COURSE SYLLABUS CHEM 223 SPRING 2014
ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LECTURE Tues/Thurs 10:30-11:50 am (HEC Room 309)
RECITATION Tues 9:30-10:20 am (HEC Room 309)
LABORATORY Thurs 1:00-3:50 pm (HEC Lab Room 319)
Spring Calendar 2014
Tuesday, Apr. 1 – first day of class (no fooling!)
Friday, May 9 – Staff Inservice Day – no classes
Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day – no classes
Thursday, June 12 – last day of class (final exam)
Instructor: Kevin Culhane
Office: HEC 301-G
Phone: (541) 245-7621
e-mail: kculhane@roguecc.edu
Office Hours: Also by appointment if students are unable to make posted hours.
Mon
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tues
noon – 1:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Wed
noon – 1:00 pm
Thurs
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Students who are having trouble with this course, should please seek
assistance before it becomes too late. I encourage you to come to my office
and talk with me. I can help you with the material, give study tips,
encouragement, or whatever else it takes to lead you on the right track to
success in Chemistry.
Pre-requisite:
CHEM 222
Co-requisite:
MATH 112
Course Description:
Chemistry is the study of the furniture of the universe. Modern chemistry
explains why the material world takes the shape it does, why it reacts the way it
does, and how it finds the energy to do these things. This course will discuss
these basic three phenomena as well as many others.
The 200-level Chemistry sequence is designed to satisfy the chemistry
requirements for a professional degree program. It is designed to introduce
students to the fields of inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry,
thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Chemistry 223 will pick up the topic of chemical equilibrium from last term
and extend it to buffers, titrations, solubility, thermodynamics and
electrochemistry. We will also take a look at nuclear chemistry (more than just
half-lives!), organic chemistry, biochemistry and transition metal chemistry.
Students interested in science, medicine or engineering may take this sequence
for transfer and program credit.
This course requires attendance at lecture (3 hours/week), laboratory (3
hours/week) and recitation (1 hour/week). In addition, you can anticipate:
homework/writing (3 hours/week), lab write-up (2 hours/week) and study/reading
time (9 hours/week). Taken together, the course will stand as a whole if each
component is given the student’s full attention.
Required Materials:
Text Book:
McQuarrie, Rock and Gallogly, General Chemistry, 4th edition
Lab Manual: loose-leaf packet of lab activities (available in bookstore)
Homework: Sapling online homework access card
Extras for Lecture: Scientific Calculator (TI-85), portfolio
Extras for Lab:
Safety Glasses (must meet ANSI safety standards Z87.11989/2003 with polycarbonate lens and indirect venting),
non-latex lab gloves, long pants, closed-toed shoes
Evaluation Criteria:
Attendance at all class meetings is expected and is considered in a student's
evaluation. Ten extra credit points will be awarded for perfect attendance.
Excusable absences must be verified in writing (funerals, citizenship, illness, etc).
Weekly homework is due at the beginning of recitation and will not be
accepted late.
Weekly quizzes will be given during recitation. Each homework assignment and
quiz will cover the work discussed the previous week.
Lecture exams: The three exams will count equally. Exams may be corrected,
but will not be re-graded. Quizzes and exams may not be taken late - there are
no make-ups.
All labs are required. Credit for a lab will be given only when a lab experiment is
completed on time in teams of two and a complete written lab report is
individually submitted. Pre-laboratory questions should be completed before the
lab session for full credit. Lab reports are due the following lab period. Late
reports will be penalized 50%, and no labs will be accepted after one week
beyond the due date. There are no make-ups on lab work.
Note: Special needs accommodations must be discussed in advance of the
homework and lab due dates.
