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College Prep Chemistry/HACC College Chemistry Course Syllabus
COLLEGE PREP CHEMISTRY / CHEMISTRY 100 – INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY – 2013-2014 School Year
Instructor: Leslie Hepler Room: 113 Phone: (717) 692-2108 ext. 1 Email: heplerl@mlbgsd.k12.pa.us
HACC Website: www.hacc.edu Millersburg Area School District website: www.mlbgsd.k12.pa.us
COURSE DESCRIPTION: COLLEGE PREP CHEMISTRY/CHEM 100 – INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY
For students desiring an introduction to chemistry or requiring a course to update their knowledge of
chemistry. Fundamentals stressed are atomic structure, bonding, molecular structure, solutions, acids and
bases, chemical nomenclature, and stoichiometry.
PREREQUISITES: Completion of all reading courses required by the College Testing and Placement Program,
and intermediate Algebra--MATH 051 with a grade of C or higher. Students should be taking or should have
taken Algebra II for this course. Students should have received a grade of “B” or better in Biology.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: This course is designed to give students an introduction to the science of chemistry
and assumes the student has no previous experience with the subject. Upon completion of this course the
student will be able to:
 perform unit conversions
 apply the scientific method in the world around them
 name compounds by using their knowledge of chemical nomenclature
 demonstrate the usefulness of the Periodic Table
 predict chemical properties of elements using the Periodic Table
 draw the electron arrangement of atoms
 draw the molecular structure of simple molecules
 write balanced chemical equations
 predict product(s) of a chemical reaction
 solve quantitatively a variety of chemical word problems
 apply gas laws
 apply stoichiometry to chemical reactions
 specify concentrations of solutions in various units
 identify acids, bases, conjugate acids, and conjugate bases
 distinguish between a strong or weak acid/base
 calculate the pH of simple solutions develop quantitative problem solving skills which can be
systematically applied to the areas of chemistry and problems encountered in everyday life
 apply concepts to explain occurrences in everyday life
 demonstrate basic laboratory skills and techniques
TEXTBOOKS:
All can be purchased online at http://bookstore.hacc.edu/harrisburg/default.asp.
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REQUIRED TEXT: Nivaldo J. Tro, Introductory Chemistry 4 edition (custom copy for HACC)
packaged with Mastering Chemistry & Periodic Table, Prentice Hall, ISBN 1-2560-6997-3
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OPTIONAL TEXT: Selected Solutions Manual, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall ISBN 0-321-73018-6
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LAB MANUAL: HACC, CHEM100 Lab Manual, 2012/2013 and safety goggles (provided by instructor)
CALCULATORS:
A non-programmable scientific calculator MUST BE USED. It should display scientific (exponential) notation
and have logarithm functions. Cell phones, computers etc… may NOT be used as calculators. Programmable
calculators are NOT allowed to use during the exams. Calculators may NOT be shared during tests. The
instructor will NOT provide calculators or instructions on how to use a calculator during exams.
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DROP/ADD INFORMATION:
Credit
Course
Refund
Information
can
http://www.hacc.edu/StudentServices/Registrar/Refund-Info.cfm
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COMMUNICATION:
Certain course materials including the syllabus will be available on the Millersburg Area School
District website: www.mlbgsd.k12.pa.us
The best way to communicate with the instructor is by email: heplerl@mlbgsd.k12.pa.us; phone
(692-2108 ext 1) messages may not be answered in a timely manner. Emails regarding what was
covered during a missed lecture will NOT be answered.
INSTRUCTOR HELP:
Questions about the course material or other matters that cannot be addressed during class are
handled before or after school. One on one instructor help is an important student resource, please
take advantage of it.
CELL PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
Please be respectful of yourself and the class by keeping cell phones off during class (especially
during an exam — also, please turn off the vibration feature during exams).
ATTENDANCE/CONTACT POLICY:
LECTURE: Full attendance at each lecture is expected of the student. If you miss class, you are still
responsible for the material covered that day. Refer to the tentative schedule or contact another student
in class for the missed course material. PLEASE DO NOT ask the instructor what you missed that day.
