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School: Science and Technology
Course Number: SCIN 131
Course Name: Introduction to Chemistry with Lab
Credit Hours: 4
Length of Course: 16 weeks
Prerequisite: none
Table of Contents
Instructor Information
Evaluation Procedures
Course Description
Grading Scale
Course Scope
Course Outline
Course Objectives
Policies
Course Delivery Method
Academic Services
Course Materials
Selected Bibliography
Course Description (Catalog)
SCIN131 Introduction to Chemistry with Lab (4 credits). This course introduces
students to the principles of basic chemistry, the terminology, methodology and
worldview of chemistry, and the practical application to everyday living. Topics are both
descriptive and mathematical and include acids and bases, atomic structure, chemical
equations and reactions, chemical language and nomenclature, gases, molecular
structure, solution chemistry, chemical mathematics, organic chemistry, and
biochemistry. The Chemistry lab is designed for students in the sciences to learn how to
make qualitative and quantitative observations about physical and chemical phenomena,
to make calculations, and to test out their own reasoning. Students will acquire skills in
laboratory techniques and study through interactive simulation laboratories designed to
help reinforce and build upon the concepts presented in the lecture portion of the class.
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Course Scope
This course is designed to teach the principles of basic chemistry and basic chemistry
laboratory principles to students who are nonscientists. It will introduce inorganic and
organic chemical theory, terminology, nomenclature, problem solving, and methodology,
and provide a prospectus of a universal view of chemistry and its practical applications to
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everyday living. We will become familiar with the scientific method, and attain knowledge
of chemical concepts, chemical laboratory techniques and chemical problem solving.
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Course Objectives
The successful student will fulfill the following learning objectives, and upon completion
of this course, should be able to:
CO-1 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the principles, history, and terminology of
general chemistry.
CO-2 Recognize the importance of the scientific method in the historical development of
chemical knowledge.
CO-3 Apply concepts of scientific measurement and problem solving strategies.
CO-4 Distinguish between matter and energy.
CO-5 Categorize matter and its properties.
CO-6 Define the relationships between atoms, elements, molecules, and compounds
(including nomenclature).
CO-7 Use chemical mathematics, chemical composition, reaction quantities, and
stoichiometry to problems related to chemical formulas and chemical reactions.
CO-8 Describe chemical changes, types of chemical reactions, when they occur, and the
products they yield.
CO-9 Apply quantum-mechanical atomic structure to atomic behavior, electron
configurations, and chemical bonding.
CO-10 Describe the distinguishing characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases.
CO-11 Solve problems related to the behavior of gas phase systems.
CO-12 Categorize the different types of solutions.
CO-13 Apply appropriate chemical equations and mathematical constructs to solution
characteristics and concentrations.
CO-14 Apply basic principles and mathematics of acid-base chemistry, acid-base
classification, and pH in expressing acidity.
CO-15 Describe the properties, characteristics and nomenclature of basic organic
compounds.
CO-16 Explain the basic chemistry of life processes, including carbohydrates, lipids,
proteins, nucleic acids, and drugs.
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Course Delivery Method
This is a sixteen week online class. Each class week begins on Monday and ends on
Sunday. All assignments will be submitted by use of the course website facility.
This course, delivered via distance learning, will enable students to complete academic
work in a flexible manner, completely online. Course materials and access to an online
learning management system will be made available to each student. Online
assignments are due by the last day of each week (Sunday) by 11:59 pm
Eastern Time and include discussion forum questions, examinations, laboratory
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assignments, and homework quizzes (graded electronically). Assigned faculty will support
the students throughout this course.
“Asynchronous” is not the same as “independent study” – all students are to participate
in the weekly assignments and topics together. It is within that week where each
individual has flexibility on completing the week’s tasks.
The nature of an online course requires a significant amount of discipline and
independent work. The student is responsible for managing time, completing
assignments and notifying the Professor immediately of any difficulties. Several days are
given to complete the assignments, therefore extensions are not anticipated and will be
hard to come by.
Each week begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, and all posted times are
Eastern Time. Students are encouraged to carefully check due dates and times on
exams so as not to miss a submission.
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Course Materials
Required Textbooks:
Tro, N. (2011). Introductory Chemistry, 5th ed.: Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
The VitalSource e-book is provided via the APUS Bookstore. Please visit
http://apus.libguides.com/bookstore for more information.
