Math/Science Department Summer II C: 2013

Math/Science Department
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Course Syllabus
CHM 102 – General Chemistry II
Summer II C: 2013
INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Cuber
CLASS HOURS: Mon: 6-10 pm, rm: HH 204
LAB HOURS: Wed: 6-10 pm, rm: HH 303
OFFICE: None
OFFICE HOURS: Available by appointment through email or face to face
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a continuation of CHM 101. Topics to be covered in this course include
intermolecular forces, solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and
bases, aqueous ionic equilibrium, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. 39 lecture
hours and 39 laboratory hours per semester. Prerequisite: CHM 101 with a grade of
“C” or better or permission of the department head. Laboratory fee: $30. Usually
offered in spring and summer . (4 credits)
TEXTBOOK:
A.) Tro, Nivaldo J., Chemistry A Molecular Approach 2nd edition. Pearson Education,
2008. ISBN: 9780321651785
B.) LAB TEXTBOOK: Lab manual provided by instructor
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EMAIL: mcuber@worwic.edu
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OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS:
A.) Scientific Calculator, Laboratory Goggles,
B.) Mastering Chemistry Access Code: Can be purchased in the bookstore or directly
from the www.masteringchemistry.com website.
C.) Blackboard: Blackboard, in this course, is used primarily to monitor your grade. You
need to have access to a computer with an Internet connection (other requirements
may apply). Computers that meet these requirements are available on campus in MTC
200, AAB 217, HH 100, GH 204, WDC 305, and AHB 108. Follow the following
instructions to access blackboard:
1. From Wor-Wic homepage, point to “Quick Links” and click the “Blackboard
Login” link.
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2. Enter your Wor-Wic user ID and password (same as your Wor-Wic email user
ID and password). If you don’t know your ID or password, contact Student
Services.
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All students logging into Blackboard affirm that they understand and agree to
follow Wor-Wic Community College policies regarding academic integrity and the
use of College resources as described in the college catalog. Wor-Wic Community
College considers the following as violations of the computer usage policy:
• Using the campus computing network and facilities to violate the privacy of other
individuals.
• Sharing of account passwords with friends, family members or any unauthorized
individuals
Violators are subject to college disciplinary procedures.
COURSE GOAL:
The goal of this course is to introduce the student to the basic principles of Chemistry and
to lay groundwork for future chemical inquiry.
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V. COURSE OBJECTIVES AND ASSESSMENT GOALS AND STRATEGIES:
Course Objectives
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1.) Describe how solids and
liquids differ from gases.
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2.) Relate the physical
properties of solutions and
their components.
GEO 2, 3 and 4
3.) Investigate chemical
kinetics and the factors that
Assessment Goals
a.) Differentiate between the
intermolecular forces within
and between molecules.
b.) Explain how
intermolecular forces relate to
physical properties.
c.) Interpret phase diagrams.
d.) Examine the atomic
structure of solids.
a.) Explain the dissolution of
solutes in solvents.
b.) Perform calculations
involving the four colligative
properties of solutions and
concentration measurements.
c.) Describe colloids including
the Tyndell effect and
hydrophilic and hydrophobic
colloids.
a.) Express the rate law in
terms of concentration of
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4.) Describe chemical
equilibrium.
GEO 2, 3 and 4
reactants and products and
temperature.
b.) Use experimental data to
determine reaction order.
c.) Explain the collision theory
of reaction rates.
d.) List the steps within a
reaction mechanism.
e.) Explain how a catalyst
affects reaction rates.
a.) Determine the equilibrium
constant for various reactions.
b.) Recognize factors that
affect chemical equilibrium
and predict their effects.
c.) Explain Le Chatelier’s
principle and how it accounts
for changes in equilibrium.
d.) Use the solubility-product
constant to calculate the
solubility of ionic compounds.
a.) Use the various definitions
for acids and bases.
b.) Calculate pH and pOH
values for weak and strong
acids and bases
c.) Calculate the acid
dissociation constant.
d.) Explain how buffers resist
changes in pH.
e.) Determine pH throughout
acid-base titrations.
a.) Calculate the pH of a buffer
solution
b.) Interpret Acid-Base
Titration Curves
c.) Determine effects of pH on
solubility
d.) Describe precipitation
reactions by comparing Q and
K sp
a.) Define entropy.
b.) Calculate ∆ S, ∆G, and ∆H
from supplied data.
c.) Recognize the use of the
second and third laws of
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affect it.
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5.) Describe the physical and
chemical properties of acids
and bases.
GEO 2, 3 and 4
6.) Investigate the extent to
which ionic compounds
dissolve GEO 2,3, and 4
7.) Interpret aspects of
chemical thermodynamics.
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8.) Relate electrical and
chemical reactions through the
study of electrochemistry.
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thermodynamics.
a.) Balance oxidation and
reduction (redox) reactions.
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b.) Differentiate between
voltaic cells, fuel cells and
electrolytic cells.
c.) Calculate standard cell
potentials.
d.) Calculate the emf by using
the Nernst equation.
