Fall 2013 Dr. Krantzman CHEM 112 SYLLABUS

Fall 2013

Dr. Krantzman CHEM 112 SYLLABUS

CONTACT INFORMATION OFFICE E-mail Phone URL SSMB 116 [email protected] (843) 953-3378 http://krantzmank.people.cofc.edu Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday OFFICE * HOURS 1:30-2:30 2:30-3:30 11:30-12:30 1:30-2:30 * Office hours may also be arranged by appointment. BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE  CHEM 111/111 Lab and MATH 111 are pre-requisites for the course. Course  Students who got a grade of “D” in CHEM 111 are encouraged to retake the course pre-requisites before taking CHEM 112. and  CHEM 112 Lab is a co-requisite for the course. If you drop the lab, you must drop co-requisites the lecture. If you have passed the lab, you do NOT need to take the lab in order to retake the lecture; stop by the Chemistry Department office before or during the Drop/Add period to correct your schedule if this applies to you. 9:00-9:50 112-01 MWF 346 LCTR Class Schedule 10:00-10:50 112-02 MWF 346 LCTR “General Chemistry: Atoms First”, Julia Burdge and Jason Overby Texts A student study guide is available: “Workbook and Student Solutions Manual “ , Dawn Richardson and Amina El-Ashmawy The McGraw-Hill website at http://www.mcgrawhillconnect.com/chemistry contains a McGraw-Hill connect website companion website for the textbook we are using in this course. The assigned learning skill modules are to be used for study purposes and are not required. Online homework will be assigned through this website and will be due on Wednesdays at midnight. All materials for the course are posted on OAKS available through MyCharleston. OAKS Supplemental instruction will be taught by Ms. Kim Hudgeon. More information about Supplemental the supplemental instruction program can be found at the website Instruction http://petersj.people.cofc.edu/SI_Web_Page/. Official Study Guide for the ACS Exam in General Chemistry: L Banks, Preparing for yo Preparation for ACS Examination in General Chemistry, ACS (permanent library reserve) Final Exam IMPORTANT DATES Date Description Tues, Aug 20 Fall Full Semester Classes Begin. Mon, Aug 26 Last Day of Drop/Add for Full Semester Classes. Fri, Sept 13 Test 1 Fri, Oct 4 Test 2 Mon, Oct 14-Tues, Oct 15 Fall Break Holiday Thurs, Oct 17 Full Semester Mid Term Grades Available on MyCharleston. Last Day for Students to Withdraw with a Grade of “W” from Full Semester Classes. Thurs, Oct 24 Fri, Nov 1 Test 3 Mon, Nov 25 Test 4 Mon, Dec 2 Last day of Full Semester Classes. Mon, Dec 9 CHEM 112-01 FINAL EXAM, 8 AM-11 AM Wed., Dec. 11 CHEM 112-01 FINAL EXAM, 8 AM-11 AM 1 F13 CHEM 112 Dr. Krantzman

Course Syllabus and Calendar

Learning Objectives for the Course:

1. To learn, understand, explain and apply the fundamental concepts essential to General Chemistry II, CH 13-19 of your text. 2. To learn, understand, explain and apply the vocabulary and scientific terms used in General Chemistry II such as colligative properties, rates of chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, acid-base and solubility equilibria, entropy, Gibbs free energy and electrochemistry. 3. To know how to solve common problems essential to General Chemistry II such as calculating the freezing point and boiling point of solutions, determining the rate law from experimental data, using the equilibrium constant to determine the concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium, calculating the pH of acidic and basic solutions, applying thermodynamic principles to chemical reactions and calculating the cell potential for redox reactions. 4. To learn how to read and comprehend the textbook, find the necessary information and employ it as a tool in solving problems. 5. To learn how to read and interpret complex figures and diagrams. 6. To be able to explain fundamental concepts and definitions succinctly and specifically using your own words and to apply those concepts appropriately. 7. To be able to read a word problem, extract the necessary information, apply the appropriate equations, determine the correct solution, and report the solution with the proper number of significant figures and units. 8. To be able to present your written solution of problems in a consistent and clear way that can be understood by others. 9. To be able to apply critical thinking skills to solve new chemistry problems that are different than ones you have already solved. 10. To demonstrate improved test-taking skills in multiple choice and standardized tests. General Education Learning Outcomes:

1. Students apply physical/natural principles to analyze and solve problems. 2. Students develop an understanding of the impact that science has on society. Note that these learning outcomes will be assessed as a portion of the final exam. Topics Covered in 112 CHAPTERS in Textbook Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19

TOPIC Physical Properties of Solutions Chemical Kinetics Chemical Equilibrium Acids and Bases Acid-Base Equilibria and Solubility Equilibria Entropy, Free Energy and Equilibrium Electrochemistry 2

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EVALUATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE Student Work Online Homework

Grade Percentage

Description and Information

10 %

Quizzes

10 %

Tests

60 %

Final Exam

20 %

 Online homework will be assigned almost weekly through McGraw Hill’s connect and will be due on Wednesdays at midnight. Dates are on the course calendar.  The number of attempts is unlimited and the highest score will be recorded.  The lowest online homework grade will be dropped from the total average homework grade.  Six ten minute quizzes are scheduled on Fridays at the beginning of the class period. Dates are on the course calendar.  The lowest quiz grade will be dropped from the total average quiz grade/  Four fifty minute tests are scheduled during the semester. The dates are listed on the course calendar.  The lowest of the four tests will be weighted 50 % less than the other three tests in the calculation of the test average.  19 % of your final exam grade will be based on your performance on a standardized and comprehensive 110 minute multiple-choice test that is cumulative over the material covered during the entire semester. The exam was written by a board of chemistry professors who are members of the American Chemical Society. Note that material from the laboratory course may also be included.  The grade on the final is curved in accordance with a departmental rubric.  1 % of your final exam grade is from the General Education signature assignment, which will be administered during the final exam period. CALCULATION OF GRADE PERCENTAGE

