Physical Sciences Dept
Spring Branch Campus
HCC NW
CHEM 1411 – GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
CRN 28642 – FALL 2014
4-credit course (3 hours lecture + 3 hours lab per week)
96 hours per semester/ 16 weeks
8/25/14– 12/14/14
Mon 2 – 5 pm Room 522, lab or lecture, Spring Branch Campus
Wed 2 – 5 pm Room 517, lecture, Spring Branch Campus
NOTE: THE FIRST CLASS IS ON MON 8/25/2014 FROM 2am to 5 pm IN ROOM 522 IN
THE SCIENCE HALL OF SPRING BRANCH CAMPUS
Instructor: Jyothi Singh, Ph.D.
Instructor Contact Information:
Email: Jyothi.singh@hccs.edu
Phone: 713-718-5818
Learning Web: http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/jyothi.singh
Office hours: Before and after class, 2 – 4 pm Friday
Or by appointment
Please make an appointment to see me for any questions related to the class
Please contact me regarding any problems that you are having in this course. Sometimes a
concept that sounds difficult becomes crystal clear once you ask your particular doubt. The
earlier you ask the better, because often concepts and skills build on previous concepts and
skills. And the rest of the class will probably thank you since they may have the same doubt. You
do not need to wait until you have received a poor grade before asking for my assistance. I want
you to learn and do well in this course – I care deeply about your success in this class, and
would love to hear from you.
Course Description:
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
This is a web-enhanced course, with part of the content being delivered through Eagle Online
2.0.
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Science and engineering majors study atomic structure, chemical reactions,
thermodynamics, electronic configuration, chemical bonding, molecular
structure, gases, states of matter, and properties of solutions.
CORE CURRICULUM COURSE
. Note: Only one of CHEM 1305, CHEM 1405, and/or
CHEM 1411 can be used toward associate degree natural science
requirements. Only one of the three will count as Natural Science core; the
others may count as electives in the degree plan.
This course satisfies the following core requirements:
1. Critical Thinking
2. Communication Skills
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills
4. Team Work
5. Social and Personal Responsibility
During the theory portion of the course, you will understand and apply important concepts and
skills related to an introductory Chemistry course. . By participating in the labs you will gain an
understanding of basic lab techniques and apparatus, and you will be able to link the concepts
you learn in the lectures to the experiments you do in the lab. The labs will be done in small
groups, where you will develop and refine communication and collaboration skills.
Prerequisites:
One year of high school Chemistry; must be placed into college-level reading (or take GUST
0342 as a co-requisite) and be placed into MATH 0312 (or higher) and be placed into collegelevel writing (or take ENGL 0310/0349 as a co-requisite)
Chemistry Discipline Program Learning Outcomes:
1. To provide the student a basic and practical understanding of chemistry
(formulas, reactions, and calculations) and recognize its relevance in our
daily lives.
2. To prepare our students to meet with success in higher level chemistry
and other science courses when they transfer to four-year universities.
3. To prepare our students for professional programs requiring a mastery of
General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, such as Nursing, Medicine,
Dentistry, and Pharmacy.
4. To enhance class lectures with a meaningful, hands-on laboratory
experience involving making measurements, observing reactions, evaluating
the results and drawing conclusions with the involvement of lab group or
other class members.
Course Goal:
The course and the textbook are designed to give you a solid foundation in the basic concepts
and principles of chemistry while at the same time building the core curriculum competencies.
You will also be able to appreciate how chemistry is fundamental in your daily life and how it
underlies some of the major issues in the world around us.
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Course Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Give names and formulae of elements, ions, and ionic and molecular
compounds.
2. Categorize, complete, and balance chemical reactions.
3. Do chemistry calculations involving reaction stoichiometry and energy
changes.
4. Relate the properties of electromagnetic radiation (frequency,
wavelength, and energy) to each other and to the energy changes atoms
undergo which accompany electronic transitions.
5. Identify the parts of the periodic table and the trends in periodic
properties of atoms.
6. Relate the properties of gases with the gas laws and extend the
application of these relationships to reaction stoichiometry, gas mixtures,
and effusion/diffusion of gases.
7. Depict chemical bonding with dot structures and valence bond theory
and determine the molecular shapes (geometry) of molecules based on
VSEPR and valence bond theory.
Learning Objectives ( Numbering system related to SLOs above)
1.1. Given the name, identify the formula and charge of positive and negative ions, and
vice-versa.
1.2. Given the name, write the formula of ionic compounds, binary molecular
compounds, and acids. Given the formulas of these types of compounds, name them.
2.1. Identify given reactions as combination, decomposition, single displacement, and
double displacement.
