Delaware State University, Chemistry Department
General Chemistry 102 Lecture
Summer 2015
Course Information
CRN: 14061
Credit: 3 credits
DSU blackboard: N/A
Class time: T, W, R 11:00-1:40 pm
Classroom: SC 323
Instructor Information
Full name and title: Dr. Cheng-Yu Lai
Office phone number: 302-857-6553
Best way to contact: by email
Office information: SC 300
Office hours: W, 14:00-15:00pm
E-mail: cylai@desu.edu
Course Description
This course is the first in two-semester sequence in a comprehensive study of the chemical and physical properties
of matter including the fundamental principles of qualitative and quantitative analysis. It includes measurement,
classification of matter, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical equations and
stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, oxidation-reduction, nuclear chemistry, and an introduction to sustainable chemistry.
CHEM 102 Lecture is a 3-credit course associated with CHEM 102 Laboratory, but it is graded separately.
There are three (3) lectures, one hour recitation and one (1) three-hour laboratory period per week.
Recommended Course Materials
Textbook: Nivaldo J. Tro; “Chemistry – A Molecular Approach, 3rd edition”
http://www.mypearsonstore.com/bookstore/chemistry-a-molecular-approach-0321809246
Website for Downloading Lecture Slides and Course Information
Website: www.desu.edu/~cylai
Here will be posted lecture notes and other important documents (Course project details, copy of this syllabus and the
exam make-up slip). Please visit often for updates
Student Learning Objectives
Course learning objectives/outcome. Students will:
Assessment method
Alignment to
program(s) learning
goals
(i) Become active learners in the class and follow
Students’ class performance includes class
Department goal 3.
class rules.
attendance and class activities. Attendance
College goal II and
will be evaluated in points. A maximum 10
IV.
points (except for exam days) will be awarded
University goal II and
as follows: a). All students who attend the class VI
will get 5 points. b) An additional 5 points will
be awarded at the end of the semester for
students who engage in class recitation
learning.
(ii) Upon successful completion of the CHEM 102
Assessment will be performed based on
Department goal 2
course, a student should be able to:
students’ performance in exams and the course and 3.
•Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts
project that will be assigned.
College goal I.
in chemistry including measurement, classification
Assessment will be performed based on
University goal I and
of matter, atomic structure, the periodic table,
students’ performance in exams.
V.
chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical
Department goal 3.
equations and stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions,
College goal II and
oxidation-reduction, nuclear chemistry, and an
IV.
introduction to sustainable chemistry.
University goal II and
• Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills
VI
including proficiency in calculation skills, and the
ability to accurately interpret numerical data.
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• Demonstrate an ability to solve problems
competently using approximation, precision,
accuracy, and statistical validity.
Evaluation: Grades are assigned according to the
college-wide grading system.
100-90=A (GPA=4.0)
89-80=B (GPA=3.0)
79-70=C (GPA=2.0)
69-60=D (GPA=1.0)
59-0=F (GPA=0.0)
Student’s grade for this course (lecture part) will
be calculated as indicated below.
Lecture Attendance+ Quiz + Homework (Review
Worksheet)
Exams (3 exams)
ACS exam (comprehensive)
30%
50%
20%
100%
ATTENDANCE: Students are required to attend all lectures and recitations. Students will be asked to sign or initial the
attendance sheet at the end of the class.
RECITATION: N/A
HOMEWORK: Homework could be found in Chapter review worksheet.
QUIZ: Each quiz questions are from homework.
EXAMS: There will be three 50-minute in-class examinations (each includes multiple-choice + problem solving) and one final
exam (ACS standardized test—all multiple choice) given through the semester. Each exam will be 110 points and all exams are
mandatory.
FINAL EXAM: The final exam will be the American Chemical Society (ACS) standardized exam for 1st Term General
Chemistry. The test consists of 70 (or 80) multiple-choice questions.
LATE or MISSED WORK: Students are responsible for completing homework and exams on time. No extensions will be
given. Unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor due to an acceptable conflict such as an illness or university
business, all exams must be taken on the scheduled date and time (please see below the class policy regarding exams make-up_.
Special Class Requirements (This course will adhere to the university’s policy on student conduct and behavior including the
use of cell phones found at http://www.desu.edu/sites/default/files/JudicialProcedures(2).pdf). Specific rules for the class are
listed below.
1. Exams attendance is mandatory. No make-up exams will be permitted unless student reports a special situation. This
includes: university business (official document needed), medical emergency (regular medical appointment is not counted as
medical emergency), and other physical emergencies (relevant official certificate is required).
The official document must be provided along with a make-up slip (which can be downloaded from the instructor website:
www.desu.edu/~cylai). The make-up slip must be filled out by the student and signed by student’s academic advisor. If
student’s advisor is not available, please have the make-up slip signed by your department chair.
In situations where you have personal problems that could not be justified (an acute sickness, oversleep, miss the bus, a
flat tire etc.) please be aware that the make-up will be considered but the score will start at 75%.
Exception The final exam is a standardized test and we do not provide make-up. Your absence will be counted as 0 score
in the exam.
2. Coming late or leaving early for more than 10 minutes will be counted as absence and no points for student
performance in class will be awarded.
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3. Cheating in any format in any of the exams may directly result in F of the quiz/exam and may be reported to the
Department Chairperson of Chemistry for disciplinary action.
4. Silencing your cell phone during the class time is required. Each time of violation is taken as serious disturbance of
class and will receive an oral warning. The violation may cause 5 points decrease in the final grade. Repeated violator will be
asked to leave class.
