South Texas College
MATH AND SCIENCE DIVISION
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Section Outline
Fall – 2012
Instructor: W. Garza, MS
Office Location: Room: 302 Campus—La Villa High School
Telephone # Office (956) 262 - 4715;
FAX #: none
E-mail Address: tentative;
WebPage: www.southtexascollege.edu/business/faculty/
Office Hours: 4:00 – 4:30 AM
This syllabus may be changed or updated by W. Garza throughout the semester. It is your
responsibility to attend all classes and update the syllabus when amended by W. Garza. Notice
that exam dates and assignment dates are tentative.
Course Information:
Course Name: General Chemistry I
Classroom Location: Room: 302 Campus—La Villa High School
Class Days/Times: MTWRF tentative am and tentative
Course #: CHEM 1411 CRT HRS: 04 – LE. HRS: 03 – LAB HRS: 03
Course Description:
In this course, basic principles are introduced. Emphasis is placed on fundamental laws, atomic
structure, bonding, acids and bases, selected elements and their compounds.
Prerequisite:
A passing score of 78+ on the Reading ACCUPLACER Exam or equivalent, or completion of
READ 0090 with a grade of “C” or better; and a score of 95+ on the Elementary Algebra
ACCUPLACER Exam or equivalent, or completion of MATH 0090 with a grade of “C” or better.
Required Textbook & Resources:
Textbook:
Chemistry 8th Edition 2010 by S. S. Zumdahl & S. A. Zumdahl,
ISBN: 978-0-547-12532-9 w/OWL 053-845-881X
Lab:
Custom Lab Manuals for CHEMISTRY, 6th Edition 2006 by Wentworth
& Hall, ISBN: 978-0-618-74744-3
Lecture Notes:
Chem 1411 Lecture Notes – Available at Copy Zone, N. 10th
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Additional Materials Required For This Course
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Textbook/Lab Manual / Notes Packet from Copy Zone (N. 10th McAllen)
Loose leaf binders - 1
Presentation folders - 3
Calculator (Scientific or Graphing)
Highlighting marker
IBM Formatted diskettes or CDs to store all saved labs and presentation– 2
Bound Composition Book for Lab
Departmental Outcomes:
To provide students for future academic success and work force placements by providing
instruction. To provide outstanding educational experience that leads to lifelong
learning.
Program Learning Outcomes
1) Recognize the basic concepts of an element including atomic particles, electron
configurations, and periodic trends.
2) Determine chemical formulas and/or chemical names for inorganic and organic
compounds. Recognize variables that govern the behavior of gases.
3) Calculate the % composition, empirical formula, and molecular formula for chemical
compounds
4) Apply basic concepts of chemical reactions including balancing, identify limiting
reactant and/or theoretical yield.
5) Identify and calculate concentration expressions for homogeneous solutions.
6) Identify oxidation and reduction reactions and determine the oxidized and reduced
substance.
7) Recognize Bronsted-Lowry acids, bases, conjugate acids, and conjugate bases in
inorganic reactions. Calculate the pH, pOH, [H+] and/or [OH-] for acid, base,
and/or salt solutions.
8) Recognize equilibrium conditions and calculate equilibrium constants for chemical
reactions.
9) Recognize two- and three-dimensional representations of inorganic and organic
compounds (Lewis-Dot structure, Newman Projections, sawhorse projections, and/or
Fisher Projections).
10) Recognize organic compounds by functional groups, hybridization, and/or carbon
classification.
11) Recognize radicals, electrophiles (Lewis Acids) and nucleophiles (Lewis bases) in
organic reactions. Recognize addition, elimination, substitution and rearrangement
reactions. Identify Sn1, Sn2, E1, and/or E2 organic reactions.
12) Recognize conformational, constitutional, and stereoisomers. Identify characteristics
of stereisomers including chiral centers, optically active compounds, chiral and
achiral compounds,enantiomers, diastereomers, and/or meso compounds.
13) Recognize reaction mechanisms and predict products for organic reactions.
14) Understand laboratory techniques to determine the boiling/melting point of a
substance. Recognize techniques to separate, extract, purify chemical compounds.
Recognize importance of IR and NMR spectra for compounds.
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Course Learning Outcomes
1: Define and classify the fundamental properties of matter and compounds.
2: Identify trends in chemical properties in the periodic table and determine the basic
nuclear, electronic structure and bonding of atoms.
3: Identify and calculate concentration expressions for homogenous solutions.