2.2. Starting with the reactants, complete the reaction by writing the reaction products.
2.3. Given the reactants and products, balance the equation for the reaction.
3.1. Convert amounts in units of mass or volume to moles, and vice-versa.
3.2. Given the amount of one substance in a reaction, calculate the amount of the other
substances that react and form.
3.3. Identify the limiting reactant and excess reactant in a reaction where more than one
reactant amount is given.
3.4. Determine the amount of the excess reactant that remains as unreacted excess.
3.5. Calculate energy changes associated with chemical reactions using Hess's law,
standard enthalpies of formation, or calorimetry.
4.1. Relate frequency, wavelength, and the speed of electromagnetic radiation.
4.2. From the frequency or wavelength of electromagnetic radiation, calculate its energy.
4.3. Relate the energy change in the hydrogen atom to its electronic transitions using the Bohr
model.
4.4. Identify and relate the four quantum numbers that can be associated with electrons.
4.5. Write the electronic configurations of atoms and ions, including the box diagram method.
5.1. Identify the common regions of the periodic table. Identify by name selected groups of
elements in the periodic table.
5.2. Using the periodic table, identify the trend (increasing or decreasing in value) of selected
properties of atoms such as atomic radius, ionization energy, and electron affinity.
5.3. Identify reaction similarities of elements within the same group in the periodic table.
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6.1. Relate and calculate the pressure, volume, temperature, or amount of gas using Boyle's law,
Charles' law, Gay-Lussac's law, Avogadro's law, the combined gas law,and the ideal gas law.
6.2. Perform stoichiometry calculations which involve gaseous substances.
6.3. Use Dalton's law and Graham's law to perform calculations involving gaseous
mixtures and effusion and diffusion of gases.
6.4. Explain the assumptions of the kinetic-molecular theory of gases.
7.1. Draw the Lewis dot structure of molecules containing two or more atoms.
7.2. Based on the dot structure of the molecule, determine its electron domain geometry
and molecular geometry based on VSEPR theory.
7.3. Given the dot structure, identify the hybridization of and geometry about each atom.
7.4. Explain the nature of sigma and pi bonding using hybrid atomic orbitals.
Associated Websites:
Textbook Companion Website: http://www.cengage.com/owl
Lots of resources! Make the most of the learning materials online.
Eagle Online website:
https://eo2.hccs.edu/login/index.php
The Eagle Online website which gives you password-protected access to lecture slides,
homework, practice tests, course calendar, additional practice problems, interesting websites
with related content, etc.
Your Eagle Online ID is now the same as your HCC User ID which is used for Online
Registration. [For example: W0034567]The default Eagle Online password at the beginning of
the term for new accounts is: "distance", and you can change your password after initial access.
If you have previously used Eagle Online, use the password that you previously created.
This is a hybrid course. There will be ongoing access to resources, support, information and
calendar updates on Eagle Online. Therefore you are required to check in to Eagle Online several
days week, since that is where I will be updating the calendar and providing updated info
through announcements. The latest updates for the course and calendar will be on Eagle Online!
HCCLearning Web : http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/jyothi.singh/
Owl2 Login for this course: http://login.cengagebrain.com/course/E-TWQNYU35AFWU3
24 hour online tutoring http://www.hccs.askonline.net/
use your own email address, choose an ID and password, use your HCC student ID
number ( W number) and submit question on Ask Queue.
Computers on campus: http://tech.nwc.hccs.edu/services/openlabs/
Computers which provide access to Eagle Online are available in the Open Computer lab at 705
Spring Branch campus (T: (713) 718-5689 ) and in the library. This link gives more information
about computers on campus.
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Please inform me at the earliest if you are having any difficulties with accessing Eagle Online, so
that your access to class information is not delayed.
Free Departmental tutor available:
The schedule and location information will be given in class.
Textbook and Required Materials:
1) Course Text:
CHEMISTRY- by Zumdahl/Zumdahl, 9th ed. (2014), ISBN: 978-1-305-29970-2;
Volume I, Cengage Learning, 2014
Vol I is a custom HCC version covering only the chapters required for our CHEM
1411 course. The textbook is available at the HCC Bookstore. The textbook purchase
includes an OWL code .( OWL is an online homework system including tutorials, and
questions that provide instant feedback. )
The OWL code alone is also sold standalone through the bookstore, and an eBook
version of Zumdahl is housed within the OWL v2 system.
Owl2 Login for this course: http://login.cengagebrain.com/course/E-TWQNYU35AFWU3
For questions about your Cengage Learning Account email cengagebrain.support@cengage.com
or call 1-866-994-2427 Mon – Fri, 8am to 6pm EST.
