SYLLABUS FORM
WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Valhalla, NY 10595
1. CURRENT DATE: Spring 2015
Please indicate whether this is a NEW COURSE or a REVISION: Revision
DATE OF PRIOR REVISION: Spring 2012
2. NAME OF REVISER: Dr. Ekta Bhatia
3. COURSE #: CHEM 113
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NAME OF COURSE: Principles of Inorganic Chemistry - Lecture & Lab
5. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CHEM 113 Principles of Inorganic Chemistry - Lecture & Lab
4 credits
A one-semester Inorganic chemistry course in which students are introduced to the fundamentals of
chemistry such as scientific measurement, matter and energy, atomic theory, the periodic table,
chemical bonds, quantitative relationships in chemical reactions, properties of gases, water, acids,
bases and solutions. In the laboratory, students develop the skills to carry out basic quantitative and
qualitative analytical techniques.
Notes: Principles of Inorganic Chemistry is designed for students who need only one semester of
Inorganic chemistry. This course should only be taken by Nursing students (or those entering similar
health-related programs) or other non-science majors. Class Hours: 3; Lab Hours: 3;
Prerequisites: MATH 93 (Beginning Algebra) ready OR higher level math;
Offered in Fall and Spring semesters and Summer Session 1.
6. NUMBER OF CREDITS: 4
7. NUMBER OF CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK
a. Lab hours: 3
b. Lecture hours: 3
8. APPROXIMATE FREQUENCY OF OFFERING THIS COURSE: Fall, Spring and Summer Session I
9. PREREQUISITES or PLACEMENT SCORES: Math 93 (Beginning Algebra) ready OR higher level math
10. COREQUISITES: None
11. ASSOCIATED COURSES (such as field courses): None
12. PLACE OF THIS COURSE IN CURRICULUM:
Required for Curriculum: Nursing and Related Health Field Curricula;
Part of required/recommended sequence with CHEM 117.
13. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/CLASS NOTES: Students must register for both a lecture and a lab section.
14. REQUIRED TEXTS AND/OR MATERIALS 1:
Textbook: Timberlake, Karen C. 2014: Catalyst the Pearson Custom Library for Chemistry,
General, Organic and Biological Chemistry; Structures of Life. 4th Edition, Pearson.
Lab Manual: DeSa, Catherine, Klein Carol 1993: Experiments for Principles of Inorganic Chemistry.
AlphaGraphics Publishing.
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Textbooks are subject to change each semester. For updated textbook requirements, please contact
the WCC Bookstore.
15. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs) and COURSE OBJECTIVES
SLO/Objectives* - Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
This outcome will be measured* by one or
more of the following instruments
(exercises, tools, observations):
Measure: Exam 1 and Final Exam
SLO 1: demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of
chemistry including classification and properties of matter, metric equalities
and conversions.
Objective 1: apply the concepts of significant digits, scientific notation, metric
units and metric-metric conversions.
Objective 2: classify matter into categories of elements, compounds,
homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures; differentiate between chemical
and physical properties; describe properties of matter like density,
temperature and specific heat and perform the related calculations.
SLO 2: identify different types of chemical reactions, use stoichiometric
Measure: Exam 2 and Final exam
relationships and the mole concept in quantitative problems, and apply an
understanding of gas behavior to solve theoretical and mathematical
problems involving gas laws.
Objective 1: categorize chemical reactions according to type; write and
balance chemical equations for these reactions.
Objective 2: demonstrate an understanding of the mole concept and use
dimensional analysis to convert mass/volume to moles and vice versa; use
balanced chemical equations and stoichiometry as a means to compute an
amount of reactant or product, determine the percent yield and identify the
limiting reactant; solve solution concentration/dilution problems.
Objective 3: explain the behavior of gases in terms of the Kinetic Molecular
Theory and solve problems based on gas laws.
