Chemistry 101: General Chemistry I Course Syllabus
Section 0242
Pierce College
Fall 2007
Instructor
Cari D. Meyer
Office/Phone
CHEM 805
Office Hours
Course
Website
(818)710-2925
T 3:15-4:15, CHEM 805
W 11:00-1:30 CHEM 805
F 10:45-1:45 CHEM 805
(and by appointment)
http://www.piercecollege.edu/faculty/meyercd/current
Lecture
M, W 9:35– 11:00 am, CHEM 800
Workshop
T 1:00 – 3:05 pm, COSC 1511
E-mail
meyercd@piercecollege.edu
Laboratory
M, W 2:30 – 4:35 pm, CHEM 811
Instructor
Website
http://www.piercecollege.edu/faculty/meyercd
Final
12/19/07 (9:00 – 11:00 am)
Description:
Welcome to Chemistry 101. Chemistry 101 is a first semester college level course in general chemistry designed
primarily for students who have had previous chemistry training either in high school or the introductory course at a
community college. This 5-unit, UC:CSU transferable course consists of a lecture, lab, and workshop component. In
order to enroll, students must have passed BOTH Chemistry 60 (or its equivalent) and Math 125 (or its equivalent) with
a grade of “C” or better. You must otherwise take the Chemistry 101 Readiness Test at the Assessment Center
located in the campus center.
Required Materials:
•
Tro, N. J. Chemistry: A Molecular Approach, Custom Edition for L. A. Pierce College, Pearson 2008.
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Chemistry 101 Laboratory Manual, Compiled by the Chemistry Department faculty, L. A. Pierce College.
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Pearson Custom Laboratory Notebook, customized for Chemistry 101 at L. A. Pierce College
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Safety Glasses
•
Scientific calculator with exponents and logarithms (NOT graphing/programmable)
Resources:
•
Course Website: http://www.piercecollege.edu/meyercd /current. Visit it often to view announcements,
view exam solutions, participate in the discussion board, and take the online quizzes.
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Library: Copy of Tro Solutions Manual
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The Learning Center (TLC) has a specific tutor(s) for this course in The Learning Center (TLC) during the
semester. Their hours of availability will be posted at TLC and the chemistry department.
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Lecture:
Attendance is required at lectures. I may drop you from the course if you have too many consecutive absences.
Please arrive on time and turn off all cell phones. If you choose to stop participating in the course, it is your
responsibility to drop the course.
Homework:
Problems from the book will be assigned to correspond to each lecture, and you should plan on working out these
problems before you come to the next lecture. I may choose to put a problem on an exam that is VERY similar to
one found in your homework assignment (hint, hint).
Workshop and Attendance:
Workshops are held once a week. This time is used for quizzes, problem solving, and demonstrations. To make the
most of this time, come to workshops prepared by having completed the corresponding text readings, and
homework. Note: regular attendance, participation and completion of the workshop worksheets count toward your
grade.
Laboratory:
Dr. Oxyzolou is the Instructor for the laboratory portion of this course. You will receive details about the laboratory
policies and procedures from him.
Requirements and Grading:
One grade will be assigned for Chemistry 101. The grade will include lecture, workshop and laboratory work. Grades
will be assigned on the basis of an overall percentage of total points earned in lecture, workshops and the
laboratory. If you fail either the lecture or lab portion of the course, the highest grade you may earn is a “D”.
Excluding extra credit, there are 1000 possible points assigned as follows: Scale: 90-100% A; 80- 89% B; 70-79% C; 6069% D; 0-59 % F.
Lecture:
3 Lecture Exams
300 points
8 Lecture/Workshop Quizzes
280 points
Final Examination (Cumulative)
200 points
LECTURE TOTAL: 780 points
LAB TOTAL: 220 points
COURSE TOTAL POINTS: 1000 points
EXTRA CREDIT:
Workshop Worksheets, Online Quizzes, and other assignments
50 points maximum
Exams and Quizzes: Examinations and quizzes will be administered periodically throughout the semester (see
schedule for dates). There will be no make-up quizzes or exams. You are required to take all 3 exams, 8 quizzes, plus
the cumulative final examination. If you miss an exam or quiz, you will receive a zero on that test. Exceptions will be
made on a case-by-case basis in the event of a verifiable documented emergency. You will be tested on your
ability to solve problems based on lecture notes, demonstrations, laboratory experiments and homework problems.
You must bring your OWN charged calculator for each examination and quiz; no borrowing is allowed. At the end of
the semester, a comprehensive final examination will be administered on Wednesday, December 19 (9:00-11:00 am).
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY: Anyone found cheating will receive an “F” grade for the
assignment and will be recommended to the Dean for expulsion from the college.