4: Write chemical formulas, use the rules of nomenclature to name chemical compounds
and solve stoichiometry problems.
5: Write and balance equations and define the types and characteristic of chemical
reactions.
6: Use the gas laws and basics of the Kinetic Molecular Theory to solve gas problems.
7: Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry
laboratory using safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals.
8: Make and record experimental observations and measurements, comparing them with
theoretical principles, and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports.
9: Interpret laboratory results and experimental data, and reach logical conclusions.
10: Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments
involving principles of chemistry.
Core Curriculum Exemplary Educational Objectives:
 To understand and apply method and appropriate technology to the study of natural
sciences.
 To recognize scientific and quantitative methods and the differences between these
approaches and other methods of inquiry and to communicate findings, analyses, and
interpretation both orally and in writing.
 To identify and recognize the differences among competing scientific theories.
 To demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and problems facing modern science,
including issues that touch upon ethics, values, and public policies.
 To demonstrate knowledge of the interdependence of science and technology and
their influence on, and contribution to, modern culture.
Intellectual Competencies:
a. Students will read, analyze and interpret textbook, handouts, chemistry experiment
manuals, and/or visual aids used during the semester.
b. Students will develop, organize, draft, revise, and write reports for experiments
conducted during the semester and/or research topic related to chemistry.
c. Students will use computer-based technology in solving problems, conducting
computer based chemistry labs and will use internet to access websites that will
assist in their study of chemistry.
d. Students will demonstrate effective oral communication techniques using clear
concise and informative language when speaking.
e. Students will analyze and interpret various forms of spoken communication like
lecture by the instructor, discussion with the lab partners, or audio video
demonstrations during the lectures.
f. Students will demonstrate problem-solving skills in a logical step-by-step process
when doing chemistry labs. They will apply methods of qualitative and quantitative
analysis during their understanding and following the lab procedures.
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Departmental Course Perspective
 Students will recognize the importance of maintaining health and wellness by
following the safety procedures, maintaining cleanliness, and avoiding contact
with materials hazardous for health, while doing the chemistry labs
 Students will develop a capacity to use knowledge of how technology and
science affect their lives by utilizing everyday practical examples and
applications of chemistry and by performing chemistry experiments.
 Students will develop personal values for ethical behavior by understanding
the rules and regulations in relation to safety, cited works, and disposal of waste
materials after performing chemistry labs.
 Students will use logical reasoning in problem solving by identifying and
analyzing chemistry word problems and selecting a logical solution
 Students will integrate knowledge and understand the interrelationships of
scholarly disciplines by using technical writing, applying the rules of
mathematics, tracing the history of philosophy describing different aspects of
sciences, and finding chemistry’ applications in biology and technology while
studying chemistry.
Instructor Outcomes
The content of CHEM 1411 will be the material in Chapters 1-9, as per the textbook
Chemistry 8th Edition 2006 by Zumdahl, ISBN: 978-0-547-16829-6. The laboratory
experiments are from the Custom Lab Manuals for CHEMISTRY, 2006 by Wentworth &
Hall, ISBN: 978-0-618-74744-3.
Homework assignments are listed in the tentative schedule. You are expected to complete
your homework after each class period to prepare you for the various quizzes and tests. The
lecture quizzes and tests will be based on the homework. Please feel free to ask your instructor
any questions you may have regarding the homework assignments or other problems in the
sections that are to be covered during the term. Exam dates and assignments may change from
what is stated on syllabus. Always verify your assignments and test dates.
Attendance is strongly encouraged. It is important that you attend every class to fully
understand the material. Adding or dropping a class must be done through the admissions office
at STC. The student must fill out the appropriate add or drop form and pay the appropriate fee in
order to be officially added to or dropped from a class. Failure to do so by the student could
result in a grade of F in the course.
Exams and quizzes will be given only at the scheduled time. If you are late for a quiz, you
will not be able to make it up. Make-up Test MUST be arranged prior to missing the exam!
Late Work (papers) must be turned in with a business format (typed) cover letter paperclipped to the front of the assignment explaining when the paper was due and how many points
will be deducted from the assignment for tardiness. Late take-home quizzes (will not be accepted
once graded take-home quizzes have been returned) and laboratory write-ups are the only allowed
late material. A penalty of two points for every weekday missed is applied to these assignments.
e.g. If the lab was due on Monday and you turn it in on Thursday instead, you will indicate in the
letter that there is a six point penalty on the assignment. No exceptions! If proper procedures are
not followed, the assignment will not be graded!