SLO 3: demonstrate and apply an understanding of the structure of an
Measure: Exam 3, Exam 4 and Final Exam
atom, chemical bonding, geometry of molecules, behavior of acids & bases
and the concept of chemical equilibrium.
Objective 1: demonstrate an understanding of basic atomic structure and the
concepts of atomic/mass number and atomic mass; write electron
configurations and relate them to the periodic table; describe the shapes of
atomic orbitals; draw Lewis and VSEPR structures for molecules and
determine the polarity of the molecule and further use this knowledge to
understand intermolecular forces of attraction as the basis of solution
formation.
Objective 2: demonstrate an understanding of the difference between ionic
and covalent bonding; predict the bond type based on the position of the
combining elements in the periodic table and write the name/formula of the
molecular and ionic compounds.
(SLOs and Course Objectives continued on next page)
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15. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs) and COURSE OBJECTIVES (CONTINUED):
SLO/Objectives* - Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
This outcome will be measured* by one or
more of the following instruments
(exercises, tools, observations):
Objective 3: classify compounds as Arrhenius or Bronsted acids/bases,
compare their strengths and solve pH problems.
Objective 4: demonstrate an understanding of the concept of equilibrium;
calculate and understand the meaning of the value of the equilibrium
constant; predict the response of equilibrium to changes in conditions using
Le Chatelier’s Principle.
SLO 4: demonstrate adeptness at performing basic chemical lab procedures Measure: Lab Quizzes, Lab Reports
in conformity with appropriate lab safety measures, collect and interpret
data using mathematical and analytical reasoning, and effectively
communicate experimental results.
Objective 1: demonstrate an understanding of and apply the lab skills and
laboratory safety procedures needed to carry out standard chemistry
experimental techniques.
Objective 2: compose and test hypotheses with accuracy, precision and
repeatability in experimentation.
Objective 3: gather, analyze & interpret data using critical thinking and
effectively communicate the results of analysis.
*Variations from this basic plan may occur depending on the individual instructor teaching the course
and/or the time constraints of a given semester.
SUNY General Education Outcomes (Appendix A)
Natural Sciences- Students will demonstrate:
understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena,
including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data
collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of
mathematical analysis.
application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural (or
physical) sciences.
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Related Course SLO & Measure
SLO 4 and Measure 4
SLOs 1, 2 & 3 and
Measures 1, 2 & 3
COURSE GRADING CRITERIA:
In lecture 1, students will be evaluated based on their performance on:
4 hourly exams on two to four topics at a time - 50% of final grade
A two hour comprehensive final - 25% of final grade
Lecture quizzes are optional depending upon the instructor.
In laboratory 1, 2, students will be evaluated based on their performance on:
lab reports, quizzes & exams and/or assessments of lab practice - 25% of final grade
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Variations from this basic plan may occur depending on the instructor.
Instructors will state their grading procedures at the start of the term.
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Exception: Students who fail the lab will fail the course regardless of their lecture average.
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17. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: List the different instructional methods you might use, in the course of the
semester. List supplementary learning options, if any:
Instructional methods include media enhanced lectures, Internet resources, reading assignments and
hands-on laboratory experience.
18. TOPIC OUTLINE: Please see below.
19. UNIQUE ASPECTS OF COURSE (such as equipment, specified software, space requirements, etc.):
Chemistry laboratories and their associated equipment, instruments and chemicals .
