Chemistry 162, Sections C(5312) D(5313)
General Chemistry
Spring 2015
Class Time and Location
Section C
Section D
M,W
M,W
Instructor
Mrs. Anita Emery
Contact Information
Office:
Telephone:
Email:
Office Hours:
(6:30-8:20) Bldg. 15, Rm. 220
(6:30-8:20) Bldg. 15, Rm. 220
Lab: T (6:30-9:20) Bldg. 15, Rm. 328
Lab: Th (6:30-9:20) Bldg. 15, Rm. 328
Building 15, Room 332
(253) 460-5060
aemery@tacomacc.edu
T, Th (5:45 – 6:15) in the Rm 220
Or by appointment
Catalog Description
This is the second quarter of college-level freshman chemistry. It covers electronic structure, bonding and
bonding theories, molecular shapes, intermolecular forces, solids, liquids, and solutions, and chemical equilibrium.
Laboratory included.
College Wide Student Learning Outcomes
A student learning outcome is what program faculty intend for a student to be able to think, know, do or
accomplish.TCC college-wide student learning outcomes are broadly stated and occur within the entire learning
environment of the college. All degree recipients will achieve measurable learning in the following five areas.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Communication (COM)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (CRT)
Information and Information Technology (IIT)
Living and Working Cooperatively/Valuing Differences (LWC)
Responsibility & Ethics (RES)
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Natural Sciences distribution requirements for the AAS Option A or B or the
Associate of Sciences degrees, students will:
1. Be able to evaluate information scientifically in the context of his/her own life (COK, COM, CRT, RES, ITT).
2. Explain the importance of observation and hypothesis testing in the scientific process, and distinguish between
the scientific process and other human endeavors (COK, COM, CRT).
3. Communicate the primary principles and processes underlying at least one natural system (for example:
atoms and molecules, cells and organisms, the oceans and atmosphere, the solid earth, or the cosmos) (COK,
COM, CRT).
4. Be able to perform and effectively communicate the results of scientific investigations, and explain how
research is done in science (COK, COM, CRT, IIT, LWC).
5. Demonstrate the safe and proper use of scientific instrumentation, measuring devices, chemical reagents,
media, and/or other tools of science in a laboratory or field setting relevant to specific disciplines of science
(COK, IIT).
Course Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1.
describe the electronic structure of atoms as predicted by quantum mechanics, and explain how and why
key atomic properties vary, depending on the atomic number
2.
describe ionic, covalent and metallic bonding, and predict when each will occur in a substance
3.
predict the bonding in molecules and ions
4.
predict the shapes of molecules and polyatomic ions
5.
use the valence bond and molecular orbital theories to analyze and describe covalent bonding
6.
describe the important types of intermolecular forces
7.
explain the different ways in which atoms may pack in crystalline solids
8.
predict the solubility of substances and the effects of pressure and temperature on solubility
9.
describe and calculate the effects of solutes on solution properties
10. do calculations and qualitative predictions relating to chemical equilibrium
11. use the chemistry vocabulary correctly in context
12. demonstrate basic chemistry lab safety
13. collect and analyze experimental data
Instructional Methods Used
This class will incorporate lectures with demonstrations, example problems involving group work and a lab
component which will involve teamwork in teams of two. Active participation and teamwork is a very important part of
this course, and you must be present in order to participate and to earn points for the in-class activities.
NOTE: Attendance in lab is required!!! See the laboratory section for issues concerning missed
labs.
Textbooks & Supplemental Materials
1. Chemistry – The Central Science, 13th Ed. (with Access Card for Mastering Chemistry) by Brown, LeMay,
Bursten and Murphy (ISBN-10: 0321910419 or ISBN-13: 978-0321910417) either ISBN will work.
2. Access card for Mastering Chemistry (may be purchased w/ book or separately online)
3. A scientific (NON – GRAPHING) calculator, I suggest a TI-30XIIS or a Tl-30XA (Calculators with anything
other than the basic scientific functions will not be permitted during an exam. You may not use a graphing
calculator, or a calculator on an electronic device during a quiz or an exam. If you are in question about a
particular calculator see me before the time of a quiz or an exam.)
4. A bound lab notebook such as a composition book which can be purchased at the bookstore (no spiral or
three-ringed binders accepted)
5. A blue or black ink pen for writing in lab notebook
Prerequisites: Chemistry 161
Technology
To access materials for this class, log onto your “My TCC” Portal (with your username and password),
click on “My Classes,” next click once on Chem. 162 (this will then appear highlighted in gray). Then click once on
the “public folder” at the bottom of the page and a list of all the documents for this class will appear. Here you will
see many folders. To open an item under these folders  Click on the “+” next to the folder you wish to open. A list of documents under that folder will appear.
 Next, click once on the document you wish to open. The document will now be highlighted.