Regarding how important attendance is to this course, as per Administrative Procedure 661: The
instructor may (a) Reduce course grades after unexcused absences exceed 10% of the total class
hours that will take place throughout the course of the course. This equates to 6 lectures; (b)
Drop a student from a class with the concurrence of the division administrator when unexcused
absences exceed 15% (10 lectures) of the total class hours that will take place throughout the
course and when the excessive absences preclude the possibility of the student completing the
above stated objectives for the course.
EXAMS: Attendance is MANDATORY unless prior arrangement has been made. If you are going to miss
an exam FOR ANY REASON, you MUST contact your instructor as soon as possible in person or via
email or phone message stating you will be absent for the exam. Email: heplerl@mlbgsd.k12.pa.us;
phone: 692-2108 ext 1.
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An unexcused absence during the exam will result in zero score, NO EXCEPTIONS (this will
count as your lowest score).
One of your lowest exam scores will be replaced with a higher final exam score.
Only persons with EXCUSED absences will be allowed to makeup an exam.
Excused absences are those due to: (a) illness with parent/doctor's note; (b) death in
family, (c) unexpected emergencies, (d) excused by professor PRIOR to test (see
above contact information).
Makeup exams must be taken within ONE DAY of the scheduled exam.
The final exam is multiple choices and cumulative, thus covering all of the material for the
year.
LABORATORY: Attendance is MANDATORY. There are NO makeup labs. Failure to attend three or
more experiments constitutes a failure for the course (not just the lab). If you are going to miss a
scheduled lab FOR ANY REASON, you MUST contact your instructor as soon as possible in person
or via email or phone message stating you will be absent for the laboratory. Email:
heplerl@mlbgsd.k12.pa.us; phone: 692-2108 ext 1.
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MASTERING CHEMISTRY: Mastering Chemistry is online homework/quizzes and tutorial system. It
personalizes learning with tutorials that provide immediate feedback.
HOMEWORK: Homework will be due the night before the exam covering those chapters. Grade
penalty is 10% for each day past the due date. Lowest grade for one homework assignment will be
dropped per semester.
You can access your assignments with your phone. Mastering Mobile Dashboard app is
available in both the App Store (for iOS) and Google Play (for Android):
o App Store (iOS):
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mylab-mastering-mobile-dashboard/id589607556?mt=8
o Google Play (Android):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pearson.m3d
LABORATORY: As stated above, attendance for labs is mandatory. If you are going to miss a
scheduled lab, you must contact the instructor as soon as possible so that plans can be made for
makeup.
OVERALL GRADING:
Final grade will be calculated using the following percentage weights:
Exams/Quizzes
50%
Final exam
20%
Homework
15%
*Laboratory
15%
Total
100%
*To pass the course, a passing grade of C or better must be received for the laboratory.*
**It is important to note that your HACC grade may differ from your Powerschool/MHS grade due to
weighting and final grade calculations. The Powerschool/MHS grade will be in place as
a “grade check” or update for you as a courtesy. Do NOT expect this grade to mimic
what gets recorded to HACC.**
HACC grading scale is as follows: letter grade:
% score:
A
≥90
B
≥80
C
≥70
D
≥60
F
<60
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY: Honesty and integrity are the foundations to being a good student. The
following behaviors will be considered cheating and WILL NOT BE TOLERATED:
 Arranging with other students to give or receive answers on an exam.
 Arranging to sit next to someone who will let you copy from his/her exam (in this case, both students
involved will be considered to be cheating).
 Copying from another student’s exam or laboratory assignments (or allowing someone to copy your
work).
 Plagiarism (copying material directly from the textbook or other sources to complete class
assignments).
INSTANCES OF CHEATING WILL BE ADDRESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH HACC/MILLERSBURG
AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
***Group work and discussion is recognized as an important part of learning in chemistry. You are
encouraged to study in groups and discuss labs. However, for any assignment to be turned in, you
must be sure that your writing comes from you, and not from another student’s words or papers.
Nor should answers be copied directly from the book. Look at the information, process it, and
write the answer in your own words.***
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DISABILITIES ACCOMODATIONS
The Americans with Disabilities Act exists, in part, to make sure that people with disabilities are not
unfairly discriminated against in the pursuit of their education. Students must provide the college proper
documentation attesting to the presence of a disability in order to legally receive reasonable
accommodations in class.