*Note*: This book is available as an electronic book (e-book) that is free of
charge to AMU/APU students. Please see the course Site Info area and
Lesson 1 for directions regarding how to access the text within the
classroom.
Required Lab Materials:
For the laboratory assignments and supplemental components of the lecture, you can
access the videos online when you go to www.thinkwell.com. Simply log in at the top
with the login information/access code that was emailed to you by the university, and it
will then take you to a contents page. When looking for the lab demonstrations and the
supplemental lecture videos, go to the number in the table of contents that corresponds
to the numbers listed in the syllabus below. For several of the lab assignments (not all),
click on the link at the bottom of the list that should say "Instructional Laboratory
Demonstrations." Then select the lab you want to view. You should then see a link to the
video, and you can also access notes and a transcript of the lab. Regarding registration,
be sure to select West Virginia as the location of the American Public/Military University.
Also, be sure to register for the correct Session that you are registered for, i.e., SCIN
131, Intro to Chemistry and Lab, January 2016, Section A001 (or whatever information
applies to your class). Should you experience any technical difficulties on the Thinkwell
website, NOT the APUS site, please call Thinkwell technical support at 1-888-416-8880,
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option 3, or e-mail Thinkwell at techsupport@thinkwell.com.
Additional Resources:
You will also need Microsoft Word and a scientific calculator with scientific notation and
logarithmic functions. If you do not already own one, Microsoft® Calculator comes with
windows PP or you may access an online calculator.
Web Sites:
In addition to the required course texts, the following public domain web sites may be
useful. Please abide by the university’s academic honesty policy when using Internet
sources as well. Note web site addresses are subject to change.
http://museum.nist.gov/exhibits/ex1/index.html
http://physics.nist.gov/GenInt/Time/time.html
[Chemists, as well as all other types of scientists, are extremely interested in making
accurate measurements in the course of laboratory experiments. These two websites
takes you on a virtual field trip to learn the history of weights and measure
standardization in the United States and the evolution of time measurement.]
http://megaconverter.com/Calc/Ca_home.htm
[An online scientific calculator with scientific notation and logarithmic functions.]
http://www.webelements.com
[Explore this interactive periodic table to see what information is available on the
elements.]
http://www.periodicvideos.com/
http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/chemistry/5-111-principles-of-chemical-science-fall2008/video-lectures/
http://www.khanacademy.org/#chemistry
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Evaluation Procedures
Four kinds of graded assessments/activities will be assigned to enhance your
understanding of chemistry principles. Participation in all of the activities is essential for
developing problem solving skills and concepts presented in the course. Your course
grade is based on your performance on the following activities:
Discussion Forums:
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For each Lesson in this course (the length of each Lesson is 2 weeks), a discussion
question(s) will be posted by your instructor (there will also be a required introductions
discussion forum during the first week of the course). Some of these assignments are
rather lengthy, so please do not procrastinate, or you will likely regret it! You are to post
a thoughtful response to the question(s), expressing critical thought and analysis, and
you must attribute sources when applicable. You are then required to post a
response to the post of at least 2 of your classmates as well. There will be a total of 8
discussion forums, each worth 25 points, for a total of 200 points. Please do not
plagiarize your answer (i.e. do not copy paste directly from the internet or any other
source), or you will not receive credit. There are many tools available for instructors to
help catch this, so please don’t try it.
**Note**: Just asking for help, saying something very vague, or congratulatory or
acknowledgement postings will not count towards adequate participation credit. They do
not contribute to an understanding of the material, raise important issues regarding the
material, or forward the conversation about the content.
Here is how the discussion forums will be graded:
**Evaluation/Grading of each Discussion Forum Assignment: Postings will be
evaluated on their quality and the degree to which the postings promote discussion
with classmates. Participation on all discussion forums is required. Points are
allocated as follows based on the original posting and replies (Total of 25 points):
A. Original Posting – Content and Analysis (10 points possible). Due by
11:55 pm Eastern Time on the Sunday of the assigned week (see course
calendar). Your Discussion Forum entry should be pertinent to the subject
matter, cover all questions asked, and demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of the topics discussed with an appropriate introduction,
supporting paragraphs, and conclusions. Discussion Forum entries should be
of sufficient length to fully address the topic, including proper attribution of
sources as necessary. Don’t forget that your posts should be written in your
own words. Please refer to the “Plagiarism” policy located in the Student
Handbook and the Academic Dishonesty agreement in the assignments area
of the course if you have any questions.