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VI. COURSE EVALUATION: Your grade will be determined by the weighted average. The
breakdown is as follows:
Percent of
Total
Grading Scale Percent
Lecture Exams (3)
30%
90-100%=A
Cumulative Final Exam
15%
Writing /Electronic Literacy
Assignment
10%
Lecture Quizzes
10%
Lecture Homework
10%
Laboratory
25%
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Evaluation
80-89%=B
70-79%=C
60-69%=D
↓ 59%=F
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Each lecture exam is designed to meet the goals and objectives for the course. The
student is evaluated on the information presented in the textbook, homework assignments
and quizzes. You must have an access code (purchased from the bookstore or directly
from the on-line website) to access the homework assignments. The address for
purchasing access codes on-line is www.masteringchemistry.com website. The lecture
exams will consist mostly of multiple choice questions and questions involving chemical
calculations. The comprehensive final exam will consist of only multiple choice
questions.
The laboratory experience will involve hands-on participation in collecting and
analyzing data from chemical experiments and the completion of lab reports. The lab
will meet in HH 303.
Make-up policy: With a valid documented excuse, only one missed exam or quiz may be
made up. The student must notify the instructor by email (worwic account) or in person
about making up the exam or quiz. The missed exam/quiz must be made up before the
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next class section. LATE ASSIGNMENTS will not be accepted unless approved by the
instructor.
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Attendance: Each student is expected to actively participate in each scheduled class.
Arriving on time and staying through the whole class is a vital part of class participation.
If a student is absent, they lose the benefit of getting good notes for the exam and they
will also automatically lose any class participation points. It is the student’s
responsibility to contact the instructor (by phone or email) immediately after an absence
to get any materials missed. Do NOT wait until the next scheduled class period to gather
missed information.
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H1N1 Epidemic Policy: In the event of a flu epidemic or other emergency that results in
the suspension of classes, faculty will be communicating with students about their
courses and course requirements, such as assignments, quiz and exam dates, class and
grading policies, via faculty websites or Blackboard. Students will be responsible for
completing all of these assignments in accordance with class policies. Information about
the resumption of classes will be communicated via the College’s website and e-mail
system.
VII.
ELECTRONIC / WRITING ASSIGNMENT:
This is the “Writing Assignment” and “Electronic Information Literacy Assignment”
portion of your grade for CHEM 102 and will count for 10% of your overall grade in the
course. It relates to the General Education Objectives (GEO’s) #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 as
listed in the Wor-Wic College Catalog. If you follow the directions and do a nice job it
should be a great opportunity to improve your overall grade for the course. Be sure to
check off each of the “Requirements” and “Format” items on this handout to confirm that
you have included everything that is necessary to complete this assignment.
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A. Requirements:
The selected topic for this semester is “Chemicals Used to Treat Illnesses.” Please
explain everything in layman’s terms. Assume that your target audience knows nothing
about your topic. For instance, all scientific/medical abbreviations must be defined (i.e.,
don’t just refer to “ACS” without saying what it stands for). Prepare a poster (min. size
~32”x~40”. Digital (electronic version generated via powerpoint template) posters are
REQUIRED. You can access a powerpoint template for your poster from
the http://writing.engr.psu.edu/posters.html website.
The text of your poster should be written in your own words (you may quote other
authors but no plagiarism will be tolerated). Be sure to give each section the exact titles
listed below and include all of the requested content. You must submit the title of your
topic on or before June 30th, 2013 via worwic email (not blackboard). Failure to do so
will affect your grade. The digital poster is due July 28th, 2013.
o Abstract – this section should be written in complete sentences and give a summary of
the information on poster (no new information). Citations are not necessary in this section
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since the sources are cited elsewhere on the poster where that information was given
originally. The other poster sections can be bulleted lists ( but must have complete
descriptions and include APA-style citations with every list)
o Introduction or Objectives – background material that provides justification for the
study. Why is this topic significant? A list of objectives of the study are bulleted.
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o Methods – a brief description of the techniques used in research. Figures can also be
used to illustrate the method or materials used in the study. Every photo or figure must
either have a caption under it (in your own words) that explains what it is or have a
number and be referred to somewhere in the text.
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o Results – graphical depiction of experimental results. Graphs and diagrams provide a
clearer statement of the research results than do tables. You must cite the source of the
image or graph, right below it, and not violate copyright law. If you cannot graph your
data, use bulleted list.
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o Discussion - a bulleted list of the key findings. Each bullet is limited to 1-2 sentences.
o Conclusion - draw legitimate conclusions instead of speculating
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References - You must give in-text citations for all the information in your poster (in
every section except abstract). If there is more than one source of the information in a
section, each piece of information must have a citation adjacent to it. YOU CANNOT
GROUP IN-TEXT CITATIONS AT THE END OF A SECTION. You must also have a
list of complete references at the end/bottom of the poster in correct APA Style. The intext citations and complete reference entry must clearly match (same name, date, etc.)