Each student will keep a portfolio. This is a folder (not a 3-ring binder)
containing the syllabus and examples of your best lecture and text notes,
homework assignments, quizzes and laboratory reports. It may contain about 40
pages of your term's work. Your portfolio should answer the question: “What
have I accomplished in general chemistry?” Include a page of your own selfreflections on the term's work, as well as an additional cumulative list of your
inquiry questions from the year so far. (Please include additional unattached
copies of the reflections and inquiry questions as your instructor has been known
to keep them.)
One of the most important skills that you can develop in science is the ability to
ask a good question. The best way to develop this skill is to practice formulating
questions of your own. (Linus Pauling once said that the best way to have good
ideas is to have lots of ideas.) Part of your assignment for each lab experiment is
to "articulate a question that pertains to this lab but was not answered by doing
this lab." These are your inquiry questions that will form part of your portfolio.
They should be original, thoughtful and of personal interest to you. They do not
need to be answered or even answerable, but they should be yours -- questions
whose answers would be of genuine interest to you. Inquiry questions can be
experimental, philosophical, spiritual, historical, whimsical, futuristic,
entrepreneurial, artistic, literary, sporty, practical, or anything else, really. The
important thing is that you start asking your own questions about science
experiments and see where that takes you.
Each student will write and submit a descriptive chemistry paper to summarize
and present to the class part of the material from Interchapters C, D, E, I, J, K,
M, N, Q. This paper is 2 to 4 pages in length, summarizes the assigned material
from the interchapters, cites outside sources of information, and makes
connections to other topics studied. Students will present their papers to the
class during the last week of lab.
Extra credit may be rewarded to a student for outstanding attitude or skills. It will
not be used for missing regular work or to offset low scores on assignments of low
quality. Ten extra credits are awarded for perfect attendance. One extra credit is
awarded for students explaining a homework solution in class during recitation.
Course Grading Scale and Points:
3 Lecture Exams 100 points each = 300 pts
10 Lab Exercises 20 points each = 200 pts
Descriptive chemistry paper
= 50 pts
Paper presentation
= 20 pts
1 Portfolio
= 50 pts
Homework problems
= 100 pts
~6 Quizzes 10 points each
= 60 pts
In-class clicker questions
= 80 pts
Total
860 pts
Grading scale
100.0-90.00% = A
89.99-80.00% = B
79.99-70.00% = C
69.99-60.00% = D
59.99-00.00% = F
Intended Outcomes
Selected ILO Indicator
Assessment Methods
1. Students will be responsible
members of the class.
2. Students will be selfconfident in their relationships
with instructors and other
students.
3. Students will arrive on time
to class and use class time
wisely.
4. Students will work in a
laboratory setting in groups
allowing for mutual support
and success.
5. Students will use the MS
Suite of programs to analyze
and communicate results of
laboratory exercises.
6. Students will be confident
and comfortable in class to ask
relevant questions.
7. Students will organize
research data as well as data
they collect themselves.
8. Students will understand the
implications of their actions on
the ecological systems of the
Earth.
9. Students will solve problems
using a combination of
experience, new knowledge,
and available resources.
10. Students will use
mathematical tools to develop
relationships between data sets.
11. Students will work safely in
lab.
COM 3. Collaborate effectively
to achieve course/learning goals.
Assessment rubric for COM3
will be used to measure student
progress toward mastery of
COM3.
Items to Leave at Home:
Cell phones, media devices, and/or other electronic devices (such as electronic
smoking cessation devices) are disruptive to the learning environment and will
not be allowed in class.
Objectives will be met through the following methods of evaluation:
Lecture and lab exams will require the synthesis of the reading and lecture
material, analysis of data and conclusions drawn from lab activities, weekly
homework assignments, and class participation. As this is a lab science course,
at least 70% of the labs must be accomplished with a “C” grade or better in
order to get a passing grade for the course. For example, if you had an 80% in
the class, but only turned in 50% of the lab reports, you would still receive a
failing grade for the course.
Please note: you must be enrolled in a lecture, lab, and recitation class.
