Hazard Community and Technical College
Course Syllabus
CHE 175 45Z1: General College Chemistry I Lab (4794)
Summer 2015 Online
Instructor Contact Information
Instructor Name/Title: Dr. Paul B. currie
Office Location:
JCC 258, Hazard HWY 15
Phone Number: 606-487-3246
Office Hours:
See Table Below
Email Address:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
By Appointment Only
Paul.currie@kctcs.edu
Thursday
Friday
Course Information
Course Description
Reinforces concepts covered in CHE 170 and introduces basic laboratory techniques, methods, and
instrumentation through selected experiments. Emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative
techniques.
Prerequisites
CHE 170
Start Date: 1-12-15
Midterm: 2-9-15
End Date/Last Drop: 3-7-15
Textbook Information and Supplies
eScience Lab Introductory Lab Kit Version 4 (See Blackboard for more information)
Late Nite Labs Access (see blackboard)
Scientific Calculator
Course Competencies/Student Learning Outcomes
1. Recognize chemical hazards in the laboratory.
2. Identify and demonstrate proper use of basic laboratory equipment.
3. Collect data from observations and use scientific measuring devices to make accurate and
precise measurements.
4. Analyze data using chemical principles and concepts.
5. Interpret results to arrive at rational conclusions.
6. Prepare written reports which present data, analyses, and conclusions in scientific format.
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General Education Course Competencies/Student Learning Outcomes
Natural Sciences (NS)
Conduct a hands-on project using scientific principles (category experience) – This course fulfills this
requirement.
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the methods of science inquiry.
2. Explain basic concepts and principles in one or more of the sciences.
3. Apply scientific principles to interpret and make predictions in one or more of the sciences.
4. Explain how scientific principles relate to issues of personal and/or public importance.
Course Structure, Evaluation, Grading Methods, and Grading Policies
Course Outline:
Lab
Chemistry Demo (LNL)
Laboratory Skills (LNL)
Introduction and Safety (ES)
The Scientific Method (ES)
Variables (Handout)
Data Measurement (ES)
Characteristic Properties (LNL)
Denisty (LNL)
Identifying Unknown Substances (LNL)
Conservation of Mass (LNL)
Electron Configuration (ES)
Molecular Models (ES)
Empirical Formula of a Hydrate (LNL)
Empirical Formula of Copper Oxide (LNL)
Limiting Reactant and Excess Reactant (LNL)
Chemical Reactions I (ES)
Chemical Reactions II (ES)
Mole to Mole Relationship (LNL)
Molecular Weight by Freezing (LNL)
The Mole and Avagadro’s Number (ES)
Avagadro’s Law (LNL)
Boyle’s Law (LNL)
Charles Law (LNL)
Molar Volume od an Ideal Gas (LNL)
The Apparent Molecular Weight of Air (LNL)
Ideal Gas Laws (ES)
Acids and Bases (ES)
Quantitative Determination of Food Dyes (LNL)
Flame Test (LNL)
Radiation (LNL)
Recommended Due Date
5/18
5/19
5/20
5/21
5/22
5/23
5/24
5/26
5/27
5/28
5/29
5/30
5/31
6/1
6/2
6/3
6/4
6/5
6/6
6/7
6/8
6/9
6/10
6/11
6/12
6/13
6/14
6/15
6/16
6/17
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Descriptions of Graded Assignments
Labs contain multiple parts depending on the lab and will contain reports and/or questions
to be answered. Some labs have more work, some have less; but you are awarded points
for each assignment completed so the labs that have more work associated with them are
worth more. All Labs are due by Noon June 17th. The due dates listed above are only
recommended.
Grading Summary
Method
Lab Reports/Short Answer
Multiple Choice (LNL)
Prelab Quiz (ES)
Postlab Quiz (ES)
Total
GRADING SCALE:
Number
30
16
6
7
90% -100%
80% - 89%
70% - 79%
60% - 69%
Below 60%
Points Each
60
Varies
Varies
Varies
Total Points
1800
344
105
110
2359
=A
=B
=C
=D
=E
Approved Course Outline:
I. Basic Laboratory Operations
A. Safety
B. Measurements (including precision and accuracy)
C. Calculations (including graphing data and statistical data manipulation)
D. Laboratory techniques
II. Physical Properties
A. Mass
B. Density
C. Behavior of gases
III. Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry
A. Types of reactions
B. Empirical formulas
C. Stoichiometry
D. Thermochemistry
IV. Atomic and Molecular Structure
A. Electromagnetic spectra
B. Molecular shapes
Class Policies/Procedures
Inclement Weather Class Policy/Procedure
During periods of inclement weather, all courses scheduled BEFORE 9:30 a.m., will be cancelled.
Learners will be asked to report at 9:30 for their 9:30 courses. Because this is an online class,
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inclement weather should not be an issue. Situations will be evaluated on a person by person
basis.
General Class Make-up/Late Assignment Class Policy/Procedure (including weather related
make-up plan Please refer to the assignment description for the late policy regarding that
assignment. No assignments will be accepted after 12:00pm Eastern on June 17th, 2015.
Attendance Class Policy/Procedure
As this is a web based class, there is no formal attendance; however students are expected to
complete the work in the time allotted. Any student who has not registered in Late Nite Labs by
May 20th will be reported as a “no-show” under KCTCS policy.
Withdrawal Class Policy/Procedure
A student may officially withdraw from any class up to and including the date of mid-term with a W
grade assigned to the student’s record.
After midterm and through the last class day (not including period for final, students will need
instructors permission.
Accommodations Procedure
Learners needing specific accommodations should contact the local disabilities service
representative to complete an Accommodations Plan which will ensure that the Learner receive full
benefits and that the instructor is aware and can make the proper adjustments in his/her courses.
The HCTC Disabilities Services Representative is Hallie Bowling, phone (606)-487-3486, email
Hallie.Bowling@kctcs.edu.
Appeals Process
Always begin the informal process by talking to your instructor. If issues cannot be resolved, then
talk with the Division Chair (see below for contact information). For information about academic
rights, academic offenses and the Learner’s formal right to appeal, Learners should review the
KCTCS Code of Student Conduct found on-line at http://tinyurl.com/mb4l7kf*
*You will need Adobe Reader to open the link and you may need to copy and paste the link to your web browser.
Division Chair Contact Information:
Supervisor/Division Chair:
Dell Sasser
Phone Number:
606-487-3559
Campus/Office Location/Number:
Smith Admin
101 B
Lees College
Campus
Email Address:
Dell.sasser@kctcs.edu
Plagiarism Class Policy
Students are expected to submit their own work in their words or site sources in accordance with
ACS standards (http://library.williams.edu/citing/styles/acs.php).
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