 Lastly scroll down to the bottom of the page until you see a yellow folder. When you place your curser
over this folder, the word “Download” will appear. Click on this twice and it will open the document that
you had previously highlighted.
Make sure that you are checking this site daily. Any student enrolled in this class will have access to a copy of
the syllabus, class handouts, and labs. If you do not have access to a personal computer there are computers
located on the first floor of the library (Building 7) and the first floor of Building 16. If you are having problems
finding access to a computer, please let me know and I will do my best to help you find a computer lab on campus
that works for you.
Accommodations
Students with Special Needs: All students are responsible for all requirements of the class, but the way they
meet these requirements may vary. If you need specific auxiliary aids or services due to a disability or special need,
please contact the Access Services office in Building 7 Room 112 (253-566-5328). They will require you to present
formal, written documentation of your disability/need from an appropriate professional. When this step has been
completed, arrangements will be made for you to receive reasonable auxiliary aids or services. The disability
accommodation documentation prepared by Access Services must be given to me before the accommodation is
needed so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Academic Assistance
I am one resource available to help you succeed in this class. Please do not hesitate to contact me. If my
office hours do not coincide with your schedule, contact me immediately before or after class, or through email, and I
will do my best to find a time that will work for you. Other forms of assistance include:
1)
2)
3)
Small study groups with your class members. As a student myself for many years, I strongly
encourage this source of academic assistance to everyone enrolled in this class.
Writing and Tutoring Center. This is a FREE source, and I would suggest to anyone to take
advantage of the center if in need of assistance. The center is located in Building 7 on the second
floor. Appointments are at times necessary; do not wait until the last minute to seek help.
Counseling and Advising Center located in Building 7.
Academic Dishonesty
As stated in the TCC Catalog, “Students are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic
endeavors. Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication or other forms of academic dishonesty corrupt the learning process and
threaten the educational environment for all students” (pg. 31).
I encourage you to work in groups to collaboratively discuss (note, I write discuss here and not copy/share)
lecture material, homework assignments, labs, and any group projects that may arise during the quarter. Working in
groups is defined as everyone in that group contributing to the overall product. One person performing all of the work,
while others copy is not group work and falls under the umbrella of cheating.
Any work, other than your own, (on a test, quiz, lab, etc), or supplying other students with work other
than their own is cheating and will result in a permanent E for the course! Furthermore, you will not be
permitted to withdraw from the class (via my signature).
The complete Administrative Procedure for Academic Dishonesty is available on the TCC website at:
http://www.tacomacc.edu/resourcesforstudents/studentpolicies/administrativeprocedureforacademicdishonesty.aspx
Etiquette in the Classroom
I expect everyone in the class to treat everyone else in the classroom with respect. Every student enrolled in
this course comes to class for one common goal-to learn. Any student disrupting the learning process and preventing
others within the class from reaching their goal, will be ask to leave the class.
While I demand respect, I am also conscious that this class is not your only obligation, therefore:
 If you arrive late, enter quietly as to not disrupt the learning process
 If you must leave early, sit near an exit during class and leave quietly so that others are not distracted
 I do not allow electronic communication devices in the classroom, but in the event of a special need or
circumstance I am willing to discuss this matter. If you need to use your phone during class, please take
your belongings and go into the hallway to text or talk.
 I do not require lecture attendance, and I will only take attendance for the first couple of weeks to help me
with all of your names. However, attending class regularly will behoove you, not only for your own
personal gain of knowledge, but also for information on future test questions and for short in-class quizzes
(attendance is required for students who receive financial aid and attendance is required for lab).
 Guests are allowed in the classroom, but they are of your responsibility and must have my approval before
attending the class. If a guest is disruptive to the learning process, you and your guests will be asked to
leave the classroom. Guests are not allowed in the laboratory.
 Food and beverages are acceptable in the classroom as long as they do not interfere with the learning
process.
 No food or beverage is allowed in the lab.
Student Suggestions and Concerns
I welcome your ideas on ways to improve learning in this class. If you have concerns about this class, please
meet with me separately to discuss them. The classroom is usually not an appropriate venue for such discussions. If
we are unable to resolve your concerns, you may meet with Katie Gulliford, the Science & Engineering Department
Chair. Her office is located in Building 15, Room 335.
Withdrawals and Incompletes
Withdrawing from this class, if you so choose, is your responsibility! The last day to withdrawal without
affecting your grade is Friday, April 10th. The last day to withdrawal with a “W” on your transcripts is Friday, May 22nd.
I do not give out WI or V’s for students who attend half way through the quarter and then decide not to attend for the
duration of the class. If you fail to withdrawal before the deadline, and stop attending class you will receive an E for
your final grade. A withdrawal after May 22nd “WI” will be granted only in an extreme case involving circumstances
beyond your control.
