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CHEMISTRY 1A COURSE SYLLABUS
SPRING 2010
Instructor: Dr. Jose A. Cabrera
Office: S-106
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM & 2:30PM to 4:00PM
Also available by appointment.
Office Phone: (408) 298-2181 Ext. 3983
Emaill: Jose.Cabrera@sjcc.edu
Mail Box: Reprographics
Course Description and Goals: Chemistry 1A is the first semester in a one year
sequence intended for physical, biological science and professional majors at San
Jose City College. The course will expose students to topics such as atomic
structure, chemical stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonding, physical
states of matter and solution chemistry. For your information, the student learning
outcomes for the course are included at the end of this syllabus.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 15 and Math 13 (Intermediate Algebra) with a grade C or
better.
Required Materials:
(a)
Textbook: McMurry and Fray, Chemistry 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, Inc., 2004.
(b)
Laboratory Manual by Professor John C. Song
(Available at the SJCC Bookstore)
(c)
Laboratory Notebook (Available at SJCC Bookstore)
(d)
Safety Googles (Approved by OSHA) for working in the chemistry lab,
(Available at the SJCC bookstore). Laboratory apron or coat.
(e)
Scientific calculator.
Class Meeting
Time and Place: Lecture:
MW 10:45 am – 12:10 pm Room S202
Laboratory: MW 7:35 am – 10:40 am Room S209
MW 12:40 pm – 3:45 pm Room S209
Class Webpage: Moodle will be used to post lecture notes, announcements, and
other important course material. If at any time you cannot access
the Moodle page please let me know as soon as possible; don’t wait!
Important Dates:
Friday February 12, 2010: Last day to drop a class AND apply for a refund.
Friday February 26, 2010: Last day to drop a class without a “W” on your
transcripts.
Thursday April 22, 2010: Last day to drop a semester class and receive a (“W”) on
your transcripts.
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Attendance: Satisfactory attendance, like successful scholarship, is the
responsibility of the individual student. Past experience has shown that students,
who attend class and actively participate in lecture and lab, achieve a high course
grade. As such, your attendance and active participation is therefore of great
importance for overall success in this class! Students are required to regularly
attend ALL lectures and labs on TIME. Leaving lecture or lab early without the
instructor’s consent, or arriving late to lecture or lab will be considered as an
absence. A student may be dropped from the course for four consecutive or six
cumulative absences from scheduled lecture/lab sessions.
Absence: Students are responsible for ALL work, announcements, handouts and
material missed during an absence.
Withdrawal: If you decide to drop the course, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to
file a drop card with the office of Admissions and Records. When withdrawing
from the course, inform the instructor of your decision and check out of your lab
locker in person. Failure to do so will result in the “HOLD” of your official
transcripts.
Academic honesty: Students are expected to pursue their course work with
integrity and honesty. Cheating is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain
credit of academic work through the use of dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent
means. If you cheat, you will be dismissed from the course with an “F” grade.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUCCESS IN THIS COURSE
To be successful in a chemistry course you should be diligent and mindful of the
resources available for you. Below are some recommendations:
1. Attend all lectures and labs on TIME; plan ahead for the unexpected.
2. Read ahead and prepare for lecture and lab. That is, attend all lectures and labs
intending to be an active participant.
3. Review, in detail, past mistakes on homework, exams, and quizzes.
4. Attend office hours regularly; please don’t be shy.
5. Do all assigned homework and as many unassigned problems as possible.
6. Study! It is recommended that students study at least 2 to 3 hours outside
of class for every scheduled class hour. For Chemistry 1A, this
corresponds to approximately 20 hours a week. Experience in past years
suggests that this is a minimum for success in this course!
7. Get to know your classmates, and form study groups.
8. Go to tutorial services.
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Nature of Class Sessions:
The way in which course material is to be presented is aimed to be studentcentered. During lecture I will not be the center of attention, rather the class will
be organized in groups consisting of four students each. In each lecture session
material will be presented using PowerPoint and the Whiteboard. With the intent
of helping you get the most out of each class session, the lecture will be broken up
into 15-20 minute portions, each followed by in-class activities where students
solve sample problems pertaining to the material just discussed. Please attend each
class session ready to be an active participant in your group and in the class as a
whole!
Special Accommodations;
Please notify the instructor if you need any accommodations, including
testing. I will be more than glad to work with the DSP office to ensure your
needs are well cared for.
Basis for Evaluation: Lecture
Assigned Readings: You are required to read the assigned chapters from the
textbook before we discuss them in class. Questions based on the assigned
reading will appear on exams or quizzes.
