CHEM 1132
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
Instructor: Dr. Gija Geme
Office: WCM 405
Phone: (660) 543-4432
E-mail: geme@ucmo.edu
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Lecture: MWF 9:00 – 9:50 am, M 2:00 – 2:50 pm WCM 425
Office Hours: MWF 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (and by appointment)
Textbook: Silberberg, Martin. Principles of General Chemistry, McGraw Hill: Boston, 2007.
Hanson, David M. Foundations of Chemistry: Applying POGIL Principles. 3rd
Edition, Pacific Crest, Lisle, IL, 2008.
Laboratory Manual: Department of Chemistry and Physics. Chem 1131 and 1132 Laboratory
Manual. Revised 2007.
Additional Requirements:
 WebAssign student access code
 A calculator that can handle logarithms and scientific (exponential or power-of-ten)
notation
 Access to the internet – there are departmental and university-wide computers available
 State of Missouri approved laboratory safety goggles
 Bound laboratory notebook and non-erasable ink pen
 Bound Composition Notebook
Important Note: I urge you to ask for extra help whenever a topic needs clarification. Often, we
cannot spend enough time during a lecture period discussing a particular topic or answering all
questions. Your backgrounds vary widely and it is understandable and natural that you may not
all be able to proceed at the same rate. Avail yourself of every opportunity for assistance
whenever you need it. Please come to see me in Room 405 during office hours or make an
appointment for an office visit at another time.
Course Purpose:
CHEM 1132, General Chemistry II, is a continuation of CHEM 1131 for those students
expecting to major or minor in chemistry, teach chemistry, or take pre-professional curricula.
General Chemistry II is a broad overview of the principles of chemistry and the reactivity of
chemical elements and compounds. It provides a firm foundation that is central to describing the
behavior of matter in many disciplines.
As a general education course, CHEM 1132 asks you not only to learn chemistry, but to see it as
representative of science itself, the very broad field of human endeavor that strives to give us a
general understanding of how the universe operates. Though science is just one among several
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approaches developed by people to help understand our surroundings, it is unique and uniquely
powerful in that it rests on a foundation of observation and experimentation. In the CHEM 1132
classroom, we discuss many of these observations and experiments and how they have
contributed to our understanding of nature.
Chemistry Department Goals and Competencies:
This course seeks to develop skills and knowledge required by graduates of a chemistry program.
The competencies addressed in this course are listed below followed by the types of activities
where these areas will be developed, assessed, and evaluated.
 Collect, analyze, and apply information to solve problems
(laboratory, homework problems, quizzes, and exams)
 Use various laboratory techniques and/or instruments with understanding, accuracy,
precision, and safety
(laboratory)
 Think logically within a chemistry framework and be receptive to new ideas and
concepts
(laboratory, homework problems, quizzes, and exams)
 Use the language and concepts of chemistry to communicate effectively in oral and
written form, to follow detailed instructions, and to function in independent and
collaborative settings
(laboratory, homework problems, quizzes, and exams)
 Exhibit the ethical use of knowledge, materials, and procedures that demonstrate an
impact on society
(laboratory, class discussion)
Attendance Policy: Attendance at all lectures and laboratory sessions is expected and attendance
records are maintained. You may be asked to provide legitimate documentation for missed
lecture(s) and laboratory sessions (see General Catalog and/or Student Handbook) and you are
expected to notify me IN ADVANCE when possible or within 24 hours after the missed class
otherwise. This is a laboratory course, and as such it is imperative for students to complete all the
laboratory activities to receive credit for the course. Students who miss more than one laboratory
experiment due to an unexcused absence will receive an “F” for the course.
Students with Disabilities: All reasonable and appropriate accommodations will be made for
students who present a memo from the Office of Accessibility Services (660-543-4421). CHEM
1132 adheres to the guidelines established within the General Education Program for
introductory science courses.
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Course Evaluation: Course grades will be determined by performance on homework, exams,
reading and writing assignments, and laboratory exercises.
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 Exams
The format of exams will be a combination of multiple choice, short answer, and free response
type questions. They are based on the learning objectives from each chapter.
 Homework
Homework will be assigned using WebAssign, an online homework and tutorial program. The
access code for WebAssign was bundled with your textbook. Homework problems will be
assigned periodically and their due dates will be posted along with the assignment. Homework is
designed to both build your skills and provide me the opportunity to assess deeper learning than
can be done in an hour exam.
 Reading Assignments
You will be completing reading assignment before we start a new chapter. This will involve
answering strategic questions while you read. This assignment is designed to help you prepare
better for the upcoming lectures and become a skilled reader.
 Writing Assignments
You will be completing several writing assignments. These will involve writing an essay,
calibrating your ability to evaluate essays, and completing a self-assessment of your own writing
as well as assessment of your peers. These assignments are designed to improve your writing
ability, chemistry knowledge, and assessment skills.
 Final Exam
Final Exam will be a cumulative assessment of the course content covered during the semester.
This will be an ACS standardized exam in a multiple choice format.
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Exam, Homework and Quiz Dates (Other Than The Final Exam) Are To Be Arranged
4 Exams
35%
Final Exam
10%
Homework
25%
Reading Assignments
5%
Writing Assignments
5%
Laboratory
20%
Course Total
100%
Letter Grade Assignments
 90-100% = A
 80-89% = B
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 70-79% = C
 60-69% = D
 0-59% = F
There will be 4 Exams administered throughout the course plus a Final Exam. The lowest score
out of the 4 Exams will be dropped, HOWEVER THE FINAL EXAM IS MANDITORY AND
WILL NOT BE DROPPED. Missed Exams cannot be made up and will count towards their drop
grade. GRADES WILL NOT BE “CURVED”.
Missed laboratories cannot be made up, except when the instructor has been presented with a
written, legitimate, documented reason as defined in the Student Calendar/Handbook or General
Catalog, and within the time limit defined therein. Alternative assessments will be used for
makeup work.
A breach of Central’s Academic Honesty Policy may result in a grade of “F” for the course.
This Syllabus is subject to change and Students will be notified of additional changes.
Spring 2009 Course Calendar
Chem 1132 – 9:00 am
Notice: This schedule is subject to change, but I will generally try to follow this schedule.
Week
Monday
Monday PM
Wednesday
Friday
Jan 12 - 16
----Intro
Ch 12
Jan 19 - 23
Martin Luther
--Ch 12
Ch 12
King Day
Jan 26 - 30
Ch 12
Ch 12
Ch 13
Ch 13
Feb 2 - 6
Ch 13
Ch 13
Ch 13
Ch 14
Feb 9 - 13
Ch 14
Exam 1
Ch 14
Ch 14
Feb 16 - 20
Ch 14
Ch 14
Ch 16
Ch 16
Feb 23 - 27
Ch 16
Ch 16
Ch 16
Ch 17
Mar 2 - 6
Ch 17
Exam 2
Ch 17
Ch 17
Mar 9 - 13
Ch 18
Ch 18
Ch 18
Ch 18
Mar 16 - 20
--Spring
Break
--Mar 23 - 27
Ch 18
Exam 3
Ch 19
Ch 19
Mar 30 – Apr 3
Ch 19
Ch 19
Ch 19
Ch 20
Apr 6 - 10
Ch 20
Ch 20
Ch 20
Ch 20
Apr 13 - 17
Ch 21
Exam 4
Ch 21
Ch 21
Apr 20 - 24
Ch 21
Ch 21
Ch 23
Ch 23
Apr 27 – May 1
Ch 23
Ch 23
Ch 23
Ch 23
May 4 - 8
Final Exam
11:00 am – 1:00
pm
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