HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTRAL
CHEM 1411-0045 Class 25992
COURSE SYLLABUS
Fall 2014
General Chemistry 1
Monday 5:30 pm – 8:30pm, Room LHSB 414
Wednesday 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Room LHSB 408
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: 4 (Lecture/Laboratory)
Instructor: Dr. Nataliya Bovkun
Websites:
e-mail: nataliya.bovkun@hccs.edu
Department office 713-718-6050 leave message
http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/nataliya.bovkun
http://learning.hccs.edu/
Office hours: I will be on campus for classes and can be available by prior arrangement either before or
immediately after class times.
Course Description:
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.
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
Materials:
Students are expected to bring scientific (graphic) calculator
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 20 point
basis, of which, 5 points will come from pre-lab or post lab-questions.
Testing
Examinations will consist of four non-cumulative regular exams plus a comprehensive final. One
regular exam 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 can’t be dropped.
Examinations will be based on lectures, practice exercises and homework exercises.
A system wide final exam will be given. It is comprehensive. The final exam will take 1/5 of the total grade.
Grading Policy
The overall score is based on the following:
Three best regular exams 60%
Laboratory 20%
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%
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 examination room. 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 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).” I understand that sometimes special circumstances may arise
that prevent you from attending the class and if you are in this situation, please inform me about it. Excessive
tardiness will be noted and penalized.
Last Day for Administrative and Student Withdrawals
For this semester second start this date is October 31st, 2014. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP
THIS COURSE IF YOU DECIDE YOU NO LONGER WISH TO TAKE IT. Please do not rely on me or the
college to drop you if you stop coming to class. If your name appears on the final grade roster at the end of the
semester, you will receive a grade.
I urge any student who is contemplating withdrawing from the class to talk to me first, as you may be doing
better than you think. Either way, it is in your best interest to talk with me first. If you need assistance, I am
here to help.
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.
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.
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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
Fall 2014
WEEK ONE
Aug. 25
Aug. 27
WEEK TWO
Sept. 3
WEEK THREE
Sept. 8
Sept.10
WEEK FOUR
Sept. 15
Sept. 17
WEEK FIVE
Sept. 22
Last Day for Administrative/Student Withdrawals
Labor Day Holiday
Thanksgiving Holiday
Instruction Ends
Final Examination
CHEM 1411-0045 Class 25992
Monday- Room LHSB 414, Wednesday- Room LHSB 408
Course Introduction, Safety in the Lab and Watching Safety Video
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Experiment 1: Measuring Techniques and Calculation
Chapter 3
Experiment 2: Separation of a Mixture
Chapter 3 and Test Review
Experiment 7: The Iron-Copper Molar Ratio-Single Replacement Reaction and
Limiting Reagent
Sept. 24 Test 1: Chapters 1, 2 &3
WEEK SIX
Sept. 29 Experiment 10: Conductivity of Solutions Measured by Vernier
Oct. 1 Chapter 4
WEEK SEVEN
Oct. 6 Experiment 8: Reactions in Aqueous Solutions -Single and Double
Displacement Reactions
Experiment 9: Reactivity of metals-Activity Series (Part1)
Oct. 8 Chapter 5
WEEK EIGHT
Oct. 13 Experiment 13: Ideal Gas Law: Determination of the Molar Mass of a Volatile
Compounds
Oct. 15 Chapter 6 and Test review
WEEK NINE
Oct. 20 Experiment 12: Heat of Neutralization Measured by Vernier Comp. Interface
Oct. 22 Test 2: Chapters 4, 5 & 6
WEEK TEN
Oct. 27 Chapter 7
Oct. 29 Chapter 8
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WEEK ELEVEN
Nov. 3 Chapter 8 and Test Review
Nov. 5 Test 3: Chapters 7 & 8
WEEK TWELVE
Nov. 10 Chapter 9
Nov. 12 Chapters 9, 10
WEEK THIRTEEN
Nov. 17 Experiment 14: The VSEPR Theory of Molecular Geometry
Nov. 19 Chapter 10 and Test Review
WEEK FOURTEEN
Nov. 24 Experiment 18: UV- Vis Spectroscopy Detection of Caffeine Beverages
Nov. 27–Nov.30
Thanksgiving Holiday
WEEK FIFTEEN
Dec. 1 Test 4: Chapters 9& 10
Dec. 3 Review for Final Exam
WEEK SIXTEEN
Dec. 8
FINAL EXAMINATION
* This tentative schedule is subjected to change.
Tutoring is available in all chemistry courses Monday through Thursday 7:00AM-6:00PM, Friday 8:00 AM4:00 PM, Learning Emporium Room SJAC 384; see the schedule at http://central.hccs.edu/students/tutoring/;
http://ctle3.hccs.edu/alltutoring/, or check with LHSB402 (office) for the departmental tutors.
Also, there is free online tutoring. For registration go to www.hccs.askonline.net
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.
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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