CHEMISTRY 121

INTRO TO CHEMISTRY

5.0 Credits

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Course Information: Spring 2012 (Item 7284, Section C; Item 7285, Section D) Lecture: Building 26, Room 101, M,W,Th,F, 9:00-9:50 am (Section C) or 10:00-10:50 am (Section D) Lab: Building 35, Room 213, 9:00 AM-11:50 AM on TUE. (Section C) or 1:15-4:05 on MON (Section D) Prerequisites: Math 099 or concurrent enrollment; or appropriate math placement test score
You MUST have completed this prerequisite in order to take this course. It is EXTREMELY difficult to succeed in the course if you have not already fulfilled this requirement.

2. Instructor Information:
Instructor: Marie Dunn, M.S. Office: Bldg. 35, Room 153 Email: mdunn@spscc.ctc.edu Voice Mail: 360-754-7711 X 4419 Office hours: Drop in times (no appointment needed): Mon 11:30-12:30 and Thurs 11:30-12:30. If these times are not possible, then appointments outside of these times may be arranged.

3. Required Materials:
Text: Bettelheim et al. (2009-2010). (Introduction to) General, Organic, and Biochemistry (9th ed). Thomson Brooks/Cole. E-book options are available and will be discussed in class. o Online Access Code for OWL. OWL is the online homework submission system and supplemental material platform for the text. YOU MUST HAVE AN OWL ACCESS CODE for this class. New textbooks purchased through SPSCC bookstore will have an OWL access code included. For other copies of the textbook, you may purchase an OWL access code online through www.ichapters.com (ISBN 0-495-11121-X for one semester, or 0495-11105-8 for four semesters). o A simple scientific calculator, such as Texas Instruments TI-30Xa. The bookstore carries a similar calculator for about $15. Your calculator MUST have a log key and an exponent key. o Cell phone and other electronic devices with calculator applications will NOT be allowed for in-class quizzes and exams. I reserve the right to disallow the use of advanced scientific/graphing calculators and/or to erase stored functions and values from your calculator prior to a quiz or exam. o Lab notebook that makes carbonless copies: available at the bookstore o Safety goggles: Available at the bookstore. Do not open the packaging until I have approved their use in lab. o Note taking materials: A three-ring binder is recommended. o Scantron forms: Buy just a few at a time. Tattered, folded, or otherwise compromised forms are not acceptable. o Additional Materials: such as handouts, notes, and other such documents will be available on the librarys electronic reserve (ERES) and/or at http://spsccchem121.blogspot.com. o To access ERES: Go to www.spscc.ctc.edu/library and click on eReserves. When the new page pops up, click on Chem 121. Use the password chem121 and click on Dunn. o Answer Keys may posted on the blogsite. 4. Course Description: Intro to Chemistry (Chemistry 121 or CHEM& 121, formerly known as Chemistry 101). o Measurements, the chemical elements, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, gases, liquids, solutions and chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction. o Fundamental chemistry for those interested in nursing/allied health and those pursuing a non-science degree. Study of the classification, composition, calculations, and properties (both chemical and physical) of matter at the macroscopic, atomic, and subatomic levels. Includes measurements and conversions, atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, molar stoichiometry, and acid/base chemistry. o This course can almost be thought of as intensive high school chemistry a year of high school chemistry fit into a quarter. BE PREPARED TO WORK HARD!! We aim to cover material from the first 9 chapters of the text. o
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This course satisfies the Natural Science distribution requirement for a lab science for the A.A. degree. However, this course does NOT satisfy the chemistry requirement for the A.S. degree. Mastery of skills and topics in this course is ESSENTIAL for providing health care that is SAFE.

