Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

Exams, quizzes, lab reports, and research paper will be used to determine the final grade. Any grievances about graded materials must be addressed within one week from the time the material is returned to the student. Exams: There will be five regular exams. Exams may contain short answer, multiple choice, completion and problems. Periodic tables and calculators may be used on the test. Homework: Throughout the semester problems will be assigned in order for you to better comprehend the concepts and math involved. This homework will not be graded, however you will be able to use these assignments on quizzes. The problems assigned will be similar to those which will be on the exams. Whenever possible we will discuss the problems in class or you can see one of the chemistry tutors or myself for help. Quizzes: will be used to check for understanding, there will be no make-up quizzes. Laboratory: The laboratory portion of the course provides an opportunity to integrate lecture concepts with observable activities and is critical to understanding chemical concepts. Safety goggles are available for purchase in the bookstore. Attendance in lab is mandatory and the instructor must validate that you actually assisted in the collection of data. Borrowed results are not acceptable and all parties involved will receive a grade deduction. Lab reports are due at the end of the lab period. Late lab reports will not be accepted. Failure to wear safety goggles, not following instructions or using unsafe procedures is unacceptable and may result in your dismissal from further labs. Grades will be based on total points using the following grading scale: A= 90-100% Exams (5) 100 points each 500 points B= 80-89.5% Lab reports (15) 15 points each 225 points C= 70-79.5% Final Lab Project 100 points 100 points D=60-69.5% Quizzes (10) 10 points each 100 points F= <59.5% Final Exam 100 points 100 points Total points 1025 points Tentative Course Outline & Reading topic lab schedule Week 1 Chapter #1 intro to chemistry & scientific method lab safety & procedure Week 2 Chapter #2 atoms, molecules & ions Measurement & Density Week 3 Chapter #2 Exam #1- Chapters #1-2 Week 4 Chapter #3 mass relationships Empirical formulas Week 5 Chapter #4 aqueous solution reactions Types of chemical reactions Week 6 Chapter #4 acid base titrations acid/base titration Exam #2- Chapters #3-4 Week 7 Chapter #5 gases mass/mole relationships Week 8 Chapter #6 thermochemistry calorimeter Week 9 Chapter #6 specific heat Exam #3 Chapters #5-6 Week 10 Chapter #7 Quantum Theory qualitative analysis