Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Face-to-Face Common Syllabus
Fall 2015
CHEM 1314 GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1
General Chemistry 1 includes the study of fundamental laws, periodic principles and theories dealing with the
structure and interactions of matter. These theories will be used in understanding the properties of matter,
chemical bonding, chemical reactions, the physical states of matter, changes of state and solutions. These
fundamental concepts will be applied to the solution of quantitative problems related to chemistry.
Type of course:
Credit Hours:
Class length:
Class days/times:
Prerequisites:
Theory/Lab
4; Total theory per semester: 50; Total lab for the semester: 30
Full Semester
Lecture: M – 1:30 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.; TW – 3:30 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.
Lab: Section 001 M 2:30 – 4:25 p.m.; Section 003 W 1:30 – 3:25 p.m.
None
Instructor Name:
Regina Foster, Ph.D. Instructor Phone: (918) 293-5401
Office: Science & Technology, Room 13 Instructor email:
regina.foster@okstate.edu
Contact: My preferred method of contact is email. Please allow 24-48 hours to return your correspondence
during the normal work week.
Instructor's Office Hours (CST):
Division Name: Arts and Sciences
MTW – 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
M – 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
R – 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Division Phone: (918) 293-4768
REQUIRED TEXT, REFERENCES, AND MATERIALS
Texts:
Chemistry A Molecular Approach, Third Edition, Nivaldo J. Tro, Pearson Publishing,
2014. ISBN: 978-0-321-80924-7
Lab:
Lab Book: No Required Lab Book for Fall 2015
Materials:
Materials needed include notebooks, writing utensils, scientific calculator, and indirect
vented, splash-proof goggles.
Uniform/Tools:
Lab apron is optional.
Estimated cost for Materials: Amount based on current bookstore or supplier cost.
Upon completion of the course, students should:
Course Objectives
1. Analyze the results of lab experiments
2. Solve stoichiometry problems using correct
units and significant figures.
3. Write formulas for given compounds
4. Write and balance chemical equations
5. Solve problems involving mole, molar mass,
and formula/molecular weight calculations
Assessment of Objectives
Written post-lab reports
In-class exercises, *Reaction Stoichiometry Lab
Laboratory, Test
In-class exercises, Test
In-class exercises, * Reaction Stoichiometry Lab
Laboratory, Test
In-class exercises, Test
Course Objectives
6. Identify various types of chemical reactions
including: single displacement, double
displacement, synthesis, decomposition, redox
and acid/base
7. Use algebra to rearrange formulas and isolate
unknown variables
8. Describe the states of matter including
differences in appearance and molecular
arrangement
9. Describe and measure various physical
properties of substances including density,
temperature, mass, boiling point, freezing point,
and pressure and volume of gases.
10. Describe the basic model of the atom
Assessment of Objectives
In-class exercises, * Reaction Stoichiometry Lab
Laboratory, Test
In-class exercises, * Reaction Stoichiometry Lab
Laboratory, Test
In-class exercises, * Reaction Stoichiometry Lab
Laboratory, Test
In-class exercises, Various labs including *
Reaction Stoichiometry Lab, Test
In-class exercises, * Reaction Stoichiometry Lab,
Test
*Aspects of the course objective assessments may be used in the university’s assessment of student learning. If
applicable, an asterisk (*) above indicates this activity is used in the university assessment program. The
student’s grade for this assignment will be used in the university’s assessment of student learning. A 70%
competency or higher receives a Pass rating. This Pass/Fail rating is independent of the student’s course grade.
COURSE ACTIVITIES
In this course students will
 Participate in discussions of readings during lectures.
 Participate in problem solving activities.
 Participate in lab activities.
 Complete homework assignments.
 Complete exams and lab reports.
GRADES WILL BE BASED ON THE QUALITY AND COMPLETION OF THESE TASKS:
Unit Exams (4)
Homework (4)
Labs (12)
Lab Report (1)
In Class Activities
Total
400
200
480
100
20
1200 Pts
OSU-Okmulgee
Grading Scale
A = 90.00 - 100.00
B = 80.00 - 89.99
C = 70.00 – 79.99
D = 60.00 - 69.99
F = 00.00 - 59.99
Daily and/or weekly quizzes, small weekly assignments and similar type projects: Normal return time to
student by next class meeting or no later than one (1) week. Extensive assignments, large lab projects,
extensive quizzes, exams and similar type projects: Normal return time to students in one (1) to two (2) weeks.