5. Course Features and Policies:

Lectures: Students should attend all lectures, as there will be material presented in lecture that is not covered in the text, and portions of the text that we may skip. Homework assignments will be announced during the lecture, and much of the exams will be based around the lectures. You MUST attend one of the first two lectures to reserve your spot in the class. o You should try to begin reading the material in the textbook before that material is presented in lecture. You will be responsible for all material covered in lecture, in the assigned textbook readings, in the course handouts, and in the assignments (including laboratory), except where specifically mentioned by me. Please feel free to ask questions during the lecture! However, if we risk falling behind schedule I will answer your questions during office hours or after class. o Cell phones, music-listening devices, and other entertainment devices must be turned off during lectures and exams. Homework and Problem of the Day:Homework assignments will be announced during lecture and will be collected through the OWL system about once a week (See Tentative Schedule on the last page). Chemistry cannot be learned simply by reading the text and attending the lectures. You also must work through problems yourself to understand the concepts fully. o Homework must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on the due date (see Tentative Schedule). LATE HOMEWORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Each student submits his or her OWN homework. Homework grade will be based partly on correctness and partly on effort. o Any work submitted in paper form MUST BE STAPLEDpoints will be deducted for loose paper, folded corners, or sloppily stapled work. STAPLERS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. Final answers must be circled or boxed, and you MUST show your work neatly on the page. o Problem of the Day (POD): Each class will begin with a problem of the day- and the solution will be given at the conclusion of the days lecture. PODs must be completed on a POD form (available on eReserves) and will be collected each Friday. Because of the nature of the activity, PODs CANNOT be made up or turned in late. Only students who attend lecture will receive credit for the POD Ten study suggestions: 1. Do more than just the assigned problems. Try some of the other problems in the textbook as wellfor some of them, the answers are provided in the back. The more practice, the better! There are OWL tutorials, simulations, and mastery problems available to help you too. 2. Do not simply work problems in your head work them out on paper. Make this a habit, since you will get almost no credit on test and quiz questions that are not completely worked out on paper. 3. Do the problems without looking at the answer. Only after you have seriously worked on a problem should you then allow yourself to look at the answer (if provided). Another idea would be to run practice tests using some of the textbook problems that have provided answers. 4. Work in study groups. Your peers may be able to explain a concept in a manner that is more clear to you than either the textbook, lecture notes, or instructor. 5. Work every day. For maximum benefit, you should expect to study at least 2 hours for every hour of lecture. Being a student is a full-time job! 6. Use office hours throughout the quarter, not just right before an exam. There will not be enough time during the lecture to answer all student questions, so please take advantage of the office hours for more one-on-one time with your specific questions. 7. Before turning in assignments, make a photocopy for yourself so that you can continue studying with it while it is being graded. 8. Aim for an A, not a C. If you aim for a C, there is a very good chance that you will do much worse than a C.
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9. Study your calculators instruction manual, especially the section on scientific notation. You will do very poorly in this course if you do not know how to use your calculator properly. 10. Check the Internet for additional basic chemistry resources. However, be careful information from the Internet is not guaranteed to be accurate. Links to potentially-useful websites will be provided at http://spsccchem121.blogspot.com. (Again, I do NOT guarantee that each linked website is completely accurate). Midterm Exams: There will be three in-class midterm exams and a comprehensive final exam given during the quarter. Dates are given in the syllabus schedule. For each midterm exam you will be allowed to use one 3 X 5 in2 index card full of handmade/hand written notes, front & back. o While each midterm exam will focus on recent material, in order to succeed you MUST retain a working knowledge of all material covered since the beginning of the quarter. In determining your course grade, either your lowest midterm exam score will be dropped, or your final exam score will be halved in weight, whichever is better for you. If you miss one midterm exam (for whatever reason), the missed exam will count as your dropped score. o Thus, there should be NO NEED to request a makeup midterm exam. However, upon your insistence (no later than the scheduled day of the exam), a makeup exam may be granted, but only if the reason for the request is judged (by the instructor) to be GENUINELY beyond your control. BE FOREWARNED if you are granted a makeup midterm exam, you MUST show up to take it, and the score you get on the makeup exam WILL NOT BE DROPPED EVEN IF IT IS YOUR LOWEST SCORE. o No more than one makeup exam will be allowed. This included the final exam. o If you already missed a scheduled midterm exam, midterm exams subsequent to the missed scheduled exam cannot be made up. o Note that makeup exams may be a little more difficult than the scheduled exam. o Also note that makeup exams may be subject to point penalties as detailed in the section on Late Work, below. o Please see me if there are any questions or concerns regarding the midterm exam makeup policy. Comprehensive Final Exam: The comprehensive final exam is all multiple-choice, and will cover material from the entire course. For the final exam, you will be allowed to use three 3X5 in2 index cards full of handmade notes, front & back. The final exam score carried DOUBLE the weight of a midterm exam. Upon request (no later than the scheduled day of the final exam), a makeup final exam may be granted, but only if the reason for your request is judged (by the instructor) to be GENUINELY beyond your control o Note that makeup final exams may be a little more difficult than the scheduled exam. o Also note that makeup final exams may be subject to point penalties as detailed in the section on Late Work, below. o Please see me if there are any questions or concerns regarding the final exam makeup policy Final exam schedule: Section C (9:00 am class) Section D (10:00 am class) FRIDAY, June 15, 2012 9:00-10:50 am OR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012 10:00-11:50 am

