Sacramento City College
CHEMISTRY 305
Daniel Bender
Spring, 2016
GENERAL INFORMATION SHEET
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course will provide an introduction to elementary concepts of chemistry and the development
of laboratory skills with special emphasis on the chemistry associated with the health sciences. Basic
topics will include units of measurement, matter, atomic theory, electronic structure and periodicity,
bonding, chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, energetics, behavior of gases, solution
equilibria, and nuclear chemistry. A knowledge of basic chemical principles noted above will facilitate
an introduction to organic and biochemistry.
Chemistry 305 is a general chemistry course recommended for students majoring in fields other
than chemistry or physical sciences. However, the class is open to all qualified students. The
Chemistry 305 course is composed of two lecture sessions and one three-hour laboratory period per
week. The student will be given a tentative lecture and laboratory schedule noting the topics to be
covered during any specific session. The schedule also includes the dates of mid-term examinations
and the final examination.
It is assumed that the student entering Chemistry 305 has had no prior experience in chemistry
and is unfamiliar with basic chemical principles. However, lectures covering new material are
presented assuming the student has read the accompanying test material prior to the lecture.
Although the lectures will primarily involve the presentation of new material, an informal atmosphere
conducive to questions and discussing is encouraged. Students should feel free to ask questions as
they arise.
The course objectives are to enable the student to learn the basic chemical principles that will
most help the allied health student to better understand physiology, pharmacology and related
aspects of the profession. In addition, the student will learn to better understand the causes of natural
phenomena and increase appreciation of the physical world.
Chemistry 305 is a physical science laboratory course of college level rigor. The student should
expect the level of instruction to be equivalent to that presented at the state college or
university. Successful completion of the course will require skills in written communication (essay),
problem solving, and critical thinking. The student should expect to spend a minimum of six
hours per week per unit of credit (a total of 24 hours per week) to successfully complete the
chemistry 305 course. Thus, the scope and intensity of the course requires the student to study
outside class time.
COURSE PREREQUISITES mathematics 100 (Elementary Algebra) completed with a grade of "C"
or higher OR successful completion of high school algebra.
INSTRUCTION
Instructor:
Office:
Dr. Daniel Bender
liliard hall 212
Office Hours:
M W 7:30 – 8:00
*Students are encouraged to see me for assistance whenever the need arises.
Learning Outcomes and Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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demonstrate a knowledge of introductory chemical concepts.
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relate chemistry to applications in everyday life and the health sciences.
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apply knowledge of quantitative chemical methods to chemical calculations, including
application of the mole concept to stoichiometry and the use of dimensional analysis.
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demonstrate the ability to perform basic chemical laboratory procedures using common
laboratory equipment and to analyze the data collected.
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develop chemical formulas from chemical names and vise versa for elements, ions, acids,
ionic and molecular compounds.
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formulate balanced chemical reaction equations and predict states of matter from solubility
rules.
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develop a general knowledge of the make-up of the atom and how it relates to periodic
trends in chemical properties and chemical bonding.
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differentiate between the characteristics of the three states of matter, the role of
intermolecular forces in liquids and solids, and quantitative relationships of variables
affecting behavior of gases.
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identify the properties of acids and bases (and their conjugates) with the ability to convert
back and forth between acid concentration and pH.
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demonstrate a basic understanding of nuclear chemistry and its applications to medicine.
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interpret simple organic chemical formulas and structures in relationship to VSEPR theory.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS AND QUIZZES
The assignments should be considered a minimum for success in the course. The Homework
due dates are given in class or in mastering and must be submitted on the due date no late home
work. Students are further encouraged to complete additional exercises from within the text
chapters and additional questions and problems at the end of the chapters.
REQUIRED Materials:
Textbook: Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 7thth Edition by McMurry ,
Ballantine, Hoeger, and Peterson. (Prior 4th – 6th editions with varying authors all starting with McMurry are
acceptable substitutes. See correlation table at end of syllabus.) 7th ed. 6th ed. 5th ed. 4th ed.
Mastering Chemistry Access Code for 7th Edition (comes with new book or online at
masteringchemistry.com) Laboratory Manual for Chem 305: by SCC Faculty/Dr. Zenner (Fall 2015 Edition).
Safety Goggles: indirectly vented such as sold in the SCC bookstore.
