS:
 I assume that the students in this course are adults taking a university level course. As such, students are
responsible for earning their grade.
 Lectures and videos will be a minority of the time in class. We will spend most of class time working problems and
answering questions. The problems may come from your text book or from Mastering Chemistry online. Student
questions and discussion are welcomed. The students will be expected to read the covered material and watch
the videos posted on Blackboard before coming to class. I will also post PowerPoint slides to aid in note taking
and studying. Exams, problem sets, and written reports will be used to evaluate the student’s level of knowledge.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
 Custom Edition for Tulsa Community College, Chemistry The Central Science Combined. A new book is bundled
with Mastering Chemistry access code. This book is based on the 13th edition of Brown and LeMay.
 MasteringChemistry access code
 Computer – Interfaced Chemistry Laboratory Experiments, A Laboratory Manual for Chemistry 2 (CHE1415)
SEC
 Signature Labs Series, CHEM Lab Manual, Tulsa Community College
 Chemical Safety goggles and lab apron or coat
 Notebook for laboratory data
 A scientific calculator separate from your smart phone
These may be found at the following, but not limited to: TCC Southeast Campus book store, the online TCC bookstore,
and MasteringChemistry.com. MasteringChemistry.com is an online tutorial homework site. MasteringChemistry access
code comes with a new textbook if purchased at a TCC bookstore. The code and an eBook can also be purchased at
MasteringChemistry.com.
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EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:
For more details please see LECTURE MATERIAL AND LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS, page 6
1) Lecture – 700 points total:
 Lecture exams – 400 points total, 4 exams at 100 points each.
 Common Final exam – 100 points, a Southeast TCC Campus Chemistry Faculty Written Common Final.
 Lecture Homework – 200 points total, 10 problems sets at 20 points each. We will be using problems from the
textbook and from Mastering Chemistry, an on-line tutorial homework web site.
2) Laboratory experiments – 240 points total:
 Laboratory Experiments and Reports – 240 points total. There will be 13 experiments. The 11 best reports of
those experiments at 20 points each will be taken for the grade.
 Lab notebooks will be worth 20 points
3) Total possible points for the course – 940
4) Bonus points available (points added to student total but not to total points possible) – 27 points total
 MasteringChemistry Introduction – up to 13 points
 Attendance – up to 9 points
 Attendance at one evening seminar – 5 points
5) NOTE: changes in the schedule, material covered, and other occurrences may cause changes in the total
number of points for the course.
GRADING SCALE:
Student % Student’s grade
89.5 – 100
A
79.5 – 89.4
B
69.5 – 79.4
C
59.5 – 69.4
D
0 – 59.4
F
REPORTING OF GRADES:
Grades are available to the student in these ways:
 All graded paper material is returned.
 Grades are posted in the student’s private BlackBoard account in the “Gradebook” section. Students are
responsible for verifying their grades. If you have a problem with the grading of an exam or lab report bring it to
me within one week after the grade is posted in BlackBoard. After the one week I will not change the grade. If
the graded paper is unavailable, then the score cannot be changed.
 It is against TCC policy to email grades to students.
 I will not give grades over the phone.
ATTENDANCE:
Research has shown a correlation between attendance and grades, i.e. students with good attendance tend to have
better grades. I consider attendance vital for students to achieve their best possible grade. To encourage this, 9 bonus
points will be given to each student on August 18, 2014. Each student is allowed one free absence. Then three (3) points
will be subtracted for each additional absence until the bonus points equals zero. You must sign your initials on the
attendance sheet. If your initials are not on the attendance sheet, you will be counted absent. If you are absent,
regardless of reason, you lose the points.
TCC also requires me to take lecture attendance for student financial aid reasons. I will also take laboratory attendance.
I give an AW only in the most extreme circumstances, for example a student not able to finish a course due to cancer
treatments. I do not give an AW for poor performance or poor attendance. This is the policy of the Science and
Mathematics Department.
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MISSED EXAM, HOMEWORK OR LAB:
 Missed exam: Make-up exams are not available. There are 5 exams, 4 regular exams and one comprehensive
final. If you miss a regular exam for a good reason the grade on the next regular exam can be used to replace it.
Only one missed exam is allowed regardless of the reason. Subsequent misses after the first will result in a 0 that
is not replaceable. If you miss the final exam there is no make-up; therefore the grade will be 0.
 Missed Homework: Please do not wait until the last minute to do homework assignments. You may be working
over the Internet. There are many things that can go wrong in the path between your computer and the
MasteringChemistry course site. Problems with your personal computer or Internet Service Provider are not
acceptable explanations for late work. I do not accept late homework. However in case of a verifiable problem
with the MasteringChemistry website on the due date of a homework assignment, the due date will be extended.