B. Original Posting - References properly attributed where applicable (3
points possible). Whenever you write anything based on the research of
someone else’s work, you must give credit to the original author. If you do
not properly attribute your sources, you run the risk of plagiarism. In
addition, when you attribute your sources, you provide others with a way to
find the information you have used. Though formal formatting is not
required for this assignment, I encourage you to visit the following web site
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(The Owl at Purdue) to learn how to properly cite your sources in the APA
format:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
C. Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation - (2 points possible).
D. Responses to classmates’ posts (2 minimum) – (10 points possible—5
points per reply). Due by Sunday of the assigned week. Examples include
posing a direct question, discussing a point that you like or with which you
agree, and/or a point that you dislike or with which you disagree. You also
may ask your classmates additional questions or request further
clarification. Discussion Forum replies should be of sufficient length to
further the conversation. Simple congratulatory posts such as, "Good post,"
"I agree," or any other such brief posts will not earn credit. Again, please be
sure to be thoughtful, respectful, and professional when responding to your
fellow classmates’ posts. Lastly, please note that this portion of the
Discussion Forum cannot be made up, so make sure you post your
responses before the due date and time.
Quizzes:
Each Lesson will contain a 10-15 question quiz to help you and your Professor assess
your comprehension of the Lesson material. The format of the quizzes is multiple choice
and short answer. There are 7 quizzes, each worth 50 points, for a total of 350 points.
You will have 1 hour to complete each quiz—after 1 hour, the assessment will be
submitted automatically and you will only be able to receive credit for what you have
completed at that time.
Laboratory Exercises:
Each Lesson will also be accompanied by a Lab Exercise that will not only introduce you
to common laboratory techniques and concepts, but will also reinforce the content
presented in the text and homework. Labs will thus give you an opportunity to apply
what you have learned in the chapters in a real situation, and thus use the course
content as hands-on tools for problem solving. There are 7 lab exercises, each worth 25
points, for a total of 175 points.
How to format your Lab Assignment answers:
When you complete the lab exercises, you should copy/paste the assignment exactly as
it is formatted in the classroom directly into an MS Word document, and then supply your
answer to the questions directly beneath each question asked. Alternatively, simply open
the document that is there and fill in your answers, then re-save it. Make sure your
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answer is in bold or red so that it is easy for your instructor to follow, and make sure it
is very easy and clear for your instructor to see and understand your answer. Your
answers should be provided in the same order as their questions appear in the
assignment and should be clearly labeled. Also, brief answers will not receive credit. At
the university level, critical thought is expected and it is expected that the student will
develop answers that go beyond the basic objectivity of the questions asked. So, it also
goes without saying that complete sentences, proper grammar, and proper spelling are
required, as are references. The following rubric will be used to grade your lab
assignments:
**Evaluation/Grading of Each Lab Assignment: Assignments will be evaluated on
their quality and the degree to which the student answers fully address all
components of the question(s) asked. Development of detailed answers that go
beyond answering the basic objectivity of the questions is required. Points are
allocated as follows (Total of 25 points):
A. Content and analysis (20 points possible). All questions need to be
answered in detail, and the student should elaborate on all questions asked
and go beyond a basic answer to the questions. This means you will
sometimes need to utilize and cite outside resources as you complete your
answers. Short, brief, or “choppy” answers will not receive credit. Full
discussion of the material is expected, which will mean much more than one
or two sentence statements will be expected. Merely stating facts and
regurgitating definitions is not the same as discussing them. Don’t forget
that your answers should be written in your own words (i.e. not taken
directly from the lab website). Please refer to the “Plagiarism” policy located
in the Student Handbook and the Academic Dishonesty agreement in the
assignments area of the course if you have any questions.
B. Assignment is properly formatted (see above for formatting rules) and
references are cited and properly listed in APA format – (3 points possible).
Whenever you write anything based on the research of someone else’s
work, you must give credit to the original author. If you do not cite and
document your sources carefully, you run the risk of plagiarism. In addition,
when you document papers correctly, you provide others with a way to find
the sources you have used. I recommend you visit the following web site
(The Owl at Purdue) to learn how to properly cite your sources in the APA
format: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
C. Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation - (2 points possible).
