Physical Sciences Department
Spring Branch Campus
HCC NW
CHEM 1412 – GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
CRN 29375 – Fall 2014
4-credit course (3 hours lecture + 3 hours lab per week)
96 hours per semester/ 5 weeks
8/25/14 – 12/14/14
Tue 8 to 11 am Room 522, Spring Branch Campus
Thurs 8 to 11 am Room 517, 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 location and hours: Before and after class 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 1412 General Chemistry II
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab) ( not separable)
Core Curriculum Course:
General principles, problems, fundamental laws, and theories. Course content provides a
foundation for work in advanced chemistry and related sciences.
HCC Course Catalog Description
This is a continuation of General Chemistry I, CHEM 1411.
Topics include solutions, chemical kinetics, equilibrium and equilibrium phenomena in aqueous
solution, acids and bases, pH, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, organic
chemistry, and biochemistry.
Core Curriculum Course
Note: Only one of CHEM 1305, CHEM 1405, and/or CHEM 1411 can be used toward associate
degree natural science requirements; the others may count as electives in the degree plan.
Course Prerequisites
- CHEM 1411
This course builds on the skills and concepts of General Chemistry I .
- Must be placed into college-level reading (or take GUST 0342 as a corequisite)
and be placed into MATH 0312 (or higher) and be placed into college-level
writing (or take ENGL 0310/0349 as a co-requisite)
- Good algebra and problem-solving skills are very helpful.
Academic 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 Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Know how to calculate concentrations of solutions in different units, convert between
concentration units, and calculate quantitative aspects of the the colligative properties of
solutions.
2. Determine the rates of chemical reactions in terms of reactants or products.
3. Understand the concept of equilibrium constant in chemical reactions, write expressions for
the equilibrium constant and solve problems related to equilibrium constants and reactant or
product concentrations.
4. Apply the concept of equilibrium constant in acid-base and solubility product calculations.
5. Know and apply the three laws of thermodynamics, and the relationship between the enthalpy,
free energy and equilibrium constant for a reaction in equilibrium.
6.Balance oxidation-reduction reactions, understand the relationship of the net cell potential of
galvanic cells to the potentials of the component half-cell reactions, and analyze the quantitative
aspects of electrolysis.
7. Identify modes of radioactive decay, balance nuclear reactions, calculate energy
changes associated with nuclear reactions and nuclear transformations.
Using the kinetics of radioactive decay to solve problems related to the time-dependence of
concentrations of the radionucleide.
8. Classify different types of organic compounds, name and elucidate the structures of different
types of hydrocarbons. Identify functional groups , and know some characteristic
chemical behavior of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.
Associated Websites:
Textbook companion website:
www.cengage.com/owl
Owl2 Login for this course:
http://login.cengagebrain.com/course/E-TWQN2LBY4ACXU
Eagle Online 2.0:
https://eo2.hccs.edu/login/index.php
Your Eagle Online 2 username/password is the same as your Eagle ID, which is the User ID or
W number that you were issued upon admission and the password you created for your HCC
Email (issued upon enrollment through the Student System).
For ongoing detailed course info you are expected to access the Eagle Online website every day
Learning Web:
http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/jyothi.singh
OWL Technical Support:
cengage.com/support
Cengage Learning Account:
cengagebrain.support@cengage.com
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.
http://www.hccs.askonline.net/
24 hour online tutoring
use your own email address, choose an ID and password, use your HCC student ID number ( W
number) and submit question on Ask Queue.
Free Departmental tutor available:
Dates and times will be announced soon
Textbook and Required Materials:
1) The new textbook is ‘Chemistry’ by Zumdahl ( 9th edition)
Zumdahl Vol II ISBN 9781305033436.
Vol II is a custom HCC version covering only the chapters required for our CHEM
1412 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 code alone is also sold standalone through the bookstore, and an eBook version of
Zumdahl is housed within the OWL v2 system.
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.
Owl2 Login for this course: http://login.cengagebrain.com/course/E-TWQN2LBY4ACXU
2) Lab Manual: ―Lab Manual for CHEM 1412 General Chemistry iI by
Gholam Pahlavan, Yiyan Bai, William Askew, HCC Bluedoor Publishing,
ISBN 978-1-59984-381-0 ( check at the HCC Bookstore)
3) Calculator with Exp/LOG functions.
4) Optional Study Guide and Solutions Manual
Student Study Guide to Accompany Zumdahl, Chemistry 9th Editon
Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, ISBN-13: 978-1-133-61199-8
ADA statement: Services to Students with Disabilities
Any student with a documented disability who needs to arrange reasonable
accommodations 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.
HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty
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.
Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular
assignment, failure in the course, academic probation and/or recommendation for probation or
dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook)
HCC Attendance Policy:
Class Attendance Important - 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 12.5% of
course time ( including lecture and lab). This amounts to about 4 classes or labs. Absence time
includes any classes missed, 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 what you need to know, and you are
jeopardizing your chance of success.
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 July 28, 2014.