The last day to turn in assignments is the class period prior to the final exam. All
penalties will apply to late papers but no assignments will be accepted after that class period
either by hand or under my office door.
Any handouts or materials (calculator, students notes, etc) used during exam are subject to
inspection by instructor.
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Departmental Course Requirements:
Evaluation:
a. Evaluation method for exemplary educational objectives
Testing the 5 exemplary Objectives:
Questions testing the exemplary educational objectives will be
administered either by quiz or on a test.
b. Departments Course Grading Criteria
(Note: a grade book will be kept. for STC.)
Lecture:
Lecture Section
--------------------------- 75%
The grade for CHEM 1411 will be determined by the following evaluations:
Tests – 4 to 5
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Quizzes – top 75% with 8 minimum ---------------------------15%
Class Presentation – 1 PowerPoint -------------------------- 5%
Class Board Presentations/participation ---------------------- 5%
Laboratory
Reports, lab attendance, quizzes, final exam ---------------------------25%
Safety Quiz
Lab Disk/Lab Data
Lab Reports
Experiment Number: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 (III), 9, chemical reactions
90 or more = A grade; 80 or more = B grade; 70 or more = C grade;
60 or more = D grade; Less than 60 = Fail
Important Dates to remember:
Tentative Test Dates:
Test 1 - Sept. 13th
Test 2 - Oct. 4th
Test 3 - Oct. 25th
Test 4 – Nov. 8th
+/- 2 days
College Dates to remember
Aug 27 --------------------------Classes Begin
Sept 3 ---------------------------Labor Day
Nov 16 --------------------------Last Day to Withdraw
Dec 10 – 16 ---------------------Finals
Dec 17 --------------------------Last Day to Submit Grades
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Tentative Timeline for Returning Grade
1.
All submitted assignments, exams, quizzes; labs will be graded within a week from the date of
submission.
2. All students are required to follow all La Villa campus policies/ rules in addition
to STC.
3. One grade book will be kept one for South Texas College.
Quiz
Take home quiz
Lab Report
Test
PowerPoint Presentation
Within two days
Within three days
Within five days
Within three days
Two days after everyone has presented
Should you miss a class it is your responsibility to collect graded material from me.
This timeline does not apply to late work.
CHEM 1411 TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE
Chapter 1, Chemical Foundations
Recommended Problems: 32,34,36,38,42,44,52,65,66,72,95,98
Chapter 2, Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Recommended Problems: 47,50,56,60,64,69,74,78,80,90,96,
Chapter 3, Stoichiometry
Recommended Problems: 42,44,48,55,61,68,76,80,94,96,99,104,109,116,142
Chapter 4, Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry
Recommended Problems: 28,32,36,44,46,52,66,69,70,75,80,84, &
Chapter 18: 31and 32
Chapter 5 Gases
Recommended Problems: 42,45,50,52,58,65,66,68,71,76,84
Chapter 6, Thermochemistry
Recommended Problems: 23,28,38,44,48,52,58,60,70,71,82,84,114,115
Chapter 7, Atomic Structure and Properties
Recommended Problems: 20,37,38,46,53,54,70,76,82,84,102,108
Chapter 8, Bonding: General Concepts
Recommended Problems: Any 5 even numbered exercises of your choice
Chapter 9, Covalent Bonding: Orbitals
Recommended Problems: Any 5 even numbered exercises of your choice
Final Exam (Chapters 1 - 9)
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Tentative Timelines/Schedule
Date
Aug. 27th –
Sept. 14th
Sept. 17th –
Oct. 5th
Oct. 8th –
Oct. 26th
Chapter
Number
Ch 2
Selected
Ch 1 &
Ch 3
Ch 4 &
Selected
Ch. 6
General Description of Lecture/Discussion
Classification of Matter, Dalton's Atomic Theory,
Early Experiments to Characterize the Atom, The
Modern Atomic Theory, Isotopes, Molecules and
Ions, An Introduction to the Periodic Table, and
Writing Formulas and Naming of Compounds.
Major Assignments and
Examinations
Practice Problems 2.1a - 2.7a.