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TOPIC OUTLINE:
Week
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Class Topics (Text Chapter)
Laboratory (# in lab manual)
Chemistry and Measurements: Scientific Method,
Scientific Notation, Significant Figures, Metric System (1)
Metric-Metric conversions, Density (1)
Energy and Matter: Energy (2)
Check-in, Safety,
Common Lab Equipment (1)
Laboratory Techniques (1)
Temperature, Classification of Matter,
States and Properties of Matter (2)
Specific Heat (2)
Chemical Reactions and Quantities: Balancing Chemical
Reactions, Types of Reactions, Redox Reactions,
Oxidation States (6)
Oxidizing and Reducing agents, Mole, Molar Mass,
Stoichiometric Calculations for Reactions (6)
Density of Liquids and Solids (2)
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Calorimetry (3)
Nomenclature I: Binary Compounds
Percent Yield, Limiting Reactants (6)
Formula of a Hydrate (6)
Solution Concentrations, Dilution of Solutions (8)
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Properties of Gases, Gas Pressure,
Nomenclature II: Ternary
Boyle's/Charles's/Gay-Lussac’s/Combined Gas Law (7)
Compounds/Acids
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Avogadro’s/Ideal Gas/Dalton’s Law (7)
Concentration of Barium Chloride
The Periodic Table, Atomic Structure (3)
Solution (8)
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Atomic Number, Mass Number, Isotopes, Atomic Mass,
Molar Volume of a Gas at STP(9)
Orbital Diagrams, Electronic Configurations (3)
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Trends in Periodic Properties (3)
The Periodic Table of the Elements (4)
Ions, Ionic and Covalent Compounds, Electronegativity (5)
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Bond Polarity, VSEPR, Polarity of Molecules (5)
Double Replacement Reactions (7)
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Attractive Forces in Compounds (5)
VSEPR ( Handout)
Aqueous Solutions, Solubility Rules (8)
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Properties of Acids and Bases, Arrhenius and Bronsted
Properties of Acids and Bases (10)
Definitions, Strengths of Acids and Bases (10)
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Ionization of Water, pH Calculations (10)
Titrations using an Indicator (11)
Reaction Rates, Factors Affecting Reaction Rates (9)
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Equilibrium, Reversible Reactions, Equilibrium Constant,
Laboratory Final Exam,
Le Chatelier’s Principle (9)
Check-out
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Exact topic content and time allotted to topics will depend on the individual instructor and/or
the time constraints of a given semester.
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APPENDIX A
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL AREAS
1. MATHEMATICS - Students will demonstrate the ability to:
 interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics;
 represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally;
 employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems;
 estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness; and
 recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods.
2. NATURAL SCIENCES - Students will demonstrate:
 understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis
development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of
mathematical analysis; and
 application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural (or physical) sciences.
3. SOCIAL SCIENCES - Students will demonstrate:
 understanding of the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena, including observation, hypothesis
development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of
mathematical and interpretive analysis; and
 knowledge of major concepts, models and issues of at least one discipline in the social sciences.
4. AMERICAN HISTORY - Students will demonstrate:
 knowledge of a basic narrative of American history: political, economic, social, and cultural, including knowledge of
unity and diversity in American society;
 knowledge of common institutions in American society and how they have affected different groups; and
 understanding of America's evolving relationship with the rest of the world.
5. WESTERN CIVILIZATION - Students will:
 demonstrate knowledge of the development of the distinctive features of the history, institutions, economy,
society, culture, etc., of Western civilization; and
 relate the development of Western civilization to that of other regions of the world.
6. OTHER WORLD CIVILIZATIONS - Students will demonstrate:
 knowledge of either a broad outline of world history, or
 the distinctive features of the history, institutions, economy, society, culture, etc., of one non-Western civilization.
7. HUMANITIES - Students will demonstrate:
 knowledge of the conventions and methods of at least one of the humanities in addition to those encompassed by
other knowledge areas required by the General Education program.
8. THE ARTS - Students will demonstrate:
 understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression and the creative process inherent therein.
9. FOREIGN LANGUAGE - Students will demonstrate:
 basic proficiency in the understanding and use of a foreign language; and knowledge of the distinctive features of
culture(s) associated with the language they are studying.
10. BASIC COMMUNICATION - Students will:
• produce coherent texts within common college-level written forms;
• demonstrate the ability to revise and improve such texts;
• research a topic, develop an argument, and organize supporting details;
• develop proficiency in oral discourse; and
• evaluate an oral presentation according to established criteria.
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