Point totals are approximations and may change slightly each semester. Supplemental lecture materials and
readings will occasionally be posted on D2L. Additionally, student grades will be posted on D2L. This will
enable you to monitor your progress through the course; therefore you are strongly encouraged to check D2L
often. D2L can be accessed from OSUIT’s homepage (click on “Online Classroom).
AUTHORIZED TOOLS
Students may use any/all course materials, including books and notes, while participating in classroom
activities. Students are encouraged to work on homework assignments collaboratively in study groups. Exams
are to be completed independently; no collaboration with classmates is permitted and any instance of such will
be considered academic dishonesty.
LATE WORK
Assignments/labs are to be turned in during class/lab on their due date. Unexcused late work will not be
accepted.
EXAMS
It is imperative that you are present and prepared on exam days. If you know ahead of time (such as a week or
two ahead of time) that you will have a conflict with a scheduled exam, I will allow you to take the exam early
without penalty. Excused absences (such as military duty, court appearance, official school activities) will also
allow you to make-up an exam without penalty, provided you (1) contact me prior to the scheduled time for the
exam, (2) provide documentation showing the reason for your absence, and (3) the test is taken prior to the
following class meeting. If you miss an exam day because you or a family member feels ill, see the next
paragraph. Exam dates are given in the calendar, but are TENTATIVE and may be rescheduled. Dates will also
be posted in Science and Technology room 3C on the white board.
If you miss an exam for a reason other than those mentioned above, you will receive a zero for that exam and
will have the opportunity to take a comprehensive final exam at the end of the semester to receive a score for
the exam you missed. Additional missed exams cannot be made up. Students present for all exams have the
option of taking the final exam in order to replace his/her lowest exam score.
LABORATORIES/LAB REPORT
It is very import to be on time for lab. Instructions and cautions are given at the beginning of the class period so
attendance is essential. Most labs will have specific assigned portions that are due the day of the lab. The
Formal Lab Report is an exception. Additional time following the lab that requires a formal report will be
allowed with a due date announced in class. Additional details about this assignment will be distributed in class
along with a grading rubric. Most labs are worth approximately 40 points, the Formal Lab Report will be work
100 points in addition to the usual 40 points for the basic lab write-up.
UNIVERSITY & COURSE EXPECTATIONS
It is the responsibility of each OSUIT student to read, abide by and maintain a copy of the syllabus for this
course. Syllabi are available on the OSUIT website.
Students understand that excerpts or portions of their work may be utilized for institutional assessment
purposes. The purpose of institutional assessment is for verification of student learning and program
improvement. Every effort will be made to keep this information confidential.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, each student with a disability is responsible for notifying the
University of his/her disability and requesting accommodations. If you think you have a qualified disability and
need special accommodations, you should notify the instructor and request verification of eligibility for
accommodations from the Office of Academic Accommodations/LASSO Center. Please advise the instructor of
your disability as soon as possible, and contact The LASSO Center, to ensure timely implementation of
appropriate accommodations. Faculty have an obligation to respond when they receive official notice of a
disability but are under no obligation to provide retroactive accommodations. To receive services, you must
submit appropriate documentation and complete an intake process during which the existence of a qualified
disability is verified and reasonable accommodations are identified. The LASSO Center is located on the 3rd
floor of the Noble Center. You may call 918.293.4855 for more information or fax documentation
to918.293.4853.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is neither condoned nor tolerated at OSUIT. Any student found guilty of
academic dishonesty or misconduct shall be subject to disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty and/or
misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following actions: (1) Plagiarism: the representation of
previously written, published, or creative work as one’s own; (2) Unauthorized collaboration on projects; (3)
Cheating on examinations; (4) Unauthorized advance access to exams; (5) Fraudulent alteration of academic
materials; (6) Knowing cooperation with another person in an academically dishonest undertaking. Students
are required to actively protect their work against misuse by others. For details, refer to The OSUIT Student
Handbook (Student Rights and Responsibilities Governing Student Behavior) available online at
http://www.osuit.edu/academics/forms/student_rights_responsibility.pdf.