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B. Format:
You must use at least 4 references for the text portion (not counting photos) following these
guidelines:
o At least 2 must be from an electronic database (such as those available through
the WWCC media centers or another institution of higher learning)
• no more than one - general reference book (e.g., encyclopedia)
• no more than two - web sites (must be “legitimate” sources e.g., American
Chemical Society); (NOT Wikipedia, blogs, advertisements for medicines, or
special interest group websites/literature)
• no more than two science reference books (e.g., your chemistry text)
• as many as you want – professional science journals as many as you want –
popular science magazines or widely distributed news magazines (e.g., Discover,
National Geographic, Time, Newsweek etc.)
• see me if you have any questions about the “validity” of a source for this
assignment
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o you must use “APA Style” for in-text citations and the “References” list; the WWCC
media center has electronic databases for finding your references and printed guidelines
available for “Citing Sources: APA Style”.
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o Wor-Wic offers free “Writing Conferences” where students can schedule an
appointment to get help reviewing drafts of their writing assignments (the text of your
poster in this class) from a professional English educator. This is especially helpful for
students that have not completed ENG-101 and ENG-151. You can schedule an
appointment online: www.worwic.edu; then click on “current students”; then “learning
resources”; then “writing conferences”.
o Everything must be on one page of your poster including: title of poster, your name,
the reference list, and all the other sections listed above.
Sign the honesty pledge below and turn it in on April 5th, the date the poster is due. You will not be
awarded a grade for your poster if you fail to do so.
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Academic Honesty: I pledge that this work is entirely my own and I have followed all guidelines to avoid
plagiarism. I pledge that I have neither given nor received any unauthorized help in its completion.
Signed: ______________________ Printed Name: ________________________________
Name _______________________
Total Score ____________
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C. Grading Rubric for the Poster – Four Components:
1. 30%: Visuals & Appearance – well organized and enhances the presentation of the topic
2. 30%: Content & Presentation – clearly presented IN YOUR OWN WORDS with sufficient
information (see requirements listed above and check them off)
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3. 30%: Proper (APA) style and completeness of in-text citations and separate reference list
(NOTE: YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR ENTIRE POSTER IF REFERENCE LIST
OR IN-TEXT CITATIONS ARE MISSING and will BE REFERRED FOR
DISCIPLINARY ACTION IF PLAGIARISM IS SUSPECTED!)
4. 10%: Correct grammar, spelling, and clarity of communication
Each of the four components above will be judged by the instructor and awarded a(n):
90-100 (A) for completing all requirements above & exceeding expectations for quality &
professionalism
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80-89 (B) for completing all requirements above & better than average quality for sophomore-level
science
70-79 (C) for completing all requirements above & average quality with only minor deficiencies or
errors
60-69 (D) for not completing some requirements above & having below-average quality or several
errors
50-59 (E) for not completing several requirements above & having unsatisfactory quality or excessive
errors for a sophomore-level presentation
0 (F) for not completing most requirements above or reference list or in-text citations missing or
plagiarism or dishonesty
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That number will be multiplied by the percentage listed for that component and the total score (0100pts.) from all four components will be written in the blank below by your professor. (NOTE Grade will be reduced 5% for every day (not lecture) late!)
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1. Visuals…
2. Content…
3. APA…
4. Grammar…
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D
E
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Subtotal
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EXCELLENT POSTERS MAY BE DISPLAYED PUBLICALLY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU
HAVE ANY OBJECTION TO YOUR POSTER BEING DISPLAYED PUBLICALLY.
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VIII. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
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Academic integrity is expected of all students. Cheating and plagiarism are violations
of academic integrity. See the Current Catalog Appendix for full description of these and
other forms of academic dishonesty. Any student found violating the academic policy
will receive an automatic "0" for the assignment and then the matter will be turned over
to the Student Disciplinary Committee. Documented evidence of the plagiarism or
cheating will be kept in the Math and Science Office.
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Plagiarism is defined as copying or imitating the language, ideas or thoughts of
another author and presenting them as one’s original work or the copying of another’s
words in any medium without documenting the borrowing and thus failing to give credit
to the original author in proper format (such as MLA or APA documentation format).
Each instructor will be available for consultation regarding any confusion a student may
have before submitting an assignment. Students are encouraged to use all available
resources, including the instructor, assignment directions, handouts, suggested web
resources and media center and/or writing center staff for help in avoiding plagiarism.
Cheating is defined as the act of obtaining information or data improperly or by
dishonest or deceitful means. This includes the intentional use or attempted use of
unauthorized materials, information or study aids in any academic exercise. This ALSO
includes helping or attempting to help another student to cheat or submitting the same
paper for two different classes without the explicit authorization/approval of both
instructors, etc. (see Current college catalog). Each instructor will be available for
consultation regarding any confusion a student may have before submitting an
assignment.
Standards of performance and definitions are included in the Student Conduct Policy
(College Catalog).
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IX. Classroom Behavior: All students are expected to demonstrate civil behavior in the
classroom and laboratory. They should not behave in any way that detracts from a
positive classroom environment. Students are expected to arrive on time and be prepared
for class. All cell phones and electronic devices should be turned off before coming to
class.
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COURSE SCHEDULE: will be provided by the instructor