Reviews:
There will be a Midterm Review as well as a Final Exam Review for this course, both
consisting of about 20-25 questions. These are required, and they are essentially multiple
choice tests. The Midterm Review is worth 44 points, and the Final Exam Review is worth
46 points. That means that collectively, they comprise 9% of your grade for this course,
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so please take the preparation for these reviews in the forms of the previous assignments
(and practice homework) very seriously. They are meant to help prepare you for the
exams. The format of both of these Review assessments is multiple choice. You will have
1.5 hours to complete each review assessment. After 1.5 hours, the review assessment
will be submitted automatically and you will only be able to receive credit for what you
have completed at that time. You may access these reviews multiple times (in case your
browser shuts down, your computer goes nuts, etc.), but realize the timer starts as soon
as you open it the first time. So if you access the exam, then close it, then access it
again 30 minutes later, you have lost 30 minutes of your time, and will only have 1 hour
remaining. You will need this time, so be sure to keep close track of your time and do
not take any chances!
Midterm Review: This review is cumulative/comprehensive and will cover Chapters 1-8
and Labs 1-3 (in other words, Lessons 1-3).
Final Exam Review: This review is cumulative/comprehensive but will only cover Chapters
9-14, 18 & 19 (In other words, Lessons 4-6—everything since the Midterm). However, as
you will learn, chemistry is a very cumulative/comprehensive subject whereby the
material in subsequent chapters builds off material in previous chapters. So, there will
certainly be information from the Midterm Review found on the Final Exam Review that is
inherent to the content. It’s just that you will not be directly asked about the Lessons 1-3
material.
Exams:
There will be a Midterm Exam as well as a Final Exam for this course, both consisting of
about 10-20 short-answer questions. The midterm is worth 85 points, and the final is
worth 100 points. That means that collectively, they comprise 18.5% of your grade for
this course, so please take the preparation for the exams in the forms of the previous
assignments (and practice homework) very seriously. They are meant to help prepare
you for these exams. The format of both of these exams is short answer/essay. You
must show your work in order to receive any partial credit. These exams will naturally be
longer than your quizzes, so you will have 2.5 hours to complete each exam. After 2.5
hours, the exam will be submitted automatically and you will only be able to receive
credit for what you have completed at that time. You may access these exams multiple
times (in case your browser shuts down, your computer goes nuts, etc.), but realize the
timer starts as soon as you open it the first time. So if you access the exam, then close
it, then access it again 30 minutes later, you have lost 30 minutes of your time, and will
only have 2 hours remaining. You will need this time, so be sure to keep close track of
your time and do not take any chances!
Midterm Exam: This exam is cumulative/comprehensive and will cover Chapters 1-8 and
Labs 1-3 (in other words, Lessons 1-3).
Final Exam: This exam is cumulative/comprehensive but will only cover Chapters 9-14,
18 & 19 (In other words, Lessons 4-6—everything since the Midterm). However, as you
will learn, chemistry is a very cumulative/comprehensive subject whereby the material in
subsequent chapters builds off material in previous chapters. So, there will certainly be
STUDENT WARNING: This course syllabus is from a previous semester archive and serves only as a preparatory reference. Please
use this syllabus as a reference only until the professor opens the classroom and you have access to the updated course syllabus.
Please do NOT purchase any books or start any work based on this syllabus; this syllabus may NOT be the one that your individual
instructor uses for a course that has not yet started. If you need to verify course textbooks, please refer to the online course
description through your student portal. This syllabus is proprietary material of APUS.
information from the Midterm material found on the final exam that is inherent to the
content. It’s just that you will not be directly tested on the Lessons 1-3 material.
Breakdown:
Forum Assignments
Quizzes
Laboratory Exercises
Midterm Review
Final Exam Review
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
8
7
7
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1
1
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25 pts.
50 pts.
25 pts.
44 pts.
46 pts.
85 pts.
100 pts
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200 pts.
350 pts.
175 pts.
44 pts.
46 pts.
85 pts.
100 pts.
1,000 pts.
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Grading Scale
Please see the student handbook to reference the University’s grading scale.
