CHEM& 110 INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY Spring 2015 Class meets: Lecture meets M (6:00 PM-8:50 PM), T (6:00 PM-7:00 PM) Lab meets T (7:10PM-9:00 PM) Instructor: Leo Keenan M.Ed., M.Tech. Office: Building 29, Adjunct Offices Office Hours: by appointment Phone and Voice-Mail: (253) 380-9224 (cell) Email: lkeenan@tacomacc.edu or lksquatch@gmail.com (emergency) Required Texts: 1—Chem In Your World, by Melvin Joesten and John Hogg, Brooks/Cole, 2011 2--Discovering Chemistry: A Laboratory Manual, by Chemistry Staff In addition: You will be required to have a pocket calculator with basic mathematical functions and a bound lab notebook of the type shown in class. Calculators with built-in conversions will not be allowed for use in quizzes or exams. Optional Texts: STUDENT GUIDE and SELECTED SOLUTIONS MANUAL, by J. Laurino Prerequisites: 1-- MATH-095 or higher, or TMATH-100 (May be taken concurrently). 2--College level reading and writing. Chemistry is a basic science that relates to everything around us and to everything we do. In this introductory chemistry course, we will study the nature of matter, its interactions and changes. Topics include atomic theory, bonding properties and reactions of matter, nomenclature, the metric system, the scientific method, and applications of chemistry to everyday life. This course includes a mandatory laboratory. It is intended for students who have not previously completed a course in chemistry. Course Objectives: This course is concerned with learning some of the basics of chemistry and how chemistry is performed in the study of matter and its changes. In addition, we will look at how we use chemistry, and how it affects us, in our daily lives. The objectives for this class include developing the abilities to: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: The numbers in parentheses refer to the College-wide Outcome Abilities. 1. Work safely in the laboratory and demonstrate the basics of safe chemical use and disposal (4, 5) 2. Collect and analyze experimental data (4, 5) 3. Work as a member of a team to perform chemistry experiments and to present the results (4, 5) 4. Relate classroom and laboratory experiences to phenomena outside the classroom (1, 5) 5. Describe the process of science (2) 6. Use the metric system in measurements and calculations (5) 7. Explain the atomic nature of matter (3) 8. Describe the basic atomic structure, including subatomic particles (3) 9. Use the periodic table to predict atomic properties and trends (3) 10. Explain how atoms form ionic and covalent bonds (3) 11. Name simple compounds from formulas and write formulas from compound names 12. Write and interpret chemical equations and perform stoichiometric calculations 13. Explain macroscopic behaviors of substances using the properties of atoms and molecules (3) 1 Course Objectives (Cont.): 14. Define oxidation and reduction in terms of a transfer of electrons and recognize simple redox reactions 15. Identify acids and bases and use pH to characterize solutions 16. Recognize a few classes of organic compounds and explain the role of functional groups in their chemical and physical properties 17. Recognize the major classes of compounds found in living organisms and explain their structures and functions According to the college guidelines for course syllabi, all syllabi must contain the Degree Learning Outcomes which can be found at: http://www.tacomacc.edu/catalog/11-12catalog/1422.htm , and the Program Learning Outcomes which can be found at: http://www.tacomacc.edu/catalog/0810catalog/1625.htm. COLLEGE-WIDE OUTCOME ABILITIES Tacoma Community College has identified six college-wide learning outcomes that form the foundation of our educational emphasis. These outcomes, which are incorporated into the objectives of each class, are the following: I—Communication, COM, II—Critical Thinking, CRT, III—Responsibility, RSP, IV—Information and Technology, IIT, V—Living and Working Cooperatively, LWC, VI—Core of knowledge, COK. Additional goals include learning to: distinguish between chemical and physical properties define and be able to identify acids and bases define pH and its ranges describe the basics of nuclear reactions recognize and name some of the major groups of organic compounds communicate your understanding of chemistry using appropriate scientific vocabulary apply critical thinking to chemical problems work as a member of a team in performing chemical tasks and in presenting results You will be expected to learn material in addition to that in the text. This additional material will be presented in the lecture and may include material on handouts. Attendance: Regular attendance is essential for your success in Chemistry 110. Attendance is taken in the laboratory portion. However, it is up to you to attend lectures regularly and to get notes from a classmate if you must miss any class period. (For those on financial aid: in order to receive your aid check you must attend class). The instructor does not provide notes for missed classes. Homework: Working problems (as many as possible) is essential to mastering chemistry. You are encouraged to do extra problems in addition to those assigned. The optional STUDY GUIDE has additional sample problems and self-test quizzes. The assigned problems are listed at the end of the syllabus. Homework