Santa Fe College CHM 1025/1025 L Section 008 Introduction to Chemistry Spring 2012

Lecture: M/W 2 3:15 Lab: M 3:30 6:15 Room: K-234 (NW Campus) Room: J-107 (NW Campus)

Instructor: Amanda Sylvester, M.S.T. Office: W-61 (NW Campus) Email: amanda.sylvester@sfcollege.edu or ANGEL Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 11am 12 pm (or as needed) Course Description: This course is an introduction to general chemistry principles and techniques. It is designed for students that do not have sufficient background to succeed in a two-semester college chemistry sequence (CHM 2045, 2046). The likelihood of achieving a good grade in general chemistry should be improved by this course. CHM 1025 has a math prerequisite of a passing grade in College Algebra. Required Text and Materials: 1. Introduction to Chemistry, 2nd Edition, by Bauer, Birk, & Marks (new copies will come with a Connect registration code)* 2. Laboratory Experiments for Introduction to Chemistry by Bandyopadhyay, Chamusco/Nocito, Swieter/Toth, Weinstein/Zhang. CHM1025L Laboratory Manual. 3. For lab: safety goggles/glasses rated for safety splash, blue book, and closed-toe shoes. 4. Scientific calculator (e.g. Ti83) *Used copies/older editions of the text may be purchased; however purchase of a new Connect registration code is necessary and can be done online though the McGraw-Hill Connect website. Resources: ANGEL: Includes Announcements, syllabus, schedule, and other course information. Connect by McGraw-Hill (connect.mcgraw-hill.com/): HW assignments and textbook online. Cheating in any form will not be tolerated. Anyone guilty of falsely representing the acquisition of knowledge will be referred to the Office of Student Affairs and recommended for expulsion from the College. The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore SFC has adopted Code of Student Conduct that outlines general guidelines. Students are

encouraged to discuss issues related to academic integrity with instructors. Code is available at http://dept.sfcollege.edu/rules/PDF/Rule_7/7_23.pdf. Grading Scale: A 90 100 % B+ 88 89.9 % B 80 87.9 % C+ 78 79.9 %

C D+ D F

70 77.9 % 69 69.9 % 65 68.9 % below 65 %

Grade: Out of 100% 40% lecture exams (non-cumulative) 20% final (departmental, cumulative) 5% attendance (via random pop quizzes) 15% homework (online via connect.mcgraw-hill.com/) 20% lab Exam Policy: There will be 4 non-cumulative, multiple choice exams given throughout the semester. Some exams may have a few short answer questions. You are required to bring an unmarked, green, sheet scantron (Form #882-E) and a number 2 pencil to each exam. You will be allowed to use a calculator, however, if you are using a programmable calculator the memory must be cleared and displayed for me to check prior to the start of the exam. You MAY NOT use a calculator on a cell phone. There is no make up for coming unprepared or late. Make up exams will only be allowed in extreme cases when there is a documented and valid reason for missing the original exam (such as illness, personal emergency, or required SFC related activity). Attendance: Attendance is an important part of being successful in this course. While attendance in lecture is not mandatory, it will be taken daily. Random pop quizzes will be given as well as a means of taking attendance and will contribute to your overall grade in the course. There will be no make up quizzes for any missed, NO EXCEPTIONS. Homework: Homework will be announced in class (and posted on ANGEL) and assigned online via Connect. You must purchase a Connect registration code (which comes with any new text book purchased) in order to access the website. Homework is due by the due date ONLINE, NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Lab: Lab will make up 20% of your final grade. Your lab grade will consist of two parts: 1. Attendance and participation (10%). Each lab has a series of pre-lab questions (either found in your lab manual or posted on ANGEL), which you will complete and turn in upon arriving to lab (these questions are to be answered in your blue book). Attendance will be taken based on completion of these assignments. Your attendance to lab is MANDATORY and will be taken every day. There will be no make up labs allowed. 2. Post lab assignments (10%). At the end of each lab you will complete the post lab assignment/questions (either in your lab manual or posted on ANGEL) and turn it in by the start of the next lab period. NO LATE POST-LABS WILL BE

ACCEPTED. Final Exam: The final exam will be given on May 1, 2012 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm in K234 (NW Campus). You must be present at the final exam on the scheduled date, NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have a conflict you must have it approved and make alternative arrangements in advance. Important Dates: Last day to drop with no record and receive a refund: Jan 13th, 2012 Last day to withdraw and receive a W: Mar 28th, 2012 If you are a student with a disability: In compliance with SFC policy and equal access laws, I am available to discuss appropriate academic accommodations that you may require as a student with a disability. Request for academic accommodations need to be made during the first week of the semester, except for unusual circumstances, so arrangements can be made. You must be registered with the Disabilities Resource Center (DRC) in S-112 for disability verification and determination of reasonable academic accommodations. Requests need to be made well in advance of receiving service. Discrimination/Harassment Policy Statement: SFC prohibits any form of discrimination or sexual harassment among students, faculty and staff. For further information, refer to the SFC Human Resources Policies website at <http://dept.sfcollege.edu/rules/PDF/Rule_2/2_8.pdf >

Week of: Jan 9th

Topic Introduction Scientific Method & Measurements

Lab/Experiment Introduction, lab tour, lab safety Assignment: Computer Assignment (on ANGEL, due 1/18) No Lab

Jan 16th

No Class Monday Scientific Method & Measurements (cont.) Scientific Method & Measurements (cont.) Concepts of Matter & Energy Concepts of Matter & Energy (cont.) Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table Exam 1 (Mon 2/6) Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table (cont.) Compounds: Molecular and Ionic Compounds: Molecular and Ionic (cont.) Chemical Composition Chemical Composition (cont.) Chemical Reactions No Class Spring Break Chemical Reactions Stoichiometry

Jan 23rd

Check-In Experiment 1 Measurements: Length, Volume & Mass Experiment 2 Classifications of Matter

Jan 30th

Feb 6th

Experiment 3 ID of Unknown Liquid Experiment 4 Density Determinations Compounds & their Formulas (handout on ANGEL) Exam 2 (Mon 2/27 during lab)

Feb 13th Feb 20th

Feb 27

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Mar 5

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Mar 12th Mar 19th

Experiment 5 Stoichiometric Relationship: Compounds Experiment 6 Stoichiometric Relationship: Reactions

Mar 26th

Stoichiometry (cont.) Acid/Base Chemistry & Electrolytes Acid/Base Chemistry & Electrolytes (cont.) Oxidation/Reduction Reactions Molecular Structure & Chemical Bonding Molecular Structure & Chemical Bonding (cont.) Review

Exam 3 (Mon 3/26 during lab) Experiment 9 Electrolytes: Ions in Aqueous Solutions Experiment 7 Stoichiometric Relationship: Acid-Base Titration Exam 4 (Mon 4/16 during lab) Experiment 8 Lewis Structures and Molecular Models

Apr 2nd Apr 9th

Apr 16th Apr 23rd

**Please remember that the syllabus and schedule may be revised based on the progress of the class or other factors.