Table of Contents
Course Outline
Week /Topic
Course
Objectives
Reading/Viewing
Syllabus
Tro Text:
1
Chapters 1, 2, & 3
Lab 1: (Thinkwell)
Lesson 1:
The Chemical
15.1.1 CIA Demonstration:
World,
CO-1; CO-2; Laboratory Safety
Measurement
CO-3; CO-4;
& Problem
CO-5
1.2.1 CIA Demonstration:
Solving, and
Differences in Density Due to
Matter &
Temperature
Energy
Assignments
Begin going through
Lesson 1 content.
Begin work on Practice
Problems, Lab 1, and
Forum 1.
Original/Primary Post
for Forum 1 is due by
Sunday, 11:59 pm
Eastern Time.
**Student
Introductions forum
Supplementals: (Thinkwell)
must also be
completed by end of
1.1.1 An Introduction to Chemistry Week 1 to stay
1.2.2 Properties of Matter
enrolled in the
1.3.1 The Measurement of Matter course.**
1.3.2 Significant Figures
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1.3.3 Dimensional Analysis
Tro Text:
Chapters 1, 2, & 3
2
Lab 1: (Thinkwell)
Lesson 1:
15.1.1 CIA Demonstration:
The Chemical
Laboratory Safety
World,
CO-1; CO-2; 1.2.1 CIA Demonstration:
Measurement
CO-3; CO-4; Differences in Density Due to
& Problem
CO-5
Temperature
Solving, and
Matter &
Supplementals: (Thinkwell)
Energy
1.1.1
1.2.2
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
An Introduction to Chemistry
Properties of Matter
The Measurement of Matter
Significant Figures
Dimensional Analysis
Continue going
through Lesson 1
content.
Forum 1 replies, Lab 1
and Quiz 1 are all due
on or before Sunday
by 11:59 pm Eastern
Time. Please notice
the time zone
requirement.
(Quiz covers Ch. 1, 2,
& 3)
Tro Text:
Chapters 4 & 5
Lab 2: (Thinkwell)
3
Lesson 2:
Atoms &
Elements and
Molecules &
Compounds
CO-6
Supplementals: (Thinkwell)
2.1.1 Examining Atomic Structure
2.2.1 Creating the Periodic Table
2.3.1 Describing Chemical Formulas
2.3.2 Naming Chemical Compounds
3.2.1 Finding Empirical and
Molecular Formulas
7.2.1 Periods and Atomic Size
4
Lesson 2:
Atoms &
Elements and
Molecules &
15.1.8 CIA Demonstration:
Weighing on an Analytical Balance
15.1.4 CIA Demonstration:
Distillation
Tro Text:
CO-6
Chapters 4 & 5
Lab 2: (Thinkwell)
Begin going through
Lesson 2 content.
Begin work on Practice
Problems, Lab 2, and
Forum 2.
Original/Primary Post
for Forum 2 is due by
Sunday, 11:59 pm
Eastern Time.
Continue with Lesson
2 content.
Forum 2 replies, Lab
2, and Quiz 2 are all
due on or before
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Compounds
15.1.8 CIA Demonstration:
Weighing on an Analytical Balance
15.1.4 CIA Demonstration:
Distillation
Sunday by 11:59 pm
Eastern Time. Please
notice the time zone
requirement.
Supplementals: (Thinkwell)
(Quiz covers Ch. 4 &
5)
2.1.1 Examining Atomic Structure
2.2.1 Creating the Periodic Table
2.3.1 Describing Chemical Formulas
2.3.2 Naming Chemical Compounds
3.2.1 Finding Empirical and
Molecular Formulas
7.2.1 Periods and Atomic Size
Tro Text:
Chapters 6, 7, & 8
Lab 3: (Thinkwell)
5
Lesson 3:
Chemical
Composition,
Chemical
Reactions, &
Quantities in
Chemical
Reactions
6
Lesson 3:
Chemical
Composition,
Chemical
Reactions, &
Quantities in
Chemical
3.2.4 CIA Demonstration: SelfInflating Hydrogen Balloons
15.1.5 CIA Demonstration:
Pipetting
CO-7; CO-8 Supplementals: (Thinkwell)
Begin going through
Lesson 3 content.
Begin work on Practice
Problems, Lab 3, and
Forum 3.
3.1.1 An Introduction to Chemical
Reactions and Equations
3.2.2 Stoichiometry and Chemical
Equations
3.2.3 Finding Limiting Reagents
3.2.5 Theoretical Yield and Percent
Yield
3.2.6 A Problem Using the
Combined Concepts of
Stoichiometry
Original/Primary Post
for Forum 3 is due by
Sunday, 11:59 pm
Eastern Time.