UNIVERSITY ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR FACE TO FACE COURSES:
A primary component of OSUIT's Mission is “to prepare and sustain a diverse student body as competitive
members of a world-class workforce.” Regular and consistent attendance not only aids in academic success,
dependable attendance is a requirement in today's real-world employment; therefore, regular and consistent
attendance is a requirement in all OSUIT courses.
Definitions: Absent: Failing to attend all or a significant portion of a class or lab session.
A. Students may not be marked as absent if missing class for situations such as, but not limited to
1. participating in a required university activity such as a field trip;
2. fulfilling a military obligation;
3. a mandatory court appearance;
4. death in the immediate family;
5. extreme illness or accident to oneself or immediate family. Instructors, at their discretion,
may require proof of such events.
B. It is the responsibility of the student to contact and inform the instructor and/or department in
advance of such excused absences whenever possible.
Tardy: Arriving late to class as defined by the individual class instructor. Faculty, at their discretion,
may equate three tardies to equal one absence.
Procedures:
Early Intervention
A. Any student who misses 10% of an individual course (or earlier at faculty discretion) during a
regular fifteen-week semester, or the equivalent portion of time in a shorter session, will have their
name submitted by that course instructor to the OSUIT Early Alert System for retention
intervention.
B. At the point the Early Alert is issued, the student must meet with their assigned faculty advisor or
designated faculty/staff member within seven (7) academic calendar days for counseling on how to
improve their attendance and academic success.
Excessive Absences
A. The University reserves the right to administratively withdraw any student from an individual
course who misses 20% of that course, whether excused or unexcused, and, in the opinion of the
instructor, the student does not have a reasonable opportunity to be successful in the course.
B. Students should be aware any of the following may impact their financial aid:
1. being administratively withdrawn from a course
2. dropping a course
3. their last date of attendance in a course
Please see OSUIT Policy 2-021 for full details and procedures.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Students are expected to cooperate in maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning. Courteous
and respectful behavior will be expected from all students each day. All pagers and cell phones are expected to
be turned off or put on vibrate. The use of tobacco in any form in University buildings is prohibited. Children
are not to be brought to lecture or lab.
OTHER LAB AND CLASSROOM POLICIES
Students are expected to be prepared for lab. It is imperative that you are punctual for lab as important safety
and procedure information will be discussed at the beginning of lab. The instructor reserves the right to deduct
points for tardiness. You must be present for lab in order to get credit for it. Labs cannot be made up ahead of
time. One make-up lab is built into the schedule. This lab can replace one missed lab. Any additional missed
labs cannot be made up and will be recorded as zeros.
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION
A detailed course activities schedule follows.
CHEM 1314 (General Chemistry I)
Sec 001 & 003 Lecture (M 1:30 p.m., TW 3:30 p.m.), Sec 001 Lab (M 2:30 p.m.)
NOTE: Exam and Homework Due Dates are estimates only, and may change as the course progresses.
Updated dates are posted on the board in the classroom during the semester.