problems from the text or assigned problems may be collected. It is IMPORTANT that you work out the assigned problems as this is an important learning process. You may be required to do short written assignments related to chemistry in our daily lives throughout the quarter. These assignments will be detailed when assigned and these assignments will be collected and graded. The Laboratory: Chemistry 110 includes a laboratory as an integral part of the course. You are required to participate in the weekly assigned experiments. BEFORE coming to the lab, you must study the experiment so that you are prepared to begin the experiment when you enter the laboratory. You should learn the names and formulas of the chemicals to be used in the experiment plus any hazards associated with them and their proper disposal. You will be required to prepare your lab notebook before coming to lab—see Chemistry 110 packet. 2 In the lab: “All students must follow the chemistry lab safety procedures and standard operating procedures established by Tacoma Community College, the Science & Engineering Department, and the instructor. Students who repeatedly or willfully violate these procedures may face sanctions, including removal from the course, a failing grade, and referral to the college for action under the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. The departmental safety procedures for chemistry are available at http://cms.tacomacc.edu/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6/IntranetFile/Chem.%20Lab%20Safety,%20Proced ures,%20Emergencies%20(student%20handout)ver081111.pdf.” During the lab experiment you will be required to record your measurements and observations in a bound composition book, in ink. More details about the lab notebook will be given during the first pre-lab lecture. MISSED LABS: Labs missed for extraordinary circumstances may be made up at the instructor's discretion. You are responsible for arranging make up labs with the instructor in advance. LAB REPORTS: In the laboratory you will always work in pairs. Both partners must actively participate in performing every lab experiment and in writing every report. Lab partners will write joint laboratory reports (TBD). Both partners will sign the report before turning it in. If your partner has not performed the experiment or contributed to the lab report, include only your name on the report. Lab reports are due at the beginning of the following lab period. (Instructions for keeping the lab notebook and the format to be followed for writing lab reports will be given at the first lab meeting). Labs turned in late will lose points at the rate of 10% per day. Reports will not be accepted more than one week past the due date unless the student has prior permission from the instructor. You must pass the lab component of the course to pass the class. Quizzes and Final: A quiz will be given at the beginning of the final lecture period of each week. The lowest one quiz grade (or lab) is eliminated from you overall total. Quizzes will be based on homework assignments and those topics emphasized in the lecture. They may include questions relating to the laboratory and may be cumulative. There are NO make-up quizzes (missed quizzes may count for the dropped scores). The final exam will be two hours. It will be cumulative and may include questions from the lab. The final exam date is listed on the course schedule below. Calculators, dictionaries, etc.: You will need a basic calculator. This calculator may be used during the quizzes and the final exam. Calculators may NOT be shared during quizzes or exams. Dictionaries and electronic notebooks may NOT be used during quizzes or exams. Withdrawals: Last day to drop a class with no grade reported (no signature required) Apr 10 Last day to change to “audit status” Apr 28 Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” (instructor signature required) May 22 Final Exam Jun 9-12 Disabilities: TCC is committed to making sure all students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations. To receive academic accommodations, students must provide official documentation to the disability specialist. To learn about options and opportunities, please visit the Access Service office, located in Bldg. 7 or call 253-566-5122 or visit www.tacoma.ctc.edu/stuonline/disability/start.shtm. Academic Honesty: As a student, your goal is to learn and be a scholar. Academic dishonesty goes against these goals and will not be tolerated. Quizzes and exams are to be solely your work at the time of the examination. Circumventing or attempting to circumvent the restrictions placed on an examination is a form of cheating. (Examples include: crib notes, supplying or obtaining answers from another, copying, etc.). Quizzes and exams which receive a zero due to cheating will be included in course grade calculations. The papers you turn in must be your own work (for lab reports—the work of you and your partner). Inventing or modifying laboratory data is dishonest. If you believe your data is in error, state why and how you have modified it (ALWAYS include and indicate the original data as well as any modified data). If you did not perform the laboratory experiment you may not author a lab report for that experiment. If you take words, ideas or information from other sources, they must be properly referenced. 