If you must withdraw for medical reasons, immediately consult with the Registration Office regarding a medical
withdrawal. If you might be activated for military service during the quarter, contact the Registration Office in advance
for withdrawal procedures.
An Incomplete “I” is only granted solely at my discretion and in extreme circumstances beyond your control.
Furthermore, the student must have completed more than 60 percent of the quarter and has a plan to finish remaining
coursework. An Incomplete Contract must be signed before a grade of Incomplete is assigned.
Grading
The grading for this course is not on a curve. This means that you are not in competition with one another.
The course points are as follows:
Homework (8 x 15-ish)
Quizzes (4 x 15)
Exams (3 x 75)
Labs (7 x 25)
Final
120-ish points (lowest set dropped)
60
225
175
100
Total
680-ish points
Note: The number of assignments/points possible (both in lecture and lab) are subject to change and this may result
in a change in the total points for the quarter. Also, as shown below, I do not round. If you have a 76.9999% in the
class it does not round up to a 77. At any time you can calculate your grade by the following equation:
Total points you have earned so far
X 100
Total points thus far in the quarter
A (93 – 100%)
A- (90 – 92.9%)
B+ (87 – 89.9%)
B (83 – 86.9%)
B- (80 – 82.9%)
C+ (77 – 79.9%)
C (73 – 76.9%)
C- (70 – 72.9%)
D+ (67 – 69.9%)
D (63 – 66.9%)
E < 62.9%
Homework/Worksheets
Homework will be assigned and completed through Mastering Chemistry, our online Chemistry homework
program. The course ID for this quarter will be given on a separate handout. This handout covers how to enroll in
Mastering Chemistry. Please monitor the due dates for homework and complete the assignments on time. No late
homework is accepted.
There will be many in-class worksheets to practice concepts and problems. The worksheets will be available
on the portal, but the worked out answers will be only be done in class. If you miss class, it is your responsibility to talk
with classmates and see what was talked about and if there are any changes to the schedule.
Quizzes
In-class quizzes will be given during the quarter. The in-class quiz will be short; it will be based on the
previous lectures. (No graphing calculators are allowed on quizzes)
Regular class attendance is essential; you may not make up an in-class quiz.
Exams
There will be three exams during the quarter. They are tentatively scheduled for the dates shown on the
course calendar. Exam 1 will cover chapters 6, 7, and 8. Exam 2 will cover chapters 9 and 11. Exam 3 will cover
chapters 12, 13 and 15. The final will be cumulative. These are subject to change as the quarter progresses. There
will be no make-up exams for any missed exams. It is your responsibility to be in the classroom at the scheduled
date and time of each exam. If you arrive late, you will not be awarded extra time. I will allow students to take an
exam early if: I have notification from another faculty member that a student will be away for another class event; I
have written documentation that a student will be away for a court event; or I have written documentation that a
student will be away for a medical appointment that cannot be rescheduled. Exceptions may be made at the discretion
of the instructor.
The Laboratory
The laboratory component is an integral part of this course. Anyone can read about a particular subject, but in
order to truly identify with that subject one must participate in it.
A handout will be given on the first day of lab that details what must be done before coming to lab, during lab,
and the post lab requirements
If you do not come to lab prepared with your pre-lab assignment done in your lab notebook, you will
not be allowed to participate in the laboratory experiment and you will be asked to leave.
In the lab, safety comes first!! You must pass a Lab Safety Quiz in order to participate in the labs. All students
must follow the chemistry lab safety procedures and standard operating procedures established by Tacoma
Community College, the Science & Engineering Department, and the instructor. Students who repeatedly or willfully
violate these procedures may face sanctions, including removal from the course, a failing grade, and referral to the
college for action under the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. The departmental safety procedures for
chemistry are available at
www.tacomacc.edu/academics/mathematicssciencesandengineeringdivision/science/safety.aspx .
Missed labs may not be made up, and will reflect in your overall grade. Therefore, PLEASE DO NOT MISS A
LAB!
# of missed labs
Highest Possible Course Grade
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
E
Lab Schedule – Labs due the following week
Week
Experiment
Mar 31 & April 2
April 7 & 9
April 14 & 16
April 21 & 23
April 28 & 30
May 5 & 7
May 12 & 14
May 19 & 21
May 26 & 28
Lab Safety, Intro to Lab Procedures & Notebooks
Literature Workshop
Periodic Trends
Fatty Acid Monolayer
Molecular Structure
No Lab
Solution Concentrations
Freezing Point Depression
Equilibrium
Caveats
This syllabus and schedule are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances. If you are absent
from class, it is your responsibility to check for announcements made while you were absent.
Mastering Chemistry Homework Due Dates – all assignments due by 6:00 pm on the date below
Assignment
Due Date
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 15
Monday, April 6
Monday, April 13
Monday, April 20
Monday, May 4
Monday, May 13
Wednesday, May 20
Wednesday, May 27
Wednesday, June 3