Chemistry 60 (Section #5044 &5045):
Introductory Chemistry Course Syllabus
Fall 2011
Los Angeles City College
Lecture
SCI 111
Laboratory
SCI 305 (F. Liu)
SCI 301 (P. Mays)
Instructor
Steven Han
F (6:50 p.m.-10:00 p.m.)
Office/
Phone
SCI 324
(323)953-4000x2617
Office Hours
F (5:45-6:30 p.m.) and by appt.
Final F (12/16/11)
F (7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.)
E-mail
stevnhan@gmail.com
Instructor Website
http://faculty.lacitycollege.edu/hans
S (7:50 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
S (7:50 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Required Materials
1.
Basics of Introductory Chemistry-An Active Learning Approach-2nd edition by Cracolice and Peters
(must have the OWL card for HW problems)
2.
Laboratory Manual for Chem 60/68 (Updated version) (WEBSITE:
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/academic/departments/chemistry/) and print all worksheets/laboratory
handouts (click on chemistry experiments and Chem. 60/68)
3.
Safety Goggles
4.
Scientific Calculator
5.
Laboratory Notebook
All required materials must be brought to class each day.
Prerequisite:
Math 115 with a minimum grade of “C” or appropriate score on placement assessment. High School Algebra I is no
longer accepted as a prerequisite.
Description:
This 5-unit course prepares students for Chemistry 101 and satisfies the chemistry requirement for the LACC
Nursing Program. The course is designed primarily for students who have had little or no chemistry training. The
course includes 3 hours of lecture and one 4-hour laboratory session per week and attendance for both lecture and
lab is mandatory. It covers atomic structure, nomenclature, bonding, molecular geometry, chemical reactions,
stoichiometry, states of matter and related forces, gas laws, solution chemistry, quantum theory, periodic properties,
colligative properties, and acid base concepts.
By the end of this course you will be able to solve a stoichiometry problem in which the limiting reactant is known.
Given a stoichiometry problem in which the limiting reactant is known, you will be able to correctly interpret the
problem, develop a correct solution, and generate a correct answer to the correct number of significant figures.
Attendance:
Attendance will be taken during each class period until census. Regular attendance is absolutely mandatory in
order to pass this course. If students wish to drop the course, the drop must be initiated before by September 18,
2011 (September 20, 2011 through STEP) without a “W”. The last day to drop with a "W" in the course is
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November 18, 2011 (November 20, 2011 through STEP). You cannot drop after this date; therefore a letter grade
must be assigned. I do not drop any students after week 1; therefore it is the student’s responsibility to withdraw
from this course. Students who have not officially dropped this class and have stopped attending will be assigned a
letter grade of "F".
Course Work and Grading Policy:
One grade will be assigned for Chem. 60 that includes both lecture work and laboratory work. Chemistry courses
at LACC cannot be taken for Credit/No Credit, but you may audit the course. Grades will be assigned on the basis
of overall percentage of total points earned in both the lecture and the laboratory. If you fail either the lecture or
lab portion of the course, the highest grade you may earn is a "D".
HOMEWORK: The homework is assigned on http://owl1.thomsonlearning.com/ and will be due before each
exam (see lecture/lab schedule) and submitted electronically for credit. You must complete the required
assignments to achieve mastery of the subject matter. One incentive for doing the homework is that the homework
problems are found in the exams. Approximately 40% of the exam questions may be the homework/quiz questions
- verbatim. If you need help on a particular question, either ask in class or slip a note onto the desk before class.
Class time could be spent on working out these homework problems.
EXAMS: There will be four exams during the semester during lecture time. You must bring your own charged
calculator with you for each exam; no borrowing or sharing is allowed. The exams are composed of short essay,
multiple choice and word problems based on lecture notes and homework problems. Regular class attendance is
mandatory to understand how to successfully complete the problems. There are no make-up exams. So don’t
miss.
FINAL EXAM: A comprehensive final exam will be given covering both the lecture and lab work. The final will
be on Friday, December 16, 2011 during regular class time (2 hours). The final is designed to incorporate most of
the information and skills necessary to begin Chem. 101; it is everything you learned in Chem. 60 and more.
Requirements and Grading:
The points for this class will be broken down in the following manner:
EXAM 1
150 points
EXAM II
150 points
EXAM III
150 points
EXAM IV
150 points
FINAL Exam
200 points
Homework
100 points
WORKSHOPS (10 & 10 points each)
Laboratory Reports
100 points
300 points
A final grade will be assigned based off the performance in lecture and laboratory portions of the course, according
to the following:
SCALE:
88-100% A
76- 87% B
60-75% C
50- 59% D
below 50% F
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Your final letter grade will be assigned based on the total percentage as follows:
A: 88% and above
(1144 pts or higher)
B: 76 to 87%
(988-1143 pts)
C: 60 to 75%
(780- 987 pts)
D: 50 to 59 %
(650- 779 pts)
F: below 50%
(649 pts or less)
If you are interested in your class standing, then use the above scale.
LABORATORY SECTION:
Safety is of the utmost importance, you must always comply with the safety rules found in the SAFETY
RULES AND REGULATIONS section of your lab manual. Failure to obey these rules will result in your
dismissal from this class. Safety goggles are REQUIRED at all times in the lab unless otherwise stated by
the instructor. If you have not acquired safety goggles by second week of school then you will not be allowed
in the lab until you have them. Attendance is also mandatory for the lab. You must be physically present
in the lab and actually performing the experiments to acquire valuable laboratory experience. If you miss
more than 4 labs (12 hours) you may be dropped from the course. Anyone wearing sandals will not be
allowed in the laboratory. Be sure to come to lab prepared by having closed-toed shoes available.
Laboratory Reports
Lab notebooks are required for Chem. 60/68. You are required to complete the purpose and procedure prior to the
beginning of class. This page will be initialed by your lab instructor. Complete the data in your lab notebook then
transfer this information to the lab report and turn in a clean report. On the last day of lab, the labs must be indexed
in the front, with all experiments initialed. Late reports will be subjected to very heavy late penalties. Workshops
are due at the beginning of class on the date mentioned in the syllabus. Do not wait to start the workshops on the
date assigned because you will be too busy doing the experiment. You must show all work for both the reports
and the workshops and place a block around your final answer to obtain full credit. Please write your
answers clearly and in pen.
Lab Grading
The report grade is based on any attendance (physically performing the experiment), correct answers to questions in
the lab report and workshops and safety techniques exhibited during the lab throughout the semester.
****A video will be shown and a test will be given on the first day covering safety issues. Although most of
the information is common sense, it is imperative that everyone understands and complies with safety
regulations.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Students with a verified disability who may need a reasonable
accommodation(s) for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the Office of Special
Services (CH 109, 323-953-4000 ext 2270) as soon as possible. All information will remain confidential.
NOTE:
ANYONE FOUND CHEATING WILL RECEIVE AN "F" GRADE FOR THE EXAM
AND WILL BE RECOMMENDED TO THE DEAN OF STUDENTS FOR
EXPLUSION FROM THE COLLEGE.
Tips for Success

Dedicate 15+ hours outside of class meeting times to studying chemistry.

Practice additional problems and outline the chapters.

Rewrite class notes. Make flash cards.

Form study groups.
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