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Chemistry 101: General Chemistry
Fall 2007
Pierce College
Tentative Lecture & Workshop Schedule:
Week
Dates
1
9/4, 9/5
9/10,
2
9/11,
9/12
9/17,
3
9/18,
9/19
9/24,
4
9/25,
9/26
10/1,
5
10/2,
10/3
6
Topic
Required Reading
Introduction, Matter & Measurements
Chapter 1
Atomic Theory
Chapter 2
Atomic Theory
Chapter 2
Molecules and Compounds
Chapter 3
Molecules and Compounds
Quiz 1
Chapter 3
Chemical Quantities and Aqueous
Chapter 4
Reactions,
Gases
Quiz 2
Thermochemistry
Quiz 3
10/8, 10/9,
Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom
10/10
Exam 1
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
10/15,
7
Periodic Properties of the Elements
Chapter 8
Acids and Bases
Chapter 15 (15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.5)
Quiz 4
Also re-read Chapter 4.8
10/29,
Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
Chapter 18 (18.2)
10/30,10/31
Exam 2
Also re-read Chapter 4.9
10/16,
10/17
10/22,
8
10/23,
10/24
9
11/5,
10
11/6,
11/7
11
VETERAN’S DAY – NO CLASS
11/13,
Quiz 6
11/14
Chemical Bonding II
11/20
11/21
11/26,
13
11/27,
11/28
14
THANKSGIVIING HOLIDAY – No class
Liquids, Solids and Intermolecular Forces
Exam 3
Solutions
12/4, 12/5
Quiz 7
12/11,
12/12
16
Chemical Bonding II - continued
12/3,
12/10,
15
Chemical Bonding I
11/12,
11/19
12
Quiz 5
12/19
Thermodynamics
Quiz 8, Review for FInal
FINAL EXAM (Comprehensive)
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 17 (17.1-17.7)
Review old exams and homework
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CHEMISTRY
101
FALL 2007 Lab Schedule (16 Weeks of Lab)-- labs are 4 hours/week (1-2 days per week)
HOLIDAYS: Veteran's Day (Nov 12, Monday), Thanksgiving (Nov 22-25, Thursday-Sunday), Winter Break (Dec 24Jan 1, campus closed), LAST DAY OF INSTRUCTION: DEC 13 (thursday). FINALS: DEC 14- DEC 20 (fri-thurs).
Week
Dates (Mon-Fri) Expt. #
1
Sept 4
-
Sept 7
2
Sept 10
-
Sept 14
3
Sept 17
-
Sept 21
4
Sept 24
-
Sept 28
5
Oct 1
-
Oct 5
6
Oct 8
-
Oct 12
7
Oct 15
-
Oct 19
8
Oct 22
-
Oct 26
9
Oct 29
-
Nov 2
10
Nov 5
-
Nov 9
11
Nov 12
-
Nov 16
12
Nov 19
-
Nov 23
13
Nov 26
-
Nov 30
14
Dec 3
-
Dec 7
15
Dec 10
-
Dec 14
16
Dec 17
-
Dec 21
Experiment Title / Activity
Orientation/Safety/Safety Quiz/Lab Techniques, pp.3-15 (2 hrs long)
Check in/ Workshop-- Review
2A&B
Representing Data Graphically: Making Graphs On Excel, pp. 61-81 (4 hrs long)
2A&B
Representing Data Graphically: Making Graphs On Excel, pp. 61-81
1A&B Chemicals in Everyday Life: Investigating Reactions, pp. 53-59 (4 hrs long)
1A&B Chemicals in Everyday Life: Investigating Reactions, pp. 53-59
3
Determining the Solubility of an Unknown Salt (4 hrs long)
3
Determining the Solubility of an Unknown Salt
7
Determining the Molar Mass of a Metal, pp. 115-120 (4 hrs long)
7
Determining the Molar Mass of a Metal, pp. 115-120
4
Preparing Soluble Salts (KNO3) by Fractional Crystallization, pp. 95-98 (6 hrs long), Part 1
4
Preparing Soluble Salts (KNO3) by Fractional Crystallization, pp. 95-98, Part 2
4
Preparing Soluble Salts (KNO3) by Fractional Crystallization, pp. 95-98, Part 3
5
Calorimetry and Thermochemical Measurements, pp. 99-105 (4 hrs long)
5
Calorimetry and Thermochemical Measurements, pp. 99-105
8
Acid-Base Titration, pp. 121-129 (10 hrs long)
8
Acid-Base Titration, pp. 121-129
8
Acid-Base Titration, pp. 121-129
8
Acid-Base Titration, pp. 121-129
8
Acid-Base Titration, pp. 121-129
Holiday: Veteran's Day Nov 12 (Mon)
10
Investigating Oxidation-Reduction Reactions, pp. 147-153 (8 hrs long)
10
Investigating Oxidation-Reduction Reactions, pp. 147-153
Holiday: Thanksgiving Nov 22-25 (Thurs-Sun)
10
Investigating Oxidation-Reduction Reactions, pp. 147-153
10
Investigating Oxidation-Reduction Reactions, pp. 147-153
9
Molar Mass Deter. by Freezing Point Depression (Colligative Prop.), pp. 131-146 (4 hrs long)
9
Molar Mass Deter. by Freezing Point Depression (Colligative Prop.), pp. 131-146
Instructor Option
Clean-Up & Check Out ( Last Day of Instruction: Thurs, Dec 13)
Finals Week ( Dec 14- Dec 20, Fri-Thurs)- Lab Over
Finals Week (Dec 14- Dec 20, Fri-Thurs)- Lab Over