For OWL technical support go to cengage.com/support (24/7 live chat) or call 1-800-354-9706
Mon - Thurs 8:30am-9:00pm EST & Fri until 6:00 pm EST.
Go to http://www.wadsworthmedia.com/tlc/OWL2/OWLv2_Student_SSG.pdf for the entire
student guide to OWLv2.
You can also choose to purchase the complete textbook covering material for CHEM 1411 as
well as CHEM 1412 : ISBN: 978-1-133-61109-7
2) Lab Manual:
Lab Manual for CHEM 1411
Houston Community College (2011), ISBN - 13: 978-1-59984-380-3
( available at the HCC Bookstore)
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3) Calculator with Exp/LOG functions
ADA statement: Services to Students with Disabilities
Any student with a documented disability who needs to arrange reasonableaccommodations must
contact the Disability Services Office ( see contact information below ) at the beginning of each
semester. Faculty members are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by
the Disability Support Services Office. In case of questions a helpful link is
http://www.hccs.edu/district/departments/accessibility/
HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty
Cheating will not be tolerated.
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course
requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System
officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty”: includes,
but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
Copying from another students’ test paper;
Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or
part the contents of a test that has not been administered;
Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of
that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.
Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work
offered for credit.
Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular
assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the
College System. (See the Student Handbook)
HCC Attendance Policy:
Class Attendance - It is important that you come to class! Attending class regularly is the best
way to succeed in this class. Research has shown that the single most important factor in student
success is attendance.
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You are expected to attend all lecture and labs regularly. You are responsible for all material
covered during your absence. In case you have questions about a missed class, please contact
me. Class attendance is checked daily. Although it is your responsibility to drop a course for
nonattendance, the instructor has the authority to drop you for excessive absences.
Students may be dropped from a course after accumulating absences in excess of six (6) hours
of instruction. The six hours of class time would include any total classes missed or for excessive
tardiness or leaving class early.
Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades, and class attendance enhances class
success. Many students find it helpful to find a friend or a buddy in class who would be willing
to share class notes or discussion, or be able to hand in paper if you unavoidably miss a class.
If you are not attending class, you are not learning the information, and you are jeopardizing
your success. If you miss one or more classes you may find yourself behind and then a herculean
effort is required to catch up.
HCC Course Withdrawal Policy:
If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the
course prior to the final date of withdrawal. Before you withdraw from your course
please meet with me to discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. I may be able to provide
you with suggestions that would enable you to complete the course. Your success is very
important. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering
freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in
obtaining a certificate and/or degree.
It is your responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if
any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial
aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve your academic
performance.
If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor or your
professor prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done
PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. This semester the
withdrawal deadline is Monday March 31 at 4:30pm.
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Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating with a professor and/or
counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less than a day before the
deadline. If you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you
are making in the class as your final grade.
HCC Policy: Repeat Course Fee
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The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat
failed classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than
twice, are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage
students to pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher
tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a
course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing
grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits,
reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and
opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available.
Classroom Behavior:
As your instructor I am committed to developing and maintaining a positive learning
environment in the classroom so every student can learn and succeed.
As a student in this class you share in the responsibility to contribute to and benefit from this
supportive and enabling learning environment.
Therefore you are expected to respect yourself, your classmates, and the instructor by
exhibiting positive classroom behavior.
This includes arriving and leaving on time , not disturbing the class by talking to other students
while I am teaching, asking relevant questions during the class, and participating in class
discussions.
Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices:
You are expected to show respect for the class and its learning environment, your
fellow students and instructor, by turning off your phone and other electronic devices.
You may not use these devices in the classroom unless you receive permission from the
instructor.
Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in
classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring,
or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a
reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for
information regarding reasonable accommodations
Evaluation for Greater Student Learning Student Survey System (EGLS3):
At HCC, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching
and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of
research-based questions related to instruction. Look for the survey as part of the HCC Student
System Online near the end of the semester.
Testing / Grading for the Course:
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A) Tests:
Three tests as well as quizzes will be given during the semester. Each test will cover specific
chapters in the text. Information about the chapters covered in each test and the test dates is
provided in the course calendar.
If you miss one of these three tests your grade on the final will be used as the test grade for that
test ( for one test only). If you have not missed any test, your grade on the final will replace the
lowest test score if the final grade is higher. This is intended to provide you a “second chance” in
case you did not do well on a test.
The latest version of the course calendar including test dates is always available on Eagle Online.
The tests comprise both multiple choice as well as write-in problems.
B) Lab work and lab reports:
SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT IN THE LAB! Follow all instructions!!
You are required to wear safety goggles when handling chemicals. If you do not follow this rule,
you may get a grade of zero for that particular lab.