 Laboratory Experiment: Experiments cannot be made up. A missed laboratory experiment will result in a “0” for
that experiment. However the two lowest laboratory scores are dropped. A completed report that is due when you
were absent can be turned in at the next lecture period. Late reports not associated with an absence will not be
accepted.
LABORATORY:
 The Laboratory session is three hours long. The first hour is called Lecture or Recitation or Discussion and is
intended to discuss, among other things: material covered in lecture, homework, how the experiment of the day
related to the lecture, safety issues, etc. The next two hours are devoted to actually doing the experiment.
 Laboratory reports are due one week from the day the lab is held.
 Laboratory reports are handed in at the start of the Lecture/Recitation/Discussion session. Reports are on-time
if they are turned in within the first 5 minutes. After that, they are late and will have 2 points deducted.
 For safety each student is required to wear the approved chemical goggles in the proper manner. If you do not
have goggles you will not be permitted to do the experiment. A student warned about goggles more than 2 times
in one laboratory session will have 2 points deducted from the lab report for that day’s experiment.
 Also for safety reasons, proper lab attire means no sandals or other open toe shoes and no shorts. Leather or
vinyl shoes would be better than cloth ones. A lab apron or coat is required.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY, PLAGIARISM AND CONSEQUENCES OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Students are expected to read and follow the Student Policies and Resources Handbook. Please pay special attention to
the sections concerning Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism and Consequences of Academic Dishonesty. The Student
Policies and Resources Handbook is found on the TCC web site at http://www.tulsacc.edu/17390.pdf.
A 0 (zero) will be given on the assessment or assignment to the student for any academic dishonesty or plagiarism. A 0
(zero) given for academic dishonesty on an exam cannot be replaced.
A student signing the attendance sheet for another student will be required to leave the lecture or laboratory and must get
an “OK” from Sandy Baranet to return.
My rules about classroom etiquette:
 If a student’s behavior is disruptive or disrespectful in lecture or laboratory, then that behavior must cease.
o some of the things I consider disruptive or disrespectful are, but not limited to:
 frequent tardiness
 talking during lecture or laboratory lecture about subjects unrelated to the class
 use of all phones or pagers or other electronic devices in lecture or laboratory
 food and drink are not allowed in laboratories.
o Disruptive or disrespectful behavior will be handled in the following steps; first, I’ll have a private
discussion with the student. Continued disrespectful or disorderly conduct will result in a written letter from
me to the student. As a last resort the student will be dismissed from class and must get an “OK” from
Sandy Baranet to return. This action is consistent with The Student Policies and Resources Handbook
and is found on the TCC web site at http://www.tulsacc.edu/17390.pdf.
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THINGS THAT ARE NOT ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
 Homework: I expect students to get help by:
o contacting me
o working together
o using a tutor, like the ones in the Math Lab for example
o from the internet
These are excellent ways to learn.
 Lab Partners can share experimental data only.
 Use of reference materials, such as the Internet, books, tutors, etc. is not cheating. In fact I encourage using
these reference materials. However, be careful of plagiarism. Don’t copy things word for word.
 Laptops may be used only if they are for the purpose of the class.
 Voice recorders are allowed.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. The
deadline for this semester is Friday November 7. Begin the process with a discussion with the faculty member
assigned to the course. Contact the Advisement Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W'
grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal and/or change to an audit from a course after the drop/add period
can alter the financial aid award for the current and future semesters. Students may receive an outstanding bill from TCC
if the recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw will
receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student.
EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS:
All TCC students receive a MyTCC email account. All communications to you about TCC will be sent to this account. I
will send emails to you using your MyTCC email account. Send emails to me using the following address:
sandra_baranet@mail.tulsacc.edu. Please allow up to 24 hours for me to reply to your email.
INCLEMENT WEATHER:
TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or an emergency situation arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices
to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu). My lecture class
and laboratory will be cancelled only if the Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus is closed. Each student must
make his or her own decision about coming to class during inclement weather. Students should register with TCC Alerts.
“Tulsa Community College uses TCC Alerts to immediately contact you during a major crisis or emergency. TCC Alerts
delivers important emergency alerts, notifications and updates to you on all your devices.” TCC Alerts can be found under
the About TCC tab on the TCC website.
COURSE PREREQUISITE:
 CHEM 1315
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
 This course is designed for science and science-related majors. The course includes the fundamental laws and
theories dealing with the structure and interactions of matter and the use of these principles in understanding the
properties of matter, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, the physical states of matter, changes of state, and
solutions. The fundamental principles are applied to the solutions of quantitative problems relating to chemistry.
Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
NEXT COURSE IN SEQUENCE:
 CHEM 2145
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 A TCC student that completes this chemistry course will be able to demonstrate the proper use of the unique
language of chemistry.
 A TCC student that completes this chemistry course will be able to demonstrate proficiency in applying logical and
mathematical strategies to solve chemical problems.
 A TCC student that completes this chemistry course will be able to demonstrate proficiency in understanding the
scientific method and its application in problem solving strategies.
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A TCC student that completes this chemistry course will be able to demonstrate proficiency in use of modern
technological methods of data acquisition and analysis.
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DISABILITY RESOURCES: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning
environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education
Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may
text (918) 809-1864.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS:
General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a
common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education
goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT:
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies &
Resources Handbook, and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC
website: www.tulsacc.edu.
COMPUTER SERVICES ACCEPTANCE USE:
Access to computing resources is a privilege granted to all TCC faculty, staff, and students. Use of TCC computing
resources is limited to purposes related to the College’s mission of education, research, and community service.
STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY:
It is the responsibility of the student to read and follow this syllabus.
REVISION POLICY:
I reserve the right to revise this syllabus and schedule to meet the ability or needs of the students and the available time.
I will inform students of all changes by posting announcements on BlackBoard. I consider announcements posted on
BlackBoard and emails sent from BlackBoard as written notification.
TOBACCO FREE COLLEGE
Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 2012-01 and
Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the use of any tobacco products in all public
places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles owned by the State of Oklahoma and all of its agencies and
instrumentalities. This Order includes property leased, rented, or owned by TCC including, but not limited to, all grounds,
buildings, facilities, and parking lots. Tulsa Community College’s policy includes a tobacco free environment on all
campus and off-campus locations conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes. The TCC Campus Police is responsible
for ensuring compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Violations of the policy may be addressed through
issuance of campus or state citations.
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LECTURE MATERIAL AND LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS:
It is labeled “Tentative” because I believe that learning should not be tightly bound to the calendar. We will proceed at a
speed that fits this class. Changes will be announced in class and posted on Blackboard. Students are responsible to
keep up with the material being covered and to check Blackboard announcements and e-mail for any changes to
the schedule.
Tentative order of material presented and exams
Aug. 19 Course Introduction, go over syllabus
Aug. 21, 26 Chapter 11 – Liquids and Intermolecular Forces
Aug. 28, Sep. 2, 4 Chapter 13 – Properties of Solutions
Sept. 9 Review
Sep. 11 Exam 1 over Chapters 11 and 13
Sept. 16, 18 Chapter 14 – Chemical Kinetics
Sept. 23, 25, 30 Chapter 15 – Chemical Equilibrium
Oct. 2 Review
Oct. 7 Exam 2 Chapters 14 and 15
Oct. 9, 14 Chapter 16 – Acid-Base Equilibrium
Oct. 16, 21 Chapter 17 – Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibrium
Oct. 23 Review
Oct. 28 Exam 3 Chapters 15 and 17
Oct. 30, Nov. 4 Chapter 19 – Chemical Thermodynamics
Nov. 6 , 11 Chapter 20 – Electrochemistry
Nov. 7 Last Day to withdraw
Nov. 13, 18 Chapter 21 – Nuclear Chemistry
Nov. 20 Review
Nov. 25 Exam 4 Chapters 19, 20, 21
Nov. 26-30 Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 2 Chapter 24 – The Chemistry of Life: Organic and Biological Chemistry (Sections 24.1 to 24.2)
Dec. 4 Review for Final Exam
Dec. 9 at 5:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. Southeast TCC Campus Chemistry Faculty Written Common Final
Tentative list of laboratory experiments
Aug. 19 Safety film and lab orientation
Aug. 26 Find the Relationship: An Exercise in Graphing Analysis
Sept. 2 Separating the Components of a Ternary Mixture
Sept. 9 Using Freezing-Point Depression to Find Molecular Weight
Sept. 16 Kinetics of the Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide
Sept. 23 The Determination of an Equilibrium Constant
Sept. 30 Acid-Base Titration
Oct. 7 Total Alkalinity
Oct. 14 Comparing the Resistance of Buffered and Unbuffered Solutions to pH Change
Oct. 21 Qualitative analysis on the computer
Oct. 28 Determining Avogadro’s Number
Nov. 4 Electrochemistry: Voltaic Cells
Nov. 11 Radioactivity
Nov. 18 Organic Structures
Nov. 25 Thanksgiving week- no lab
Dec. 2 last report due
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