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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
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, participating in class discussions and activities, and
not disrupting the class by talking to other students.
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 / information for the Course:
Your overall course grade includes your grades for laboratory work, grades from three Tests,
and the Final Exam.
A) Lab work and lab reports:
SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT IN THE LAB! Follow all instructions!!
NO FOOD OR DRINK is permitted in the 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.
You are expected to attend every lab. There is no make-up allowed for any lab. The lowest
lab grade will be dropped. If you miss a lab, that will be the dropped lab grade.
Carefully note instructions for safe disposal of chemicals – do not dump used chemicals in the
sink.
You will conduct the labs in small groups. You must complete the lab report independently even
if the experiment was done in a group.
Pre-labs are due at the beginning of every lab, and Lab reports are due one week after the lab.
Please use this to setup due dates in your personal calendar.
C) Tests and Final:
Three tests will be given during the semester. Each test will cover specific
chapters in the text. Information about the content and test dates will be
given beforehand in class and on Eagle Online. Each test consists of both multiple choice and
write-in problems. For write-in problems, it is important to show all your work, including all
intermediate steps. No credit will be given for a final answer if the intermediate steps are not
shown.
A system-wide comprehensive Final exam 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.
If a test is missed, the Final exam grade can be substituted for one missed test grade if the final
exam grade is higher. ( for one test only).
Also, if no test is missed and your score in any test is lower than in the Final, that test score will
be replaced by the Final score. ( this give you a chance to improve your overall score if you did
not do well on one of the tests.)
Grading Percentages
3 Tests
Labs and HW
Final
Overall grade percent =
100 points each
100 points
100 points
300 points total
100 points total
100 points total
500 points total
(points in 3 Tests + points in Labs+ Final points)
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Grading Scale
90 - 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 - 69 = D
Below 60 = F
SCANS and/or Core Curriculum Competencies:
- Critical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
- Teamwork
- Social and Personal Responsibility
Instructor Requirements
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
 Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, study
materials, resources and lectures
 Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are
to be derived
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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:
 Take charge of and be responsible for your learning and academic success
 Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
 Read and comprehend the textbook ( and ask if necessary)
 Complete the required assignments and exams:
 Ask for help when there is a question or problem
 Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments.
More Hints for Success In this Course:
Doing well in Chemistry will require you to commit sufficient time and effort. 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.
a) 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, 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.
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.
b) Do the homework as soon as possible after the material is taught. Doing homework and
practice assignments is crucial to really absorbing the concepts taught in the class.
A concept may sound easy when you first read it, but you may have
difficulty applying it to solving a problem. By doing the practice and homework you will
be preparing for the upcoming test or final exam.
The assigned problem numbers correspond to the problems at the end of the chapter in
the textbook.
Keep a separate notebook for homework, which makes it easy to find, and study
c) If necessary, get help. I am always happy to answer your questions. The departmental tutor
is another great resource! Also, “Ask Online” is very helpful.
d) Visit Eagle Online regularly to view updates and access additional study materials such as
exercises, videos and animations .
e) Visit the Learning Web regularly to get updated on fun stuff, learning resources and
academic opportunites such as contests, awards, fellowships and internships.
COURSE CALENDAR CHEM 1412 CRN 29375 TuTh 8-11 FALL 2014
( Subject to change – you will be informed of any changes )
WEEK DATE
1
8/26
8/28
SYLLABUS, CH 11
CH 11
2
9/2
9/4
CH 12
CH 12
3
9/9
9/11
Lab Safety / EXPT 3( Elevation of BP)
and Expt 1 ( Metathesis Reactions)
CH 13
4
9/16
9/18
EXPT 4 ( Iodine Clock Reaction)
CH 13
5
9/23
9/25
CH 14
CH 14
6
9/30
10/2
CH 15
TEST 1 ( CH 11, 12, 13 )
7
10/7
10/9
CH 15
CH 15/ CH 16
8
10/14
10/16
EXPT 6 ( Acid-Base Titration: Purity of KHP)
Expt 5 ( Hydrolysis of cations and anions)
CH 16
9
10/21
10/23
CH 17
CH 17
10
10/28
EXPT 8 ( Ph CURVES FOR ACID BASE TITRATIONS)
EXPT 10 ( UV-VIS Detection of Copper)
TEST 2: (CH 14, 15, 16)
10/30
10/31 LAST DATE FOR ADMIN/STUDENT WITHDRAWAL
11
11/4
11/6
CH 18
CH 18
12
11/11
11/13
EXPT 13: (Electrochemistry: New, used, rechargeable batteries)
Expt: Spectroscopy Lab Techniques
CH 22
13
11/18
11/20
CH 22/ CH19
CH 19
14
11/25
11/27
EXPT 15 ( Structural Formulae and Isomerism )
NO CLASS – THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
15
12/2
12/4
TEST 3 ( CH 17, 18, 19, 22)
FINALS REVIEW
16
12/11
(THURS) FINAL EXAM( Comprehensive, covers all chapters taught)