Late Work: Assignment not turned in by the times specified will be considered late. o LATE HOMEWORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, and will receive a score of ZERO. o Missed in-class exercises CANNOT BE MADE UP, and will receive a score of ZERO. o If a lab assignment is one day late, then 1/5 of the maximum point value for the assignment will be deducted off the top. If a lab assignment is two days late, the 3/5 of the maximum point value for the assignment will be deducted off the top. Lab assignments more than 2 days late will receive a score of ZERO. HOWEVER, in order to pass the course, ALL lab assignment must be turned in, even if it is more than 2 days late. o Makeup exams may be subject to similar point deductions as late lab assignments, depending on the specific reasons why such makeup requests are made.

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Laboratory: In order to pass the course, you MUST attend, perform, and submit proper assignment for at least all but one of the scheduled laboratory sessions, including the session on lab safety in Week 2. Missing more than one laboratory session or assignment will likely result in a course grade of V or F. Proper assignment format may vary from session to session and will be explained each week. All lab assignments will count toward your final grade; none will be dropped. o Experiment descriptions, revisions and additions will be announced in class, and/or posted on EERS or http://spsccchem121.blogspot.com. o Before you can begin an experiment you must prepare according to the guidelines discussed during the first several lab sessions. Lab assignments are to be turned in by the beginning of class period on the due date (see Tentative Schedule in back) unless specified otherwise. Each student will submit his or her OWN WORK unless specified otherwise. o In the lab, unless otherwise specified you may work in groups of two without penalty; however, working in larger groups may result in point deductions. It will not be possible to make up experiments after the assigned week. o You ABSOLUTELY MUST attend your lab section during the second week of the quarter since we will be discussing issued of lab safety as well as the format of the lab reports you will be turning in. o FOOD, DRINK, & SMOKING ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE LAB (including gum!). Shorts, sleeveless shirts, opened-toed shoes, and exposed midriff shirts are NOT ALLOWED IN THE LAB. Long hair MUST BE TIED BACK. At the very least, all lab violations will result in point penalties without warning. You will not be allowed to perform the experiment until you return wearing proper clothing. If you think you may forget to sear proper clothing, then keep a spare set of suitable clothing in your car (or bring a lab coat!). o PLEASE BEWARE- In this course you will be required to work with, and to be in a room, containing, chemicals that have potential health, fire and/or reactivity hazards if not handled properly. Such exposure to these chemicals, with proper handling, typically poses minimal or no problem. However, if you have a medical condition that may be worsened by exposure to such chemicals, please consult your doctor regarding whether or not it is medically advisable to take the course. o Examples of chemicals to be used can be found in the experiment descriptions for this course. Additional information on the hazards of specific chemicals can also be found on the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS sheets) located in Building 35. You may go to the administrative office for the Applied & Natural Sciences Division on the second floor for further information. o There are MANY other safety issues that must be addressed before we begin lab work. We will address those issues during the first few lab sessions. Extra Credit: There may be some small extra credit opportunities that may pop up. However, these small opportunities will NOT be able to compensate for consistently poor test performance! Cheating and Plagiarism: Honesty and integrity in science is fundamental. In this spirit, I expect that you all will conduct
yourselves honorably, that you each will do your own work in and out of class. With proper conduct, cheating and plagiarism should not be an issue. For my part, I promise not to make accusations that are unfounded or without merit. o It is OK to study with each other, but any work you turn in must be written in our own words, and as a result of your own effort. If a significant part (or combination of parts) of your work appears to have been copied (without proper quotation and/or citation) from other students, or from a book, website or other source, you will face significant point penalities, such as a failing grade for that assignment, a failing grade for the course, or possibly even dismissal from the college. Reminder: Anyone who assists in cheating or plagiarism will face the same penalities. o Anyone observed cheating on exams or quizzes will face academic disciplinary action at the discretion of the instructor; such as a failing grade for the exam, quiz or assignment in question; a failing grade for the course, or possibly even dismissal from the college. It is your individual responsibility to conduct yourself in a manner that cannot reasonably be inerepreted as cheating or plagiarizing please take this responsibility seriously! o For the college policy on academic honesty, please refer to the Rights, Responsibilities, Policies section of the Current Students page on the college website. It is the responsibility of the student to understand and abide by the college policy on academic honesty.

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Financial Aid: Students receiving financial aid should ALWAYS check with Financial Aid prior to withdrawing, signing an
incomplete contract, changing to an audit, or receiving an F or V grade in a class.