Assigned Homework: A number of pre-selected homework problems from the
textbook will be assigned for each chapter covered. These will not be graded but
are very important since questions based on the assigned homework will appear in
the exams or quizzes. Completing the homework in a timely manner will be
beneficial for overall success in this course. Although assigned homework will not
be graded, it is recommended that you try more problems than those assigned.
Keep in mind, practice makes perfect!
Quizzes and Exams Policy: During exams and quizzes calculators are not to be
shared with other students. Calculators on cell phones are NOT allowed during
exams and quizzes. Also electronic dictionaries are not allowed during exams and
quizzes.
Quizzes: Quiz questions will be taken from current topics covered, pre-assigned
reading, or assigned homework problems. No make-up quizzes shall be given.
Students who miss a quiz, regardless of the reason, will receive a zero for that quiz.
The lowest quiz will be dropped when computing your final course grade. Refer to
the lecture schedule for a tentative date for quizzes.
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Exams: Three scheduled exams will be given. Exams will cover all lectures up to
the time of the exam including the homework and laboratory material. No make-up
exams shall be given. If the student completes all three exams, the exam with the
lowest score will be dropped when computing the final grade. Refer to the lecture
schedule to view a tentative date for exams.
Final Exam:
A cumulative 3-hour final exam will be given. A student who misses
the final exam will not receive a grade higher then C for the course.
Basis of Evaluation: B. Laboratory
Laboratory performance will be evaluated from: submitted lab reports, workshop
exercises, lab quizzes and safe laboratory practices as judged by your instructor.
Plan to spend the entire lab period working on various aspects of our experiments.
This could involve careful data collection, data analysis, and/or in-class assignments.
Pre-lab worksheet: Pre-lab assignments are due at the beginning of the lab period.
Late Pre-lab worksheets will be penalized 10% of the maximum points.
Lab reports: Completed lab reports and worksheets are due on the following lab
day after completion of the experiment. Pre-lab reports and original lab data
should be recorded, in black ink, directly in the bound lab notebook. Lab reports
will be graded based on the completion of the lab work, clarity of recorded data,
accuracy of the calculations and results. Your conduct in the lab as it pertains to
sage laboratory practices may be used as part of the lab evaluation as well. There
will be a penalty assessed for late reports. 10% of the maximum points will be
deducted for each lab period overdue up to a maximum of two lab periods; after
which late lab reports will not be accepted. The lowest scoring wet lab report will
be dropped when determining your final grade in the lab. See attached lab schedule.
Lab Report Grading: Wet Labs (Worth 40 Points):
Pre-Lab: 20%,
Data Collection and Safe Lab Practices: 50%
Final Report: 30%
Dry Labs (Worth 20 Points)
A problem-solving assignment or worksheet is considered lab. This lab work will be
completed before leaving lab.
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Lab Quizzes: Lab quizzes will be both announced and unannounced. For the
announced lab quizzes, see the lab schedule. All lab quizzes will be given at the
beginning of the lab period. No extra time will be given for those who arrive late;
please be on time.
Before you leave the lab: For each lab session have your instructor check and
sign off your laboratory notebook to ensure that you have the data necessary to
complete the lab report. Unsigned lab notebooks will not be graded.
Grading: The course grade will depend on the sum of total points earned in lecture
and lab. The following weighting factors will be used.
Lecture
Lecture Quizzes
20%
Exams
30%
Final Exam
20%
Attendance/Participation
2%
_________________________
Lecture Subtotal
72%
Laboratory
Laboratory Quizzes
5%
Lab reports/performance,
Lab exercises
23%
__________________________
Laboratory Subtotal
28%
Total = 100%
Course Grading Scale:
Percentage
90 - and above
80 - 89
70 -79
50 - 69
49 and below
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Please note that course content may vary, from the course schedule provided
with this course syllabus, to meet the needs of the class. Any changes will be
communicated well in advance and discussed in class.
Chemistry is a challenging, but also very rewarding course. Please know that I
am fully committed to making this course an intellectually rewarding and enjoyable
experience for you. I am very much looking forward to working with you this
semester.
I wish you success in all your classes this spring semester!
