CHEMISTRY 101
Spring 2011
Syllabus
Lectures Meetings
M and W 11:15 am – 12:05 pm
Laboratory Meetings
Section 001
Friday 1:25 pm – 4:25 pm
117 Osmond
1st floor Whitmore
Course Instructor:
Office:
Email:
Office Hours:
Mary Shoemaker
201 Whitmore Lab
mcs163@psu.edu
Wed. 2-4 pm, Fri. 2-4 pm in 110C Whitmore
And by appointment
Course Webpage:
Undergrad Chem. Office
http://courses.chem.psu.edu/chem101
210 Whitmore, Lacey Rigg, 863-3261
General Remarks
Chemistry 101 is a general introduction to chemistry course that incorporates both
Lectures and Laboratory Experiments in developing an understanding of chemical
concepts and practices. For some students, Chem 101 provides the chemistry
required by their major area of study. For other students, Chem 101 provides
review and preparation for subsequent General Chemistry classes such as Chemistry
110, Chem 111, and Chem 202.
Chem 101 is mainly concerned with the basic skills and conventions for chemistry
and is suitable for students who have not taken any previous chemistry. The
experience of teachers of Chem 101 indicates your mathematical aptitude as the
most important factor for success. The greatest stumbling block is the inability to
go from a word problem through an algebraic expression to a solution. You should
not take Chem 101 unless you have already taken, or are currently taking, a course
in algebra through the concept of logarithms.
The goals of the laboratory are to train you in safe, accurate, and standard
laboratory procedures while giving you direct experience with the chemical
phenomena and principles being taught in the lectures. You will learn how to use
balances, the burner, and volumetric devices, and build the confidence you will need
in future courses. The laboratory and lecture segments of Chemistry 101 are
intimately related, and concepts learned in lecture will be put to the use in the
laboratory.
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Because mathematics skills are essential, a brief math quiz will be given in one of
your laboratory sessions. Some sample questions are included in the laboratory
manual. If you have difficulty in solving the sample problems, ask your questions to
your instructor or laboratory TA, or any TA in the Resource room (211 Whitmore.)
I) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN
Your grade will be determined by a number of lab quizzes, lecture material, three
examinations, laboratory grade, graded homework problems, in-lecture worksheets,
and your final exam grade. The grades will be weighted as follows:
Grading
Three examinations
Quizzes
Graded homework
Final exam
Laboratory
12 % each
12 %, will be given at the beginning of lab period
and possibly unannounced in lecture
10 % ALEKS online
12%
30 %
Final Grade Distribution:
The exact point requirements for each letter grade will be decided at the end of
the course. Based on past years, the grade distribution for this course will be close
to:
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
D
Percentage
91.5-100
89.5-91.4
87.5-89.4
81.5-87.4
79.5-81.4
74.5-79.4
68.5-74.4
56.5-68.4
F
0-56.4
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There is no assurance that the grade distribution will be the same this semester.
However, you may assume that it will not be greatly different. There is no
predetermined grade distribution for this course; if, at the end of the course
everyone has a final point grade in the A range, then everyone gets an A.
Example: How the Grading System Works:
If a student has the following scores:
Exam 1= 55.0%
Exam 2= 75.0%
Exam 3= 80.0%
Quiz average= 83.5%
Homework average= 75.0%
Final Exam= 75%
Laboratory Grade= 90.0%
Calculation of final course grade is as follows:
(0.550)(12) + (0.750)(12) + (0.800)(12) + (0.835)(12) + (0.750)(10) + (0.750)(12) +
(0.900)(30) = 78.72%
6.60 + 9.00 + 9.60 + 10.02 + 7.50 + 9.00 + 27.00 =78.72%
According to the final grade distribution below, this would be a C+.
Each student should keep track of her/his earned grades and use the above
example to calculate the grade at different points throughout the semester. If
you are having trouble with this calculation or want to double check your answer,
see your instructor.
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II) POLICIES
1) EXAMINATIONS
There will be three examinations during the semester and a final examination
during the final exam period. These examinations will follow a multiple-choice
format and will be graded by University Testing Services. The dates for the
examinations are fixed and given in the attached class schedule. The examinations
will be held during your normal lab period. The University will set the final
examination time and place in its final exam schedule.
Make-up examinations will be considered only in special cases if there is just cause.
If you miss an examination for a non-trivial reason (documented illness or death of
a close relative), notify your instructor as soon as possible. After review of the
circumstances, you may be allowed to take one comprehensive make-up exam, during
the thirteenth week of class.
You should bring a nonprogrammable calculator, some #2 pencils, an eraser, and
your student I.D. card to each examination. You may not use the calculator on your
cell phone for exams. Borrowing calculators is not allowed during quizzes and
examinations. A periodic table will be provided with exams as needed. Copies of
exams from earlier years are placed on the class web site and practice on these
exams is highly recommended.