Quizzes: Two quizzes
Lab: Laboratory Safety,
Laboratory Balance
Examination: Test # 1
Units of Measurement,
Significant Figures and Calculations, Scientific
Notation, Rounding off, Dimensional Analysis,
Atomic Mass, The Mole Concept, Molar Mass,
Percentage Composition, Empirical & Molecular
Formulas, Chemical Reactions, Balancing
Chemical Equations, Mass – Mass Calculations,
Limiting Reactants, and Percent Yield.
Practice Problems: 3.1a-3.6a
Properties of Aqueous Solutions, Composition of
Solutions, Types of Chemical Reactions,
Stoichiometry of Reactions in Solution, OxidationReduction Reactions, The Nature of Energy, The
Nature of Energy
Practice Problems: 4.1a – 4.4a
and Ch 6 practice problems
Quizzes: Three quizzes
Lab: Volumetric Glassware
Examination: Test # 2
Quizzes: Four quizzes
Examination: Test # 3
Oct. 29th –
Nov. 9th
Selected Density, Temperature, Pressure,
Ch 1, Ch 5 The Gas Laws of Boyle, Charles, Avogadro, &
& Ch 7
Gay-Lussac, The Ideal Gas Law, Gas
Stoichiometry, Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures,
The Kinetic Molecular Theory, Electromagnetic
Radiation, The Bohr Model, Quantum Mechanical
Model of the Atom, Quantum Numbers, Orbital
Shapes & Energies, Pauli’s Exclusion Principle &
Periodic Trends
Lab: Melting point/Boiling
Point, Chemical Reactions
Practice Problems: 5.1a – 5.3a,
7.1a & 7.2a
Quizzes: 3
One PowerPoint Presentation
Examination: Test # 4
Lab: Density
Nov. 12thDec. 7th
Dec.10th –
Dec. 16th
Selected
ch. 8 and
9
Dec. 15th
Lewis Dot Structures, Hybridization, Valence
Shell Electron Pair Repulsion,
Practice handout.
Chapters 1 - 9
Final Exam
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Guidelines for Chemistry 1411 Laboratory Notebook/ Reports
I. The Laboratory Report
1.)
2.)
Lab reports must be typed.
Lab report must have an appropriate cover page containing the following
information (include an appropriate graphic background).
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
e.)
f.)
3.)
Title:
Course:
School:
Term:
Teacher:
Student:
Experiment No. 1 - Mass Determinations
Chemistry 1411 - General Chemistry I
South Texas College
Fall Term 2012
For: W. Garza, MS
By: Name
Report must be written in the following format.
a)
a.)
c.)
d.)
e.)
f.)
g)
h)
Objective
Materials Used
Summary of Procedures
Pre-laboratory Questions (Type question & Restate question in answer)
Data Tables
Calculations (type all required calculations. Be descriptive)
Post-laboratory Questions (Type question & Restate question in answer)
Conclusion
i)
Appendix—copy of your handwritten report from laboratory
notebook.
4.)
Reports must be housed in an appropriate presentation folder with the title
of the report and the name of the student on the front cover including a
graphic. Reports are due no later than two working days after the
completion of the experiment unless stated differently in class.
LAB RULES
1. NO pencil in lab!!!!!!! You must write all data on actual lab data sheets.
2. Wear proper attire for labs and follow all safety regulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
3. Have pre-labs completed before lab!
4. Reports must be completely typed.
5. All pre-lab and post lab questions must be answered in complete sentences.
6. You must have proper units on all values and use correct sig. Figs.
7. DO NOT use personal pronouns on lab report. (I, me, we, etc.)
8. You must follow format on syllabus!!!!!!!!!!!!
9. Calculations must be typed and must be descriptive!
10. No copying!! It does not matter if you had a lab partner, your labs will be
individually written and in your own words.
11. Lab cannot be performed unless safety contract has been signed.
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II.
The Lecture Journal (Optional: to be used for extra credit only)
1.)
The lecture journal must be labeled with appropriate information on the
front cover. An appropriate graphic must be used on the front cover.
2.)
The lecture journal must have a cover page containing the following
information as the first page.
a.)
b.)
c.)
d.)
e.)
f.)
3.)
Chemistry Resource Manual
Chemistry 1411 - General Chemistry I
South Texas College
Fall Term, 2012
For: W. Garza, MS
By: Name
The lecture journal will be made up of eight (8) sections properly identified
with a labeled tab (divider).
a.)
b)
c.)
d.)
e.)
f.)
g.)
h.)
4.)
Title:
Course:
School:
Term:
Teacher:
Student:
Section 1 will consist of Table of Contents
Section 2 will consist of all reference handouts used for the course.
