Wayland Baptist University
________ Campus
School of Mathematics and Sciences
Wayland Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in
an academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment
for professional success and service to God and humankind.
Course Number and Title: CHEM 1402-section; General Chemistry II
Term:
Name of Instructor:
Office Phone Number and WBU Email Address:
Office Hours and Location:
Students are encouraged to call or stop by the office at any time the instructor is
available including non-posted office hours.
Class Meeting Time and Location:
Catalog Description: Continuation of CHEM 1401; emphasis on applications of
equilibrium theory and includes solution chemistry, kinetics, and thermodynamics. Lab
experiments expose students to common qualitative analytical techniques. Lecture three
hours, laboratory three hours, $90 fee.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1401 or strong background in high school chemistry.
Required Resources: Raymond Chang, Chemistry 10th Edition
Access to scientific calculator
*or choose from the official booklist
Course Outcome Competencies:
At the conclusion of the course, the student should be able to
1. Understand the role of important individuals and events in the history of
chemistry.
2. Understand important chemical terminology and nomenclature.
3. Understand the principles of scientific investigation in the laboratory.
4. Understand the fundamental principles of chemistry as applicable to everyday life
or future academic or scientific pursuits.
5. Understand the basic laboratory practices essential to maintain a safe laboratory
environment.
Attendance Policy:
“The University expects students to make class attendance a priority.”
1. Three unexcused absences from lecture may result in lowering the course grade
by one letter grade.
2. Participation in University sponsored events is an excused absence. Other
absences MAY be excused at the discretion of the instructor.
3. ALL absences (including for University sponsored events) must be discussed with
the instructor BEFORE the absence or they will be unexcused.
4. If an hour exam is missed due to an excused absence, it must be made-up within a
week of the scheduled date. Unexcused absences from exams can NOT be madeup and a grade of 0% will be recorded for that exam.
5. Labs must be completed during the week in which they are assigned or a grade of
0% will be recorded for that lab.
6. If a student misses 25% of lecture classes or laboratories the student may be
dropped from the class.
Statement on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty: Wayland Baptist University
observes a zero tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per university policy as
described in the academic catalog, all cases of academic dishonesty will be reported and
second offenses will result in suspension from the university.
Disability Statement:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of
Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination
under any educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of
Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be
contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a
disability must accompany any request for accommodations.
It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of any disability that may
require accommodation during the lecture or laboratory portions of the course. It is of
particular importance to report any condition or disability that may affect the laboratory
safety of the individual or others. Information provided for this purpose will be kept
strictly confidential and will not in any way affect the individual’s course grade.
Course Requirements and Grading Criteria:
1. Five hour exams and cumulative final exam (80%) The cumulative final exam
can replace the lowest hour exam grade provided that doing so will IMPROVE
the student’s course grade. Hour exams missed due to non-university absences
cannot be made up, but the final exam can replace that grade.
2. Laboratory (20%)
3. Reading the textbook and completion of homework assignments will be required
for success on the exams
4. Abiding by laboratory safety guidelines at all times. Failure to do so will result in
dismissal from the lab and subsequent reduction in course grade.
Course Evaluation:
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
0-60%
W
Withdrawal
I
Incomplete*
*An incomplete may be given within the last two weeks of the semester to a student who
is passing but has not completed required work for reasons beyond the student’s control.
The incomplete will be removed only if the required work is completed by the date
during the next academic term given in the academic catalogue. Failure to complete the
work by this date will result in the grade of F.
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or
capricious academic evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held
to realistic academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may
appeal the final grade given in the course by using the student grade appeal process
described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced
placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the
final course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal
process. Any recommendation to lower a course grade must be submitted through the
Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for
review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may instruct that
the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation.
Tentative Course Schedule:
Chapter 11. Intermolecular Forces
Chapter 12. Solutions
Test 1
Chapter 13.
Chapter 24
Test 2
Chemical Kinetics
Organic Nomenclature
Chapter 14. Chemical Equilibrium
Chapter 15. Acid / Base Review
Chapter 16. Acid / Base and Solubility Equilibria
Test 3
Chapter 18. Thermodynamics
Chapter 19 Electrochemistry
Test 4
Chapter 25.
Polymers (Time Permitting)
Final Exam
Academic Honesty:
“University students are required to conduct themselves according to the highest
standards of academic honesty.”
Any student guilty of cheating will be penalized at the instructor’s discretion by one or
more of the following:
1. Assigning a grade of F to the work in question.
2. Assigning a grade of F for the entire course.
3. Recommendation for more severe punishment; including probation, suspension,
or expulsion from the University (see student handbook for further information).
Last revised: 03/18/15