CH201
Winter 2014
Syllabus
Summary
Chemistry 201 is a class designed to give engineers a working knowledge of fundamental
chemistry and chemical phenomena that are pertinent to engineering fields. The class requires strong
algebra skills; therefore, it is suggested that you have completed MTH 111 with a grade of B or higher in
order to participate in this class.
Course Objectives and Outcomes
Chemistry 201 trains the student in the fundamental basis of chemistry and the critical
interpretation thereof. In this course, the student will learn: how to read chemical equations, predict
chemical outcomes, make hypotheses about energetic interactions on the molecular level, predict
electronic structures and properties of materials based upon their respective compositions and carry out
predictive mathematics to determine the specific outcomes of chemical reactions. Examinations and
virtual laboratory exercises will be used to test student understanding of the aforementioned topics.
Course Materials
Book
Homework
Grade Management
Calculator
Chemistry A Molecular Approach 3rd Edition
by Nivaldo J. Tro
Mastering Chemistry
http://www.masteringchemistry.com/
Blackboard
https://my.oregonstate.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp
Please feel free to use any scientific calculator in class.
Smartphones are strictly prohibited on tests.
Instructor Information
Chris Knutson
Name
Gilbert 133
Office
Office Hours W: 9-11:00 AM
knutchri@onid.orst.edu
Email
541-737-6731
Phone
Please come to office hours if you are having difficulties in my class. Please come to my office hours if
you are doing well in the class too.
Grading Policy
Your grade for this course is based upon two major criteria: exams, and homework.
Exams: There will be two midterm exams, each worth 150 points. The final exam is worth 250 points of
your grade. If you score higher on your final than either, or both, of your midterms, the final grade will
replace the lower midterm grades. This also counts for people absent for either midterm.
Homework: You will get full credit for 95% completion or better on your Mastering Chemistry. This
5% window is to account for trials and tribulations in your battle against our robot overlords.
CH201
Winter 2014
Syllabus
Point Structure
Assignment/Test/Lab
Midterm 1
Midterm 2
Final Exam
Intro to Mastering Chemistry
Mastering Chemistry Homework 1
Mastering Chemistry Homework 2
Mastering Chemistry Homework 3
Mastering Chemistry Homework 4
Mastering Chemistry Homework 5
Mastering Chemistry Homework 6
Mastering Chemistry Homework 7
Mastering Chemistry Homework 8
Mastering Chemistry Homework 9
Total
Course
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
D-
Points Possible
150
150
250
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
750
Percent
92
89
86
83
80
77
74
71
68
65
62
Academic Honesty
All exams will be proctored by teaching assistants and the instructor will also make rounds. Any
implication of cheating will be formally investigated and students proven to be cheating will fail the
course. Even if you are not caught, cheating will get you nowhere. The real test is life after college, and
the only thing that cheaters gain is ineptitude in subject matter that they have paid a great deal of money
to learn. For more information on OSU’s student conduct policies, please see:
http://oregonstate.edu/admin/stucon/achon.htm
CH201
Winter 2014
Syllabus
W2013 Schedule
Week of
1-7
Day
T
Th
T
1-14
Th
T
1-21
Th
T
1-28
Th
T
2-4
2-11
2-18
Th
T
Th
T
Th
T
2-25
3-4
3-11
Th
T
Th
T
Th
Topic
Matter and Measurement
Atomic TheoryIntro to chemical equations and
naming – Octet rule
Types of chemical compounds and
equations
Stoichiometry and Limiting Rgt.
Stoichiometry continued
Introduction to gases Midterm 1
Gases continued
Thermochemistry 1
Thermochemistry 2
Thermochemistry final lecture
Intro to Quantum-Mechanical Model
Quantum mech. model of the atom
Periodic Properties of the elements
Lewis Structures
Lewis Structures continued
Midterm 2
VSEPR and Molecular Shapes
Valence Bond Theory and M.O.
Theory
Molecular Orbital theory
Intermolecular forces
States of matter
Solids
Chapter
Mastering Chemistry
1
2
3
Registration and introduction due
3
Homework 1 Due Friday at midnight
4.2-4.4
4-5
Homework 2 Due Friday at midnight
5
6
Homework 3 Due Friday at midnight
6
7
Homework 4 Due Friday at midnight
7-8
8
9
9
10
10
Homework 5 Due Friday at midnight
Homework 6 Due Friday at midnight
Homework 7 Due Friday at midnight
10-11
Homework 8 Due Friday at midnight
11
Homework 9 Due Friday at midnight
Midterm Exams:
Midterm exams will be held on week 3 and week 7. Please see blackboard for specific scheduling.
Final Exam:
Please see blackboard for specific scheduling.
Students with Disabilities
Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty and Disability Access Services
(DAS). Students with accommodations approved through DAS are responsible for contacting (email is
preferred) the faculty member in charge of the course prior to or during the first week of the term to
discuss accommodations. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations but who have not
yet obtained approval through DAS should contact DAS immediately at 541.737.4098.