Scantron: 14 forms, 50 questions per side (#882)
Scientific Calculator: with log capabilities and scientific notation. I HIGHLY recommend the TI-30XA.
Blue or black pen, #2 pencil, red pen
LABORATORY: The laboratory experiences are an integral part of the class. They not only serve to reinforce
lecture concepts, but also will be used to introduce new ideas and to provide you with the opportunity to be an
experimental scientist. Work Checks: Within your lab manuals, you will notice “work check” points every
couple of pages. When you arrive at one of these points, you must come up to the instructor’s desk and have
your work initialed before proceeding further. This is to give you real-time feedback on your work and to be
sure that you are on the right track before going on. FAILURE TO OBTAIN INSTRUCTOR INITIALS IN THE
WORK CHECK BOX AS YOU GO WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF POINTS!! Please put your name on
EVERY PAGE of your lab report. This will help me to get to know your names as you come up for your work
checks. The laboratory portion of this course consists of laboratory experiments and workshops. Most of the
labs/workshops can be found in the lab packet available for purchase at the college bookstore. Some of the
labs/workshops are “under construction” and you will be given copies of these later in the semester. You can
earn up to 10 pts for each lab or workshop. You must attend the entire workshop/lab to earn the maximum
points. The lowest lab score will be dropped from your point total. Laboratory reports are due at the start of the
next lab class unless stated otherwise during class. Page 4 of 10 Come prepared for lab!! Take a few minutes
and read over your lab procedure / lab questions before coming to lab. If you have a basic understanding of what
the lab is about before coming to lab it will help you and your lab partner work more efficiently in lab.
Laboratory is a mandatory portion of the course. If you miss more than 2 laboratory sessions you will be unable
to earn a passing grade. In order to earn an “A” or “B” grade in this course you can miss only one lab. Each lab
is offered 2 times during the week. You have been provided with a schedule of when each lab is performed. In
the event that you cannot make your own lab session, you may be able to make it up by coming to the other
session. Note: Coming to another lab session other than the one you are registered for MUST BE APPROVED
IN ADVANCE BY THE INSTRUCTOR. There are a limited number of lab spaces available for each day.
Attending other sessions will be permitted based on space availability. Safety glasses/goggles must be worn at
all times in the laboratory once the initial laboratory introduction lecture is over. You must have your goggles
with you at the beginning of the third week of lab or you will not be allowed to begin lab work! Appropriate
footwear for lab is closed toe shoes. No food or drink is allowed in the laboratory at any time. You are
responsible for the equipment and condition of your locker. You will start out the semester with 10pts for good
lab culture. If you break or lose equipment during the semester, forget your goggles, wear open toe shoes, collect
data in pencil, etc., points will be subtracted from you lab culture total.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance at all class sessions is necessary for successful completion of the course.
Without question, the single most important contribution to student failure in Chemistry 305 is poor
attendance. Following district policy , a student can be dropped for excessive absences. "Excessive
absences is defined as the number of unexcused absences which equal the weekly number of class
meetings. Thus, the student who accumulates 2 or more unexcused absences during the semester
can be expected to be dropped from the course. If a student does wish to withdraw from the course,
It is the student's responsibility to formally drop the course and check out of the laboratory locker.
Failure to formally drop the course "just stop coming", may result in an "F" grade for the
semester. (The student should be reminded that an F received for not formally dropping a course
becomes part of the student's permanent record and to any reviewer appears no different than
completion of the course with a failing grade.)
GRADING
The course grade for Chemistry 305 will be weighted as one-fifth from laboratory and four fifths
from lecture. For the lecture portion of the course, students will be evaluated based on a percentage
of a total of 900 points accumulated during the semester. Points will be assigned for (1) three
midterm examinations, (2) a final examination, and (3) homework. Arrangements for make-up exams
may be arranged prior to the scheduled exam date if reasons appear valid and justifiable. The
student who misses a scheduled midterm examination and merely shows up at the next class
period expecting a "makeup" will be given a zero for that particular exam. Although this policy
may appear harsh, it is in the interest of fairness. To allow one student the advantage of additional
study time and the possibility of obtaining Information about the exam would be highly unfair to the
remainder of the class.
BASIS OF Evaluation
Grades
Midterms (3)
Final Exam
>90
80-89
70-79
60-69
< 60
Laboratory
Mastering
Total
300 points
200 "
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130 "
50
680 “
A
B
C
D
F