Sincerely, Professor Cabrera
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Tentative Lecture Schedule
(Lecture Meets in S202)
Date
Week 1
M, Feb 1
W, Feb 3
Week 2 M, Feb 8
W, Feb 10
Week 3 M, Feb 15
W, Feb 17
Week 4 M, Feb 22
W, Feb 24
Week 5 M, Mar 1
W, Mar 3
Week 6 M, Mar 8
W, Mar 10
Week 7 M, Mar 15
W, Mar 17
Week 8 M, Mar 22
W, Mar 24
Week 9 M, Mar 29
W, Mar 31
Week 10 M, Apr 5
W, Apr 7
Week 11 M, Apr 12
W, Apr 14
Week 12 M, Apr 19
W, Apr 21
Week 13 M, Apr 26
W, Apr 28
Week 14 M, May 3
W, May 5
Week 15 M,May 10
W,May 12
Week 16 M,May 17
W, May 19
Topics
Chapter Readings
Chapter 1: Introduction, Measurements in Science
Sec 1.1 to Sec 1.6
Chapter 1: Introduction, Measurements in Science
Sec. 1.7 to Sec. 1.13
Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Sec. 2.1 to Sec. 2.6
Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Sec. 2.7 to Sec. 2.10
President’s Day Holiday Campus Closed
Quiz #1 Chapters 1 and 2
Chapter 3: Formulas, Equations, and moles
Chapter 3: : Formulas, Equations, and moles
Chapter 3: Formulas, Equations, and moles
Quiz #2 Chapter 3
Chapter 4: : Aqueous Solutions
Chapter 4: Aqueous Solutions
Chapter 4: Aqueous Solutions
Exam 1: Covers Chapters 1-4
Chapter 5: Chemical Periodicity & Atomic Structure
Chapter 5: Chemical Periodicity & Atomic Structure
Chapter 5: Chemical Periodicity & Atomic Structure
Quiz #3 Chapter 5
Chapter 6: Ionic Bonds
March 29 to April 1: SPRING BREAK
March 29 to April 1: SPRING BREAK
Chapter 6: Ionic Bonds
Sec. 3.1 to Sec. 3.4
Chapter 7: Covalent Bonds and Molecular Structure
Quiz #5 Chapter 7
Chapter 7: Covalent Bonds and Molecular Structure
Chapter 7: Covalent Bonds and Molecular Structure
Exam 2: Covers Chapters 5-7
Sec. 7.4 to Sec. 7.7
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Thermochemistry
Thermochemistry
Gases and Their Behavior
Gases and Their Behavior
Quiz #6 Chapter 8-9
Chapter 10: Solutions
Chapter 10: Solutions
Exam 3: Covers Chapters 8-10
Sec. 8.1 to Sec. 8.7
Chapter 11: Solutions
Sec. 11.1 to Sec. 11.4
Chapter 11: Solutions
Sec. 11.5 to Sec. 11.8
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8:
9:
9:
M, May 24
REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM
W, May 26
CUMULATIVE 3 HOUR FINAL EXAM
Sec. 3.5 to Sec. 3.8
Sec. 3.9 to Sec. 3.12
Sec. 4.1 to Sec. 4.4
Sec. 4.5 to Sec. 4.8
Sec. 4.9 to Sec. 4.11
Sec. 5.1 to Sec. 5.5
Sec. 5.6 to Sec. 5.10
Sec. 5.11 to 5.15
Sec. 6.1 to Sec. 6.4
Sec. 6.4 to Sec. 6.6
Sec. 9.5 to Sec. 9.9
Sec. 7.1 to Sec. 7.3
Sec. 7.8 to Sec. 7.11
Sec. 7.11 to Sec. 7.14
Sec. 8.8 to Sec. 8.13
Sec 9.1 to Sec 9.4
Sec. 9.5 to Sec. 9.9
Sec. 10.1 to Sec. 10.5
Sec. 10.6 - 10.11
Sec. 10.6 - 10.11
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Date
Week 1 M, Feb 1
W, Feb 2
Week 2 M, Feb 8
W, Feb 10
Week 3 M, Feb 15
W, Feb 17
Laboratory or Exercise Scheduled
Lab Manual
Page
iii
ix and xi
xvii
xxv and xxvii
Lab safety; Introduction Units of Measurement
Significant Figures and Exponential Notation
Graphical Representation of Data
Formula Writing and Equation Writing
President’s Day Holiday Campus Closed
Lab Quiz #1
Density and treatment of data
Week 4 M, Feb 22
Density and treatment of data
W, Feb 24 Law of definite composition
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(Empirical formula of Copper Sulfide)
Week 5 M, Mar 1
Law of definite composition
W, Mar 3
Lab Exercise: Balancing Redox Reactions
xxxv
Week 6 M, Mar 8
Lab Quiz #2
17
Synthesizing Alum from Aluminum
W, Mar 10 Synthesizing Alum from Aluminum
Week 7 M, Mar 15
Acid-Base Titration Experiment
21
W, Mar 17 Acid-Base Titration Experiment (Cont.)