3 The consequences of academic dishonesty may result in expulsion from the College in accordance with the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Studying Chemistry: Don't fall behind. Read the relevant topics in the text before they are covered in lecture. Ask questions. Work through as many problems as you can. Get help from the instructor, other students, the chemistry tutor, or the tutoring center. If you are having difficulty, ask for help. Studying with a small group of your fellow students is a great way to learn the course material. I strongly encourage you to form a study group that meets on a regular basis to work on homework, lab reports, and in preparing for quizzes. When working together, teach each other—merely sharing solutions serves you poorly in understanding the material. Grading: Refer to the college catalog for a description of possible grades. All questions regarding homework, lab report, or quiz grades must be brought to the attention of the instructor within one week of the assignments return to the student. After that, grades will be final. Grading in this course will NOT be on a curve. You will be graded on how well you demonstrate your understanding of the material. You are NOT competing against the other students in the class. This means that you should help each other in learning the material. Course Points: Possible Points: Written Assignments Quizzes/tests Laboratory Final Exam Total Course Grading: Percent Grade Percent 87-89 83-86 80-82 Grade B+ B B- 30 300 250 100 650 Percent 77-79 73-76 70-72 (tentative) (Includes performance in lab, reports, & notebook) (Required) (Tentative) Grade C+ C C- Percent 67-69 93-110 A 63-66 90-92 A60-62 <60 Under rare instances, an incomplete (I) grade may be assigned. Contact instructor for details. Missing labs may result in reduced course grade as follows # of Labs Missed Highest Possible Course Grade 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 E TENTATIVE Course Calendar (subject to change) WEEK Week One Week Two Week Three Week Four Week Five Week Six Week Seven Week Eight Week Nine Week Ten Week Eleven SUBJECT/ACTIVITY Living in a World of Chem Chem View of Matter Atoms and the Periodic Table Chemical Bonding Chemical Reactivity Acid Base Reactions Re-Dox Reactions Water Energy and Hydrocarbons Organic Chemicals and Polymers Chemistry of Life Review/Exam 4 CHAPTER 1 2 3 5 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 Grade D+ D DE (Suggested)Homework Problems from text: N.B.—the instructor may modify the list of assigned problems and additional problems from other sources may be assigned. Chapter 1—1-9 Chapter 2—2-6, 8, 11-14, 17,18,21,23,24, 40-50 Chapter 3—1,2,5,6,12,15-18,25,26,28-31,37,42,49 Chapter 5—(All) Chapter 8—1-5, 13-19,22,28,30,35,38,43,46 Chapter 9—1-17,27-30,32,39 Chapter 10—1-10,19,27,28,32,34,37 Chapter 11—1,2,20,27,30,34,35 Chapter 12—1-18,35,36 Chapter 14 –1-5,11,12,20,23,29,41 Chapter 15—1-11,16,24,26,40-52 Additional homework assignments may be given during the quarter. These will consist of research in the library, on the internet, or at home and writing short papers. TENTATIVE Lab Schedule (subject to change) Day Week One Week Two Week Three Week Four Week Five Week Six Week Seven Week Eight Week Nine Week Ten Week Eleven Topic Lab Procedures and Safety in the lab Scientific Thinking, Pennies Lab Iron and Sulfur Oxygen Carbonates Acids/Bases Batteries Water Vitamin C Caffeine Soap Final Exam Experiment A B C I J H D F E ? *** You are to show the instructor your lab notebook at the beginning of each lab period. If you have not entered the protocol, you will NOT be able to participate in the lab. Lab reports are to be turned in at the beginning of the lab period of the following week, except the last lab which will be due on a date specified later. The lab notebook—the notebook must be a bound, lined composition book (or comp book). These are available in the bookstore for about $2.50 and may be found at discount stores for less. Spiral bound notebooks or loose-leaf notebook papers are NOT acceptable. The lab notebook may be examined at any time by the instructor and will be graded at the end of the quarter. It will have a point value equal to one laboratory report. (Instructions for keeping the lab notebook and the format to be followed for writing lab reports will be given at the first lab meeting). Cell phones—Ringing or use of cell phones in class during the lecture or during quizzes or exams may result in the loss of 10 points from your course total. TURN IT OFF! Note—This syllabus outlines the requirements, expectations, schedule, grading, and goals of this course. Every effort will be made to follow this syllabus. However, there are often circumstances that require changes to be made to the syllabus during the quarter. The instructor will inform the students of any changes in the syllabus in a clear and timely manner. Any questions about this syllabus or your responsibilities in this class should be discussed with the instructor as early in the quarter as possible. You are primarily responsible for what you learn. The instructor is here to assist and guide you in your learning process. He is available and eager to assist you in understanding and applying the material. Do not hesitate to seek out his assistance in the lab and outside of the classroom. 5 6