For missing grades, or wrong form results (A/B mix up), see Ms. Lacey Rigg in the
chemistry undergraduate office (210 Whitmore Lab).
2) ASSIGNMENTS
READINGS from the textbook should be done before class lecture.
HOMEWORK will be done in the ALEKS online homework system.
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3) ATTENDANCE
Lecture: Attendance to the lectures will not be monitored. However, there will be
occasional problem sets worked out in small groups during lecture. Thus, you should
attend every lecture. You are also responsible for all course material and
administrative announcements made in class, including problem assignments, syllabus
changes, and exam locations.
NO MAKE-UPS FOR HOMEWORKS.
Lab: In the event that you must miss a laboratory session with a valid excuse, you
must submit a copy of the Excused Absence and Make-up Lab Request form to your
instructor within one week of missing the lab. The Excused Absence and Make-up
Lab Request form exists in the laboratory manual. Submission of a request does
not guarantee approval. You will receive notification from the instructor as soon as
possible regarding the status of your request. If your request is granted, you will
be able to attend a make-up lab session and complete an alternate homework
assignment. Failure to file a request, or unacceptable requests, will result in a
grade of zero for the missed laboratory session.
If you are able to attend an earlier or later lab during the same week of your
absence, fill out the makeup request form and bring it to the cubicle at the
beginning of the lab period you would like to attend. If there is space in one of the
lab rooms, you will be allowed to do a same week makeup lab.
The laboratory is an essential component of the course. Two or more unexcused
laboratory absences may result in an "incomplete" grade for the course. If you miss
2 or more labs, see your instructor as soon as possible
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4) COURSE RESOURCES
a) Resource room: The Department operates a Resource Room, 211 Whitmore Lab,
to provide free help to Chemistry students. The operation hours of the resource
room will be announced in class. You are strongly encouraged to use this service as
soon as you discover any need for help.
b) E-mail: When sending an email to your instructor and/or to your TA you should
do the following to get a response: Identify yourself and include “Chem 101” in the
subject line. Write concise messages and use proper language. If you have a
concern about your grade, talk directly to the instructor.
c) Lecture periods: The lectures are meant to explain the material to you and to
your classmates. It is a time when you should concentrate, listen, and actively
participate in class activities. Turn off your cell phones and sit near the front of
the lecture hall. Lectures will be posted on the course website and on ANGEL.
d) Office Hours: Please see your instructor or your TA during the scheduled
office hours. To arrange an appointment with your instructor and/or TA outside of
normal office hours, send them an email and clearly state your request. Office
hours are intended to help you understand the material, guide you with problem
solving and assist with take home quiz and exam problems.
To succeed in this course, work regularly and approach the course and material with
a positive attitude. If you have difficulties in the course, see you instructor or TA
as soon as possible about these difficulties. Do not fall behind.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY is an essential component of your education. The following
is quoted from the “PSU Faculty Senate Policies for Students”. “It is the pursuit
of scholarly activity free from fraud and deception and is an educational objective
of this institution. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating,
plagiarizing, fabricating of information or citations, facilitating acts of academic
dishonesty by others, having unauthorized possession of examinations, submitting
work of another person or work previously used without informing the instructor, or
tampering with the academic work of other students.” All University and Eberly
College of Science policies regarding academic integrity/academic dishonesty apply
to this course and the students enrolled in this course. Refer to the following URL
for further details on the academic integrity policies of the Eberly College of
Science: http://www.science.psu.edu/academic/Integrity/index.html.
Matters of academic dishonesty will be turned over to the University disciplinary
system and may result in the failing of the course.
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III) REQUIRED COURSE MATERIAL AND SCHEDULE
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIAL
1)
Charles H. Corwin, “Introductory Chemistry: 6th Edition
PSU Bookstore
2)
Chemistry 101 Laboratory Experiments, Revised Spring 2011
PSU Bookstore
3)
A suitable scientific calculator (with scientific notation and
log/antilog functions) is essential. Calculators with text-storage
capabilities (such as the TI-81 used in Math 140) will not be
permitted for use on exams and quizzes.
4)
A combination lock or lock with 2 keys for your lab drawer
5)
Safety goggles or glasses
Course Schedule on Next Page
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CHEMISTRY 101
Spring 2011
COURSE SCHEDULE
Date
Notes
Lecture #
Topic of Discussion
Week 1
Mon, Jan 10
Ch. 1
Lecture 1
Welcome/ Introduction
Wed, Jan 12
Ch. 4
Lecture 2
Matter: Organization,
Properties, and Changes
Fri, Jan 14
INTRO LAB
Intro Lab
Bring Lock, Safety Glasses,
Pencil, and Calculator.