Students with Disabilities: In order to receive learning accommodations, eligible students must make arrangements with the Office
of Disability Support Services. With arrangements made, eligible students then should bring the letter of accommodation to the instructor as soon as possible, during the first week of class.

Non-discrimination Policy: South Puget Sound Community College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in
education and employment. The College does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, religion, disability, or on any other unlawful basis. The College is committed to preventing and stopping discrimination, including harassment, on any of these unlawful bases and any associated retaliatory behavior. All employees and students must be allowed to work and learn in an environment free from discrimination. Any person who believes that s/he has been discriminated against may pursue an institutional complaint and/or may pursue other remedies provided by law. Please refer to the Rights, Responsiblities, Policies section of the Current Students page on the college website for further information.

Grades: A maximum of around 280 points can be earned, tentatively to be distributed as follows: o o o o o o Midterm exams (3 @ 40 pts) + Final Exam (80 pts) (drop 40pts) Homework Problem of the Day Exercises All experiment write-ups & worksheets
(including pre-lab preparation & in-lab performance)

160 points total 48 points total 16 points total 70 points total 10 points total 16 points total 320 POINTS TOTAL

Lab Notebook Instructor Evaluation (attendance, class participation,

appropriate lab & lecture conduct, overall lab safety, etc.)

The course grade is based on the percentage of total points earned. o If you believe that your score was miscalculated on an assignment, quiz or exam, let me know in person, within 48 hours after that assignment, quiz or exam was returned to the class. Only your original unmodified answers will be considered, and ALL of them will be re-examined. If your score ends up being corrected, then you must agree to the correction, even if it ends up being lower than the original score. Anyone quitting the course without following proper withdrawal procedure will receive a grade of V or F, in accordance with the college grading system. Check the quarterly calendar for the appropriate deadlines for grading options & withdrawal dates. An incomplete (I) may be considered for a student with extenuating circumstances beyond his or her control. To be considered, the student must consult with me, be at least halfway through the course, be earning a grade of C or better, & can complete the course by the end of the following quarter. Scale for Course Grade Grade Overall % Grade B+ 75-78 C+ B 72-74 C B68-71 C-

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Overall % 93-100 89-92

Grade A A-

Overall % 87-88 83-86 79-82

Overall % 64-67 60-63 0-59

Grade D+ D F

While there may be some minor alterations to this grading scale in determining the final grades, this course will not be graded on a curve. Criteria for full credit: In order to be considered for full credit for anything submitted for grading, three criteria must be met:

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(1) All work must be shown (this includes showing how the calculation was done using values from the problem, or providing a COMPLETE explanation for the answer submitted (i.e. why that answer was chosen); (2) All work must be done by the person requesting the credit, in his or her own words. (3) All work must be presented in a logical, organized manner, with the final answer circled, boxed, or otherwise clearly indicated. Canceled days: On days of bad weather, the cancellation of sessions for this course will conform to the official decision of the college. If your section is officially canceled on a test day, then you should assume that the test will be given on the first day back (unless specified otherwise). If your section is canceled on a day on which an assignment is due, then you should assume that the assignment will be due on the first day back. Lab sessions officially canceled by the college due to bad weather are subject to re-scheduling.

6. Additional Information
o STUDENT LEARINING OUTCOMES:
Upon Completion of the course, the student will be able to: A. Take mass, volume, length and temperature measurements with appropriate accuracy and precision B. Perform mathematical conversions (particularly Metric conversions) and calculations, expressed with appropriate units and significant digits C. Recognize and describe various forms of matter and the transformations (physical & chemical) thereof D. Recognize and describe the key ideas of atomic structure, the periodic table, and chemical bonding E. Recognize and identify specific ionic compounds, binary molecular compounds, and inorganic acids by chemical formula and chemical name; derive the chemical formulas and names of these compounds F. Balance chemical equations; recognize and describe various types of chemical reactions (such as addition, decomposition, replacement, precipitation, redox, and neutralization) G. Perform chemical calculations involving moles, molar mass, molarity and concentration, stoichiometry, gas laws, and pH.