Labwork is an important part of your chemistry education. Grades will be based on adherence to
safety rules, preparation, participation, understanding, and the lab report.
Pay attention to instructions for safe disposal of chemicals to help protect the environment. Do
not dump chemicals in the sink!
You are expected to attend every lab.
There is no make-up allowed for any lab. The lowest lab grade will be dropped.
You will conduct the labs in small groups. You must complete the lab report independently even
if the experiment was done in a group.
The pre-lab is due at the beginning of the lab period. Lab reports are due one week from the
day the lab was conducted. You will not be repeatedly reminded of what is due. Please include
the due dates in your calendar based on the above guidelines.
C) Final Exam:
A system-wide comprehensive final test is given, which covers the entire material from the
course. The final exam cannot be dropped and if you are absent for the final you will get a
grade of zero for the final exam grade in the calculation of your overall course grade
Grading Scale
90 - 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 - 69 = D
Below 60 = F, FX
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Grading Percentages
Tests
Labs
Final
100 points each
100 points total
100 points
300 points total
100 points total
100 points total
500 points total
Overall grade = (3 tests+labs+final)/5
Instructor Requirements
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
 Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and
lectures and support your efforts to succeed in this course.
 Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are
to be derived
 Inform students about policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up
 Provide the course outline and class calendar
 Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
To be successful in this class, it is your responsibility to:
 Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
 Read and comprehend the textbook ( and ask if necessary)
 Complete the required assignments, lab reports and exams:
 Ask for help when there is a question or problem
 Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments
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More Hints for Success In this Course:
a) Doing well in Chemistry will require you to commit sufficient time and effort. (
Remember, Rome was not built in a day.) Typically you will need 2-3 hours of study time for
each hour in the class. A heavy work load and demanding schedule of other classes is not
compatible with doing well in this class.
b) Preread the Chapter that will be discussed. Initially just scan the chapter to get some
idea of what it is about and specifically what concepts you will learn.
Next, read the Chapter in depth BEFORE the class on that topic, make annotations, and note
which material is hard to understand – now you are primed to ask questions and make the most
of the class lecture.
c) The tests and assignment for this class are mostly based on quantitative problem-solving
– it is important to study the math review section in Eagle Online if you are rusty.
d) Study the notes and do the homework as soon as possible after the material is taught.
Doing homework is crucial to really absorbing the concepts taught in the class.
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A concept may sound easy when you first read it, but you may have
difficulty applying it to solving a problem. By doing the homework you
will be preparing for the test or final exam.
The assigned problem numbers correspond to the problems at the end of the chapter in
the textbook.
e) If necessary, get help at the earliest. I am always happy to answer questions. The
departmental tutor is a great resource! Also, “Ask Online” is very helpful.
f) Visit Eagle Online regularly to view updates and access additional study materials as well
as extra practice material, including exercises, videos and animations.
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COURSE CALENDAR FALL 2014
CHEM 1411 CRN 28642 Mon Wed 2 to 5 pm
( Subject to change – you will be informed of any changes )
WEEK
DATE
1
8/25
8/27
Syllabus, Ch 1
Ch 1
2
9/1
9/3
NO CLASS – LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Ch 2
3
9/8
9/10
Lab safety, Expt 1: Measurement techniques
Expt 3: Separation of Components
Ch 2/ Ch 3
4
9/15
9/17
Ch 3
Ch 3
5
9/22
9/24
Expt7: Iron-Copper Molar Ratio (Limiting reagent)
TEST 1 ( Ch 1, 2, 3 )
6
9/29
10/1
Ch 4
Ch 4
7
10/6
10/8
Ch 5 / Expt 10: Conductivity of solutions
Ch 5
8
10/13
10/15
Expt 8: Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
Expt: Acid-base titration
Ch 6
9
10/20
10/22
Ch 6
Ch 7
10
10/27
10/29
TEST 2 [ Ch 4,5,6 ]
Ch 7
10/31
FRIDAY -LAST DATE FOR ADMIN/STUDENT WITHDRAWAL
11
11/3
11/5
expt 18 : Uv-vis spectroscopy
Ch 8
12
11/10
11/12
Expt 14: VSEPR Theory of Molecular Geometry
Expt: Introduction to IR spectroscopy
Ch 8
13
11/17
11/19
Ch 9
Ch 9
14
11/24
11/26
Ch 10
Review Test 3
11/27 – 11/30
THANKSGIVING BREAK – Happy Thanksgiving !
15
12/1
12/3
TEST 3 ( Ch 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finals review
16
12/10 Wed
FINAL EXAM ( Comprehensive, Ch 1 through 10 )