Tro Text:
Continue with Lesson
3 content.
Chapters 6, 7, & 8
CO-7; CO-8 Lab 3: (Thinkwell)
3.2.4 CIA Demonstration: SelfInflating Hydrogen Balloons
15.1.5 CIA Demonstration:
Forum 3 replies, Lab
3, and Quiz 3 are all
due on or before
Sunday by 11:59 pm
Eastern Time. Please
notice the time zone
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Please do NOT purchase any books or start any work based on this syllabus; this syllabus may NOT be the one that your individual
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Reactions
Pipetting
requirement.
Supplementals: (Thinkwell)
(Quiz covers Ch. 6, 7,
& 8)
3.1.1 An Introduction to Chemical
Reactions and Equations
3.2.2 Stoichiometry and Chemical
Equations
3.2.3 Finding Limiting Reagents
3.2.5 Theoretical Yield and Percent
Yield
3.2.6 A Problem Using the
Combined Concepts of
Stoichiometry
Tro Text:
Review Chapters 1 – 8
7
CO-1; CO-2; Lab:
Lessons 1 – 3 CO-3; CO-4;
Review
CO-5; CO-6; Review Labs 1 – 3
(Midterm
CO-7; CO-8
Exam)
Supplementals:
Review Supplemental materials
from Weeks 1 – 6 (Lessons 1 – 3)
Review all Practice
Problems, Labs, and
Quizzes in preparation
for Midterm Review
and Midterm Exam.
Midterm Review and
Midterm Exam must
both be completed on
or before Sunday by
11:59 pm Eastern
Time.
Tro Text:
Chapters 9 & 10
Lab: (Thinkwell)
8
Lesson 4:
Electrons in
Atoms, the
Periodic Table,
& Chemical
Bonding
CO-9
15.1.3 CIA Demonstration:
Chromatography
8.1.1 CIA Demonstration:
Conductivity Apparatus-Ionic
versus Covalent Bonds
Supplementals:
7.1.1 Understanding Electron Spin
7.1.2 Electron Configurations
through Neon
7.1.3 Electron Configurations
beyond Neon
7.1.4 Periodic Relationships
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Lesson 4 content.
Begin work on Practice
Problems, Lab 4, and
Forum 4.
Original/Primary Post
for Forum 4 is due by
Sunday, 11:59 pm
Eastern Time.
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7.2.2 Ionization Energy
7.2.3 Electron Affinity
7.2.4 An Introduction to
Electronegativity
7.3.1 Hydrogen, Alkali Metals and
Alkaline Earth Metals
7.3.2 Transition Metals and
Nonmetals
8.2.1 Lewis Dot Structures for
Covalent Bonds
8.3.1 Resonance Structures
Tro Text:
Chapters 9 & 10
Lab: (Thinkwell)
15.1.3 CIA Demonstration:
Chromatography
8.1.1 CIA Demonstration:
Conductivity Apparatus-Ionic
versus Covalent Bonds
Supplementals:
9
Lesson 4:
Electrons in
Atoms, the
Periodic Table,
& Chemical
Bonding
CO-9
7.1.1 Understanding Electron Spin
7.1.2 Electron Configurations
through Neon
7.1.3 Electron Configurations
beyond Neon
7.1.4 Periodic Relationships
7.2.2 Ionization Energy
7.2.3 Electron Affinity
7.2.4 An Introduction to
Electronegativity
7.3.1 Hydrogen, Alkali Metals and
Alkaline Earth Metals
7.3.2 Transition Metals and
Nonmetals
8.2.1 Lewis Dot Structures for
Covalent Bonds
8.3.1 Resonance Structures
Tro Text:
10
Lesson 5:
CO-10; COChapters 11 & 12
11
Lab 5: (Thinkwell)
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4 content.
Forum 4 replies, Lab
4, and Quiz 4 are all
due on or before
Sunday by 11:59 pm
Eastern Time. Please
notice the time zone
requirement.
(Quiz covers Ch. 9 &
10)
Begin going through
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Begin work on Practice
Problems, Lab 5, and
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Gases,
Liquids,
Solids, &
Intermolecular
Forces
15.1.6 CIA Demonstration:
Dilutions
5.1.6 CIA Demonstration: The
Potato Cannon
Supplementals:
Forum 5.