COLLEGE-WIDE ABILITIES:
A. B. Communicate effectively Think logically and critically

C. Evalulate and process quantitative and symbolic data

o COURSE CONTENT: A. Matter
1. Solids, liquids, gases 3. Elements & compounds 2. Homogeneous & heterogeneous mixtures 4. Properties & transformations of matter

B. Measurement 1. Significant digits 2. Scientific notation 3. Metric units & conversions 4. English-Metric conversions 5. Temperature scales 6. Density C. Atomic structure 1. Subatomic particles (Location within the atom; properties); nucleus, shell, subshell, orbital 2. Atomic mass, atomic number, mass number 3. Electron energy levels, electronic configuration of the elements 4. Valence shell, valence electrons, and Lewis symbols 5. Isotopes; radioactivity; radioactive decay D. The periodic table and periodic table trends 1. Various categorizations of the elements a. Groups & Periods b. Metals, nonmetals & metalloids c. Orbital blocks d. Representative, transition, & inner transition elements e. Alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, halogens, noble gases 2. Ionization energy, electronegativity E. Chemical bonding 1. Molecules & the covalent bond; Lewis structures 2. Shapes of molecules; VSEPR theory; bond angles; polarity 3. Ion formation & the ionic bond 4. Naming of ion & binary molecular compounds 5. Derivation of chemical formulas F. Chemical compounds and equations 1. Chemical reactions & equations; balancing chemical equations This syllabus is subject to changes. Changes will be announced in class and/or blog.

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Types of chemical reactions (such as addition, decomposition, replacement, precipitation, redox & neutralization 3. Chemistry of solutions 4. The mole; Avogadros Number 5. Molar mass; molarity & concentration; & calculation thereof 6. Chemical equilibrium 7. Calculations involving a. Dilution b. Reaction Stoichiometry c. Gas laws d. Limiting reagent G. Acids and bases 1. Names & chemical formulas of common acids 2. Neutralization reactions; acid-base titration 3. Predicting acid-base reactions 4. Acid & base strength; weak acid dissociation 5. pH and calculations thereof 6. Buffers H. Laboratory and experimental science 1. The scientific method; observation, hypothesis, theory, scientific law 2. Laboratory safety and proper laboratory technique 3. Laboratory exercises to complement lecture concepts

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7. Tentative Schedule (Note: This schedule is tentative, and probably WILL change during the quarter.
Schedule updates will be provided in class & at http://spsccchem121.blogspot.com): WEEK LECTURE LAB IMPORTANT DATES Ch. 1 Wed: Must show up by this days lecture to #1 Introduction to OWL and April 2-8 reserve spot in the course online resources Fri: Last day for 100% drop refund Sun: Homework 1 due Ch 1, 2; #2 Introduction, Notebook & Signed safety sheets due in lab April 9-15 Appendices Fri: Last day to drop without W Safety I&II Sun: Homework 2 due Ch 2, 3; #3 Practical Lab Measurements; Mon: MLK Day No lecture April 16-22 Appendices Density Determinations (prelab Lab safety map should be complete, taped I&II & data checked in lab) in lab notebook, & will be checked in lab Fri: Last day for 40% drop refund Sun: Homework 3 due Ch 3 #4 Separation of Mixtures WED: MIDTERM EXAM #1 April 23-29 (prelab & data checked in lab) Mon/Tues: Meas/Dens lab reports due in lab Ch 3 Mon/Tues: Sep of Mix lab reports due in lab #5 Molecular Models April 30-May 6 (will not be done in lab book) Sun: Homework 4 due Ch 3,4 Mon/Tues: Molecular Models lab #6 Copper Silver Reaction May 7-13 (prelab & data checked in lab); worksheets due in lab Sun: Homework 5 due Metal Oxide (will not be done in lab book) Ch 4 #7 TBA Mon: Metal oxide worksheets due May 14-20 Wed: MIDTERM EXAM # 2 Tues: Advising Day No Lecture Ch 4,6 #8 TBA Mon: Presidents day- No Lecture May 21-27 Mon/Tues: Cu/Ag lab report due in lab Fri: Last day to withdraw (W assigned) Sun: Homework 6 Due Ch 6,8 Mon: MEMORIAL DAY- NO CLASSES #9 TBA May 28-June 3 Sun: Homework 7 Due Ch 8,5, (7) # 10 TBA Wed: MIDTERM EXAM # 3 June 4-10 Mon/Tues: Titration lab report due in lecture Sun: Homework 8 Due Mon: Gas Law/Table of Contents due in TBA Ch 8, (9) #11 lecture
June 11-12
Tues: Last day of instruction for this class Thu: Last day to turn in any late lab-related work in order to pass the course (with major point penalties), by 1 PM

Tues: Last chance Extra Credit HW Due FINALS

June 13, 15

Section C (9:00 am class) Section D (10:00 am class)

FRIDAY, June 15, 2012 9:00-10:50 am WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012 10:00-11:50 am

OR

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