If you have a physical, medical, psychological, or learning disability that is going to impact your
attendance or require accommodation, please let me know. In order to ensure that your learning needs
are appropriately met, you will need to provide documentation of your disability or medical condition to
the Director of Disability Services in Cooper Room 230, 780-2614. The Office of Disability Services will
then provide a letter of verification of disability that describes the accommodations needed for this class.
No student is eligible for special accommodations unless qualified by Student Services.
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2013-2014 MHS/HACC CHEM 100 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE − SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY
THE INSTRUCTOR
Day
Date
Textbook
Assignment
Day
Date
Textbook
Chapter 1 & 2
Mid Terms
Chapter 2
Mid Terms
Chapter 3
Handout Common Ions
Exam 3 Chapters 7
and 8
Chapter 3 (skip 3.12)
Chapter 9
Chapter 4
Chapter 9
Chapter 4
Chapter 10
Exam 1 Chapters 2,
3, 4
Chapter 10
Chapter 5
Exam 4 Chapters 9
and 10
Chapter 5
Chapter 11
Chapter 6
Chapter 11
Chapter 6
Chapter 13
Exam 2 Chapters 5
and 6
Chapter 13 (skip 13.7,
13.9, 13.10)
Exam 5 Chapters 11
and 13
Chapter 7 (skip 7.7)
Chapter 7
Chapter 14
Chapter 8
Chapter 14
Chapter 8 (skip 8.7)
Review for the Final
Exam
Assignment
Cumulative Final Exam
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2013/2014 - Chemistry 100 TENTATIVE Laboratory Schedule
Day
Time In
Time Out
Instructor
CRN
Room
Mon
1:00
2:50
Flournoy
30807
B228
Tue
9:30
11:20
Gabbid
-on
30809
B224
Tue
2:00
3:50
Clark
Thu
9:30
11:20
Clark
Fri
1:00
2:50
Yovic
Fri
3:00
4:50
Yovic
32778
B224
Wed
9:00
10:50
Gabbid
-on
31533
B228
30806
B224
30808
B228
33427
B228
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No Labs during
First Week
14 Jan
15 Jan
15 Jan
16 Jan
16 Jan
17 Jan
17 Jan
2
Check In
28 Jan
22 Jan
22 Jan
23 Jan
24 Jan
25 Jan
25 Jan
3
Density
4 Feb
29 Jan
29 Jan
30 Jan
31 Jan
1 Feb
1 Feb
4
Separation of Mixtures
11 Feb
5 Feb
5 Feb
6 Feb
7 Feb
8 Feb
8 Feb
5
Problem Solving
No Lab
12 Feb
12 Feb
13 Feb
14 Feb
15 Feb
15 Feb
6
Nomenclature
18 Feb
19 Feb
19 Feb
20 Feb
21 Feb
22 Feb
22 Feb
7
Empirical Formula
25 Feb
26 Feb
26 Feb
27 Feb
28 Feb
1 Mar
1 Mar
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Balancing Equations
4 Mar
5 Mar
5 Mar
6 Mar
7 Mar
8 Mar
8 Mar
9
Conductivity
18 Mar
19 Mar
19 Mar
20 Mar
21 Mar
22 Mar
22 Mar
10
Double Displacement
Reactions
25 Mar
26 Mar
26 Mar
27 Mar
28 Mar
29 Mar
29 Mar
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Chemical Reactions
1 Apr
2 Apr
2 Apr
3 Apr
4 Apr
5 Apr
5 Apr
12
Covalent Bonding
8 Apr
9 Apr
9 Apr
10 Apr
11 Apr
12 Apr
12 Apr
13
Gas Laws
15 Apr
16 Apr
16 Apr
17 Apr
18 Apr
19 Apr
19 Apr
14
Acid-Base Titration
22 Apr
23 Apr
23 Apr
24 Apr
25 Apr
26 Apr
26 Apr
15
Check Out
29 Apr
30 Apr
30 Apr
1 May
2 May
3 May
3 May
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