Original/Primary Post
for Forum 5 is due by
Sunday, 11:59 pm
Eastern Time.
5.1.1 Properties of Gases
5.1.2 Boyle's Law
5.1.3 Charles's Law
5.1.4 The Combined Gas Law
5.1.5 Avogadro's Law
5.2.1 The Ideal Gas Law
5.3.1 Molecular Speeds
9.1.1 An Introduction to
Intermolecular Forces and States of
Matter
9.1.2 Intermolecular Forces
9.2.1 Properties of Liquids
9.2.2 Vapor Pressure and Boiling
Point
9.3.1 Types of Solids
Tro Text:
Chapters 11 & 12
Lab 5: (Thinkwell)
11
15.1.6 CIA Demonstration:
Dilutions
5.1.6 CIA Demonstration: The
Potato Cannon
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5 content.
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Eastern Time. Please
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Lesson 5:
Supplementals:
Gases,
Liquids,
CO-10; CO- 5.1.1 Properties of Gases
Solids, &
11
5.1.2 Boyle's Law
Intermolecular
5.1.3 Charles's Law
Forces
5.1.4 The Combined Gas Law
(Quiz covers Ch. 11 &
5.1.5 Avogadro's Law
12)
5.2.1 The Ideal Gas Law
5.3.1 Molecular Speeds
9.1.1 An Introduction to
Intermolecular Forces and States of
Matter
9.1.2 Intermolecular Forces
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9.2.1
9.2.2
Point
9.3.1
Properties of Liquids
Vapor Pressure and Boiling
Types of Solids
Tro Text:
Chapters 13 & 14
Lab 6: (Thinkwell)
15.1.7 CIA Demonstration:
Titrations
11.2.2 CIA Demonstration: Natural
Acid-Base Indicators
Supplementals: (Thinkwell)
4.1.1 Properties of Solutions
4.1.2 Concentrations of Solutions
4.1.3 Factors Determining
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Solubility
CO-12; CO- 4.2.1 Precipitation Reactions
Lesson 6:
13; CO-14 4.2.2 Acid-Base Reactions
Solutions and
4.3.1 Acid-Base Titrations
Acids & Bases
4.3.2 Solving Titration Problems
10.1.1 Types of Solutions
10.2.2 Pressure Change and
Solubility
10.2.1 Temperature Change and
Solubility
11.1.1 Arrhenius/Brønsted-Lowry
Definitions of Acids and Bases
11.1.2 Hydronium, Hydroxide, and
the pH Scale
11.2.1 Strong Acids and Bases
11.2.3 Weak Acids
11.2.4 Weak Bases
11.3.1 Examining Polyprotic Acids
12.1.1 An Introduction to Buffers
12.2.1 Acid-Base Indicators
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Lesson 6:
Solutions and
Acids & Bases
Tro Text:
CO-12; CO- Chapters 13 & 14
13; CO-14
Lab 6: (Thinkwell)
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15.1.7 CIA Demonstration:
Sunday by 11:59 pm
Titrations
Eastern Time. Please
11.2.2 CIA Demonstration: Natural notice the time zone
Acid-Base Indicators
requirement.
Supplementals: (Thinkwell)
4.1.1 Properties of Solutions
4.1.2 Concentrations of Solutions
4.1.3 Factors Determining
Solubility
4.2.1 Precipitation Reactions
4.2.2 Acid-Base Reactions
4.3.1 Acid-Base Titrations
4.3.2 Solving Titration Problems
10.1.1 Types of Solutions
10.2.2 Pressure Change and
Solubility
10.2.1 Temperature Change and
Solubility
11.1.1 Arrhenius/Brønsted-Lowry
Definitions of Acids and Bases
11.1.2 Hydronium, Hydroxide, and
the pH Scale
11.2.1 Strong Acids and Bases
11.2.3 Weak Acids
11.2.4 Weak Bases
11.3.1 Examining Polyprotic Acids
12.1.1 An Introduction to Buffers
12.2.1 Acid-Base Indicators
(Quiz covers Ch. 13 &
14)
Tro Text:
Chapters 18 & 19
Lab 7: (Thinkwell)
14
Lesson 7:
Organic
Chemistry and
Biochemistry
13.3.2 CIA Demonstration: The
Synthesis of Nylon
CO-15; CO15.1.2 CIA Demonstration:
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Recrystallization
Supplementals: (Thinkwell)
13.1.1
13.1.2
13.1.3
13.1.4
Alkanes
Alkenes and Alkynes
Isomers
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
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13.2.1 Alcohols, Ethers, and Amines
13.2.2 Carbonyl-Containing
Functional Groups
13.3.1 Organic Polymers
6.1.1 Energy, Calories, and
Nutrition
14.1.1 Proteins
14.1.2 Nucleic Acids
14.1.3 Carbohydrates
14.1.4 Lipids
Tro Text:
Chapters 18 & 19
Lab 7: (Thinkwell)
13.3.2 CIA Demonstration: The
Synthesis of Nylon
15.1.2 CIA Demonstration:
Recrystallization
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Supplementals: (Thinkwell)
Continue with Lesson
7 content.