Wear Closed-toe Shoes.
Week 2
Mon, Jan 17
HOLIDAY
Martin Luther King Day
Wed, Jan 19
Ch. 3
Lecture 3
Density and Properties
Fri, Jan 21
LAB
Ch. 2
Measurements and
Calculations Lab
Safety Quiz
Week 3
Mon, Jan 24
Ch. 6
Lecture 4
Chem. Foundations:
Electrons, Atoms, Ions
Wed, Jan 26
Ch. 6
Lecture 5
Chem. Foundations: Periodic
Table
Fri, Jan 28
LAB
Lab 1
Math Quiz
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Lab Topic
Assignment Due
Check In, Safety,
Introduction to Bunsen
Burner and Balance
Measurements and
Calculations
Density
Week 4
Mon, Jan 31
Ch. 6
Lecture 6
Chem. Foundations: Ions
Wed, Feb 2
Ch. 5
Lecture 7
Modern Atomic Theory
Fri, Feb 4
LAB
Lab 2
Elements Quiz
Week 5
Mon, Feb 7
Ch. 5
Lecture 8
Electron Configurations
Wed, Feb 9
Ch. 5
Lecture 9
Electron Configurations
Fri, Feb 11
LAB
Lab 5
Periodic Table Quiz
Week 6
Mon, Feb 14
Ch. 12
Lecture 10
Chemical Bonding: Ionic and
Covalent
Wed, Feb 16
Ch. 12
Lecture 11
Chemical Bonding and
Structures
Fri, Feb 18
ID of White Solid
Flame Tests/Periodic
Trends
Exam 1
Week 7
Mon, Feb 21
Ch. 7
Lecture 12
Nomenclature
Wed, Feb 23
Ch. 9
Lecture 13
Chemical Composition: Molar
Mass
Fri, Feb 25
LAB
Lab 6
Ion Quiz
Lewis Structure Worksheet
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Investigating the
Properties of
Ionic/Covalent
Compounds
Week 8
Mon, Feb 28
Ch. 9
Lecture 14
Chemical Composition: Formulas
Wed, Mar 2
Ch. 9
Lecture 15
Chemical Equations
Fri, Mar 4
LAB
No Lab
Week 9
Mon, Mar 7 – Fri,
Mar 11
Week 10
Spring Break
Mon, Mar 14
Ch. 8
Lecture 16
Reactions in Aqueous Solutions:
Acids and Bases (Part 1)
Wed, Mar 16
Ch. 8
Lecture 17
Reactions in Aqueous Solutions:
Acids and Base (Part 2)
Fri, Mar 18
Exam 2
Week 11
Mon, Mar 21
Ch. 8
Lecture 18
Classifying Reactions (Part 1)
Wed, Mar 23
Ch. 8
Lecture 19
Classifying Reactions (Part 2)
Fri, Mar 25
LAB
Lab 12
Chemical Reactions and Balancing
Equation Quiz
Week 12
Mon, Mar 28
Ch. 10
Lecture 20
Stoichiometry (Part 1)
Wed, Mar 30
Ch. 10
Lecture 21
Stoichiometry (Part 2)
Fri, Apr 1
LAB
Lab 8
Pre-lab quiz on Exp. 8
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Classifying Chemical
Reactions
Mole Ratio of Al +
CuSO4 Reaction
Week 13
Mon, Apr 4
Ch. 10
Wed, Apr 6
Fri, Apr 8
Lecture 22
Limiting Reactants
Lecture 23
Review for Exam 3
LATE DROP
DEADLINE
Exam 3
Week 14
Mon, Apr 11
Ch. 13
Lecture 24
Intermolecular Forces – Liquids &
Solids
Wed, Apr 13
Ch. 14
Lecture 25
Solutions and Molarity – Part 1
Fri, Apr 15
LAB
Lab 9 or Lab 13
Week 15
Mon, Apr 18
Ch. 14
Lecture 26
Solutions and Molarity – Part 2
Wed, Apr 20
Ch. 11
Lecture 27
Properties of Gases: Pressure,
Temperature, Volume
Fri, Apr 22
LAB
MAKE-UP LAB (4) 1:25-4:25 PM
Only students who missed a lab
Week 16
Mon, Apr 25
Ch. 11
Lecture 28
Finish Properties of Gases
Wed, Apr 27
Fri, Apr 29
Week 17
TBD
Relative Reactivities
of Metals Lab or
Solutions Lab
Thickness of
Aluminum Foil(on
website)
Course Review and Final Exam
Review
LAB
Lab Check Out & Check Out Quiz
FINAL EXAM
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Cumulative and
Comprehensive
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