Lecture: There will be three exams each worth 100 pts. These exams are not
accumulative but previously learned material will be needed to successfully
answer questions on the succeeding exam.
Quizzes and activites: There will be ~6 quizzes, each worth 10 points.
Homework problems: The on-line homework will be worth 100 pts.
Lab: All lab assignments are due at the beginning of the next lab session. The
student is free to leave when all sections of the lab have been completed, and
the work station has been properly cleaned. Labs are worth 20 points each and
must use a grade sheet as a cover page.
Please note: A STUDENT WILL BE GIVEN A FAILING GRADE IN THE
COURSE FOR UNSAFE LAB PRACTICES. A warning may be issued for a
first offense.
Appropriate lab attire is required: approved safety goggles, nitrile gloves, long
trousers or sweat pants, and closed-toed shoes. Students will be sent to get
proper attire if they show up unprepared.
Attendance and Drop Policy:
Introductory chemistry, while a fascinating subject, is a difficult course. Students
who attend classes only periodically will have a very difficult time succeeding in
this class. Students must sign the attendance sheet each day of class to
document their presence. It is the student's responsibility to make sure that
the attendance sheet is signed. Students who have perfect attendance will be
given 10 extra credit points on the final grade.
Student Responsibilities:
It is each student's responsibility to be aware of all college procedures, such as
how to add, drop, or withdraw from a class, and the available student services.
For more information, refer to your Student Handbook, Schedule of Classes, and
the Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibility Statement.
Students With Disabilities:
Students who believe they may need academic accommodations for a disability such as
those related to vision, hearing, orthopedics, learning, psychological functioning, and/or
other medical conditions should make an appointment with the Rogue Community
College Disability Services office. Campus locations and telephone numbers are:
Redwood Campus
Riverside Campuses
Wiseman Tutoring Center
227 E. Ninth St B-9
541-956-7337
541-245-7537
Syllabus Disclaimer:
A syllabus is designed to provide the student with a guide to course procedures,
requirements, and grading policy. Sometimes it is necessary to alter the
assignments or point totals due to availability of materials, emergencies, or to
create the most beneficial learning program for the success of the student. I
reserve the right to alter the grade total + 10%, to change the assignments to
deal with situations or emergencies as needed, or to alter the suggested test or
lab schedule to create a more productive learning program for student success.
Student Responsibilities:
1. It is your responsibility to attend class, keep up with the reading, hand in
assignments on time, ask questions, and think about the material you are
studying.
2. It is your responsibility to respect other students’ right to a productive learning
environment. This includes leaving all cell phones, media devices and/or other
electronic devices at home.
3. It is your responsibility to be aware of all college procedures, such as how to
add, drop or withdraw from a class, and the available student services. For more
information, refer to your Student Handbook, Schedule of Classes and the
Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibility Statement.
4. It is your responsibility to be honest in all of your academic pursuits. Cheating
and plagiarism are violations of college policy and are considered serious
offenses. The Science Department takes all incidents of academic dishonesty
seriously and acts accordingly. Consequences may include a failing grade for the
course or expulsion from RCC.
Studying Skills:
Chemistry is a challenging and involved field of study that requires a
considerable effort on the part of the student. Due to time constraints, some
material will not be covered in lecture, but will still students will still be
responsible to learn it. Students should commit a portion of each day for
reviewing lecture and reading notes. Nothing can take the place of good study
habits; the following is a list of helpful hints:
1.
Read the text before the material is covered in class.
2.
When reading new material, jot a question mark alongside sections that
you do not understand. If the lecture does not clear it up, ask questions!
3.
Use office hours for one-on-one assistance.
4.
Write down new or difficult words on 3x5 cards. Put definitions or concepts
on the back. Carry these flash cards and use them to quiz yourself.
5.
Carefully study diagrams and illustrations.
6.
While reading, use a highlighter pen to make key ideas stand out.
7.
At the end of a paragraph or section, summarize what you have read in
your own words.
