HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTRAL
HAIS CHEMISTRY DUAL CREDIT
CHEM 1411&1412 - General Chemistry 1&2
COURSE SYLLABUS
Fall 2014
CHEM 1411-0016
Class 25661
Tuesday 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm, HAIS Room 131
Thursday 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm, HCC Room LHSB 409
Prerequisites: One year of high school - Science and engineering majors study atomic structure, chemical
reactions, thermodynamics, electronic configuration, chemical bonding, molecular structure, gases, states of
matter, and properties of solutions. Must qualify to take college level reading (or ENGL 0342) and qualify to
take MATH 0312 (or higher) and qualify to take college level writing (or take ENGL 0310/0349); or placing
into MATH (0312 or higher) with INRW0420 as co-requisite.
Credit: 2014 fall semester 4 (Lecture/Laboratory)
2015 spring semester 4 (Lecture/Laboratory)
Instructor: Dr. Nataliya Bovkun
e-mail: nbovkun@houstonisd.org
nataliya.bovkun@hccs.edu
Office hours: 7:50-8:15am Mon.-Thurs., HAIS; tutorials are on Wed. 7:00-8:00 AM.
Course Description:
This is a dual credit /AP Chemistry class. In order to receive AP credit you will have to take and pass an AP
exam with a score of 3 or higher on May 4th 2015.
CHEM 1411
Science and engineering majors study atomic structure, chemical reactions, thermodynamics, electronic
configuration, chemical bonding, molecular structure, gases, states of matter, and properties of solutions. The
laboratory includes appropriate experiments. Core Curriculum course.
CHEM 1412
Continuation of Chem 1411. Topics include solutions, chemical kinetics, equilibrium and equilibrium
phenomena in aqueous solutions, acids and bases, pH, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry,
and organic chemistry. The laboratory includes appropriate experiments.
Fall 2014
Textbook: CHEM1411: Chemistry, Volume I (9th edition) by Steven S. Zumdahl and Susan A. Zumdahl,
ISBN: 9781305299702. Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning,
Lab book: Laboratory Manual for CHEM1411 General Chemistry I, 2011 by Houston Community College,
ISBN: 978-1-59984-380-3. Bluedoor, LLC
Laboratory policy:
Laboratory rules and safety instructions will be reviewed and observed. Eye protection is very
important. During labs, eye glasses or goggles must be worn at all times during the laboratory period. Any
student not wearing safety glasses at any time after the experiment has begun may be given a zero for that
experiment. Laboratory reports are due one week after the experiment. Each report will be graded on a 100
point basis, of which, 40 points will account for pre-lab or post lab-questions.
Testing
Every 6 weeks two AP-style tests will be given, one lowest grade will be dropped. Make-ups will not normally
be given. The first exam missed will automatically be the test dropped. A grade received due to scholastic
dishonesty cannot be dropped. Examinations will be based on lectures, practice exercises and homework
exercises. A HCC system wide final exam will be given. It is comprehensive. The semester final exam will
make up 1/5th of the total grade.
Grading Policy
The overall semester score is based on the following:
Three best regular exams 60%
Laboratory 20%
Semester final exam 20%
Your grade will be based on the percentage you have earned of the available points as follows:
A: 90-100%
B: 80-89%
C: 70-79%
D: 60-69%
F: less than 60%
AP Chemistry Exam
The AP Chemistry Exam is 3 hours long and includes both a 90-minute multiple-choice section and a 90 minute
free-response section, that contribute equally (50 percent each) toward the final score.
Section I consists of 60 multiple choice questions, either as discrete questions or question sets, that cover a
broad range of topics.
Section II consists of seven free response questions (3 long and 4 short). Section II of the exam will contain
questions pertaining to experimental design, analysis of authentic lab data and observations to identify patterns
or explain phenomena, creating or analyzing atomic and molecular views to explain observations, articulating
and then translating between representations, and following a logical/analytical pathway to solve a problem.
Students are allowed to use a calculator on the entire free response section.
Students will be supplied with a periodic table of the elements and a formula and constants chart to use on both
the multiple-choice and free-response sections of the exam.
Scholastic Dishonesty
Students must conduct 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 may include a grade of “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. Cellular phones are not allowed in the classroom. During an examination, students cannot leave
the room.
Attendance Policy
 The HCCS attendance policy is stated in the Student Handbook. “Students are expected to attend classes
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regularly. Students are responsible for materials covered during their absences, and it is the student's
responsibility to consult with instructors for make-up 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 (lecture and
lab).”
If students miss class for any reason, they need to contact the instructor as soon as possible to learn what
areas will be covered during the absence and arrange for any makeup work. The instructor will not
contact missing students.
Excessive tardiness will be noted and penalized.
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EGLS3: Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
We need your input in evaluating your instructor this semester. The EGLS3 (Evaluation for Greater Learning
Student Survey System) will be available for most courses near the end of the term until finals start. This brief
survey will give invaluable information to your professors about their teaching. Results are anonymous and will
be available to faculty and division chairs after the end of the term.
Please take the EGLS3 survey by going to the Student System:
[-] STEP 1
Go to www.hccs.edu
[-] STEP 2
Select Student System Sign In.
[-] STEP 3
Select EGLS3 - Begin Evaluation under the EGLS3 Eval. of Instruction to complete the
survey.
Pop-ups must be enabled as the Smarter Services site opens in a new window.