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81
Week 8 M, Mar 22
Lab Quiz #3
Redox Titration of Aqueous H2O2
W, Mar 24 Redox Titration of Aqueous H2O2
Week 9 M, Mar 29
Spring Break
W, Mar 31
Spring Break
Week 10 M, Apr 5
Hydrogen Emission Spectrum
49
W, Apr 7
Hydrogen Emission Spectrum
Week 11 M, Apr 12
Dry Lab Exercise
W, Apr 14
Spectroscopic Determination of Aspirin
67
Week 12 M, Apr 19
Spectroscopic Determination of Aspirin
W, Apr 21
Lab Quiz #4
Dry Lab Exercise
Week 13 M, Apr 26 Calorimetry and Enthalpy
33
W, Apr 28 Calorimetry and Enthalpy
Week 14 M, May 3
Determining the Vapor Pressure and Enthalpy of
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Vaporization of Water. (Continued)
W, May 5 Determining the Vapor Pressure and Enthalpy of
Vaporization of Water. (Continued)
Week 15 M, May 10
Lab Quiz #5
89
Solid State Structures
W, May 12 Solid State Structures
Week 16 M, May 17 Solid State Structures/ Computer Simulations
W, May 19 Solid State Structures/ Computer Simulations
M, May 24
Review For Final Exam: Lab Check Out
W, May 26
CUMULATIVE 3 HOUR FINAL EXAM
* The laboratory manual (by Professor J.C Song) is available at the SJCC bookstore.
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Chemistry 1A Spring 2009
Assigned Homework
Chapter 1 (Pages 30-35): 20, 21, 41, 88, 101
Chapter 2 (Pages 68-73): 27, 29, 34, 36, 41, 42, 43, 44, 53, 57, 59, 60, 61,
64, 65, 74, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 91, 110
Chapter 3 (Pages 108-114): 31, 33, 37, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 54, 61, 63, 68, 75,
89, 91, 97, 109, 123
Chapter 4 (Pages 150-157): 25, 43, 48, 60, 64, 66, 88, 97, 101
Chapter 5(Pages 193-199): 23, 24, 34, 42, 47, 56, 57, 59, 71, 72, 76, 83, 86,
103
Chapter 6 (Pages 236-242): 28, 32, 55, 62, 110, 112
Chapter 7 (Pages 289-296): 32, 33, 41, 43, 44, 49, 51, 54, 61, 65, 68, 77, 86,
92, 100, 113
Chapter 8 (Pages 333-340): 26, 27, 39, 43, 51, 57, 59, 60, 67, 69, 75, 83,
84, 89, 104, 113
Chapter 9 (Pages 372-379): 27, 30, 37, 40, 49, 57, 62, 64, 69, 73, 78, 91,
99, 115
Chapter 10 (Pages 421-428): 34, 36, 37, 39, 45, 60, 75, 81, 85, 91, 111
Chapter 11 (Pages 464-470): 45, 54, 55, 66, 70, 80, 83, 94, 105, 132
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Chemistry 1A Student Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply significant figures, scientific notation, and statistics in calculating and analyzing
laboratory data.
2. Recognize that the atomic nature of matter and periodic properties of elements are due
to the electron configuration.
3. Use critical thinking skills in solving chemistry problems.
4. Use technology, including computers, chemistry related software, electronic laboratory
equipment, and the web.
5.
Classify chemical compounds, distinguish ionic vs covalent compounds, recognize and
express the name of chemical formula .
6.
Recognize quantitative relationships from three types of chemical reactions:
A) Precipitation reactions; B) Acid-base reactions; C) Oxidation-reduction reaction, and
apply the concepts to solve problems in the lab involving the latter chemical reactions.
7. Interpret chemical reactions from phenomenon observable in the macroscopic world,
using microscopic molecules and atoms. Also interpret chemical reactions which occur in
the microscopic (not directly observable) world in terms of macroscopic (observable)
terms.
8. Describe the gaseous behavior using the kinetic molecular theory as a theoretical model
and apply this model to solve problems.
9. Describe why chemical reactions occur using thermodynamic terms such as enthalpy (H)
and free energy (G), and how such thermodynamic data can be obtained in the lab.
10. Describe how chemical bonds form, the underlying principle of bond formation, and how
the shape of molecules affects their reactivity and properties.
11. Correlate the properties of liquid, solid, and solution with intermolecular interactions.
12. Apply LeChatelier’s Principle to predict the position of equilibrium.