Week
Date
Chpt
Topic - Activities
Lab Topic
1
8/31/15
1.1-1.4 Introduction to Matter
No Lab – Classes do not begin
until Tuesday. Lab Safety
Classes begin
covered in class.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
2
9/7/15
1.6-1.8 SI Units, Measurement
In Class - Lab 1 – Finding the
No Class Monday, September 7 – Relationship – Representing
Data Graphically
Labor Day
3
9/14/15
2.4-2.7 Atomic Theory, Structure
Lab 2 – Calculating Density
HW 1
Molar Mass Calculations
Exam 1
3.1-3.6 Molecules, Compounds and
Nomenclature
Lab 3 – Separation of a
Mixture
Lab 4 – Empirical Formula of
a Compound
10/5/15
3.83.10
Lab 5 – Reaction
Stoichiometry
Lab Report Required
7
10/12/15
3.11
8
10/19/15
4.2-4.3 Stoichiometry, Limiting Reactants
9
10/26/15
10
11/2/15
12
11/9/15
4.4,
Solutions, Thermochemistry
6.1-6.2 HW 3
6.3-6.4 Thermochemistry, Continued
Exam 3
5.1-5.8 Gases
13
11/23/15
14
11/30/15
15
12/7/15
4
9/21/15
5
9/28/15
6
2.9
Mole, % Composition, Empirical
Formula, Introduction to Chemical
Reactions
HW 2
No Class Tuesday, October 6 –
Career Encounters
Writing Chemical Equations
Exam 2
7.1-7.4 Electron Structure of Atoms
No class Wednesday,
November 25 –
Thanksgiving Holiday
8.1-8.5 Periodic Properties
9.1-9.6 Chemical Bonding
HW4
Lab 6 – The Determination of
the Percent Water in a
Compound
Lab 7 – Endothermic and
Exothermic Reactions
Lab 8 – Conductivity of
Solutions
Lab 9 – Acid Base Titration
Lab 10 – Pressure
Temperature Relations in
Gases
Lab 11 – Determining the
Mole Ratio in a Compound
Lab 12 – Determining
Phosphoric Acid Content in
Soft Drinks
Make Up Lab DUE
Exam 4 – Mon 12/7/15
Optional Final – Wed 12/9/15
Graduation – Friday, December 11, 2015
CHEM 1314 (General Chemistry I)
Sec 001 & 003 Lecture (M 1:30 p.m., TW 3:30 p.m.), Sec 003 Lab (W 1:30 p.m.)
NOTE: Exam and Homework Due Dates are estimates only, and may change as the course progresses.
Updated dates are posted on the board in the classroom during the semester.
Week
1
Date
8/31/15
Chpt
Topic - Activities
1.1-1.4 Introduction to Matter
Classes begin
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
2
9/7/15
3
9/14/15
4
9/21/15
5
9/28/15
1.6-1.8 SI Units, Measurement
No Class Monday, September 7 –
Labor Day
2.4-2.7 Atomic Theory, Structure
HW 1
2.9
Molar Mass Calculations
Exam 1
3.1-3.6 Molecules, Compounds and
Nomenclature
6
10/5/15
7
10/12/15
8
10/19/15
9
10/26/15
10
11/2/15
12
11/9/15
5.1-5.8 Gases
13
11/23/15
14
11/30/15
7.1-7.4 Electron Structure of Atoms
No class Wednesday,
November 25 –
Thanksgiving Holiday
8.1-8.5 Periodic Properties
9.1-9.6
Chemical Bonding
HW4
15
12/7/15
3.83.10
Mole, % Composition, Empirical
Formula, Introduction to Chemical
Reactions
HW 2
No Class Tuesday, October 6 –
Career Encounters
3.11
Writing Chemical Equations
Exam 2
4.2-4.3 Stoichiometry, Limiting Reactants
4.4,
Solutions, Thermochemistry
6.1-6.2 HW 3
6.3-6.4 Thermochemistry, Continued
Exam 3
Lab Topic
Lab Safety and Equipment
Lab 1 – Finding the
Relationship – Representing
Data Graphically
Lab 2 – Calculating Density
Lab 3 – Separation of a
Mixture
Lab 4 – Empirical Formula of
a Compound
Lab 5 – Reaction
Stoichiometry
Lab Report Required
Lab 6 – The Determination of
the Percent Water in a
Compound
Lab 7 – Endothermic and
Exothermic Reactions
Lab 8 – Conductivity of
Solutions
Lab 9 – Acid Base Titration
Lab 10 – Pressure
Temperature Relations in
Gases
Lab 11 – Determining the
Mole Ratio in a Compound
No Lab - Thanksgiving
Lab 12 – Determining
Phosphoric Acid Content in
Soft Drinks
Make Up Lab DUE
Exam 4 – Mon 12/7/15
Optional Final – Wed 12/9/15
Graduation – Friday, December 11, 2015