Important Dates for Fall 2014:
October 31, Friday
September 1
November 27- November 31
December 7
December 8, Monday
Last Day for Administrative/Student Withdrawals
Labor Day Holiday
Thanksgiving Holiday
Instruction Ends
Final Examination
Fall 2013 CHEM 1411-0016 Class 25661 Schedule
Tuesday 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm, HAIS Room 131
Thursday 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm, HCC Room LHSB 414
WEEK of August 25
T Course Introduction, Safety Video, Chapter1
Th Lab 1. Experiment 1: Basic Laboratory Techniques.
WEEK of September 1
T Chapters 2, 3
Th Lab 2. Experiment 2: Separation of a Mixture
WEEK of September 8
T Chapter 3, Stoichiometry AP Free Respond (FR) Problems
Th Lab 3. Exp.6: Formula of Hydrate and Percentage of Water of Hydration
Exp.7: The Iron-Copper Molar Ratio- Single Replacement Reaction and Limiting Reagent
WEEK of September 15
T Test 1: Chapters 1, 2, 3.
Th Chapter 4 Reactions, Red-Ox reactions
WEEK of September 22
T Chapter 4 Solutions Stoichiometry
Th Lab 4. Experiment 8: Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
Exp.9 Reactivity of Metals-Activity Series
WEEK of September 30
T Test 2: Reactions, Solutions Stoichiometry
Th Lab 5. Experiment 13. Ideal Gas Law: Determination of the Molar mass of a Volatile Liquid
End of 1st six weeks
WEEK of October 6
T Chapter 5 Gases, Gases AP FR problems
Th Test 3: Gases
WEEK of October 13
T Chapter 6 Thermochemistry, AP FR problems
Th Lab 6. Exp. 12: Heat of Neutralization Measured by Vernier Comp. Interface
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WEEK of October 20
T Test 4: Thermochemistry
Th Lab 7. Experiment 10: Conductivity of Solutions Measured by Vernier
WEEK of October 27
T Chapter 7 Quantum theory and Electronic Structure
Th Chapter 8 Periodic Relationships, Atomic Structure and Periodicity AP FR Problems
WEEK of November 3
T Test 5: Atomic Structure and Periodicity
Th Lab 8. Experiment 18: UV- Vis Spectroscopy Detection of Caffeine Beverages
End of 2nd six weeks
WEEK of November 10
T Chapter 9 Bonding I
Th Chapter 10 Bonding II
WEEK of November 17
T Chapter 10 Chemical Bonding AP FR Problems
Th Lab 9. Exp.14. Molecular Modeling: Exp.14:The VSEPR Theory of Molecular Geometry
WEEK of November 24
T Test 6: Chemical Bonding
Thanksgiving break
WEEK of December 1
T Chapter 11 States of Matter and IMF
Th Review for Final Exam
WEEK of December 8
T December 9th @ 2:30 pm CHEM 1411 FINAL EXAMINATION
* This tentative schedule is subjected to change.
Tutoring in HCC is available Monday through Thursday 7:00AM-6:00PM, Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Learning
Emporium Room SJAC 384. Also, see the schedule at http://central.hccs.edu/students/tutoring/;
http://ctle3.hccs.edu/alltutoring/, or check with LHSB402 (office) for the departmental tutors.
There is free online tutoring. For registration go to www.hccs.askonline.net
FALL 2014 END OF CHAPTER HOMEWORK
Chapter 01: 1.28, 1.35, 1.39, 1.59, 1.65, 1.71, 1.83
Chapter 02: 2.11, 2.28, 2.43, 2.57, 2.63, 2.67, 2.79, 2.83
Chapter 03: 3.27. 3.36, 3.37, 3.433.49, 3.65, 3.68, 3.79, 3.87, 3.101, 3.105, 3.116, 3.125
Chapter 04: 4.23, 4.27, 4.33, 4.39, 4.45, 4.61, 4.65, 4.75, 4.794.83
Chapter 05: 5.37, 5.43, 5.47, 5.63, 5.65, 5.77, 5.81, 5.107
Chapter 06: 6.43, 6.51, 6.55, 6.63, 6.73, 6.79,
Chapter 07:7.39, 7.41, 7.47, 7.57, 7.73, 7.83, 7.857.917.99, 7.105, 7.115, 7.127
Chapter 08: 8.27, 8.29, 8.43, 8.53, 8.81, 8.83, 8.99, 8.113, 8.123
Chapter 09: 9.17, 9.29, 9.35, 9.39, 9.41,
Chapter 10: 10.12, 10.35, 10.51, 10.81, 10.96, 10.103
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Last Day for Administrative and Student Withdrawals
For the 2014 fall semester, this date is October 31st, 2014. If your name appears on the final grade roster at the
end of the semester, you will receive a grade. Students who repeat a course for a third time or more may soon
face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your
instructor/counselor about opportunities for tutoring or other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal
or if you are not receiving passing grades.
Disability Support Services (DSS)
ADA students in need of accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to report to the Ability Services
Department or call (713) 718-6164 to make necessary arrangements. Faculty members may only provide
accommodations that the Disability Support Services Office requests.
Ability Services Department
LHSB Room 106
1300B Holman
Phone: 713-718-6164
equal.ed@hccs.edu
Title IX
HCC is committed to provide a learning and working environment that is free from discrimination on the basis
of sex which includes all forms of sexual misconduct. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires
that when a complaint is filed, a prompt and thorough investigation is initiated. Complaints may be filed with
the HCC Title IX Coordinator available at 713 718-8271 or email at oie@hccs.edu.
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