CHEM 132 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II - SYLLABUS
Spring 2015
INSTRUCTORS: Zack Varpness OFFICE: Sci 211 PHONE: 6218
Cell: 308-207-5199 e-mail: zvarpness@csc.edu
OFFICE HOURS: MWThF: 2:00-3:00; T 8:00-9:00 or anytime by appointment
TITLE: College Chemistry II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Class Commitment: According to the Department of Education, the minimum number of hours students need to devote to this course throughout the semester is 135 or an average of 9 hours per week. The hours in this course will be spread between direct instruction, reading, homework, and multimedia interaction. This minimum number assumes that students have the proper background and knowledge to be enrolled into this course. Additionally, the time devoted to this course must be used in a productive manner without distractions. If a student has any areas of weakness in their preparation or any distractions during their studying time, the number of hours needed to be successful will be significantly increased. The actual hours spent on individual learning activities will vary from student to student depending on prior knowledge and study skills.
**Disclaimer: The completion of the minimum time commitment does not ensure a passing grade. Achievement of the course competencies must be demonstrated using course assessment tools.
DESCRIPTION: A continuation of College Chemistry. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 132L is required.
Prerequisite: CHEM 131 and CHEM 131L.
TEXT: none
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students who complete a program of study from the Department of Physical and Life Sciences:
A.
Will be able to consistently apply logical reasoning and critical thinking, not constrained by convention or prejudice.
B.
Will be fluent in the foundations of knowledge needed for tomorrow’s scientists and teachers of science.
C.
Will have acquired, through knowledge and study, a sense of appreciation of our world.
D.
Will possess the skills of inquiry and study needed to understand the true nature of the universe.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
A. identify and discuss the concepts of chemical behavior for matter
B. review and discuss the historical development of chemical principles and the models proposed to predict chemical behavior.
C. utilize the interdisciplinary nature of chemistry by applying the fundamental principles of chemistry in related fields of science.
D. proficiently utilize chemical vocabulary and problem-solving skills to apply the principles of chemistry to everyday experiences.
E. employ basic mathematics to solve quantitative problems in chemistry
F. identify the impact of chemical application on society and the ethical application of these developments.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
A. Lectures and discussion during scheduled class periods.
B. Reading assignments in the textbook.
C. Demonstrations and selected video programs.
D. Homework problems.
E. Individual tutoring during office hours and laboratory sessions.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
A.
Read assignments PRIOR to class.
B.
Completion of four written unit tests. No make-up examinations will be allowed, except in extreme and unusual circumstances. Students must contact the instructor prior to missing an exam, if they are going to petition for a makeup. Final determination of whether a make-up will occur rests with the instructor. Examinations are scheduled for the following days: February 5, March 5, April 9 and May 2. Examinations may be moved one class period forward or back at the Instructors discretion.
C.
Completion of a comprehensive final on Thursday, May 8, 2011 at 10:30 a.m
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D.
Completion of homework problems.
GRADING PROCEDURE:
A.
A total of 100 points may be earned on the homework and self reflection assignments.
B.
A total of 100 points may be earned on SI participation.
C.
700 points may be earned on 7 unit tests. Test dates: Jan 23, Feb 6, Feb 20, Mar 6, Apr 3, Apr 17 May 1
D.
200 points may be earned on the ACS final test. Test date: May 6, 10:30
E.
The course grade will be determined by applying the following percentages to the total points.
100 - 90 % = A
89 - 80 % = B
79 - 70 % = C
69 - 60 % = D
59 - 0 % = F
SCHEDULE: As an introductory course, memorization and practice problems are essential. As a course required for majors in physical sciences and biology, the students are expected to progress beyond memorization to the application of knowledge in solving real world issues. The primary purpose of the tests and homework are to provide an assessment of understanding. Topics expected to be covered include the following chapters:
Kinetics/Solutions/Intermolecular forces
Intermolecular forces
Entropy and factors effecting solubility
Colligative properties
Rates of reaction
Rate law
Integrated rate law
Half-life
Other-Order rxns
Equilibrium
Equilibrium
Equilibrium constant K c and K p
Calculating equilibrium concentrations
Heterogeneous constant
Le Chatelier’s Principle
Altering Equilibrium Mixture Conc, pressure, volume, temp
Acid/base
Acids/Bases definitions
Acids/Bases Strengths pH scale pH of solutions
Equilibria of weak acids/bases
Calculating Equilibrium Conc of weak acids
Polyprotic acids
Common ion effect
Buffer/Henderson-Hasselbalch pH titration curves
Titrations acid/base
Solubility
Solubility
K sp
Factors affecting solubility
Precipitation of ionic compounds
Selective precipitation
Complex ions
Common-ion effect
Electrochemistry/Nuclear
Galvanic Cells
Cell potentials
Standard reduction Potentials
Nernst equation
Standard cell potentials and equilibrium constants

STUDENT BEHAVIOR:
Academic Honesty - Students are expected to conduct themselves in conformity with the highest standards with regard to academic honesty. Violations of college, state, or federal standards with regard to plagiarism, cheating, or falsification of official records will not be tolerated. Students violating such standards will be subject to discipline, as per campus policies articulated in the Student Handbook. Please request a copy of the student handbook from the Vice President of Enrollment Management and
Student Affairs (Crites 226)
Within the discipline of science, citing of sources is absolutely fundamental. Taking personal or professional credit for someone’s work, ideas, writing, or discovered knowledge violates the standard of behavior under which all scientists work. Plagiarism is a significant ethical issue, and is a fundamental behavior flaw that no scientist can tolerate. The instructor is available and willing to help you understand and apply the ethical parameters of this field. Cheating affects everyone negatively; don’t do it.
In this class, academic dishonesty is defined as taking credit for work that another person has done without giving them credit, looking at another student’s test during a test (however briefly and even if no knowledge is gained from the looking), looking anywhere but the paper and the desktop directly in front of the student, using or viewing any device that connects to the internet during a test, using or viewing a phone, or viewing any other materials to a test that has not been authorized by the professor.
The following are the consequences for academic dishonesty:
First offense: zero on the assignment.
Second offense: removal of the student from the class.
Attendance Policy - The College assumes that students will seek to profit from the instructional program and will recognize the importance of attending every class meeting of courses for which credit is expected. Responsibility for notifying faculty of absences, and for arranging potential make-up, rests with the students.
Civility - Civil behavior enhances the academic setting, and is expected at all times. The academic environment welcomes a difference of opinion, discourse, and debate within a civil environment.
Nondiscrimination Policy/Equal Educational Opportunity Policy: Chadron State College is committed to an affirmative action program to encourage admission of minority and female students and to provide procedures which will assure equal treatment of all students. The College is committed to creating an environment for all students that is consistent with nondiscriminatory policy. To that end, it is the policy of Chadron State College to administer its academic employment programs and related supporting services in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, age religion, disability, or marital status. Student requests for reasonable accommodation based upon documented disabilities should be presented within the first two weeks of the semester, or within two weeks of the diagnosis, to the
Disabilities Counselor (432-6461; Crites 345)
Disclaimer: This syllabus and schedule is articulated as an expectation of class topics, learning activities, and expected student learning. However, the instructor reserves the right to make changes in this schedule that, within his professional judgment, would result in enhanced or more effective learning on the part of the student. These modifications will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will be done within the policies and procedures of Chadron State College.