5. Students that are disturbing others by talking, making noises, or eating during the class time will be required to leave
the classroom. Campus security will be called if the student refuses to leave.
6. Students coming for exams are required to follow rules set by the instructor for the class. These rules include, (i) No
cheating can be tolerated; (ii) No cell phones can be used as calculators; (iii) Using cell phones in any means during
quizzes/exams will be considered as cheating; (iv) Using restroom during quizzes/exams is not allowed until test sheets are
submitted.
7. Students who have learning disabilities and/or need special accommodation please directly contact DSU Office of
Accessibility Service (http://www.desu.edu/academics/office-student-accessibility-services). We will coordinate the
examinations with this office.
Lecture Schedule (Tentative: minor changes might me made during the semester; students will be promptly informed)
2015 Summer Chem 102-CRN-14061 Tentative Lecture Schedule
Date:
June.
Recitation/ACS Quiz/Exam
23
T
Title of Experiment
Syllabus Introduction + Ch11. Liquids, Solids and
Intermolecular Forces
July
July
24
W
Ch12. Solutions
25
R
Ch13. Chemical Kinetics
30
T
1
W
1
W
2
R
7
T
8
W
No Class - Make up on July 1st
9
R
No Class - Make up on July 15th
14
T
Ch15. Acids and Bases+ Ch16
15
W
Ch16. Aqueous Ionic Equilibrium
15
W
16
R
21
T
22
W
Ch17. Free Energy and Thermodynamics +Ch18
22
W
Ch18. Electrochemistry +Ch 19. Nuclear Chemistry
23
R
Exam1
Ch11 + Ch12
Ch13 + Ch14 Chemical Equilibrium
MAKE UP
Ch14 Chemical Equilibrium
Ch15. Acids and Bases
Exam2
MAKE UP
Ch13 + Ch14
Ch16. Aqueous Ionic Equilibrium
Ch17. Free Energy and Thermodynamics
Exam3
Exam4
Ch15+Ch16
ACS Test
3
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please print and sign your name below and return this portion to your instructor.
I have received a syllabus of course Chemistry 102 (Summer 2015) containing the grading policy, class
requirements, and class rules. I understand that the lecture schedule is tentative and minor changes might be
made during the semester. I understand the grading policy, will follow class rules, and fulfill all class
requirements.
PRINT your name here:
Signature here:
_______________________________
____________
,
, Date: ____________________.
Attendance senior –check - grade
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Lecture Schedule (Tentative: minor changes might me made during the semester; students will be promptly
announced)
2013 Fall Chem 101-CRN-15066 Tentative Lecture Schedule-Update on 092313
Week
1
08/26,28,30
Date
Monday
2
09/02,04,06
LaborDay
3
09/09,11,13
4
09/16,18,20
Chapter2.Atomsand
Elements
5
09/23,25,27
6
09/30,10/02and04
7
10/07,09,11
8
10/14,16,18
9
10/21,23,25
NoClass
1stExam–Ch1&2125points
Chapter4.Chemical
Quantitiesand
AqueousReactions
Chapter4.Chemical
Quantitiesand
AqueousReactions
Chapter5.Gases-
CalculateGas
Concentration
Chapter6
Thermochemistry
andSustainable
Chemistry
Chapter7The
Quantum–
MechanicalModelof
Atom
5
Wednesday
ClassIntroduction,
Chapter1:Matter,
Measurementand
ProblemSolving
Chapter1:Matter,
Measurementand
ProblemSolving
Chapter2.Atomsand
Elements
Chapter3.Molecules,
Compoundsand
ChemicalEquations
Chapter4.Chemical
Quantitiesand
AqueousReactions
Chapter5.Gases-
CalculateGas
Concentration
Chapter6
Thermochemistry
andSustainable
Chemistry
Chapter7The
Quantum–
MechanicalModelof
Atom
4thExam–review+
Ch6-125points
Friday
Chapter1:Matter,
Measurementand
ProblemSolving
Chapter2.Atomsand
Elements
Chapter3.Molecules,
Compoundsand
ChemicalEquations
Chapter3.Molecules,
Compoundsand
ChemicalEquations
2ndExam–review+
Ch3-125points
Chapter5.Gases-
CalculateGas
Concentration
3rdExam–review+
Ch4andCh5-125
points
Chapter6
Thermochemistry
andSustainable
Chemistry
NoClass
10
10/28,3011/04
11
11/11,13,15
12
11/18,20,22
13
11/18,20,22
14
11/25,27,29
CourseProject
15
12/02,04
16
12/09,11,13
Chapter7The
Quantum–
MechanicalModelof
Atom
Chapter8.Periodic
Propertiesofthe
Element
Chapter8.Periodic
Propertiesofthe
Element
Chapter9.Chemical
BondingI:TheLewis
Model
Chapter10.Chemical
BondingII:VSEPR
StartingCourse
Project
Chapter10.Chemical
BondingII:VSEPR
ReturningCourse
Project
6
Chapter7The
Quantum–
MechanicalModelof
Atom
Chapter7The
Quantum–
MechanicalModelof
Atom
Chapter8.Periodic
Propertiesofthe
Element
Chapter9.Chemical
BondingI:TheLewis
Model
Chapter9.Chemical
BondingI:TheLewis
Model
Chapter10.Chemical
BondingII:VSEPR
Chapter8.Periodic
Propertiesofthe
Element
5thExam–review+
Ch7&8-125points
6thExam–review+
Ch9&10-125points
ClassDone
ACSTest-FinalWeek
Chapter10.Chemical
BondingII:VSEPR
ThanksgivingBreak