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Instructor |
Dr. Robert McBroom |
Course Website |
Use of Blackboard is optional (for help, go to http://www.canyons.edu/offices/distance_learning/BBSupport/BbLogin.asp |
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Lecture |
MW 2:20-3:40, ALLB-113 |
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Office Hour |
W 1:00-2:00, in MESA |
Laboratory |
Th, 2:20 – 5:20, BYKH-307 |
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robert.mcbroom@canyons.edu |
Recitation |
T, 2:20 –4:10, MENH-334 |
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Instructor Website |
http://www.canyons.edu/Faculty/mcbroomr/ |
Final |
Th, 12/09, 2:20 - 5:20 pm, BYKH-307 |
Welcome to Chemistry 201 – a 6.0 unit CSU, UC transferable course. Why is chemistry important? Understanding chemistry helps you to understand the world around you. Cooking is chemistry. Everything you can touch or taste or smell is a chemical. When you study chemistry, you come to understand a bit about how things work. Chemistry isn't secret knowledge, useless to anyone but a scientist. It's the explanation for everyday things, like why laundry detergent works better in hot water or how baking soda works or why not all pain relievers work equally well on a headache. If you know some chemistry, you can make educated choices about everyday products that you use
(answer.yahoo.com). Chemistry is required for many subjects but more than that chemistry is knowledge.
Student Learning Outcome for CHEM 201:
Quantitatively evaluate chemical
systems using critical thinking skills
OBJECTIVES: Lecture
1. Analyze and demonstrate understanding of the properties of, and relationships
between, various types of matter (gases, solids, liquids, and solutions) and
energy.
2. Evaluate the intermolecular forces acting within substances and identify the
properties resulting from these forces.
3. Describe the kinetic and potential energy underlying the properties of the
states of matter, their phase changes, and apply these energy changes to
chemical reactions.
4. Compare and evaluate multiple atomic theories and apply quantum theory to
explain the electronic structure of, and chemical bonding between, atoms.
5. Analyze how periodic behavior of the elements results from the properties of
the atom.
6. Recognize the essential features of ionic and covalent bonding, and
differentiate between them.
7. Qualitatively and quantitatively analyze and evaluate the principles of
chemical reactivity.
8. Understand and apply the mole concept to amounts of substances on the
macroscopic and molecular levels.
OBJECTIVES: Laboratory
1. Collect and interpret gravimetric, volumetric, and spectroscopic chemical
data to formulate conclusions according to scientific inquiry.
2. Use computer software interface to conduct experiments and to prepare
laboratory reports which are supported by data represented graphically or
through a spreadsheet.
Topics in first semester chemistry: nomenclature, stoichiometry, classification systems, atomic theory, periodic properties, thermochemistry, bonding theories, solution behavior, gases, and an introduction to chemical equilibrium.
1. Chemistry 2nd Edition, by Nivaldo Tro{Recommended: Student Solutions Manual & Study Guide}.
2. Access to Mastering Chemistry – internet based homework , http://www.masteringchemistry.com
3. Chemistry 201: CER Laboratory Manual, compiled by COC Chemistry Department.
4. Scientific calculator (Graphing calculators not permitted during exams).
5. Safety goggles.
6. OPTIONAL: Access to Blackboard (Bb); go to http://www.canyons.edu/offices/distance_learning/ for info
Instructor Website: http://www.canyons.edu/Faculty/mcbroomr/; Department’s Website: www.canyons.edu/chem
Library: Copy of Tro and Selected Solutions Manual.
The Learning Center (TLC) has chemistry tutors and MESA has chemistry tutors and chemistry workshops.
The homework is graded and counts toward your total points. The graded homework will be online at www.masteringchemistry.com. A Mastering Chemistry Access Code is required. If you purchase a new chemistry textbook, it will have a mastering chemistry access code. The code is good for one year access. If you purchased the book used you can purchase the access code online, at the mastering chem site, www.masteringchemistry.com. You will need our course ID specific to mastering chemistry. Our MC course ID is MCBROOM77189 (typed exactly as shown, all caps and no spaces). You should be able to get most of the homework done during recitation; if not, you will need to finish outside of class. Mastering Chemistry is a web-based program, accessible from any computer with web access.
There will be 11 quizzes given during recitation over the course of the term. No makeup quizzes will be given, but I will allow you to drop your lowest quiz score.
Recitation will be held once a week on Tuesdays from 2:20 pm to 4:10 pm. There may be a short lecture, but mainly this time will be used for problem solving (Mastering Chem) and quizzes.