8.
Form study groups with your classmates and friends.
9.
Take good notes! Compare notes during study sessions.
10.
Review material on a daily basis: flash cards, reading, notes and review
questions.
11.
DO NOT CRAM FOR EXAMS!
12.
Answer the self-correcting review questions at the end of the chapter.
13.
Build a mental image or model for each new concept.
14.
Employ mnemonic devices to memorize facts.
EXAMINATION and ASSIGNMENT POLICY
There will be NO opportunity to make up missed lab exercises. If a student
finds that it will be unavoidable to miss a lab, they should contact the instructor
prior to the scheduled lab if at all possible. No late homework is accepted,
except by contacting the instructor for verified illness or emergency. This
excused late work must be submitted within two days of the student’s return.
TENTATIVE CHEM 223 LECTURE SCHEDULE:
Students are responsible for any changes announced during lecture, recitation
and/or lab.
Ch. 21: Buffers and Titrations
WEEK #1
April 1 & 3
Ch. 21 homework due April 8.
Ch. 22: Solubility and Ksp
WEEK #2
April 8 & 10
Ch. 22 homework due April 15
WEEK #3
April 15 & 17
April 17
Catch-Up & Review for Exam #1
EXAM #1 – covers Ch. 21–22
Ch. 23: Entropy, Free Energy and Spontaneity
WEEK #4
April 22
Ch. 23 homework due April 29.
Ch. 24: Redox Chemistry
WEEK #5
Apr. 29 & May 1
Ch. 24 homework due May 6.
Interchapters O, F, G, H: Nuclear Chemistry & Organic Chemistry
WEEK #6
May 6 & 8
ICh. O, F, G, H homework due May 15.
WEEK #7
May 13
Catch-Up & Review for Exam #2
May 15
EXAM #2 – covers Ch. 23–24, part of Ch. 17 and IntCh. O, F, G, H
Ch. 25: Electrochemistry & Interchapter U (Batteries)
WEEK #8
May 20 & 22
Ch. 25 homework due May 27.
Ch. 26: Coordination Chemistry
WEEK #9
May 27 & 29
Ch. 26 homework due June 3.
Interchapters P, R, S, T: Organic/Biochemistry
WEEK #10
June 3 & 5
ICh. P, R, S, T homework due June 12.
WEEK #11
June 10
Catch-Up & Review for Exam #3
June 12
EXAM #3 – covers Ch. 25-26 & Interchapters P, R, S, T, U, C, D,
E, I, J, K, M, N, Q (italicized Interchapters are review)
TENTATIVE CHEM 223 LAB SCHEDULE:
Students are responsible for any changes announced during lecture, recitation
and/or lab.
WEEK #1
April 3
Check-In, Safety Review, Titration Curves
WEEK #2
April 10
Field Trip (Oregon Caves)
WEEK #3
April 17
Acid Deposition
WEEK #4
April 24
Thermodynamics of Melting
WEEK #5
May 1
Activity Series
WEEK #6
May 8
Nuclear Chemistry
WEEK #7
May 15
Gas Chromatography & Organic Molecules (Hydrocarbons)
WEEK #8
May 22
Electrolysis
WEEK #9
May 29
One-Pot Reactions & Stereoisomers of Coordination
Complexes – Descriptive Chemistry Papers Due
WEEK #10
June 5
Aspirin Synthesis & Organic Molecules (Polymers)
WEEK #11
June 12
Drawer Cleaning, Checkout – Descriptive Chemistry
Presentations
CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM ARE VIOLATIONS OF THE COLLEGE POLICY AND
ARE CONSIDERED SERIOUS OFFENSES. THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE
TAKES ALL INCIDENTS OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY SERIOUSLY AND ACTS
ACCORDINGLY: THIS INCLUDES A FAILING GRADE FOR THE COURSE OR
EXPULSION FROM THE COLLEGE.
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