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7, and Quiz 7 are all
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CO-15; COLesson 7:
13.1.1 Alkanes
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Organic
13.1.2 Alkenes and Alkynes
Chemistry and
13.1.3 Isomers
Biochemistry
13.1.4 Aromatic Hydrocarbons
13.2.1 Alcohols, Ethers, and Amines
13.2.2 Carbonyl-Containing
(Quiz covers Ch. 18 &
Functional Groups
19)
13.3.1 Organic Polymers
6.1.1 Energy, Calories, and
Nutrition
14.1.1 Proteins
14.1.2 Nucleic Acids
14.1.3 Carbohydrates
14.1.4 Lipids
Tro Text:
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Lesson 4 – 7
Review
(Final Exam)
CO-9; COReview Chapters 9 – 14, 18 & 19
10; CO-11;
CO-12; COLab:
13; CO-14;
CO-15; COReview Labs 4 – 7
16
Supplementals:
Review all Practice
Problems, Labs, and
Quizzes from Weeks 8
– 15 in preparation for
Final Exam.
Final Exam Review
and Final Exam must
both be completed on
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Drop/Withdrawal Policy
Plagiarism Policy
Extension Process and Policy
Disability Accommodations
PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
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defined in this course. It is unacceptable for any student to submit anything but their
own original work at any time in this course. It is also unacceptable to solicit answers for
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instructor—all students must do their own work at all times. This will be monitored, and
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permanent academic record. The instructor will at minimum assign a zero for the
assignment in violation, and may also then fail the offending student from the course
upon repeated cases. The student may also be assigned a failing grade for the course
should the act of plagiarism be an egregious one, even if it is the first offense.
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Academic Services
COURSE GUIDE FOR SCIN 131 INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY
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Here you can find more links to online learning tools, texts, scholarly articles, chemical
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Selected Bibliography
Additional books/resources that students can use if they would like additional information
on the course content above and beyond the required and optional readings can be found
below:
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Please click on the following web site for information about the periodic table
http://www.webelements.com/
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Please click on the following web site for information about the electron and
scanning microscopy http://www.aip.org/history/electron/
Please click on the following web site for information about atoms image gallery
http://www.almaden.ibm.com/vis/stm/gallery.html
"Correlation Analysis of Pesticide Use Data and Cancer Incidence Rates in
California Counties," an article from the Archives of Environmental Health:
http://www.findarticles.com/m0907/6_53/53521640/p1/article.jhtml
Pesticide Safety information site at Washington State University
http://pep.wsu.edu/
Visit the Environmental Protection Agency acid rain website for information on the
causes and effects of acid rain, how it is measured, and proposed solutions:
http://www.epa.gov/airmarkets/acidrain/
Examine the map of field measurements of pH across the U.S. prepared by the
National Atmospheric Deposition Program/National Trends Network:
U.S. Acid Rain Field Measurements Map
Asimov, Isaac. A Short History of Chemistry. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1965,
Chapters 12 and 13
Taubes, Gary. “The Case of the Cosmic Rays.” Discover, September 1983, pp.5260
Yalow, Rosalyn S. “Radioactivity in the Service of Man.” Journal of Chemical
Education, September 1982, pp.735-738
Einstein, Albert B. “Nutritional and Metabolic Effects of Alcohol.” Journal of
American Dietetic Assoication, September 1982, pp. 247-257.
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