In addition to the lecture, the laboratory portion of the class meets Thursdays, 2:20 pm to 5:20 pm. Laboratory safety procedures will be strictly enforced. If you don’t follow safety regulations, you will be excused from lab and no points will be given towards that laboratory experiment/activity. Protective footwear is required at all times – sandals are not permitted. Eye protection is required whenever we are doing wet chemistry. If I’m wearing safety goggles – you will be wearing safety goggles. Students must keep the lab work areas clean. If you leave a mess, you will lose lab points. Work areas include assigned lab drawer, lab bench top, reagent shelves, sinks, balance areas, cleaning station, equipment cart, and fume hoods. We will be using laptop computers for many experiments. These must be handled carefully, and returned in proper conditions to the laptop carts.
Regular attendance in the laboratory is required. You will be dropped from the course if you miss three laboratory sessions. There are NO LAB MAKE-UPS. If you are absent, no credit will be given to any component of the lab experiment or activity that is missed. Completion of the lab work consists of performing the experiment AND handing in the lab report. All work is to be done INDIVIDUALLY unless otherwise instructed. Even if you work with a partner, each person must contribute to the lab work and must turn in his/her own lab report. No points will be credited to a student for lab work completed by another student.
Pre-Labs are due at the beginning of lab. You and your lab partner will not be allowed to start the laboratory activity if your Pre-Lab materials are not completed. Each person’s pre-laboratory materials must be unique. Pre-lab materials include:
Ø Outline the procedure – Briefly summarize the procedure to be followed, preferably either as an outline or as a flow chart. You do not need to write out the procedure in complete sentences and do not copy from the lab manual. All you need is a brief but complete listing of what you plan to do in the lab. Either handwritten or typed procedures are acceptable.
Ø Completed pre-lab questions, including any graphs.
Lab Reports must be written on the original lab report pages taken from your lab manual. No photocopies are permitted. Use only blue/black pen or pencil when writing up lab reports. Reports must include calculations and units on all numerical answers. Staple lab reports together in upper left corner only after verifying that the pages are in the correct numerical order and the edge perforation has been neatly removed. Lab reports must include:
Ø Cover sheet (includes date lab performed, your name, partner’s name, section, lab title)
Ø Outline of procedures
Ø Complete pre-lab questions, including any graphs.
Ø All data sheets, including any graphs, sample calculations, or handouts
Ø Complete post-lab questions
Lab Reports are worth 15 points each. Lab Reports are due at the beginning of the following lab period (one week later). Any lab reports handed in after this deadline are considered late. Late lab reports will be penalized as follows: reports received late on due date will be marked 25% down; lab reports received at next class meeting will be marked 50% down; later lab reports will not be accepted. Chemistry is an experimental science and thus, the laboratory portion of the class is of high importance. You WILL NOT pass this class if you do not have 60% or higher total percentage in the laboratory section of the course.
A final grade will be assigned based on the performance in both lecture and laboratory portions of the course, according to the following Scale: 90-100% A; 80- 89% B; 66-79% C; 50- 65% D; 0 - 49% F.
Activity Points %
Exams 450 45%
Final 150 15%
Lab Reports 200 20%
Homework 100 10%
Quizzes 100 10%
TOTAL 1000 pts 100%
· Examinations
o There will be three 150-point exams: Week 5; Week 10; Week 16. Each exam will be based on the material covered in lectures, the homework, and laboratory experiments. There will be NO MAKE-UP exams; however, you may substitute your score on the final exam for any of your midterm exam scores.
o There will be a 150-point cumulative Final Exam. The final is scheduled for Thursday, December 9, BKYH-307.
· Homework
o Homework is worth 100 points total.
o All homework is online and must be completed online using the Mastering Chemistry website according to appropriate deadlines. You will usually be able to do all or most of the homework in class.
· Laboratory
o Laboratory reports are worth 15 points each for a total of 195 points (+ a 5 point bonus).
o All lab reports are due the beginning of the lab period and must include:
§ Cover sheet, outline of procedures, complete pre-lab questions, including graphs.
§ All data sheets, including any graphs, sample calculations, or handouts.
§ Complete post-lab questions.
Good luck in your studies of chemistry. Let me know when you have questions via email, during class, or at office hours. Use the resources available on campus to make your learning of chemistry as enjoyable and successful as possible. The most important suggestion I can give you is to keep the lines of communication open during the semester. Keep an open mind. Enjoy!