Section 3 will consist of all recommended problems from the textbook.
Section 4 will consist of all practice handouts.
Section 5 will consist of all presentation problems
Section 6 will consist of all quizzes- include internet quizzes.
Section 7 will consist of all tests.
Section 8 will consist of all graded labs.
The lecture journal must be turned in on the day of the final exam to be
considered for extra credit.
III. Power point presentation
Length of Presentation: 5 to 10 minutes max!
Number of slides needed? It is up to you. You will use as many slides as you need to
explain the problem in detail and get your point across to the class
Format: slide # 1.
2
Title page slide—Center to page
a. Your Problem #
b. South Texas College
c. Chem1411 —General Chemistry I
d. Presented by: Your Name
e. For: W. Garza, MS
f. Date of Presentation
State your problem and add as many slides as needed to solve.
End with Reference slide
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Email assignment (Quiz Grade): Due Sept. 11th via email on blackboard!
Write a brief (one page typed, double spaced, font size 12) autobiography
focusing on your past and present academic preparation and your future academic goals
and objectives.
Please include the following in your essay.
a) Name, contact info: either home phone, mobile or email, and picture (color or
b&w attached or on the document).
b) Describe the high school you went to and courses you took there, describe your
favorite courses and any inspiring teachers you encountered.
c) Describe what course you have pursued at college level so far and which ones you
like the most, which ones you are good at and have earned good grades in?
d) What is your major and why? What are your academic goals and aspirations.
e) Why are you taking this course? What do you hope to learn?
f) Why are you at STC?
g) How would you rate your academic standing so far? ( e.g. overall GPA)
h) Any academic projects you are/were involved in.
i) Any other relevant info
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT OR DISHONESTY: The expectation for all students in
this course is that complete integrity will be demonstrated at all times. You should be
aware that both 'taking' and 'giving' assistance during an examination or quiz constitutes
academic dishonesty. Students who are found to copy laboratory write-ups or problem
sets could receive a 0 for the laboratory portion or homework portion of the course.
Copying answers on problem sets is an example of academic misconduct. Do not allow
another student(s) to copy your answer! Do not ask another student to copy their answers!
You are welcome to work together, but write up your answers independently. Students
who are caught cheating on examinations could result with an “F” in the course. In the
event you are penalized for academic dishonesty, or academic misconduct, you may
appeal the decision. Any appeal must begin with a discussion with Dr. Cortez. Students
may obtain information regarding the proper appeal process from the Student Handbook.
Developmental Studies Policy Statement:
The College’s Developmental Education Plan requires students who have not met the
college-level placement standard on an approved assessment instrument in reading,
writing, and/or mathematics to enroll in Developmental Studies courses including
College Success. Failure to attend these required classes may result in the student's
withdrawal from ALL college courses.
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Statement of Equal Opportunity: No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of,
or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South Texas
College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status or disability.
Alternative Format Statement: This document is available in an alternative format
upon request by calling 872.8355.
Individuals with disabilities requiring assistance or access to receive
services should contact disABILITY Support Services at ( 956 ) 872-2173.
ADA Statement:
CHEM 1412 & 1411
Fall 2012
Acknowledgment Statement- COPY
Note: Failure to turn in the signature below does not absolve you of any responsibility for
comprehending or abiding by the policies as set forth on the syllabus.
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Plagiarism and Cheating
I have explained cheating in the syllabus; in addition to it, please read the following statement on
plagiarism.
As a student in Chemistry 1411 or 1412 at STC, you may receive an “F” for the semester
if you commit or assist someone else in cheating or committing plagiarism.
Plagiarism if the theft of words, phrases, sentence structures, ideas, or opinions. It
occurs when any such information is taken from any source or person and-intentionally
or unintentionally- presented or “borrowed” without mention of the source. Plagiarism
also occurs when materials from cited sources are reproduced exactly or nearly exactly
but are not put in quotation marks.
The penalties for cheating or plagiarism at STC can be found in the Student Code of
Conduct. Students who cheat or commit plagiarism are subject to the following
penalties: failure in the course; disciplinary probation; removal or disqualification from
extracurricular activities, athletics, and organizational office; loss of eligibility for
financial support; suspension; expulsion; and withholding of degrees and transcripts.
Copied work of any kind or cheating in any other fashion will not be tolerated!
I understand what plagiarism and cheating are and that I will fail the course if I plagiarize or cheat
in any way.