Grade Percentage =0.10  HWAVE  0.10  Quiz AVE  0.60  Test AVE +0.20  Final  0.10  HWAVE  0.10  Quiz AVE  0.60  Test AVE  Before the Final Exam: Grade Percentage =   0.80  

A

A-

B+

93-100 %

90-92 %

87-89 %

ASSIGNMENT OF GRADES B BC+ C 83-86 %

80-82 %

77-79 %

73-76 %

C-

D

F

70-72 %

65-69 %

< 65 %

CLASS POLICY Attendance Policy

 Attendance is expected at all classes. Students are responsible for all information presented in class whether they are present or not. Students should obtain notes from a classmate and read the associated material in the text BEFORE they request help from the instructor about material missed.  Attendance will be taken in class and will be considered when assigning the final grade for the class.  Please note that an Absence Memorandum from the Office of Undergraduate Studies only verifies your documentation for missing a class. It does not entitle you to make up or be excused from any work, assignment or test.

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Classroom Student Participation

“Make-up” Policy

CLASS POLICY (cont.)  Class notes with an outline of topics, figures and class examples are posted for each chapter on OAKS. Students are asked to print out the class notes for each chapter and bring them to class if they plan on using these notes to follow the lecture.  Students are able to participate in student questions by logging on to m.socrative.com using an electronic device that connects to the internet. Electronic devices that can be used are as follows: smart phones, Ipod touch, Ipad, tablets, laptops. 

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Honor Code

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 Online Student Course Evaluations Final Exam

Electronics Device Policy

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Online Homework: There are no excuses or make-ups for missed online homework under any circumstances. Late homework will not be accepted. The lowest online homework grade will be dropped from your calculated online homework average. Tests: There are no make-up-tests for missed tests under any circumstances. If you have an emergency that is documented with a note from the Dean of Undergraduate Studies or a note from a medical doctor, you may be excused from the test. Contact me as soon as possible. Student conduct is expected to conform to the standards of the College of Charleston Student Honor Code Policy. In addition, students in this course are also expected to be aware and to conform to the standards of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Policy on Scientific Integrity. Students at the College of Charleston are bound by honor and by their enrollment at the College to abide by the Honor and Conduct codes and to report violations. Faculty and staff members are equally required to report violations of the Honor Code or Code of Conduct. Conviction of an Honor Code violation in this class will result in the grade of "F" for the course. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in online course evaluations.

 Requests for an alternate final exam time must be processed through the Office of Undergraduate Studies no later than 5 p.m. on the last day of class. Failure to take the final exam will result in a grade of "X" which turns to an "F" after 48 hours. Undergraduate students should be aware that excuses for missing final examinations may be obtained from the Office of Undergraduate Studies.  The acceptable reasons for missing examinations are illness of the student or circumstances beyond the student's control. These reasons must be properly documented. See the section entitled "Final Examinations" in the Undergraduate Catalog for more information. Examinations must be taken at the time scheduled except when [a] two or more exams are scheduled simultaneously, or [b] the student has three examinations within a 24-hour period.  No electronic devices except for calculators are allowed during tests and the final exam. The use of any wireless communication device during a test or the final exam is prohibited and will be considered to be a violation of the Honor Code.



F13 CHEM 112 CALENDAR (Tentative) Week Week 1

Mon Aug 19

Wed Aug 21 First Day of Class Aug 28

Fri Aug 23

Week 2

Aug 26 Last Day of Drop/Add

Week 3

Sept 2

Sept 4 Online HW 1 Due at 12 PM

Sept 6 Quiz 2

Week 4

Sept 9

Week 5

Sept 16

Sept 11 Online HW 2 Due at 12 PM Sept 18

Sept 13 Test # 1 Sept 20

Week 6

Sept 23

Sept 25 Online HW 3 Due at 12 PM

Sept 27 Quiz 3

Week 7

Sept 30

Oct 2 Online HW 4 Due at 12 PM

Oct 4 Test 2

Week 8

Oct 7

Oct 9

Oct 11

Week 9

Oct 14 Fall Break

Oct 16 Online HW 5 Due at 12 PM

Week 10

Oct 21

Week 11

Oct 28

Oct 23 Online HW 6 Due at 12 PM Thurs, Oct. 24- Last Day for Students to Withdraw Oct 30 Online HW 7 Due at 12 PM

Oct 18 Quiz 4 Thurs, Oct. 17-Midterm Grades Oct 25 Quiz 5

Week 12 Week 13

Nov 4 Nov 11

Nov 6 Nov 13 Online HW 8 Due at 12 PM

Nov 8 Nov 15 Quiz 6

Week 14

Nov 18

Nov 22

Week 15

Nov 25 Test 4

Nov 20 Online HW 9 Due at 12 PM Nov 27 Thanksgiving Holiday

Week 16

Dec 2 Last Day of Classes Dec 9 F13 CHEM 112-01 Final Exam 8-11 AM

Dec 4

Dec 6

Week 17

Aug 30 Quiz 1

Nov 1 Test 3

Nov 29 Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec 11 F13 CHEM 112-02 Final Exam 8-11 AM