I understand that my lab reports and research paper may be uploaded to Safe Assign on
blackboard, where it will be kept as a comparison for future papers.
I have also read and understand all of the policies and procedures for class and lab stated on the
syllabus.
Printed Name ________________________________
Signature____________________________________
Date________________________________________
Any questions about the course? Ask here:
Adapted from J. Schnee-STC’s English Department
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SCAN SKILLS
Reading: Reading at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of
printed materials—books, articles, and documents. A core curriculum should offer students the
opportunity to master both general methods of analyzing printed materials and specific methods
for analyzing the subject matter of individual disciplines.
Writing: Competency in writing is the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose
adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience. Although correct grammar, spelling, and
punctuation are each a sine qua non in any composition, they do not automatically ensure that the
composition itself makes sense or that the writer has much of anything to say. Students need to
be familiar with the writing process including how to discover a topic and how to develop and
organize it, how to phrase it effectively for their audience. These abilities can be acquired only
through practice and reflection
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Computer Literacy: Computer literacy at the college level means the ability to use computerbased technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information. Coreeducated students should have an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities
associated with the use of technology, and should have the tools necessary to evaluate and learn
new technologies as they become available.
Speaking: Competence in speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and
persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience. Developing this competency
includes acquiring poise and developing control of the language through experience in making
presentations to small groups, to large groups, and through the media.
Listening: Listening at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret various forms
of spoken communication.
Critical Thinking: Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and
quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and
to construct alternatives strategies. Problem solving is one of the applications of critical thinking,
used to address an identified task.
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ADDENDUM
Following are examples of suggested instructional strategies for teaching some of the
intellectual competencies and perspectives:
Listening
During the class session ask each student to formulate the answer to a question and then
turn to a partner and share his or her answer with the partner. Through discussion the
pair then formulates a new answer to the question. Then the instructor randomly calls
upon pairs for their answer and provides immediate feedback.
Writing, Computer Literacy, Speaking, and Interdisciplinary
Students conduct on-line research on a topic related to the course, write a paper, and
make an oral presentation to the class using Power Point. The writing and speaking skills
will be evaluated based on acceptable communication skills for professionals in the field.
Critical Thinking, Writing, Speaking, Computer Literacy
Assign small groups a realistic case study from your field. Ask them to analyze the
problem and develop a proposed solution. They could then write a paper and/or present
their solution to the class.
Health and Wellness and Interdisciplinary
Students calculate the calorie content of various foods and, based on those findings,
discuss which would be healthy food choices.
Interdisciplinary
Discuss how the artistic community approached social problems through the artists’
work.
Ethical Behavior
Discuss the ethics of downloading music from the Internet.
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FOUNDATION SKILLS
1. Basic Skills:
Reading, writing, mathematics, arithmetic, speaking and listening
Students are required to read the text. Students will write notes during the lecture, lab,
problems solving sessions, and review sessions and they must know how to spell. The
students read the tests and the answers are in written form. They have to read the lab
manuals for theoretical background, instructions, and procedures of the experiment and
they have to write the lab reports.
The students need arithmetic, algebra, and analyzing skills to completely understand the
principles and in the problem solving sessions.
The student will ask and answer questions during the lecture, lab, and review sessions.
They have to listen to the lecture and instructions for lab sessions. The oral
communication includes presentation of material and group discussions during lab,
lecture, problem solving, and review sessions.
2. Thinking Skills:
Learning and reasoning
Problem solving is an essential component of understanding the principles of chemistry
and its application to everyday life. Student will be solving every day examples using
math and analyzing skills. Visualizing the problem, and using reasoning to solve the
problem solving. Thinking skill is an essential component of understanding and solving
the problems.
3. Technology:
Computers and scientific apparatus
Students will use word processing and a variety of software including tutorial, which
accompany the text. Students have access to the Internet. Students will utilize scientific
tools, which are required to perform the laboratory activities.
4. Personal Qualities:
Responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, integrity and honesty
The students will be doing labs in groups. Team spirit, responsibility, sociability,
community skills, self- management and cooperation with other group members will be
needed to perform the tasks completely.
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cut here and hand in to Mr. W. Garza
I have read and understand the La Villa High School Chemistry course outline presented by Mr.
W. Garza to my student
(print student’s name)
___________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ____________________
Parent or Guardian of above named student
Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ____________________
Student
Parents, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Mr. W. Garza
(956) 262-4715
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